Sweet Inspiration

  

Oh, Monday morning...sometimes the idea of staying under the covers is so hard to resist! Especially when we are having such strange and gloomy weather today.  My cup of coffee isn't quite enough to get me going this morning but these cakes by the talented Maggie Austin are just the right amount of sweet that I need!  My favorite one has the be the pink ombre with frills and if you can't tell, I am loving the frill technique on all of these cakes.  Delicate and delicious!

I've been busy creating new sash designs to list in my Etsy shop.  They will be listed today or tomorrow but here is a sneak peak...I hope you like them!

Elsa Ribbon Sash

Remy Ribbon Sash

I hope you have a sweet Monday!

images via Maggie Austin

Etsy Giveaway

If you've dropped by the SND Etsy shop or Facebook Fan page recently, you probably know about the giveaway that is taking place!  If you haven't, well, I'm here to tell you about it...

The lovely Morgan at La Chapstick Fanatique contacted me a few weeks ago to see if I might be interested in doing a giveaway on her blog.  She was scouring Etsy and came across my shop.  See, Morgan recently got married herself, so she knows all about planning a wedding and trying to find the perfect accessories.  So of course I was happy to help her readers!

The contest ends tomorrow, March 17th, at 7pm EST.  The winner receives a $100 credit to use in the SND Etsy shop or towards a custom design.  For more information and to enter, please visit Morgan's wonderful blog here.  While you're there, check out her Francophile Friday posts, which are some of my favorites!  Her blog has become one of my daily reads and it's an honor to work with her on this giveaway!


Good luck to all who enter...I can't wait to see who wins!

Cheers!

Monday Morning Inspiration

As a designer I find inspiration almost anywhere!  I constantly read books/blogs, research fashion and art, listen to music or just go for a walk.  Any of these activities can spark my creativity.  So this morning while reading one of my favorite wedding blogs, Style Me Pretty, it happened!!

This is an old savings bank building called Skylight One Hanson.  Located in Brooklyn, NY, the building boasts 40 foot windows and art-deco details.  This is definitely a grand space for a grand event!  And a grand event calls for grand attire;  bridal gown sash included!

I sourced a new trim last week and this photo has given me inspiration for a new design...I can't wait to show you photos!

What inspires you?

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