Fresh Pulp Flowers

"Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into." Henry Ward Beecher 1858.

Fresh cut flowers are an undeniable beauty but they are also a major cause in destroying the healthy balance of mother nature. Flowers are a $40 billion a year industry. Seventy-nine percent of cut flowers come from Ecuador or Columbia and are grown with 12 different types pesticides. When creating a design for your event there is a fabulous trending alternative to fresh cut flower, Paper Flowers! This is a great concept for the budget smart & eco-conscience bride. These paper petals have been seen on the runway of Chanel's 2009 Spring/Summer Haute Couture show and in the hands of modern brides. I happened across this wonderful artist Elosie Corr. She creates the most amazing collections of couture paper floral design check out her beautiful creations Shop Eloise Corr Danch

Chanel Haute Couture 2009 collection via Oh So Beautiful Paper Blog

These lovely bridal bouquets are by Anemone blog , Anemome is a handmade paper flower boutique in Spokane, Washington you can shop online here Photos courtesy of Ben Delaney & Ifong Cheng

If you want to experiment with making your own papiere arrangements this DIY is a perfect tutorial from The Wedding Chicks , these photos will give you a sneak peak!

Photos Courtesy Botwell Studio

Chanel, Fendi, Hermes...Oh My!

Bouquet: Pacific Bride Blog

Nail polish: Chanel

Handbag Shoes and Gown: Fendi Summer 2010 Pink Dahlia: "Aurora Kiss" fine art photography by Zee Longenecker

Bouquet: Orchids and Succulents via Pacific Bride Blog

Clothing: Chanel Summer 2010 Collection via Wolf & Willow

Balloon Photo: Jane Heller Fine Artist you can also find her on Facebook

Nail polish: Chanel Summer 2010 Collection via Style.com

Vintage Ferris Wheel Photo: Zee Longenecker Scarves: Hermes Paris Peony Hair clip: FlowerClip.Com

We are loving the beautiful colors trending for summer 2010. Karl Lagerfeld's collection for Chanel is absolutely stunning. A throw back to classic vintage with a fresh color palette, Very luxurious yet casual and even a touch of Boho. Chanel's summer polish collection had the perfect shades of happiness. A sweet bohemian head wrap in a Hermes scarf is wonderful accessory to keep the locks while spinning on a Ferris Wheel. I just love Zee Longenecker Fine Art Collection. She has a great eye and captures joy though the lens. You can purchase her prints on Etsy

A Cut Above Ordinary Roses

We are always in search of unique vendors to offer our Brides. After finding these fabulous paper bouquets and cake toppers, we couldn't help but run with scissors. Weddings by Becca Mari creates fun and fresh custom paper designs for weddings, or any event. Studio 6XI had the pleasure of promoting this unique find at the 2010 Tropical Bridal Fair at the Edison Ford Winter Estates. You can find these paper treasures on her Etsy Shop at Weddings by Becca Mari.

Alabama Chanin

Photos (Alabama Chanin-Cermonony S/S 2009 collection)

Bouquet: Emplume

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." - Helen Keller, (1880-1968) Tuscumbia, Alabama (qoute from AC newsletter)

Alabama Chanin is defintley on my top 10 list of "Obsessions" Mixing fashion, art, old school crafting with modern sustainable design, Alabama Chanin creates pieces that have a simplistic nature, yet so much depth. When I look at an AC piece, such as a simple tank dress, A barrage of thoughts fill my head. Who inspires the designer creating this piece? What music fills their soul? What is this designer trying to say in this creation? Yes this sounds far too deep for a garment, but this is the what Alabama Chanin evokes through their designs. Conscious, creative, delicate, and fierce designs. Check out AC awesome website to see more of their creations, inspiring music, and powerful photography.

Click on the links below for upcoming AC events, one in particular being held at one of my favorite new communities in Georgia "Serenbe" a completely sustainable community. I will be blogging about this fascinating place soon!

Workshops and Road Trips

Unique Wedding Style

Emplume boutonnier

I came across this sexy bouquet from Emplume! It is so chic. I love to see unique and stylish statement pieces for brides. The girls from Emplume have really achieved this by creating a line of modern couture bouquets and wedding accessories. Their ring pillows and corsage's are also a beautiful touch to add to a glamorous wedding. Check them out!