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Al the best fall ingredients from near and far including lots of smilax! Images Plume, Planning Cheers Darling, Venue Ritz Carlton Georgetown
A favorite tiny wedding- Photos Megan Graham, Venue Tabard Inn
A favorite- all about the Ceiling!!! Photos Bonnie Sen, Planning Raw Design, Venue Hay Adams, Help with ceiling install Social Supply
Old friend, small wedding, loose fabric inspiration- venue District Winery, photos Love Life Images
Glorious day and a joyous carefree bride- fun celebration! photos Neva Sullivan Photography, venue National Arboretum and MTG Hospitality, planning Summer & Co Events
Married in 2020, celebrated in 2021. Images Astrid Photography, venue Meridian House, planning Anne Kelley, catering Susan Gage, dahlias LynnVale Studios
Images- Love Life Images, Planning- Bellwether Events, Venue- Dumbarton House
The most personal, heartfelt celebration. We felt so fortunate to collaborate and provide flowers and food. Amelia Johnson thank you for documenting this so beautifully.
A.Griffin, Meg Lucks of Abby Jiu Photography, Something Vintage, Lucy Black Entertainment collaborated on the sweetest proposal at Crispus Attucks Park. We got to do food and flowers.
Styling Anne Book photos Kate Headley
Wonderful to host again, reach out you are interested in dining with us.
Candle #3 is Basil and Peony. This candle is floral forward. To me it smells like an early summer garden in full bloom.
I am burning the Basil Peony in my bathrooms and bedroom. I also look forward to taking it in the garden this spring to burn while eating and working outside. For me it is a little too flowery for the kitchen but it is still on the lighter side as far as candles go so you be the judge.
I feel very fortunate to have connected with the candle makers of The Grown Collective in rural Virginia .They are incredibly patient, collaborating with us to perfect scents. They also make their own beautiful concrete vessels that can be re-purposed for other uses after the candle is burnt.
In addition to the Basil Peony we have a Lemon Verbena Candle which is very light and fresh and a Thyme Black Pepper Candle which is earthy and spicy.
All my 2020 weddings downsized, cancelled or postponed. This wedding shifted from hotel ballroom to open air, floor plan shifted to accommodate social distancing and pods, guests wore face masks and many wore shields as well… every possible precaution was taken and these friends of mine got to celebrate their wedding with in person and guests attending online. It was joyful and heartfelt and fun to do big flowers. The Salamander was the perfect setting and it was the height of the dahlia season and many of the blooms were sourced from nearby LynnVale Studios. With the last minute shifts the vendor team worked together seamlessly led by Aimee Dominick. Amazing collaboration- Elisa Bricker, Social Supply, Frost Lighting, Sugarplum Tents and La Tavola Linen.
The last year gave us time to pursue projects that we have talked about but always put aside. One of these projects was collaborating with an artist to make ceramics for use in our everyday lives and to share with others. We connected with a fabulous potter, Lev. Together we conceived a coffee cup based on a small handle-less croc that has been our personal go to coffee mug for years. The results are even better than I had imagined. Let me know if you want one or some.
Next up we are plotting a plate/bowl that we have been dreaming of for a long time and oversized votive holders…
Candle #2 is Thyme and Black Pepper. Similar to our Lemon Verbena candle it is lightly scented. Our newest candle is woodsy, earthy and spicy–– it smells warm. The scent is hardy but not overpowering like the faintest fine Japanese Incense or a hint of burning herbs. Thyme is another staple in our garden and thrives even throughout the cold months. The smell of both candles are illusive and impactful, they subtly add to a meal, a relaxing moment or fuel my work.
I am burning the Thyme and Black Pepper in the library and can faintly smell it throughout the first floor and the Lemon Verbena is in my kitchen.
I feel very fortunate to have a connection with the candle makers of The Grown Collective in rural Virginia .They are incredibly patient, collaborating with us to perfect scents. They also make their own beautiful concrete vessels that can be re-purposed for other uses after the candle is burnt.
Candle #3 is coming soon- Peony and Basil.