Canada Day Soundtrack

Wishing you a very happy Canada day (is it July already?). Here's a playlist to take you through this warm-weather long-weeknend.

Cheers.

1. Born Ruffians - Needle
2. The Mynabirds - Body of Work
3. Ra Ra Riot - Beta Love
4. Haim - Falling
5. Tame Impala - Feels Like we Only go Backwards
6. Alt J - Taro
7. The Shins - Simple Song
8. The 1975 - Chocolate
9. Bibio - Lovers' Carvings
10. Band of Horses - Is There a Ghost
11. LP - Into the Wild
12. Mogwai - The Sun Smells Too Loud
13. Kings of Leon - Birthday
14. Daft Punk - Instant Crush
15. Disclosure - Latch
16. Ruth Moody - Dancing in the Dark
17. Vampire Weekend - Ya Hey
18. Marcus Marr - The Music
19. Major Lazer (feat Amber of Dirty Projectors) - Get Free
20. Hot Chip - Over and Over

Bridal Shower String Art

Straight out of the “that was easy” DIY vault comes another piece of string art. This one was made for my sister in law Julie’s bridal shower that we held last Sunday.

This project was altogether cost effective; in fact it was free. I had all of the supplies around the house: the wood and ceiling paint were left over from our kitchen renovation, the string from our wedding, and the nails courtesy of Ben’s tool box. The total assembly was about an hour aside from the time it took for the paint to dry (I left it over night).

This project would work well with any graphic shape, monogram, or number for a birthday or shower. As a large-scale piece it adds a fun pop of colour and could also be used to hold escort or gift cards.

I used the heart on the welcome table to greet guests in the front entrance. 

More details from Julie’s shower to come!

May Long Soundtrack

Last year, I created a 20-song playlist for every long weekend throughout the summer and into the fall. I received some amazing feedback and I was inspired to continue the tradition into 2013. [You can find last year's soundtracks here].

Whatever fills your long weekend - be it yard work, patio relaxation, or travel - I hope these beats keep your head bopping and help you enjoy it. Cheers. 

1. That's What's Up - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
2. All 'Cause of You - The 88
3. Camera Talk - Local Natives
4. The First Single (You Know Me) - The Format
5. Money Grabber - Fitz + The Tantrums
6. How You Like Me Now - The Heavy
7. Two Weeks - Grizzley Bear
8. Black Sheep - Gin Wigmore
9. Entertainment - Phoenix
10. Get Lucky - Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
11. Paddling Out - Mike Snow
12. The Start of Something - Voxtrot
13. Always Like This - Bombay Bicycle Club
14. Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding
15. Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
16. I Will Always Love You - Tidewater
17. Don't Leave Me - Regina Spektor
18. We Come Running - Youngblood Hawke
19. Merry Happy - Kate Nash
20. Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke (feat TI & Pharrell)

Happy Weekending, Party People. 

Scott + Jeanie's Kelowna Wedding

My love for the Adrians is no secret. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Jon + Jenny and watch their photography style evolve since meeting them in 2009. We always have a great time working together so when the opportunity to help execute the wedding of Jenny’s brother Scott and his beautiful bride-to-be Jeanie arose I jumped at the chance. 

Jeanie, a natural event planner and stylist, pulled together a lovely collection of hand-assembled projects. The overall aesthetic was tailored + pretty with the perfect amount of vintage appeal.

Here are a few sneak peak, behind-the-scenes shots of the ceremony at Benvoulin Church and reception at Hotel Eldorado.

Congratulations, Scott + Jeanie! What an honour it was to share in your special day. 

 

At the end of the night, the bride threw her bouquet off the balcony which was an awesome idea in theory; however, none of the single ladies so much as flinched when the beautiful bouquet came tumbling down making the entire ordeal rather anti-climatic (and altogether hilarious). 

(Vintage rentals by Vintage Origami, Florals by Classic Creations Floral Design).

Featured on Style Me Pretty

Our wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty Canada yesterday, which – to someone who has followed the blog since 2008 – is a big deal. I’m basking in the glow that is C Star Events’ first official “feature” and the memories that these happy photos bring me. Our vendors collectively facilitated the most perfect day.  Thanks, team.