Amore No.19 - Holly Stalder

Although I've been married for a few years now, being in the industry I'm in, I still spend a lot of my spare time researching weddings and anything to do with them. Following the work of other fellow designers, discovering new fabrics and techniques, finding out the latest themes, colours etc If I don't have any orders to fill and my supplies are up I could spend hours going through the collections of other designers 'oooohhhing' and 'aaahhhing' over their gorgeous works. I believe its an important part of running a business, knowing what others are doing and using it as motivation, inspiration and just appreciating the company of people your in. 


I especially have a soft spot for independent designers like Holly Stalder. With her love of vintage fabrics and her organic way of assembling stunning one of a kind pieces for brides my heart just gushes with delight. She is the kind of designer I would love to collaborate with and spend hours gabbing with over tea and scones. Check out her etsy store and I bet you'll fall in love just like I did =)

{images from Holly Stalder}

M&M Wedding

Yesterday Hubby & i attended the very special wedding of our dearest friends Ming & Michelle whom we lovingly refer to as 'the M&M's'. I've known the couple since high school and have a really close friendship with the groom (he was the MC at our wedding). The whole day was filled with love and the laughter of friendship. There's nothing more magical then witnessing the union of two great people. Such a wonderful day =)

Saying 'I do' at Caversham House

Handsome Hubby who filled in for me as i was too croaky for the poem reading.
Notice the boutonniere I made for him? hehe

Us

Mr and Mrs Lim

Gorgeous Decor

Stealing a kiss before cutting the cake.... naaaaawww

Old Friends - 12 years in the making =)

Giggles and Love

Congratulations Guys! We're so happy for the both of you *HUGS*

Amore No.14 - Vintage brooch bouquets

Pictures pretty much speak for themselves, right? *sigggghhhh*

images via {this is glamorous}

The Wedding Story - Official Photos

For more info & photos on each piece please search for my fan page on FaceBook or email me - olivefarm@live.com.au Items will be posted on Etsy soon! A big thank you to Rin Nelson photography for your amazing work =)

A new day

Ever since i made a hair piece for my friends Yr 12 Ball i've had other requests for accessories for special occasions. This has sparked a small fire from within which has drifted my focus from fun & funky to special & romantic.

For a while now i was concerned that i was just floating about, becoming the kind of artist who could do anything rather than honing in on a particular market or style. Hopefully with more research and just letting the art works flow the universe will start to reveal where i should be going. In the meantime this is a little something i've been working on....

All hand embroidered by moi =)

close up

Amore No.2 - I do!

Lately i've been feeling extra girly, which has also been reflecting in my work. Jeans have taken the back seat and I'm wearing more dresses, although its still raining outside. Unknown to me til recently, this sudden 'extra-girly' behaviour was paving the way to my new obession - weddings!! This might seem rather odd, considering i've been happily married for over a year now but what can i say? i love weddings.

My favourite blogs to visit at the moment are Love & Splendor, Kiss the Groom and 100 layer cake. For anyone planning a wedding or if your anything like me and just simply love them i suggest you pay a visit and draw some inspiration from pictures like these -

Ultra funky reception

pink bliss

ahhh need i say more?

another reason i need to renew my vows hehe