Lauren’s Ethereal Floral Head Wreath

Lauren and David’s engagement photoshoot is sweet perfection. You may remember the tutorial and flower crown recipe we shared when this charming bride-to-be asked us to design an ethereal, bohemian-chic floral head piece for her engagement session.

We got to know Lauren’s lovely sense of style while working on designs for her big day next June. For this engagement session, she envisioned blush roses and shared an inspiration image from a gorgeous French wedding. Instead of standard roses, we suggested delicate, light-pink spray roses, and ethereal baby’s breath. Cool-toned, seeded eucalyptus complimented the intricate, ivory petals of tiny wildflowers, including poetically-named astrantia million stars…

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We Love: Flutter Magazine

by Elianna Phelps

We’ve fallen in love with Flutter Magazine, a quarterly publication of “Wedding & Lifestyle Inspiration to Make Your Heart Skip a Beat.” The new issue (# 8) features a gorgeous shoot with Lauren Conrad and her bridesmaid designs from Paper Crown.

A yearly subscription to Flutter is the perfect gift for a bride-to-be. But don’t stop there; anyone on your list who loves fashion and entertaining will appreciate exquisitely on-trend details, shoppable editorials and DIY projects.

Check out behind the scenes photos from the issue launch party on Lauren’s blog, and subscribe to Flutter here.

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Wedding Flowers in Paris With Karen Tran

by Elianna Phelps

Last year I traveled to Paris to take part in Karen Tran’s Master Class. Today I came across a video and thought I’d share! It was just amazing to meet and work with Karen. Her floral designs have been a major influence and inspiration to our whole team. Her wedding flowers are created with a sense of lavish romance that really casts a spell.

You might recognize the lush tablescapes and ceremony decor we created for a styled shoot, from our gallery Charming Chateau. With photos by Christina Federova.

The shoot took place in Paris at Chateau de Bouffemont. You can learn more about Karen Tran’s Master Classes, and find some of the most beautiful wedding-flower inspiration, at The Floral Experience.

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We Love: Instax Mini 8 in Pink

by Rachel Trimarco

Our new intern brought her cute, instant camera to the studio and took these shots of phalaenopsis orchids. Days later, we spotted one at flower class. This is the latest version of Fuji’s candy-colored Instax Mini. Simple to use, with a pop-out lens and included strap, it’s the perfect gift for a flower girl. I’m going to pick one up to surprise my four-year old daughter. She loves taking pictures (and posing!). Maybe this will reduce her obsession with my iPhone… too much to hope?

Get the Fuji Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera at Urban Outfitters

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Ethereal SeaGlass Carousel Opens in Battery Park

by admin

Manhattan’s most ethereal new attraction might also be the best new spot in the city for engagement photo-shoots. The otherworldly SeaGlass Carousel, nestled in Tiffany & Co. Foundations Woodland Gardens, is now open in Battery Park. Designer George Tsypin, whose work you may remember from the 2014 Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony, evokes the experience of being underwater with nautilus-shaped canopy and fiberglass fish that glow and spin. A decade in the making, the SeaGlass Carousel is an instant landmark that brings a sense of magic to the city’s waterfront.

Video from The TribecaTrib
More on the carousel from Gothamist

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We Love: Kaleidoscopic OP Vase

by admin

A single flower becomes a bouquet, when placed in an OP vase by Bilge Nur Saltik. Thick, blown glass is precision-cut by hand to create a kaleidoscopic effect that multiplies a flower’s reflection. Fascinating and unique, the OP vase would be a memorable gift for a maid-of-honor, new sister-in-law, or anyone who loves to look at flowers.

Available online at Design Boom.

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