Currently Browsing: 2011
Spring arrived officially this Sunday, and near our Artbeads location it was heralded with beautiful sunshine! The cherry trees are in bloom and other early risers, like the crocus, have been showing their colors for at least a week now. All this to say that it’s time to start thinking about spring designs! And after […]
Pantone’s 2011 color of the year is 18-2120 Honeysuckle. This delightful shade is vibrant without being overly bright or showy. Use it as an accent color to make your designs pop or if you’re feeling adventurous, try it as the primary color. We can see this color paired with whites, greens and purples for spring […]
It’s still winter, and here in Western Washington that means plenty of rain with talk of possible snow to come. While this winter has been beautiful, I’m looking forward to feeling the warm glow of spring and seeing the bright colors of fresh flowers. My neighbor’s crocuses have made an appearance, so I know spring […]
One trend I adore for 2011 is vintage-inspired hair pieces. Reminiscent of old Hollywood starlets, vintage hair pieces add an enchanting finishing touch to a bride’s ensemble and will work beautifully with most hair styles. Bridal hairpieces have added a sense of pomp and formality to weddings for ages and have echoed the pulse of […]
Choosing The Dress is no doubt one of the most exciting aspects of wedding planning but, with the limitless options out there, may prove to be nearly as difficult a quest (ok maybe difficult is the wrong word, how about crucial, important?) as choosing The One. This is pretty much the only time, for the […]
We’ve discussed some bridal necklace trends for 2011 but there are situations where a bold necklace might do more harm than good to your overall look. While it may be tempting to seize this opportunity to go all out with your jewelry, it’s important to keep in mind that there is a fine line between […]
Rather than the traditional strand of pearls or demure diamond stud earrings, this year’s bridal jewelry will be more than just a sedate side note. In keeping with the rich projected color palettes, bridal jewelry will be majestic and charming with decidedly vintage undertones. Strapless dresses are back in a huge way (but did they […]
The marriage proposal is definitely one of the most exhilarating, romantic and emotional moments in a girl’s life. The added delight of receiving a sparkling ring heightens these emotions even further and gives us something to remember this amazing moment by because we probably lost our heads in excitement! Engagement rings in 2011 are all […]
One of the (many) reasons I’m happy to be getting married this year is the timeless appeal of the 2011 color palettes! The projected wedding colors for 2011 will display vintage undertones, starting off with soft, whimsical hues in the spring and ripening into rich, majestic tones for the fall and winter months. Even the […]
Image: Jonathan Fitch / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Well wedding planning that is. Although the fruits of our labor won’t likely be revealed until the warmer months, brides-to-be are in a flurry of wedding preparation this month. More commonly known as the holiday season, the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve also host the bulk of marriage […]