When I first reached out to Sonja over at JS Life & Style about potentially sharing her home with us, it was in thanks to her amazing dining room that I spotted on insta. The chandelier, the rustic wooden table, the chic approachability. Beyond. When I saw all of the imagery though, I was hard-pressed to choose a favorite room (I'm looking at you Master Bedroom) and I was 100% convinced that you would feel the same way.
If you only scroll through the gorgeous imagery by Kelsea Holder, you'll fall in love. If you scroll through the gorgeous imagery and then watch the AHHH-mazing video from Anchor Pictures, you will be truly moved. The vows..."I promise to never settle for anything but our best.
I am so excited to share today's feature with you because not only is it filled with awesome entertaining tips that we will all keep in our little arsenal, it's also highlighting one of my favorite interior designers, Marie Flanigan. Marie's work is the very definition of elegance, as she approaches each project with a sense of grace and timelessness that can literally be felt. In her words, "Magic is found in the balance of...
When you flip open most magazines, you see homes that are gorgeous. And wildly unachievable. And that bugs me. Because who can afford to do what most glossies consider pretty? But here on SMP Living, it's different. You get that same magazine-worthy home though instead of Picasso's and $1500 bar stools, you get ideas for your home where products come from regular ole home stores, styled to look impeccable. Such is the case with...
I cannot even IMAGINE the stress/joy/omg/YES! of planning your own wedding when you just happen to be a celebrated wedding florist. The fact that you get to choose all of your dream flowers and build a wedding for yourself with no boundaries or limitations seems both thrilling and terrifying all wrapped up into one beautiful package. But for Rachel, the owner and designer at Floral and Bloom, it looks like she took it all in...
Some may say that what we do on Style Me Pretty - obsess over flowers and gowns and pretty things - is insignificant. But that isn't at all what we do. We celebrate. We celebrate love and family, tradition and ceremony. And on a day like today, where we have the honor of also celebrating the incredible people who have given their life for our country - we remember just how important those very pillars of our lives are to all of us. After all, it's love that is at the very root of what we honor...
For us Americans, Memorial Day is significant in two ways. First and far more important than anything else, it's our day to honor our Fallen Soldiers. And show our deep, unwavering gratitude to those who have lost their lives defending our freedom. That should and always will take center stage. Second, it's also our way to celebrate the unofficial start to the Summer Season! And all of the crazy sales that are happening. Here's what's on my wish list and as we're whipping our our credit cards...
Who doesn't like a good surprise? That's just what Jordan and Eric got when their floral-framed escort card board revealed a surprise painting of their beloved dog, Tucker, by Social Alchemy. To the delight of all, Tucker also...
I'm so happy that Style Me Pretty is back up and running. I'm happy for the vendors that we get to showcase. I'm happy for the pretty that we get to preserve. I'm happy for myself that I get to once again, dive into the rabbit hole of the interwebs, saving one beautiful something after another and calling it work. So selfishly, this post is for me. Because I'm currently in the VERY beginning stages of thinking through a kitchen remodel thus, I wanted to visit my list of All-Time Favorite...
It is important to me that during our SMP reboot, we are not only celebrating the real weddings of the world but that we are also serving as a resource for couples who are going into this planning journey feeling nervous and perhaps unprepared. So, I love this next post that beloved photographer, Jose Villa, helped me with - how to get what you really want out of your engagement photos. Packed with REAL information on what...
Selfishly, this post is SUCH a treat! Not only is it the baby shower of our friend Diana Perrin - founder of Casa de Perrin - I also spotted so many of my sweet Cali friends that I haven't seen in a long time! The shower was photographed to perfection by Joel Serrato with, absurdly lovely tableware from Casa...
Whenever I speak to photographers about the kind of photos we like to see, I talk about the white space. The quiet, simple images that give us a chance to breathe through the wedding so that we can really appreciate every moment. Every detail. This wedding is the quiet that every one of us needs. Photographed by utter perfection by TheCabLook Fotobook and designed...
After graduating from “Shenkar”, the leading fashion design school in Israel, Lihi Hod went to Paris to work at Dior, alongside fashion designer John Galliano. When she returned to Israel, and after working in many fashion brands, Lihi established her own signature studio in 2010, specializing in designing wedding dresses. These are her most beautiful gowns...ranging in price from $7,000-12,000.
Austinites Kate and Chris were self-proclaimed "not the marrying type." It took eight years and an unforgettable trip to South Korea and Japan for them to decide that they did indeed want to make it official. When they got home, with the help of Lauren Field Design, they planned an intimate wedding filled with meaning and purpose. Stunning floral design by...
So many of the vendors behind today's post have been a part of the SMP family for many, many years. I've had the sheer privilege of watching them push their styles, develop their craft, grow and inspire and change this industry in ways that has had such a meaningful impact. While I've listed them all below (as there are too many to list here) - Photographer, Braedon Flynn | Planner & Designer...
Sarah + Matt met about three years ago at Detroit’s St. Andrews Hall during a show Matt was playing in. Sarah was on a date with another guy and when Matt set eyes on her, he did everything he could to get her attention. Their relationship was long distance for much of their time dating and August 2016 Matt proposed in a hot air balloon ride. Their winter wedding was on another level! From...
How do you choose a single wedding to start this new chapter for Style Me Pretty? Amidst all of the beautiful celebrations out there, how do you find the one that feels just right, the one that represents who we are and who we hope to become? It's easy. You go back to the basics. You don't think too hard. And you go with the wedding that makes you feel. That makes you laugh. And maybe cry. The one that pulls you in and keeps you there, right there. And when I opened this wedding - photographed...
In my opinion, Greg Fink can do no wrong. He's amazing and that's just the bottom line. But give Greg Fink a glowing bride donning a bouquet from Laetita C, a smitten groom and lavender fields as far as the eye can see? It's what wedding dreams are made of. Click here to see all of the utter gorgeousness.
Remember when you were a kid and you used to collect birthday cards and movie stubs and pictures of your someday wedding and you'd store it all in an old shoebox that you decorated with puffy paint and stickers? Ladies, meet your childhood keepsake box's bigger, WAY cooler sister (and if we're being honest...the prettier one), Boombox. An uber gorgeous keepsake box filled with personalized, just-for-you notes, well wishes and gorgeous...
We're pretty sure that Valentine's Day is Style Me Pretty's signature holiday. Our colors are actually blush and bashful (or pink and pink!). But to us, sharing the love is more about the company you keep than anything else, whether that's you and your hubs or a gaggle of your favorite girlfriends. So this V-Day is all about sharing the love. With a...
