When one of the editors over at the fabulous Veranda magazine emailed me about a wedding that they were featuring, I nearly fell off my chair. This just might be the most spectacularly chic affair that I have ever seen, let alone featured on SMP. The bride, interior designer and stylist Kelly d’Halluin is beyond fabulous and honestly, words can’t say just how obsessed with this wedding I really am…

The wedding was...

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Parisian-trained designer, Laura Dowling specializes in crafting such imaginatively-themed bouquets …  When she sent us her newest creations, we knew they would be true inspiration for each and every one of you … no matter the season, the style, or the ultimate design of your dream celebration. They are simply amazing.

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I wanted to share a little bit more eye candy and thoughts from the oh-so-talented Laura Dowling of Interieurs et Fleurs. Her works is utterly fabulous and I am so so so thrilled that Laura stopped by today. After her first Paris report, I thought it couldn’t get any better…I was completely wrong!

The French approach blends the inherent beauty of flowers, gathered simply from the garden, with the personal vision and passion of the floral artist.  It is this rapport...

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Okay, here are some ideas that Laura took from her recent trip to Paris on wedding bouquets. Brace yourself, people…these bouquets are kind of amazing.

Fleur couture. In addition to deriving inspiration from history and nature, French florists are influenced by haute couture fashion, which creates incredible excitement and innovation in their designs. In my strolls through the Parisian fashion district, I noted how the new trends – structured, architectural shapes, strong,...

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We are chatting with Laura Dowling of Interieurs et Fleurs about her most recent trip to Paris…she’s sharing the latest trends in Parisian Floral Designs. Let’s face it, this really is like a wedding blogger’s dream come true.

Marie Antoinette luxe. As enduring style icon and the archetype of luxe, Marie Antoinette reigns as the ultimate taste-maker, and her legacy continues to influence contemporary...

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Our resident Parisian floral expert, Laura Dowling, has been at it again. Some of you might remember her incredible feature that we posted a while back on Style Me Pretty (you can see the full posts here and here) that I am literally...

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