Recent "Pretties" + a sneak peek of NEW headpieces coming to the shop!

I'm sure most of you know by now that I love to share some of the custom orders that I do for my amazing clients-seriously AMAZING people. :)

Today, I wanted to share a few recent "pretties" starting with this order of peacock hairpieces. I created these for a unique art deco wedding in Georgia coming up next month. The bride wanted to give these to her bridal party to wear in their hair on the big day. I el. oh. ve. ee. them! They are made with peacock feathers, rooster feathers, hackle feathers and vintage-inspired buttons.

I also created a boutonniere order for a sweet bride in South Korea. I used gold skeleton leaves, various ivory, champagne and blue feathers, lace and pearl detail, and twine. I also created the vintage-inspired buttons by using 2 different types of buttons and making them work together. I love the color of these little beauties!

A few days ago, I received some gorgeous photos of a beautiful bride whom I created a one of a kind necklace for. I always get SO excited when clients send me photos of the pieces I made for them and this sweet gal was no exception!
For this piece, I used various fabrics and vintage buttons. I ADORED the way it turned out but haven't made another bridal necklace since. So, she has a pretty unique piece!
She paired the necklace with her great grandmothers pearls and they actually look like they belong together!
"Thank you so much Kate for being so kind and wonderful to work with! You made a gorgeous bride! I wish you all the happiness in the world!"

Dee and Kris Photography

 Dee and Kris Photography

Want to see a peek at what's coming to the blog tomorrow? Not only will this AMAZING boho-inspired shoot by Kayla V Photography be featured in the blog, these pieces (and many more) will be showing up in the shop soon! Love. Love. LOVE!

Kayla V Photography

Kayla V Photography

Kayla V Photography

Have a "pretty" day today my friends!

The Elevate Blog Conference-A learning experience

First of all, let me just say that blogging can be so much more than just sitting behind a computer and typing paragraphs that circulate into the internet abyss. It can be so easy to think that your voice doesn't really matter or your story isn't important but "your story can save lives" -Sarah from Little Penelope Lane.

After attending Elevate this past Saturday in Huntington Beach, I found a new reason to blog and a new purpose. It was so refreshing to hear our inspirational speakers : Sarah from Little Penelope Lane, Erin from Living in Yellow, Kimmie from Sugar and Dots and Ashley from Little Miss Momma. They shared their stories and each one-although different-left an impact on us 50+ women listening in that room on the beach. I am so thankful for their courage and kindness they showed to each one of us! 

Once I got home I wrote a post about my heart on an internet platter and shared a more personal side of me. When I hit publish, I had an ache in my chest and a knot in my throat because it scared me to share some of my deepest feelings. So much that I actually deleted it a few hours later. When I did this, I thought about Ashley's words when she talked about how she's done the same and the internet can be scary to post your words but being relatable and finding your voice is very important. So, here is the post-again and I'm not going back on it. :)

Not only did we have amazing speakers, we had a BEAUTIFUL venue courtesy of Newport Dunes and a talented and hardworking team who put all of this together. Thank you so much Summer from Made by Munchies Momma, Jen from Delightful Deets and Nichole from Yeung Mother Hubbard! Also, thank you Lora Knight for taking photos and creating the fun video and thank you Allison from Madison Design Studio for all of the pretty graphic design work!

Now, here's a glimpse of the beautiful, crafty and inspiring day we had at Elevate.

Lora Knight Photography

When we arrived, we played a game to figure out what our characters/celebrities were on our back and then find our "mate/other half". I was a part of a winning team and by the way, I was Tow Mater. ;)

Lora Knight Photography

 We each got SPOILED by our wonderful sponsors! I will be sharing a few of the goods I received in later posts including that GORGEOUS pink scarf from Austenland and that YUMMY cake pop from Meringue Bake Shop.

Lora Knight Photography

With Jackie from Jackies Beauty Guide. So great to see her sweet face again!

We helped Sole Hope by cutting out fabrics to make shoes for children in Africa. It feels good to help make a difference and be a part of such a wonderful and caring organization!

Our speakers and the brains behind this event. THANK YOU ladies!

Lora Knight Photography

Our giveaway loot from our sponsors!! I won 3 colored mason jars from Beach Blues. LOVE them!

SUPER cute wooden sign from Evie Ivy and ADORABLE tooth fairy box made by Bubba's Basics.

Lora Knight Photography

Lora Knight Photography

It was a beautiful night to end my first blog conference and I left with memories I won't forget. <3

A Wedding Bliss Bash {Calling all brides + creative vendors}

A FUN, creative and inspiring wedding workshop is coming to Southern California July 13th! Brides, bring your groom, bridesmaids and friends! It will be a night to sip champagne, shop vendors for your big day and melt the wedding planning stresses away.
We will be hosting lots of amazing giveaways and sending brides home with swag that our wonderful sponsors are donating! This is an event you don't want to miss!
For all of the details and to purchase your tickets, visit the website and share the love over on our NEW Facebook page.

If you would like to attend this event as a vendor, visit the Eventbrite page to reserve your space. We are looking for creative vendors who specialize in wedding accessories, photography, baking, stationary design and anything {swoon worthy} that a bride might need!

Here's a little glimpse of what you can expect to see at the Bliss Bash.

PaperFlora will be there with her amazing talent and pretty wedding accessories!

These lovely floral clutches are available here

This gorgeous shabby chic clutch is available here

She also creates bridal sashes! Isn't this yellow one pretty?!

Aurora Vilchis, a stylist and photographer (who I have worked with and ADORE) will be there offering her creativity and beautiful talent!

Jodi, an Origami Owl hostess will be bringing those beautiful living locket treasures which would be perfect for brides and their wedding memories, bridesmaids or mothers to say Thank You!

A few lucky brides will be going home with this amazing book-Happier Bride by Minna Sithep!

Cortnie Dee will be giving special priced sessions to each guest that leaves with the swag bag! Love her!

A brand new shop will be premiering at Bliss Bash! Brittney of Tie it with a Bow Calligraphy will be show casing her beautiful work which I am SO excited to see!

I will also have some pieces from my shop at this event up for grabs!

credit: Aurora Vilchis

credit: Aurora Vilchis

That's about it for a little peek into this event. You certainly don't want to miss out on this my friends! 

If you have any questions, send an email my way to lovesparklepretty[at]aol.com

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