In Home Wedding Celebration on the Cape

To be married for 50 years is a remarkable feat. It is indeed a time to celebrate with family and friends. Linda and Sandy, clients of mine asked if I would put together an at home celebration for them, their guests and their family to celebrate their marriage. They wanted to spend time at their new home on Cape Cod and to invite guests in rather then head out in the to the Summer traffic. My team and I have planned a wonderful weekend full of yummy food, flowers, celebration and of course five star service. No detail has been left undone right down to the plans to iron the pillow cases and to have flowers at the bedside when it is time for our guests to retire.

Whether it is day or night, 24 hours a day my team and I will be on hand, sleeping in the loft no less, to make sure that this family has the time of their lives. It is exciting for me, because they really have let me come up with anything that I want........as long as it compliments the house. Linda's home is filled with incredible modern graphic art filled with bold color. The art looks incredible against the stately architecture of their Cape Cod style home. I thought about this as I put together a look for the height of the weekend, the Saturday night party that will be hosted right within their living room. I wanted soft, modern and inspired. As I looked through their wedding album, I was inspired by the amazing  black and white photography from their wedding 50 years ago. I used this as a base line for design reference and then layered on modern bold statements of both graphic black and white and pops of bold color.

The classic wedding day of course is white, as Linda and Sandy's wedding was years ago. That memory stands, but now their lives have been filled with color based on their love for one another and their family. This couple is cool, I am excited to celebrate with them.

Congratulations on 50 Years Sandy and Linda. Totally inspiring.

CMP Decks the Halls at Alex and Ani December 17th

  

I am a fashion designer, not the fashion that you wear(yet), but the fashion that you look at. Color combinations, textures, fabrics and finishes all play a huge roll in the world of design, whether it is for the home, a wedding or an incredible Christmas event. I see the same principles being applied regardless. I personally love mixing it up, doing something a little different, outside of the box, yet in some way related and inspired by what I am currently doing.

The idea of jewelry to me has always been fascinating since I consider the floral work that I have done to be jewelry for the wedding table top. To fuse the world of hip jewelry with my design flair is exciting and I can hardly wait to create a showstopper for Alex and Ani this December 17th. You can see in my design that I am inspired by their designs and look forward to creating a magical evening.

Next week I head down to their corporate offices to discuss other potential projects.......you know my head is spinning, where will this little twist lead CMP to? 

Golden Wedding Celebration

I had the privilege and the honor to throw a fiftieth anniversary party for dear friends and clients of mine. Their story is a true example of the American Dream, and their party was one that their fifty closest friends will never forget.

They wanted a simple, elegant evening that they could share with their most cherished family and friends. We chose to host the party at The Bay Club in Mattapoiset, where the family has a membership. The Bay Club's sports and activities building is a great spot to host an elegant affair, but it takes a little creativity and some decor.

I was happy to contribute both. I brought in elegant linens in pale butter and china and gold-ware to compliment the celebratory theme. Everything was stunning, but the stars of the show were, of course, the flowers.

I wanted to display the floral bunches as if they were floating on air. I created a dozen European styled bouquets and suspended them over the table arrangements. I loved the air of whimsy that they brought, and the guest could not stop chattering.

I was honored to be included in the top fifty, although I was relegated to the kid's table. Actually, it was more of a young adults table, and my husband, Kevin, and I had a great time speaking to our seat mates in Spanish and inquiring about their educations.

I have known the family for many years and enjoyed working with them on this special event.It was so my pleasure to be in their company on such a lovely night. Thank you.