A good friend in the event industry sent me a link to a story from the Today show website entitled “Have Websites made all Weddings look the Same?” –this has been a hot topic of conversation lately amongst industry professionals with all of the pinning and posting and recycling of trends.  It sometimes seems impossible to [...]

A winter-white bouquet that smells as lovely as it looks by Ella & Louie of Santa Barbara. Composed of Dahlias, Lisianthus, dusty miller, Bupleurum, mint, rosemary, bay, and scented geranium. Photo by Rosminah via Ella & Louie  

I always look forward to this time of year when beautiful Cymbidium orchids are beginning to bloom in vibrant hues of greens and yellows, rich mauve, and delicate pinks and whites. Although my little shady garden has yet to produce a bloom, I have been seeing large gorgeous plants everywhere, which is a sure sign [...]

Gorgeous florals in rich earthy hues by Louloudi Design–perfect for the Fall, or any time of year in Santa Barbara. Floral Design: Louloudi Design Photography: Allyson Magnda Event Planner: Felici Events  

One of the most popular posts of all time on this blog was as simple DIY post shared by Leslie Sigler of Lilly & Louise on creating beautiful, colorful, paper flowers. I recently came across a photo of these same type of flowers used on a wedding cake. It reminded me of Leslie’s great DIY [...]

Have you ever dreamed of exchanging your vows in a romantic ceremony, right on the edge of the sparking Pacific Ocean?  We just love this super glam, spectacular ceremony setting by Louloudi Design at Santa Barbara’s famous Coral Casino. Event Planner: Rebecca Gigandet Event Design: Michael Mantalos, Louloudi Design Location: Coral Casino, Four Seasons Biltmore

April & William San Ysidro Ranch Photography: Susan Dean Photography Officiant: Miriam Lindbeck    

What better time than Summer to share some sunny, brilliant perfection with this bold, mini, calla lily, and succulent, bridal bouquet by LouLoudi Design. Sculptural, textural, colorful, a contemporary update on the quintessential Santa Barbara bridal bouquet–a handful of sunshine for your Summer wedding. Photo: Willa  Kveta Photography / Event Planner: Alegria by Design

Julie & Dan Montecito Country Club Event Planner: Donna Romani Events Photographer: Ethan Yang Photography  

It’s one of my favorite times of year . . . right up there with the first hint of Fall and the end of day light savings time–peonies are back in season! You can now easily find inexpensive armfuls of these fragile, fragrant blooms in a variety of colors.  Plan to buy them as tightly [...]