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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?

original post from SMP

Twinkle

Benjamin Adams designer Alessandro Pavan has created this AMAZING shoe in honor of the upcoming royal wedding.  The silk shoe is adorned with hand applied multi-sized Swarovski crystals.

Stunning, no?

Would you wear these on your wedding day?

Image via Google

New Etsy Listing - Jewel Sash

I just listed this sash on Etsy!!  I've been toying with color and handmade flowers recently so I am glad that I finally get to show everyone what I have been working on.  I really like how this sash turned out - a peacock feather pad, handmade flowers of silk dupioni and double faced satin ribbon, a rhinestone center detail all hand stitched to a double faced satin ribbon in black.

A perfect complement to a ring pillow I made for a photo shoot for Charlotte Wedding Magazine.

via Charlotte Wedding Magazine

 What sort of statement piece(s) are you wearing on your wedding day? 

Charlotte Wedding Magazine Casting Call!!

Three amazing wedding vendors have teamed up for an open casting call!  Charlotte Wedding Magazine, Weddings & The City and Kristin Vining Photography are working together to find new models for the next issue of Charlotte Wedding.  

Who doesn't want to model beautiful wedding gowns in a stylish magazine?!?  If you are interested in appearing in Charlotte Wedding Magazine please check here for more information!

Since the magazine launch a year ago, Charlotte Wedding has not failed in bringing area brides the latest in bridal trends, superb vendor recommendations and wonderful planning resources.  Their editorials are ones to be rivaled and the whole magazine is receiving national recognition.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity and feel free to pass it along to anyone you might know!

images via Kristin Vining Photography, Charlotte Wedding Magazine and Weddings & the City

Inspiration

I'm constantly reading wedding blogs, flipping through magazines, and doing research related to creating sashes.  Any number of things can inspire me and since bridal gown sashes have surged in popularity the past few seasons, there is no shortage of eye candy.  I love texture, layers, bling and delicate embroidery.  Recently, I have wanted to add more texture to my designs so sashes like this Enzoani sash are a great design inspiration.

Do you find the large floral design too much?  Do you prefer bling or a floral design?

I would love to know your thoughts!

"Diane" by Enzoani via Style Me Pretty

So true...

"Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. " ~unknown

 

 Silk shantung ring pillow by SND

Ashley & Nate

Ashley & Nate were married this past October in picturesque Charleston, SC. The bride chose an uber chic black and white color palette and accented with pale pinks and greens. I was honored to add to Ashley's wedding day style by constructing a custom sash to compliment her San Patrick bridal gown. From the beginning, Ashley knew that she wanted to accent her gown with a black sash that had some sort of detail. We met on several occasions to try different options with her fit-to-flare organza gown purchased through J Major's Bridal Boutique. Her final decision was a glamorous 1" rhinestone encrusted trim that was hand stitched to a 2" double faced satin ribbon in black. Check out these amazing wedding photos by Jennifer Bearden Photography!

Love the little ring bearer!







Such a sweet moment...

Thank you to Jennifer Bearden for the amazing photos! Congratulations Ashley & Nate!!