The Occasional Word

Style Sheet - Sunshine Love

Happy Wednesday everybody. I just find it crazy how fast time is flying by at the moment - I mean can you beleieve how close it is now till Christmas?! I'm determined to make the most of every minute here in the lead up to Christmas with loads of new exciting things on the horizon for Red Creative.

This morning I though I'd share this little number with you - I was inspired by all the gorgous colours showing up in fashion at the moment. Paired with a dove grey it's actually quite sophisticated don't you think?

How to pull off this look? I think the key is to use your punchy colours with restraint but don't shy away from them altogether. Combine with some more rustic elements for a paired back look or lots of white for a more contemporary spin. The charcoal silk pintuck cloths from Insphire would be perfect for this combined with various white ceramic or cut glass pieces overflowing with your favourite coloured blooms. And of course don't forget a candy bar! 

Style Sheet - Blossom & Babies Breath

Whew - what a weekend!! We had the pleasure of woring with two lovely brides to style their weddings this weekend and now we're in need of a bit of a break but with two corporate functions this week and loads of stationery and favours to get out it's full steam ahead!

While we're waiting on pics from the last few functions I thought I'd share a little pretty. Sadly the blossom is coming to an end but save this one up for next year. 

A pretty mix of smokey pastels. Combine soft white drapes and floaty overlays with garlands of babies breath and towering cherry blossom in white porcelain containers. *sigh*

Have a great Monday everyone :)

Style Sheet - Granny Smith & Rose

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting a very special place - via helicopter! More to come on that shortly when I've uploaded the pics but the day was beautiful and really felt like spring was on the way. Today's style sheet just has a nice fresh, slightly preppy feel about it that totally suits a spring wedding don't you think?

On that note we're working with some amazing couples at the moment for spring weddings this year but we do have a couple of gaps left so if you're thinking you may just need someone to help you create the look and feel for your big day please do give us a bell.

Style Sheet -Blackberry Cassis

Morning All,

Had a terrible nights sleep last night so I felt like I needed to start the day out right. For me this style sheet is the perfect amount of pretty without being a big pink bonanza. It's a little rustic but still clean.

How to create the look? First you need a nice clean base - white linen, white chairs, perhaps a white lined marquee. Add a soft lavender or powder blue through an overlay or napkins and accent with twine. Floral should be super soft and textured - think hydrangea, sweet peas, peonies & garden roses, mix in some fresh berries still with a little green.

Add blackboards, oooh and maybe a rustic cheese and fruit station all displayed on beautiful wooden boards with little blackboard signs. . .

Purple seems to be really popular at the moment for next season's weddings - are you a purple fan?

A x

Sunset Soiree

When it's all rainy and cold and yuck I always like to make the house feel a little bit cosier and inviting. We're staying with my mother in law while we wait to move into the new house (and new showroom!!!!!) and this weekend I raided her garden for a couple of little posies in this colour-scheme and I'm just loving it. Toasty oranges and deep berry red combined with some dark wood tones and fresh leaf green. Nice for all sorts of events and definitely not just for Autumn. 

How to whip up your own Sunset Soiree? Maybe be bold enough to wear that A M A Z I N G orange dress? Definitely combine Villa Kula's furniture with rustic elements like barrels, crates, tree stumps etc. Use the natural fibre linen from Insphire. Source yourself some organic floral & fruit & veg to soften things up and display in old brass or cut glass from Centrepiece. Or have us do it all for you :) Easy and perfectly customised just for you.

Amber oxo

 

Style Sheet - Magnolia & Rose

Classic - check

Romantic - check

Elegant - check

Loving this look for an autumn wedding :)

Style Sheet - My Sweet Valentine

Happy Valentines everybody

x A

Stylesheet - Pomegranate & Plum

Morning everybody! Is it just me or is Christmas sneaking up pretty quickly? Usually by now the tree is up the house is decorated, the cookies are baked and the presents under the tree. This year. . . well not so much. We do have lovely 'snow' from the blasted tree outside our house. Apparently someone thinks we need to vacuum more often.

Lately, we've been having pomegranate in our salad - I love how gorgeous and yummy these little jewels are and so I put this little lovely together. . .

 

Soft, buttery pink with deep jewel toned reds and purples matched with accents of gold - I think this is not only a lovely look for a wedding but would be gorgeous for Christmas decor no? 

Style Sheet - Fields of Daisies

Um, so it's meant to be spring right? Anyone else feel as though spring hasn't quite sprung yet? I have got a little gardening done and gave the office a really good spring clean but I'm really looking forward to seeing some sun.

Probably doesn't help that we spent yesterday in a freezer. Yes, we do some strange things here at Red Creative :) We were prepping for a fantastic dinner for the groundfish forum and the centerpieces were primarily made of ice. Photos will be up on the blog soon.

Today's post might surprise some of you who know me well. Usually, I am not a big fan of daisies or anything remotely daisy like. Gerbera's are pretty much the most overused and clowney looking flower I have ever seen and rarely make an appearance in our designs. BUT, if daisies came like this, combined with twine, striped ribbons, and sweet homely details, they would totally win my heart. . .

Style Sheet - Down on the Farm

How are we all today? I have a beautiful style sheet for you today if you're of the rustic, homey, organic persuasion. For those of you who are lucky enough to have a beautiful garden setting or a family farm at your disposal this would be a divine way to style your big day.

Invitations / stationery: I would go with lots of recycled / kraft paper stocks, and twine - actually you can't really ever have enough twine. Combine with a cute print in your colour of choice.

Flowers: seasonal, rustic, organic flowers are really what bring this all together. Don't be afraid to include fruit and veg and yes you can use lots of colour - I love this combo with red and cornflower blue combined with lots of fresh green foliage.

Tables: Wouldn't this be amazing on a collection of mismatched vintage wooden tables? Alternatively I would go family style dining on trestles.

Place Settings: Napkins made from a mismatched fabric would be really sweet, you could tie with twine and tuck in your menu or cutlery.

Favours: Home made preserves - yes please :) or perhaps miniature fruit pies?

Inspired? So go find yourself a barn!

A x