DIY Floral Chandelier

I am so excited to bring you this new DIY to celebrate the new Love Sparkle Pretty blog! It was so fun to collaborate with Afloral on this! See the DIY Flower Chandelier over on the new blog right here!

If you aren't a DIY kinda girl, no worries! You can also purchase a floral chandelier from the shop!

THE LSP BLOG HAS A NEW HOME!

This year has been filled with so many changes and BIG news for Love Sparkle Pretty! Well, here's another...

The blog has moved!

With the creation of the new home for Love Sparkle Pretty, it just seemed fitting to start fresh with the blog as well. Although I've stepped back from blogging for several reasons, I will be posting from now on whenever possible in the new blog space at lovesparklepretty.com/blog to share all of the newest updates, behind the scenes, new collections, customer stories and custom orders.

I will keep this little corner of the internet as a keepsake for memories, business reflections and lessons learned along the way as well as inspiration but from now on (after tomorrow's celebration of the new blog with a special DIY post), I will be posting on the new site.

Thank you to all who have shared your kind comments, love, support and following me through this amazing journey! If you want to keep up to date, you can sign up for the monthly newsletter where I will be posting a collection of blog posts each month within the email.

PST! Be sure to at least stick around for tomorrow's announcement of the new DIY I will be posting in collaboration with Afloral!

Our NEW SHOP has LAUNCHED! Come Celebrate!

After thinking about this new transition for a while, I FINALLY created the new website/shop and made the change for Love Sparkle Pretty to become it's own site where my wonderful customers can purchase directly from the home page rather than going through Etsy! I have loved Etsy so much and I'm so incredibly thankful for that platform as LSP has transformed and become the brand that it is today but I knew it was time to branch out-not only for the brand and the story behind it but also for future customers as well.

I still have my Etsy shop open for those searching for our floral crowns, veils, combs, etc. but from now on, traffic will be driven straight to LoveSparklePretty.com where I've re-created the whole design.

I'm so thankful for the experiences and opportunities this "job" has provided for me and my family and I'm SO excited to welcome the future possibilities! Thank you to everyone for your continuous love and support!

Check out our new website HERE!

& Shop our newest collection HERE!

Celebrating some BIG opportunities and announcing a little SECRET!

I have some exciting news to share about some changes as well as a few awesome opportunities coming up! After a year of "rest" in 2015 and taking several months off from LSP to have my baby girl and just really enjoy time with my family, this year has been shaping up to be a busy but wonderful one! I just wanted to share some things with you that have made me oh so happy!

First off, a big change is coming soon-hopefully by May at the latest! I'm working on a whole new website where pretties can be purchased directly from my main site rather than having to solely go through my Etsy shop. I will still keep my Etsy shop open but my focus will now be on my main domain website which will turn e-commerce in a couple of weeks!

Next, I have some wonderful features coming up that I'm so giddy about! In May, I have a feature with Green Wedding Shoes with photography by Leighanne Herr, in June, a feature with Magnolia Rouge with photography by Mallory Dawn and in September, a print feature with Bridal Guide Magazine!

I also get to work with Tyler Rye (his work is stunning) with his upcoming workshop by sending him a few bridal pieces for the styled shoots. 

I recently had the opportunity to work with the oh so talented Kristen Booth once again by sending her a couple pieces for a styled shoot in Ireland which turned out BEAUTIFULLY! See more photos here! It was magical! This shoot featured the Sienna Floral Crown.

I am also working on a DIY with Afloral that I'm excited about! I will be creating an ombre floral chandelier...stay tuned!

Also, this year I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with the best selling author and mama friend, Amy Kavelaris of the new children's book, Bloom with Mi! I've designed and created several bloom crowns to coordinate with her heart warming book for little's about sharing our gifts and talents we've been given. You can get the book here. As of right now, I don't have a listing in the shop for this crown but you can order one by email at lovesparklepretty@aol.com.

There has been so many other wonderful blessings poured out on our year so far and I am so incredibly thankful to my Lord and Savior for each and every one!

I share this because I'm still learning to celebrate my wins no matter how big or how small they may seem. Love Sparkle Pretty has turned from a small creative outlet to a business that has opened so many doors, opportunities and connections that I never thought possible over the years! Thank you to everyone for all of the continuous love and support! <3

The New Blush Collection has Arrived!

The Blush Collection is now available in the shop! 

Visit Love Sparkle Pretty to see the new crowns, garlands and combs!

 Photography by Mallory Dawn

New Floral Combs Inspired by the 2016 Pantone Colors

A while back, I created new combs inspired by the newest Pantone colors of Rose Quartz and Serenity. I absolutely love this color palette! These newest combs created with rose blossoms, freesia, magnolia blooms and greenery-all carefully attached to vintage-inspired gold combs embody the pretty pink and blue hues of 2016. I also created these combs to pair perfectly with a veil such as the Sophia Veil from the shop!

Meet the Rose Quartz Floral Comb created with a gorgeous rose blossom that looks and feels so realistic as well as pink freesia and greenery. View this comb in the shop. 

Meet the Serenity Floral Comb which makes the perfect something blue addition created with pretty dusty blue magnolia petals, ivory blossoms and greenery. View this comb in the shop.

Photos by Mallory Dawn Photography
Dress from The Dress Theory by Rue De Seine
Hair by Savannah & Co.
Makeup by Sydney M Ross
Model Chyna
Combs and Veil by Love Sparkle Pretty

Behind the Scenes of the New Blush Collection Photo Shoot

For the past few months, I've had a reoccurring vision of styling a photo shoot with a romantic and soft aesthetic centered around hairstyles that would complement pretty blossoms in the hair on a bride's wedding day. I decided to put that vision into action and started to search and reach out to some talented ladies that I knew would be a great fit. I am so thankful for this team of amazing women that helped bring everything together so beautifully! Mallory from Mallory Dawn Photography was behind the camera (actually, cameras since this girl handles business like a boss), Savannah from Savannah & Co. did all of the gorgeous hair styling, Sydney from SMRBeauty worked her magic with makeup, Marnie from Sweet Salvaged Rentals allowed us to use her gorgeous Belwood sofa for the shoot, The Dress Theory so graciously lended 3 stunning Rue De Seine dresses and I created the floral hairpieces and veils and did a bit of floral styling as we shot in a beautiful loft space in Los Angeles at FD Photo Studios.

These are just a few behind the scene shots from our day in Los Angeles! I can't wait to share a few snippets of the actual styling behind the camera soon!

Bloom with Mi children's book + crown GIVEAWAY

These past couple months, I've had the wonderful pleasure of working with one talented mama, Amy Kavelaris of Bloom Print Studio. She recently wrote her first children's book which is now a number one best seller! Congrats Amy! The inspiration behind Bloom with Mi is using our gifts to GIVE and love others which are characteristics that are so beautifully important to instill in our children. Order your book right here!

I was so excited when Amy contacted me to create some floral crowns to coordinate with Bloom with Mi to debut at Hope Spoken this weekend! I sent my largest order out of 31 crowns (33 if you count the later 2) a couple weeks ago and I'm so thankful to have worked with Amy.

Right now, Worth While Style is giving away a book and crown package on her Instagram page! Visit her page here and enter! Good luck!

The shop just got PRETTIER + a SECRET!

These pretty pieces are the newest additions to Love Sparkle Pretty! I've been working on new designs for a while now and I usually get several added at once but in this season of time, designs are trickling in. Sign up for the Newsletter to be updated when the others arrive!

Blush is a floral crown created with blush pink rose blossoms, sage greenery and pretty glass pearls hand wrapped carefully with rose gold wiring around its base.

Sophia is the newest veil design created with the softest english netting and a bit of intricate chantilly lace hand sewn to a pretty gold comb for a peek of romance. Pair this piece with a floral crown or wear Sophia by itself! 

Visit the shop for more designs!

PSST!! I will also be hosting another FLASH SALE on the Instagram Sale page very SOON! (I haven't done one in a long time and I believe one is overdue). Follow along HERE for more details on their way...

Romantic and Ethereal Designs: The Newest Flower Crown and Veil.

New designs have been added to the shop with several more on their way. Meet the 'Sienna' Floral Crown and the 'Sarah' Veil. Each of my designs are inspired by romance and ethereal aesthetic and these pretty pieces are no exception.

Sienna is created with light cream and ivory roses which look and feel so realistic. Sage eucalyptus leaves are intertwined throughout her design for a romantic aesthetic. She's perfect for the ethereal bride to grace her locks as she says her vows.

See more of Sienna in the shop here.

Sarah is a juliet cap style veil created with the softest english net veiling flowing from romantic and intricate ivory cream chantilly lace. The back of the veil has carefully sewn in cream florals and a touch of greenery to add a bit of ethereal beauty.

See more of Sarah in the shop here.

Photography credit: Desiree Shuey

Visit the shop: Love Sparkle Pretty

The Swoon Event: Mini Recap

I had so much fun at The Swoon Event in San Diego last month! It was wonderful to meet with brides and share in their journey of wedding planning! 

I'm so used to working from home as a mother and communicating over the internet. I did this show to learn and step out of my comfort zone. So happy I did because it's a totally different experience to meet customers and potential customers in person and have REAL conversations! Thankful for this event and the amazing people who put this show together.

Also, a huge THANK YOU to my dear friend Tara from Messy Mornings & Mascara for spending the day with me and Cristina from CC Vintage Rentals for letting me use her gorgeous bench and mirror for my booth! Here is just a small peak of the event. More to come!