Vibrant Colors of Fall!

Maybe you are redecorating a room or planning a fall wedding or thinking about Thanksgiving... we have brought you a color palette that is perfect for any of your plans this season.  Vibrant colors of  reds, browns, yellows and greens. Here are a few pictures of fall and a couple inspired color palettes. Hope you enjoy and happy decorating...

A Farm Inspired Birthday

This birthday party was inspired by adorable farm animal figurines. 

Chocolate cupcakes with animal toppers

Homemade ginger ale and mint tea

A moss terrarium 

Chocolate covered strawberries

Red, White and Blue Birthday!

This birthday was designed with an excited four-year-old boy in mind.  From stars to stripes and even polka dots, we had a satisfied little man by the end of the day. 

This cake was decorated with edible, blue grass and marshmallows. Yes, I said edible!

 Red and White Stripey straws made the Hawaiian punch that much yummier.

We made paper garlands to add a little extra fun!

An enjoyable time had...by all!

Red and White and Sparkles All Over!

I have been so excited to decorate for the new Christmas season. My inspiration this year came from a set of gorgeous red birds and silver reindeer I bought last Christmas season. Anything I have found that sparkles or is red and white, continues to build upon the few surfaces my little 3 year old son can't reach!

Paper and Crystal garland I made to hang in the kitchen and living room.

Hard Candy Jewels

So, I am planning my daughters 6th birthday. I bought a mold to make hard candy jewels. What little girl wouldn't want diamonds on her cupcakes? Four attempts to make the jewels and I am settling with amber.

We intended to have diamonds and purple frosting, but my daughter enthusiastically settled for amber and white frosting. Not what I was hoping for, but still turned out in the end!

How to make the hard candy jewels:

1. Boil equal parts sugar and water

2. Heat until 300 degrees

3. Pour into greased molds or swirl onto a greased sheet of foil

Sucker for Chevron

Lately I just can't get away from the Chevron stripe. I would take it in any color, on a pillow, on the wall, as a dress! It's so simple and yet I can't get enough!

18" Gray and White Chevron Stripe Pillow

Wall Decal from Etsy


Arrow Chevron Pillow

Apron for the Modern Woman

Party Planning Fun!

Even work events can be fun and well designed.  We spent an evening spicing up the decor at the Project Action Recognition Event this year.  Keeping with the theme that they picked, "Together We Can," we designed the logo for the event and made fun centerpieces, invitations, banners and party favors.

All the ingredients to make S'mores in a fun take home bag. 

We rolled the cloth shopping bags that were give-aways, and displays them like table napkins.

Some of our beautiful clients!

Stay tuned for the pics of the party that we are throwing ourselves!  Coming soon!

Whimsical Wonders

Fairy tales have a magic that transcends for all ages. Lately, we can see that the wonder and delight of these tales have become a very trendy inspiration for home and garden decor. Instead of focusing on the hero or heroine of the story, the decorative focus of current design is the lesser elements of a fairy tale. A magical toadstool. A miniature gnome. Caught up in this wonder and delight, Abby has worked her own personal magic, and brought some of those ideas to life in her own abode. Here is a little glimpse into these whimsical wonders.

 Edible Chocolate Toadstools used as Cake Decoration

Toadstools Used in Indoor Gardening at Abby's House

The Travelocity Gnome

In folklore, Gnomes guarded gardens and treasures.

More of Abby's Magic

I can imagine a Gnome living quite comfortably in this garden with those beautiful crystal to guard.

Toadstools add just a hint of whimsy.

This gnome looks like she is waiting for an invitation to move into the the home below.  Find her on Etsy.

A red garden, for the red girl gnome.

Abby had much fun creating a whimsical garden.  Leave a comment or a picture to show us how you added whimsical wonders to your home!