lizzie + matt [by max wagner]

Two of my childhood friends, lizzie and matt, got engaged this past winter (actually, here in Jackson!) They both live in Chicago but flew out to California to have their engagement photos taken by Max Wagner. I mean, wouldn't you? And they are absolutely amazing! Lizzie also happens to be the incredibly stylish and talented author of DESIGNwatcher. Just a small sampling of their photos...





Aren't they a cute couple? I think this last one is my favorite! You can find more incredible photos from the shoot on her blog and on Max Wagner's. Believe me, you won't regret it!

6:30 PM by beemagnet · 0

one more reason to love paris

...that is if you needed one. One of my very lovely friends, Katie, was just in Paris and these two photos from her trip made me want to go even more. Who would not want to go somewhere where the streets are decorated in such a lovely and glamorous manner?


I mean, where else is their chandeliers hanging above the streets?

5:31 PM by beemagnet · 0

winter white {guest post}

(Kristie Shevin (owner) and Elizabeth Eberly (lead designer) of Delilah's Flowers of Denver blog -- photo by Paige Eden)
I am so excited about this post! It showcases one of my longest and best friend's thoughts and talents. She is the brilliant lead floral designer for Delilah's of Denver and I hope you are all as inspired as I am from her words and work. Introducing miss L.T.B. aka Elizabeth Eberly. Enjoy!

" This wedding was held up in Keystone in March. They wanted everything to look winterish while still being unusual and elegant I like it when holiday arrangements aren't typical. I thought having more of a winter feel instead of traditional Christmas would be fun. I was really into pussy willows and so everything kind of stemmed from that. Random, I know.

The arrangements were white hydrangea with pussy willows shooting out of it. It's a clean and modern look while still being elegant. The vase is wrapped with fabric and ribbon in white and silvery/gray. Wrapping the vase with an unusual material is one of my favorites. Whether it's filling the vase with pinecones or cranberries or wrapping cinnamon sticks or boxwood around the vase, having a fun container is always a must.

This last picture is of the place setting. I always like to tuck something into the napkin whether it's an herb, flower or memento. It's a nice little surprise when guests sit down at their seats. In this case, there is a stem of pussy willow tucked into the napkin to coordinate with the centerpiece."

photo credit: Jenna Walker Photography

4:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

Delilah's of Denver

I just e-mailed one of my best friends, the lead designer of an eco friendly florist & stationary company in Denver, to see if she would contribute to a post and found out they just started a blog! I was so excited that I had to share it with all of you. Just a little sampling:

Isn't this stunning?

3:16 PM by beemagnet · 0