Good morning, lovely lions! I’m busy as a little bee, trying to get my mom’s house (because her table seats a whole lot more than my little bistro table) prepared for a large influx of friends, relatives, and one horse-of-a-puppy named Oliver for Thanksgiving. I love tablescaping, especially for a holiday. I’m decorating for the [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Elsa + Ray were married on November 7th, on a farm near Raymond, MS. I couldn’t ask for a more perfect setting for a set of unique yet classic photos! Below are a few of my favorites. – meredith Hi lions, we want to mention that dandyLion did not plan this wedding. meredith did the [...]
Hello lovely lions! I am here to offer one of my favorite floral accents for your viewing pleasure: decorative wire! I am a deco wire fiend. Ever since I got my first taste of the stuff in my basic floral design elective in 2004 (before I changed majors to floral management from meteorology), I was [...]
hello lions, lighting is everything. i got the opportunity to discuss this often- overlooked aspect of event planning with blake chaffin, owner and lead designer of nashville event lighting. here is what he had to pass along: –lighting creates an emotional experience, in the same way that different types of music can effect you. it [...]
hello lions, lighting is everything. consider this when looking at venues. i would say it is one of the highest priorities, up there with size accomodation and handicap access. things like a kitchen, dance floor or stage can be created, purchased, modified or rented. it can be costly- estimated 5-10% of budget- to add lighting [...]
Good morning lovely lions! We had our first real cold snap over the weekend here in the mountains of Western North Carolina and honestly, I had to refrain from breaking out the multitudinous holiday decorations I have in my arsenal. I am a sucker for the holiday season, no matter what you celebrate (or don’t). [...]
When you see a bridal bouquet or a table center, what do you see first? Do you see the perfect ivory Eskimo roses nestled in gently, or do you see the filamentous asparagus fern? Do you see the delicate ruffles of carnations or the bright pops of billy balls? A good floral designer will give [...]