The Evolution of Inspiration: Copper, Bronze, and Turquoise Stone

I started this board out with an inspiration from the Kentucky Derby, yes, see the inspiration, no. I got the idea to do a horseshoe themed wedding but it evolved into a more southwestern theme with a focus on the beautiful Turquoise stone, one of my favorites. I have several hand made pieces of Turquoise jewelry and love how it pops against white and brown. 

Sources:

1 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/02/26/from-inspiration-to-reality-the-design-ii-5/

2 http://www.etsy.com/listing/39024180/huge-shop-sale-handcrafted-artisan?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=copper+and+turquoise&ga_search_type=&ga_page=3&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

3 http://cakes.weddings.com/ODB/themes/local/detailview.aspx?STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&id=39878&type=3&wedding+details=Cake&colors=blue&pageindex=1&MsdVisit=1

4 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=881411&tag=turquoise&thumbs_page=11

5 http://myweddingplace.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html

6 http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?ProductId=39ff2ae7-c141-4c13-ab73-74af04dd1cc6&CategoryId=54246401-6ad2-4745-894e-d0dc006d72c8

7 http://www.dessy.com/dresses/lelarose/lx117/?color=espresso&colorid=15

8 http://www.etsy.com/listing/45906540/titanium-ring-with-crushed-turquoise?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=turquoise&ga_search_type=&ga_page=2&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

 9 http://ebrue.blogspot.com/2005_07_26_ebrue_archive.html

10 http://www.lamartinefloral.com/html/blog.html

11, 12 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/02/26/from-inspiration-to-reality-the-design-ii-5/

13 http://www.etsy.com/listing/45265165/copper-patina-earrings-asian-floral?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=copper&ga_search_type=&ga_page=3&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title14 http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/christmas/xmasfashion/3939479.Putting_on_the_glitz/

15 http://oakleil50.info/moschino-ca16121c1o-sn1-platinumturquoisebronze-footwear.html

16 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=1726889&tag=copper

17 http://www.etsy.com/listing/43008237/turquoise-ring?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_query=turquoise&ga_search_type=&ga_page=10&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

Royal Hues: Gray, Purple & Navy

Sources:

1 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/23/real-weddings-mindy-jonathan/

2 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2009/12/23/real-weddings-mindy-jonathan/

3 http://www.lunarink.com/

4 http://powerofastory.com/2009/02/

5 http://misshavy.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/109-days/

6 http://www.soniacholette.com/home.html

7 http://www.kamranweb.com/photos/flower-wallpapers/purple-flowers-wallpaper.html

8 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=25586&tag=purple&thumbs_page=3

9 http://www.weddingmagazine.co.uk/galleries/flowers/10065/9/2/wedding-flowers-orchids.html

10 http://www.dream-weddings.info/200910/vineyard-wedding-with-a-purple-palette/

11 http://www.etsy.com/listing/40756823/annabelle-in-light-gray?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=gray&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=20&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

12

http://www.etsy.com/listing/34550279/plum-vintage-antique-lace-wedding?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=gray&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=15&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

13 http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/bridesmaid-dresses/3d37ff1e0879ddfa.html

14 http://theeverydaybride.blogspot.com/2009/02/bridesmaid-dresses-tailoring-off-rack.html

15 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=1283501&tag=gray&thumbs_page=4

Flower of the Day: Tulips

Tulips and Parrot Tulips

I was thinking about the trip Chad and I took in last April to North Western Washington to visit the Tulip fields. We were a little early and saw mostly daffodils but we did see some gorgeous red and yellow tulip fields. Tulips are a fragile flower but I like them in mass quantities. The above board mixes and matches tulips, parrot tulips with hydrangea, carnations, hyacinths, and roses. 

Sources:

1 http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com/tulip-bridal-bouquet.html

2 http://www.floralsunique.com/personal_flowers_3.htm

3 http://www.weddingbee.com/2007/04/13/bridal-bouquet-idea-stage/

4 http://flowerdesignstannes.blogspot.com/2009/02/spring-wedding-bouquet.html

5 http://www.100bouquet.com/blog/?m=200901

6 http://housemartin.typepad.com/housemartin/2007/10/index.html

7 http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/32652/detailview.aspx?id=32652&type=3&Wedding+Keywords=Tulips

8 http://godutchbaby.blogspot.com/2009/04/bouquets-to-art-2009-wilsey-court.html

9 http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/bountiful-beauty

10 http://www.lamberdebie.com/weddings.htm

11 http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=40485

Flowers of the Day: Ranunculus and Peony

Ranunculus & Peony 

Sources:

1 http://thefuturemrsdarcy.com/2010/01/purty-flowers/

2 http://www.whirlmagazine.com/current_month/pittsburgh_wedding_flowers_guide.php

3 http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/04/23/the-romance-of-wedding-flowers-from-blush-floral-design/

4 http://vi.sualize.us/vsekret/ranunculus/

5 http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=411272&tag=winter

6 http://cocktailsdetails.com/blog/category/wedding-sugar/

Springtime Romance: Pale Yellow and Light Pink

 I love the flowers in this board, 

Ranunculus and English Roses reign supreme. These flower lend an air of vintage romance, perfect for a warm spring evening. 

Sources:

1 http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/sunday-house-0306

2 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/02/10/bridesmaids-dress-hunt/

3 http://photos162.bloguez.com/photos162/980681/dessy-collection-bridesmaid-dresses

4 http://stylisheventsblog.com/tag/stylish-events/page/8/

5 http://ataleoftwobrides.blogspot.com/2009/06/shoe-mania.html

6 http://www.etsy.com/listing/38249854/kiiro-wedding-invitations---set-of-20?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=yellow+invitation&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

7  http://beimbued.blogspot.com/2009/02/pale-pink-and-lemon-yellow-wedding.html

8 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2008/06/11/real-weddings-lyndsy-elon-51708-part-i/

9 http://kugab.blogspot.com/2009/01/yellow-wedding-across-bay.html

10 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/shoeaccessory-help-for-vintage-pink-dress

11 http://ruffledblog.com/2009/12/mismatched-and-floral-bridesmaid-dresses/

12 http://www.bakerella.com/finally-i-found-it/

13 http://vi.sualize.us/sarah_face/bouquet/

14 http://www.eluckyme.com/home/2009/9/15/inspiration-board-23-ode-to-louise.html

15 http://stylisheventsblog.com/tag/stylish-events/page/8/

16 http://kugab.blogspot.com/2009/01/yellow-wedding-across-bay.html

17 http://ataleoftwobrides.blogspot.com/2009/06/shoe-mania.html

Latte, Cream, Mocha and Milk Chocolate

This inspiration board makes me hungry. I love coffee flavored sweets and the smell of freshly ground coffee. The browns are gorgeous and go well with a variety of skin tones. The uses for coffee beans from decor to favors are endless. Imagine how good it would all smell too! 

Sources:

1 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009_09_06_archive.html

2 http://fe-malefashion.blogspot.com/2008/07/embroidered-strapless-ivory-wedding.html

3 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/color-combo-help-the-chocolate-brown-suit

4 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009/09/table-top-tuesday-coffee-colours.html

5 http://www.lamartinefloral.com/html/blog.html

6 http://sugarbloomcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/08/gluten-free-cupcakes.html

7 http://www.bridesofnorthtexas.com/Home/p/240721/Add/Tags/ContentID/442491/ShowTags/WeddingInspiration

8 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009_09_20_archive.html

9http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009/09/table-top-tuesday-coffee-colours.html

10 http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/04/08/our-wedding-colors-possible-bridesmaids-dresses/

11 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009_09_06_archive.html

12 http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/2007/08/

13 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009/09/table-top-tuesday-coffee-colours.html

14 http://www.etsy.com/listing/34930314/the-kelsey---pleated-clutch---neutral-da?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=+tan&ga_search_type=category&category=weddings&ga_page=5&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

15 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009_09_06_archive.html

16 http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1322166

17http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009/09/table-top-tuesday-coffee-colours.html

18 http://idoinspiration.blogspot.com/2009_09_06_archive.html

19 http://blog.dingbatpress.com/tag/wedding/

20 http://michaelandphi.com/blog/2008/01/page/2/

21http://pictures87.bloguez.com/pictures87/page266/

Cream & Tan with Pale Blue and Green Accents

The combo of cream and tan together is very elegant, but I also like a little pop of color. Pale blue and green lend a nice spring air to the board.

Sources:

1 http://www.primadonnabride.co.za/2009/06/inspiration-board-pale-blue-and-white.html

2 and 14 http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/categories/green/

3 http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/36745/detailview.aspx?type=3&wedding+details=Ceremony+decor&id=36745

4 http://www.amazingpaper.com.au/cat/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=14178

5 and 6 http://www.weddingobsession.com/category/inspiration-boards/

7 and 12 http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/05/a-memorial-day-wedding/

8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/21928390@N04/galleries/72157622830277682/

9 http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/35524/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=35524

10 http://www.katieturpin.com/blog/2009/9/14/a-wonderfully-rainy-sunshine-wedding.html

11 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39999870

13 http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/blue-and-green-wedding-cakes

15 http://wedding.blogdig.net/archives/date/21/August/2008/3