Lifestyle Product: By Catalfo

I photographed the Spring/Summer 2018 line of robes and printed shirts for my friends at  friends over at By Catalfo.  The theme was appropriately named Electric Tropics to celebrate the end of winter (soon!) and kick off the spring season. 

Team

Robes: By Catalfo
Florals: Periwinkle Flowers
Stationery: Shannon Bellisle
Hair: Puzzle Creations
Makeup: Ford Beauty
Models: Kait and Kristin

Featured: Wedluxe - Limoncello-Inspired Bridal Shower

Ashley, the floral designer and creative mind behind Flowerly, had an idea to center her own bridal shower around the theme of lemons and limoncello. The cheerful yellow reflected the bright and celebratory energy that day. With the help of a great team, everything came together.

Take a look at all the details, especially the huge backdrop made from real lemons and be sure to check out the team after the gallery who made this possible. 

The bridal shower took place at the beautiful Colette Grand Cafe. 

The gold foil stationery was designed by Nadiya V Design.

Ashley of Flowerly was not only the florist, she was also the bride-to-be. 

Lettering on the clear gift box was done by none other than Doris of Love Lettering.

Vendors

Planning and design: Blissful Memories and Events / @blissful_memoriesandevents 
Decor and florals: Flowerly / @flowerlyca 
Hair and make up: Fancy Me Beauty 
Calligraphy: Love Lettering / @lovelettering_doriswai 
Cakes and meringues: The Cocoa Cakery / @thecocoacakery
Chocolates: Monde du chocolat 
Macaroon towers and venue: Colette Grande Cafe / @colettegrandcafe 
Lemonade cart: Sweethearts Sugar Carts / @sweethearts_sugar_carts 
Tableware: Tableauscapes / @tableauscapes 
Linens: Linen Chest / @linenchest
Stationary: Nadiya V Design
Photography: Janet Kwan / @janetkwan 

Published: Extraordinary Handlettering

My friend and fellow small-business owner Doris of Love Lettering published a book, where she shares her insight and process in hand lettering projects. I’m extremely proud of her accomplishment. I’m also thankful that I had the opportunity to contribute to the photography in the book. It’s surreal to see the photos in print and I’ll always be grateful to Doris for trusting me with this project.

If you’d like to get your own personalized copy signed by the author for yourself or as a gift, head over to Doris’ website to order one today.

Lifestyle: Wild North Flowers Workshop

I attended a fun workshop taught by my talented friend and florist Jenn from Wild North Flowers where we learned about different types of flowers and techniques behind putting together an arrangement. The flowers are sourced locally from Ontario growers so each stem stays fresh longer and the colours are much brighter and more vibrant. I've seen how these flowers still look great after a week or more.

Who are the workshops for?

There are a few types of workshops and each will have access to a collection of seasonal flowers and greens. They're great for groups (friends, family, coworkers), events (birthdays, bridal showers, parties) or for personal interest. No experience needed :)

What you'll learn:

You'll learn the fundamentals, thought process, tools, techniques and tips on how to care for the flowers. At the end, you get to take your creation home or have it delivered the next day at no extra charge (whether it's to your home, office or someone special). 

I've never put together flowers that weren't from a grocery store before so I had no idea where to start but Jenn walked the class through the steps and slowly we saw our work come together. There is so much more to it than sticking flowers in a vase. You have to prepare the vase first (who knew?) and consider things like the types of flowers you want to use, the colours, the importance of greens (aka everything that's not a flower), the height of each stem, etc. 

One very important tip: Change the water every day!

So check out the upcoming workshops. Winter around here is dreary and drab so flowers really do liven up your place. Now without further adieu, I'd like to present my arrangement:

You'll see that I chose the biggest flowers and some are still blooming. I'll have to show an update in a couple of days to see what it looks like fully grown.