Friday, February 26, 2010

JL DESIGNS featured on style me pretty!

things have been just crazy lately in the online wedding world...CRAZY GOOD!!! :)

being featured on one of the biggest wedding blogs 3 times in one week is pretty stellar...and i couldn't be happier!

first they featured me and brian's very own malibu wedding...to see the full post I, click here...


to see the full post II, click here...


then they featured a colorful winter wedding shoot i did with jesi haack, olive hue paper, sweet + saucy shop and jessica claire...to see the full post I, click here...and stay tuned for my own version of the post coming soon!


to see the full post II, click here...


lastly, they featured a "chanel-inspired equestrian" photo shoot i did with the stylish soiree, studio 28 photo, wildflower linens, calligraphy katrina and many more! to see the full post, click here...and stay tuned for my own version of the post coming soon!


thank you SO much to abby and the rest of her team for the perfectly done layouts and detailed posts...i am feeling the love at style me pretty!!! :)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

grand opening party for wildflower linens

back in october, wildflower linens celebrated the grand opening of their new costa mesa showroom...when they asked me to sponsor a tablescape at the event, of course i said yes! they have some of the most fashion forward, innovative, couture linens in the event industry...not to mention they always are so fabulous to work with...

they chose the black and white damask linen for me and i got to create whatever i wanted for the florals...so i went with silver artichokes and candlesticks, along with black urns and vessels, packed full of white and cream florals (hydrangea, roses and tulips)...








all in all, the event was fab and i was honored to be involved! also, a big thanks to marisa holmes for the lovely photos and to carolyn chen for all her fantastic planning!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

some custom valentines day arrangements

just some fun shots of various custom valentines day arrangements i did this year for some of the favorite wedding industry friends...

a vibrant, funky, hippie-esque piece in shades of yellow, magenta and lavender for mark brooke's wife, candice...





a vintage-inspired, old hollywood design in black, white and gray for victor sizemore's wife, rachel...

photos by victor sizemore of vcs photo



an ethereal, romantic arrangement in muted blush, peach and gray tones for melody brandon's (sweet and saucy shop) mom...




something i whipped up for my sweet friend jesi haack...


thanks everyone for your orders! i had so much fun designing for your loved ones and i hope they all enjoyed their little pieces of floral couture :)

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

JL DESIGNS featured in bride and bloom magazine!

we are SOOO excited that 3 of our bouquets made it into the latest issue of bride and bloom magazine...it really is one of my favorite wedding reads and provides so much inspiration for not only my brides, but for me as a designer!!



one of my favorite creations all year :)
bouquet of dusty miller foliage and cream balsa wood flowers


(left) bouquet of blush parrot tulips and white astilbe
(right) bouquet of ivory tulips and butter yellow ranunculas

a HUGE thank you goes out to the following people:

carol poon, editor in chief of bride and bloom magazine
leila khalil of be inspired pr, my fabulous publicist
stephanie williams, the crazy talented photographer who captured these shots

Saturday, February 13, 2010

JL DESIGNS valentines pop-up shop is in full effect!

today is the LAST DAY to pick up beautiful florals and yummy treats at sweet and saucy shop!!! so come by and let us make your valentines day extra pretty and extra sweet...whether it's for a wife, girlfriend, mom, grandma, sister, aunt - or even that special MAN in your life - there is something for everyone!!!

sweet and saucy shop - 6400 stearns ave, long beach
saturday hours 11a-5p

tulips, hyacinth, ranunculas, roses, hydrangea, anemones...
prices ranging from $20.-$85. with lots of little pieces in the $30.-$45. range!!! perfectly budget-friendly :)

here is a sampling of what you will encounter if you swing by...sidenote: all of the gorgeous photos taken by the super talented jordana of hazelnut photography - thanks jordana! :)


























supern cute tulip bunches wrapped in mesh wrap and tied off with satin ribbon...$30. each



hope you can make it!!!

if you can't get to the pop-up shop in time but saw something you liked, email me and we can schedule a pick-up from my design studio in orange county or we can deliver for you anywhere in the LA/OC area on sunday, valentines day...

carissa@jldesignsandevents.com