So, if you are new to SMP, you might not know about my obsession with Chewing the Cud. Viola, the genius behind the brand, has been a Style Me Pretty staple...from her gorgeous DIY projects, her own fabulous...
"Chewing The Cud"
There were so many inspiring table settings that the fabulous designers at The Wedding University came up with, I had to share a few more...
From Viola...The inaugural Wedding University took place on Sunday, February 8, 2009. We were filled to capacity with enthusiastic couples eager to learn the many aspects of wedding planning. From 11am-5pm, our students rotated between classes to learn about wedding design...
First of all, so sorry to be starting off today a little late! I am fighting off my THIRD Winter cold, which is no fun at all. But, I have a really fun day of posts for you, so let's get right to it.
Some of you remember a feature that we did about The Wedding University...in a quick nutshell, the wonderful Viola of Chewing the Cud partnered up with Jubilee of...
When Viola of Chewing the Cud told me about her newest venture, I literally jumped for joy. She's partnered up with Jubilee of Jubilee Lau Events to host the first ever Wedding University...a full day seminar on February 8th in Silicon Valley, packed with HONEST advice as to how...
Especially their brand new "love transforms" wedding market! In honor of Valentine's Day, poppytalk is featuring the most beautiful, love inspired wares that are absolutely perfect for all of you brides-to-be out there! I am loving the cider packs by chewing the cud, the absolutely brilliant plates by...
To me, Viola's work is the perfect example of how it's really "all in the details." She is constantly thinking of little ways to infuse personality into the weddings that she crafts, from the invitations she designs to the small touches that bring smiles to your guests' faces.
The top photo is a sneak peak at a product that Chewing the Cud will be...
LOVING today's designs by Chewing the Cud. Here are a few more to get you happy and inspired...
From Viola...This invitation suite is based on the concept of recipes. Beloved family recipes, passed on from generation to generation is a metaphor for sharing and enjoying. Recipes conjure images of sharing good food, good company, good conversation, good times ... much like a wedding yes?
photos by...
I am more excited about today's posts than I have been about any other post in SMP history. Why, you ask? Well, not only are we doing a ton of giveaways, we are also featuring some absolutely beautiful invitations crafted by some of my favorite designers...all to honor those who have been touched by breast cancer. It just feels like it's going to be a good day.
To kick it all off, I wanted to tell you about this great new project that Viola of...
Viola, the creative force behind the design firm Chewing the Cud, has another absolutely gorgeous DIY project to inspire all of us...the oh-so-cute ringbearer book slings!
RINGBEARER BOOK SLING
Materials:
3 Hardbound books of varying sizes (Mine were: 4.5" x 6.5" ,4" x 5.5" ,3" x 5")
The books can be of any size, but don't make them too big. Remember: little hands, little books.
Decorative...
Here are the last photographs and details from the oh-so-talented Viola Sutanto...owner and creative force behind the incredible invitation design firm, Chewing the Cud!
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Tying back to our idea of "discovery", linen journals were placed in hand-stained crates that were decoupaged with photos of vintage food labels we took during our travels together. Guests are engaged in the process...




















































