Not Tom

Not Tom a design studio in London.
Exhibition and Furniture design.
My favorite installation: Wool Modern

Debbie Smyth

There are so many creative people out there, I am constantly amazed by their work. Debbie Smyth does installation, textile and illustration using pins and thread. Her work speaks for itself and is a concept that can be applied to interiors as well as events...I am excited.

Doyle Partners

Doyle Partners is a creative communication/graphic and advertising firm. They are amazing and their works speaks for itself.

Green Walls

An article from Dezeen showing some fantastic green wall installations. Creating a unique space with plants, all kinds of awesome in my book.

Floral Design

A don't think of other florist as competitors but fellow members of an artist community. So, here is Quatre Coeur out of New York. I love their aesthetic which feels clean and elegant.

sarah illenberger

Artist Sarah Illenberger has a way with objects by creating interesting and quirky compositions. I saw her windows for Hermes on {DesignBookm} and was instantly hooked. Playful and innovative and all over cool.

String Gardens

"String gardens are a botanical technique meant to raise plants to eye level. Small moss balls called kokedama house the root system which is wrapped and then suspended by total awesomeness" (via Clossal)

I so want to make one of these...stay tuned. Plus they would be great decor for an event full of awesomeness!

Vandalized Vintage

Vandalized Vintage by Trixie Delicious is such a great concept to update and upcycle those old china plates. I can see using them for weddings place cards or even customize it with the date of the wedding. Either way the possibilities are endless. Trixie Delicious has takes another direction which my be offensive (so beware) to some but hey, that's art. Here's their 7 deadly sin plates.

Dahlia's

Dahlia's come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. They are a versatile flower and one of my personal favorites for this reason. I currently preparing for an October wedding and one thing that I do is see where I can source the best blooms. One source is Aztec Dahlia's in Petaluma. They have cut flowers you can buy or you can by the tuber and grow your own. Here is one of the varieties that I will be using, Boogie Nights.


Another place to go see these flowers is at the Dahlia Dell in Golden Gate Park which is also proof that you can grow these flowers that are native to Central and South America even in our foggy climate.

What about the trash?!

Trash is always and issue at any gathering. Where is the recycle? Where is the regular waste? What about compost? Well Hobnob from San Ramon has thought of a way to deal with all those questions in style, with their pop up party bins. 

Handmade Dresses

I am a big Etsy fan and if you don't know about it you should explore the site {here}.  It is a community of artisans who make handmade goods as well as sell vintage goods. If you can't find something local at least you can buy from an individual artisan.

Which brings me to Sohomode. It is the shop of Louise Hedley a fashion designer and seamstress who uses vintage fabrics that she has collected over the years to make her beautiful clothes. At Sohomode she has a collection of tea dresses that are used for weddings, and look adorable.

Adorn your walls

Genevieve Bennett is a talented artist who uses leather as her medium to make art, wall panels, and furniture. Her work is amazing and beautiful.

Katie Lewis

All you need are pins, strings and a good idea.
Katie Lewis