patterns, patterns, everywhere

i've been busy refinishing as many tables and other pieces of furniture for some upcoming art shows, and here are a few more.  all of these were created with (fairly) simple taping techniques.  to balance these graphic patterns, i chose bold colors that could fit with a variety of home decor styles.  from classic to whimsical, these tables would make a great addition to any room.

furniture facelift

So. . . I'm back! - in Omaha and busy with many different design projects, including decorating our new house and refinishing furniture for upcoming handmade craft shows.  I thought I would take this opportunity to expand my blog to all things design + weddings.  After all, I love doing everything from weddings to making jewelry to picking paint colors for my home.  These tables will be featured at a few upcoming art shows along side many other talented crafters.  I look forward to seeing everyone there and stay tuned for more design inspiration!

may craft show

on friday, may 11 and saturday, may 12, my mother-in-law, debbie miller, will be hosting a craft show at her home in omaha, nebraska.  it will feature a variety of vendors with a wide range of talent and wares.  i will be selling my custom jewelry - more designs than previously seen on etsy!  please stop by and check it out!  we would love to see you there!
www.creativeclaycafe.com

elegant invitation package

continuing with katie and nathan's wedding design, I created this invitation package that included invitations, a map+info card, rsvps, rsvp envelopes, and invitation envelopes.  in keeping with the elegant, romantic theme of the wedding, I used a script font, soft blue with red accents, and plenty of swirls and loops.
photography by wilcoxon photography

ice blue & red

for my beautiful sister katie's wedding, she gave me full control of all things design, so of course i went crazy perfecting every last detail. fun!!!  here is the first of many posts i will do to show off her special day.  to start, i made 3 design collages for her to choose from, each conveying theme, design ideas, and colors.  she chose the ice blue and red scheme for a vibrant winter wedding.  after the direction was set, i started with save the dates, incorporating the colors, fonts, and overall feel of the wedding to come.  make sure to check back as i will be posting more designs from this wedding. 
photography by wilcoxon photography

chic country affair

for this collage, i was inspired by the rustic charm of old barns, lace gowns, and a vintage flare.  i would envision this wedding in the summer with yellow as the main color and a steel gray as the accent.  rock candy, clothespin seating cards, and monochromatic floral arrangements provide nods to the past, but remain modern when mixed with the right bowls, graphics, and vases.

bling bling

for katie's winter wedding, she wanted lots of crystals and diamonds in the decor.  to continue this concept in jewelry, I made chunky diamond-looking dangle earrings for each of the girls.  the earrings are unique for each girls' personality but fit into the overall theme.  find more of my designs at my etsy shop or contact me for custom designs.