Remember when the word "theme" used to be like a bad word? Well thanks to crafty designers like KMK Designs, themes done right are the name of the game and this aaaadorable "Foxy" baby shower - with photos by Marcie Lynn - is no exception. AND it happened to include a make your own bloody mary bar...
At the heart and soul of a really beautiful wedding is love. Lots and lots of love. And layered on top is thoughtfully designed, perfectly crafted moments by vendors that we can truly call artists. It's details like the flower artistry of Mindy Rice, or the beauty stylings of TEAM Hair And Makeup, the planning by...
So now that you've stepped inside our home and have done awkward but oh so necessary jump for joys with me over the fact that OMG we are in Domino magazine, we thought we'd share a few of the goodies from behind the scenes that sort of shows how a home goes from nearly there to totally print worthy in a matter...
I was the girl that hoarded her Domino Mags. That saved them up until Sunday morning so that I could devour each and every scrap of each and every page, coffee in hand, with no interruptions. I actually cried when they announced their closing. BUT. Domino is back baby and guess whose home is gracing the glossies? This girl! Head on over to Domino for more on our...
About a year ago, I got a bit of top secret information. We're talking life changing information people. Domino Magazine was coming back to life. I know. I know! Oh and it gets better. Michelle Adams and Robert Leleux - the innovators heading the Domino Resurrection - wanted MY home to be a part of their second issue. Imagine me falling off the sofa, coffee coming out of my nose. Fast forward a few months and voila, our...
I'll be the first to admit that the idea of boudoir can be a bit intimidating but in the right hands, it's nothing short of perfection. This session is stripped down to the natural beauty of the Bride. A beauty thoughtfully enhanced by Mar Of Team Hair And Makeup and styled by Summer Watkins. And then there's the photographs by ...
Having hosted not one, not two but five birthdays so far for my little girl, I'm always on the hunt for inspiration that doesn't feel like your run of the mill party. Enter...Hannah's ADORABLE ice cream parlor party, designed by Pink Martini Events, where her two number one fans played ice cream scooper and the smiles that ensued could have melted any cone full.
I've read Peppermint Bliss for as long as I can remember - stalking Bailey's incredible eye for style, design, color and all out whimsy. So when she launched her bedding collection, Biscuit, and subsequent brick and mortar shop + design studio, well, I was standing first in line as her #1 fan. And this project that is perhaps her best work to date! Captured by...
I can spot a Jose Villa wedding a mile away. It's the light. That soft, totally scrumptious light that is a telltale sign a Jose wedding is in my immediate future. But the true beauty of this affair lies in the unabashed elegance and simplicity. The kind that makes you want to kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and stay awhile. A wildly talented bunch like ...
In college, my girlfriend Courtney would make late night grilled cheese sandwiches. Complete with spray butter and kraft singles and oh my god, they were good. Granted, anything would have been good after 6 cocktails at 2AM, but the grilled cheese sandwich is just such a staple. So today we're breaking down what it takes to whip up the PERFECT grilled cheese sandwich (spray butter not included!) So there are obviously all of the necessary components: a melty cheese, a great bread and a...
Confession. As I was putting together this collection of modern abstract art, I totally caved and decided to buy one. Actually two...eeek! But I'm not going to tell you which two because I haven't yet forked over the cash and I don't want anyone to steal my thunder. I like to think of these as little pieces of messy perfection. Some are affordable, some not so much. But ALL are sure to transform a room entirely.
Throughout the last 7 years we've met so many incredible artists, designers, people that are in the creative industry - kicking butt and taking names. And while we're well versed in the work that they produce, it's so nice to get a little glimpse behind the scenes into the space that makes them happy. So today we're here with photographer Kim Le, talking shop and devouring...
I'm thinking that we need a new name for macarons. Little bites of heaven? Melt in your mouth perfection? You think you're only going to eat one but you're so not cookies? Well, whatever their name should be, we're pretty sure that whipping up a batch of these this evening - from photographer Jordan Brittley & Jessica of ...
It's officially Valentine's day! Clearly SMP's favorite holiday. So here's what you're going to do. Run to the store and grab 5 ingredients: strawberries, pre-made pie dough, powdered sugar, strawberry jam and nutella. This will give you everything you need - minutes a few staples that you definitely already have - to make Strawberry Milk &...
Christine Dovey - of the beloved blog & brand, Bijou & Bohome - is one of my design icons. Whether we're talking about her adorable family, her dedication to her business, her sense of taste and style in a world that is both eclectic and entirely edited - I love every last bit of her. So needless to say that I am over the moon Christine agreed to sit down and talk all things...
I'm pretty sure that Steve and Jamie Moore are the cutest, most talented two people on the planet. Remember their insanely lovely studio tour? Well the goodness continues as O'Malley Photographers captured the pair doing what they do best...
I change up my coffee table decor about as often as I change up my outfits. Well maybe not that often, but close. I'm always swapping out books, adding magazines, filling it with fresh flowers, changing out coasters, adding boxes, taking away trays, you get the drift. So I thought it might be nice to share some of our ideas for styling a coffee table of your own to look as fab as the ones you see in the glossies.
This is quite possible the cutest idea for a Valentine's Party I've ever seen. Ditching the boys entirely and getting together with the girls you love for a cereal and milk morning celebration. My canisters would be filled with Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios in case you were wondering. Thanks to Scarlet O'Neill and...
It's nearly Valentine's Day and while you might be swooning over the one you love, we here at SMP Living, are swooning over the homes we love. Each one unique to the incredible designers, artists and brands behind the doors. So today we're rounding up some of our very favorites and hope that you'll dive deep into each tour to experience the goodness for yourself! And you can find all home tours right here!
Throughout the past year, we've had the pleasure of cozying up to some of our favorite bloggers. The ones we read with our morning coffee, the ones we simply love, the ones we admire. And today, we're rounding up the one question that we asked each of them: "What advice would you give to a blogger who is just starting out?" Read on and check out all of the Behind the Blog features. Create an Inspiring...
