BHLDN Moodboards

14 Wednesday Dec 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Bride & Groom, Wedding Decor Ideas

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antique, BHLDN, bride, decorate, decorations, design, dress, maid of honor, parties, vintage, weddings, white, woodland

BHLDN recently had a contest and all you had to do was create a moodboard to enter. Eventually, they would randomly pick someone who would win what they included in their board. How rad is that? They just announced the winner and let me tell you, she is one lucky girl! I did, however, want to share the three moodboards I created on the BHLDN website. I think they are quite cool 🙂

Bride & Maid of Honor
What a beautiful pair these two make. Keeping with the vintage bohemian feel, everything is nature inspired with neutral tones and sweet hints of color.

Rustic Woodland Themed Wedding Decor
I love the faint calm colors of natures neutrals with a pop of color. Adding textured objects and vintage elements bring a nice theme to the event without being too much.

A Vintage Celebration
A small gathering with vintage flair and neutral tones.

Vintage Inspiration

07 Monday Nov 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop Gray Star Design

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antique, colors, etsy, flowers, graystardesign, Inspiration, nature, pastels, photographs, photos, teddy bears, vintage

I have just recently put up a ton of new vintage style photographs in my Etsy shop and I feel they are great inspiration for design ideas. Even if the theme has nothing to do with yours, you can use the color palettes and whimsy feel most of them have. I wanted to share a few here that I think are a great foundation for unique decor for your special events and home. Enjoy!

One Beautiful Engagement Party

15 Friday Jul 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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antique, blake shelton, country, design, earthy, engagement party, flowers, natural, nature, rustic, vintage, weddings, wood

I saw a photo of Blake Shelton and Miranda’s wedding the other day on TV and really loved her dress. It got me interested to look for more photos of their big day which really made me happy. Their wedding was natural, rustic and expressed who they really are. Exactly what a wedding should be. I also came across photos of their engagement party which I had to share. I really fell in love with the design and feel of everything. It was done so well.

The party was held at Front Porch Farms in Nashville which is such a beautiful place. All the flowers looked as if they were handpicked from the garden and I love the addition of found objects and vintage finds. So nostalgic and pretty. One of my favorite elements was the tablecloths. They were so adorable! Patchwork quilts led the way for guests to sit and relax.

The outside was just as gorgeous while keeping with the rustic, earthy theme. I can imagine all their guests being so comfy and having a great time.

Attention Bookworms

18 Wednesday May 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop Gray Star Design

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antique, birds, bookmarks, books, butterflies, crafts, design, gray star design, handmade, scrapbooking, vintage

Today technology seems to take over everything. Being in the creative field I can sure appreciate it but my love for handmade items and vintage style will never fade. Between the iPad and the Kindle and other e-readers out there, it’s hard not to get distracted. However, let’s not forget how wonderful books are. There is nothing like holding a book and disappearing into another world. The paper between your fingers, the excitement of turning the page and yes, being surrounded by them in your home. Books are awesome!

One thing that comes hand in hand with a book is a bookmark. Sure, you can use scrap paper or something you found around the house but having one that looks nice makes the experience a little more special. Check out my new vintage inspired bookmarks for sale in my Etsy shop. I will creating a whole line of bookmarks, all different styles and shapes. These are the first 2 in the corner series. Spread the word!

Birdie Corner Bookmark