lyla ellie.

The littlest Turner is here.

Lyla Ellie was welcomed to the world this morning at 9:56 am by an ecstatic mama bird + papa bird. She has the sweetest face, the brightest eyes, and the cutest little mouth. I can't wait to cuddle with her. Happy Birthday, sweet baby. Congratulations R & A.

Big Love,

B & C



(Photos by Miranda Karkling).

An Up themed baby shower

A few months ago Stephanie and I threw a shower for Angie & baby T. Keeping the little one's impending arrival in mind, I figured now was as good a time as any to (finally) get around to posting this fun little party.

Since Angie is a fan of everything Disney and baby T's nursery was styled with Disney Pixar's Up in mind, it was a natural choice to use this film as inspiration for her shower. It also allowed us to have fun with decorations and food.

food:

We kept things quite simple and offered a mid-day spread of chicken salad sandwiches, veggies & dip, salads, pinwheels, crackers & cheese, and other munchies. Our sweets consisted of cookies, candies, a doughnut 'cake', and cupcake 'balloons' (these just happen to be the cutest thing ever. the template for the 'Up' house can be found here).

drinks:

We offered cucumber water, coffee, tea, and punch.

decor:

I picked up various swatches of quilting fabric and sewed together a few strings of triangle bunting. This was surprisingly easy and once I got going it took no time at all: I hand-cut the triangles in various fabrics, ironed a small fold at the end, and then sewed them to rik rak. We also - of course - incorporated helium balloons which are always fun, easy, and cheap. Throw in a few fun candles and some streamers and you have yourself an Up-themed party.


parting notes:

Angie, it is clear your daughter is going to be the best-dressed (not to mention most socially-aware and well-dispositioned) child on the playground. It may or may not have something to do with the fabulous females she will be surrounded with...

Ms. Stephanie, it was a pleasure throwing this party with you; you are fantastic. I can't wait until baby T is one to do this all over.

Big Love.

baby T

Remember these two? Well, this very morning, these two will become a three! Ms. Turner will be heading to the hospital with her Mr. to deliver their baby girl.

Although her many aunties were excited to find out the sex, I think I can speak on behalf of everyone when I say we will be equally as excited to find out this lady bird's name! A & R have kept this under wraps until her grande entrance. Which is today. I'm not sure if I mentioned that.

Anyhow, off I go in attempts to concentrate at work this morning.




(Photos by Miranda Karkling).

today.

two points for a Thursday morning:

1. I love this print. I just bought it and I'm pretty sure I would like to hang it above my dresser. Positive affirmations are an awesome addition to any morning routine.

2. Someone very special is coming into the world. Today. I couldn't be more excited to meet baby T who is slated to make her debut before the end of the day. More on that shortly...

Today is the day. As Kal would say, Go!



(poster + image via the big harumph's etsy shop).

Up, Up, and Away...

This bright + colourful baby shower is just.too.fun. It would be the perfect shower theme for Ryan and Angie, who are modelling their nursery after the Pixar movie Up.

Oh, how I love balloons.






Photos via Oh Happy Day.

little girl love

A certain couple we know is expecting their first child.

I can't wait for this baby, affectionately known as Delilah (short story: mama + papa bird are keeping the baby's name under wraps so I gave their unborn daughter a pretty name for the interim), to be born... particularly so I can dress her in outfits from The Measure's Midsummer Nights Dream collection.




Not only are these outfits adorable, they are also ecologically sustainable: many of the pieces are made with 100% upcycled, repurposed men’s button-up shirts. With that I have to ask, when did little girl's clothing become more fabulous than women's?


Photos courtesy of The Measure via The Senses Five.

one.year.later.

Photo by Miranda Karkling

Twelve months have past since they said their 'I do's' and ten years have passed since he + she became a 'we.'
It was my great pleasure to work with these two in putting together their magical wedding; it's our great pleasure to call them friends.

Happy Anniversary R + A.

All our love,

B + C.

Birdcage Love

I must be going through bird withdrawal as I've been hunting for pretty cages to adorn my backyard. I love the look of antique cages, in or out of doors.

Birdcages are lovely when used in wedding decor. A few of my favourite options...

Cages used in place of Chandeliers for an outdoor reception:

{Photos by Corbin Gurkin via Duet Weddings, flowers by Modern Day Design}

Cages arranged around the cake table:

{Photo by Armosa Studios}

Cages decorated with moss and blooms at the place card table:

{Photos by left:One Love Photo & right: Martha Stewart Weddings}

Ryan & Angie used cages in their bird motif to hold cards as guests arrived:



Have you ever used birdcages in decor? Wedding or otherwise.

Ryan and Angela, the Shoot

I hope you enjoy the second instalment of Ryan and Angela's September wedding as much as I do.

Today's selections come from the wedding party photo shoot on Burnaby Mountain and at the Simon Fraser University Campus. This hilltop is both near and dear to R&A's hearts. I share this sentiment with my fellow alum and love this opportunity to prove to all of the "SFU-campus-haters" that angular concrete buildings can be beautiful.

The brilliant photography is again brought to us by the amazing Miranda Karkling and her fantastic partner in crime, Jason Nicholls. This pair traipsed all over Burnaby Mountain with the fantastic wedding party in tow, using the gorgeous landscape (& the odd prop) as inspiration.

{Click photo to enlarge}



I love these totem poles - it makes for such a unique juxtaposition against the wedding couple.



Clearly the groom's entourage enjoyed the totem poles, too.


Their wedding party was beyond awesome.
Note: the obligatory lunging shot.



Simply stunning.


The girls had some fun, too.




Groomsmen that double as bouncers; if only every groom could be this lucky.




The best-dressed couple on campus.



A woman after my own heart, Angie requested photos in the University library. I just love the sweetness of their embrace against the rows of books.



A couple of dramatic group shots (I'm in love with both and think either would be amazing printed 11x7 with a large matte)




Lecture Hall was never this fun.




(I love that the "eggplant" lecture hall seats matched your colour palette so perfectly, guys).


... and they lived happily ever after.

Photo shoot Honor Roll:

Photography: Miranda Karkling [mirandakarkling@gmail.com] and Jason Nicholls
Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain Campus & The Rose Garden at Burnaby Mountain

Up Next... the Reception.