Breathless: The Modern Table Top

I love being asked to do table top designs from emily at ONCE WED, it really gets my creative juices flowing. I get a budget of $200 to try and create a table that would give inspiration to all brides. I did all 3 of my recent tables, The Frida seen here and here, this Modern inspired table, and the next to come the Vintage Study {see sneak peek here}, with the base of a round table, white table clothe, basic dishes, white napkins or black napkins, all of which are the usual items given to brides at venues. I wanted to challenge myself to turn them into nothing short of fabulous. I usually end up going over the budget a smidgen but I made sure this table stayed right on target.
My inspiration for this table was based on the Movie "Breathless" by Jean Luc-Godard. I pictured roaming the streets of paris during the 60's surrounded by the mid century modern lifestyle, stumbling upon a street fair, stopping by the local record shop, photographing the Eiffel tower, sitting in a cafe, and finishing the day with a martini at the local beatnik bar listening to poetry readings. I had to include balloons, black and white stripes, a vintage camera, some records, and of course candy cigarettes. I wanted the yellow to be very subtle so I used just some yellow freesia and imagine the martini glasses already filled with lemon drops when your guests sit down.
I tore strips of fabric to make runners for the table. The records are all gathered from thrift stores, and the vintage camera is my own...
I added the hint of a paris cafe by placing flowers in small espresso cups. I was trying to make the table a little more on the "girly" side so I added pink vintage style plates from Anthropologie, to soften up the static geometric shapes of the vases, from ikea.
You can see the invitation I designed surrounding the theme here. The escort cards are tied to small 5 inch balloons for your guests to enjoy.
Go over to ONCE WED and take a look at the table and her gorgeous website filled with inspiration.
All photos are by my husband and myself. So without further ado Breathless-The Modern Table Top....

AROUND THE BLOG FRONT :)

Thanks to all these blogs that have featured Flush Designs or Erin Hearts Court in this past couple weeks. I couldn't be more grateful!! It is so nice to know that our work is truly appreciated and loved by so many around the world! Thanks Again! Here are the links to the features!

• Elizabeth Anne Designs
• Once Wed
• Frolic
• Frolic x2
• With this Ring
• With this Ring x2
• With this Ring x3
• With this Ring x4
• Dilly Dallas
• Rock and Roll Bride
• Four Four oh Nine
• Casa ndo Ideias

Buenos Dias! Finally the Frida Kahlo inspired table top...Muy Bueno!

I have yet again been asked by the lovely Emily at Once Wed to do another table top for her ever popular table top trends series on her website. Go check out her site with the feature. This one has been a long wait as the past couple of weekends has really been crazy and if not crazy then raining. I wanted a to design a table that really felt inviting just how I think frida's garden would be. I wanted to make sure the table had room for food as a family style event seems a must with this table!!! Oh and the calligraphy is by the lovely Lisa at Pen and ink! So beautiful. Make sure to read about the story behind the cow head in my previous post!
So here it is with out further introduction. The Frida Kahlo table top! enjoy!!! I could post a million pics so if you want to see more let me know I will do a part dos. ;)

Flush Designs and Erin Hearts Court is Featured on Southern Weddings Magazine today!

Hey all just want to tell you to go visit Southern Weddings Magazine today to see the feature of Erin and Courtney's (no, not us, the bride and groom just have the same name) wedding. We shot it in October and has been featured on Once Wed and now Southern Weddings Magazine. So Fun!!! WE are so excited. They did a 4 part feature using a ridiculous amount of pictures! They also dedicated one whole part to just her invites and other wedding stationary done by yours truly! Though Courtney booked us through Paloma Images this wedding was truely the one that really sealed the deal that Erin and I love to shoot weddings together and going forward with our new photography duo Erin Hearts Court!
Go now and visit!

I am now part of weddingbee pro!

I am happy to say I will now be a part of weddingbeepro! Many thanks to both Emily at Once Wed for the opportunity to show off. :) And to Bee for taking the time to take at look at my work. Tune in at least once a week for many updates and posts.
Happy Holidays!

Table top design

I am so excited to have my table top design up on Once Wed today! Go check it out! Here are some more pictures for you! I loved doing this design and seeing my vision come to life. I especially loved making my pretend wedding bouquet and boutieneerre. I really love flower arranging. don't forget to look at the pretend invites i made for this on OnceWed site too.
I can not wait to take on some more table top designs for her. My brain is swarming with ideas...
I feel so privileged and giddy.