Holiday Honeypot Shop

This weekend is my last holiday event of the year, and I'm also helping put it together.  It's the Holiday Honeypot Shop, and I'm very excited.  I hope it goes off without a hitch.  We have an awesome group of vendors, an amazing event space, and some sweet tunes.  This year I've made a promise to myself to buy most of my gifts local and hand made to help support other artists and designers like myself, and I've been eyeing a few products from the vendors that will be in attendance.  

If you're a local Kansas Citian, please come check it out, and help us make this event a success!  See the website for a complete list of vendors and a peek at all their lovely wares: Honeypot Shop Blog

Our First Thanksgiving

Hello lovelies.  Monday again, and I have to admit all I've been doing since Thanksgiving is slugging around the house with Matt and the pups.  This year was our first time hosting a joint dinner with our families.  It was a lot of work, but fortunately went off without a hitch.  I love almost every holiday, but this is one of my favorites because it's all about two of my many favorite things: food and family.  

How did you celebrate the holiday?

I embroidered felt leaves into napkins rings that were also place cards for everyone in our family.  My mom kept calling me "Martha" because of all my little DIY, crafty additions.

Our take on the old Normal Rockwell classic

For a centerpiece I sewed a runner with fabric from bon bon atelier, put red roses and berries in mason jars, and used coordinating candles to finish everything off.  I kept the table linens simple with a vintage white lace number over a solid rust color.  The dishes were all white, and the napkins added a pop of color.

An uninvited guest snuck his way to the table side.

Hope you had a fantastic holiday, and a super lazy weekend.  I know we did..

love, emmy-ray

emmy-ray Black Friday Sale!

Hey lovelies.  Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating with family and friends.  Today is the biggest shopping day of the year, and whether you're someone who likes to brave the crowds, or prefer to shop from home, today and today only I'm offering 20% off your purchase from my Storenvy shop.  Just enter the code "blackfriday" at check out.  I've got lots of goodies for all the lovely ladies on your shopping list!

Happy shopping

love, emmy-ray

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Happy Monday everyone. This weekend was super busy, but in the best way. Starting on Thursday with the Ric Rac Roundup, the bi-annual craft show put on by the lovely ladies at bon bon atelier. I had fun hanging with some of my favorite crafty KC ladies, and sold work to both new and old customers.

Saturday was the "Night of Style" presented by Speak Salon and Style and Pepper. For that event I created a mock table display showcasing some fun flower arrangements. Again a great (and stylish) group of ladies.

After looking at my pictures I realized I definitely lean toward whites with pops of bright color when it comes to holiday displays. I've got one more holiday event still to come. More details later this week...

love, emmy-ray

Blog Crush: Studio Choo

I was told to check out Studio Choo's floral design by my sweet friend Jessie.  I have to say that I've been drooling over their blog every since.  They have a group shop called the Prarie Collective in San Francisco, that carries lots of lovely items besides fresh flowers.  I love their floral design style, and when I grow up I want to have a beautiful shop just like them.  Seriously, check them out.  No do it, like right now!

These dahlias...I die!

love, emmy-ray

Ric Rac Roundup time!

Today is the holiday Ric Rac Roundup, and I'm so excited.  I've been busting butt this week to crank out some final new jewelry designs so that I can have a nice full display and lots of goodies for people to choose from.  If you are in Kansas City you should come to this FREE event and buy local and handmade gifts for all your friends and family this year.

See you there!

love, emmy-ray

For the Love of Flowers: Blue, Green, and White

This wedding season it's been easy to see the trends as I look back on all the work we've done.  One thing we've had a lot of this year has been cool colors like purples, blues, and greens.  This weekend we had two weddings and they were no exception:

There aren't many blue flowers in nature, but these delphiniums and iris take the cake!

love, emmy-ray

Pictures from my iPhone (October)

A Spot of Tea (and Light)

Hello lovelies.  Monday it is, and despite waking up with a horrible migraine (which still hasn't subsided after hours of resting), I've decided to soldier on.  The Ric Rac Round-up is this week and I've much to do so I figured I better get to work.  

Today I wanted to share these lovely lights that I found awhile ago on Kingdom of Style.  They are simply adorable, and while I love the light fixture in my kitchen, I'd take some of these hanging over my prep island in a heart beat.  

 

Lights by Bonasara.

love, emmy-ray

For the Love of Flowers: Heidi and Zeb Part II

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Heidi and Zeb's wedding was one of funnest I've worked on this year.  The flowers were beautiful, and I worked hand in hand with Heidi to create and color palette, texture, and mood for the day that was as full of joy and fun as this loving couple.  The photographer's, Peardon Carrillo, were flown in all the way from California, and they did an amazing job capturing the day.  Take a look:

The bridesmaids all had different color dresses, so each of their bouquets was made up of one of the many beautiful flowers from Heidi's bridal bouquet.  

Love those red shoes!

Congratulations again guys, and thanks for letting me take part in your big day!

love, em