Wendelline Papers: Dear Friend and Vendor at the popUPshop

There’s nothing usual or mundane about Wendy Ware’s artistry. Every stroke of her pen creates a visual interpretation of her clients’ vision, soul, intention. Whether it’s calligraphy for a handwritten wedding invitation or a custom piece of art for a company’s logo, Wendy’s process to understand her client is thorough and her creative design is generous.

Wendy is a master calligrapher - a specialist in over 41 letter forms - and has a background in lithography. It’s the hybrid of Wendy’s technical abilities and creative wellspring that has launched the success of Wendelline Papers, her collection of originally calligraphed stationary products that are available for customization. These are paper designs for all life events – tags, place cards, favor wraps, menus…whatever suites the occasion.

“I want to bring the warmth of original hand written and hand drawn art back into vogue, to see beauty in the imperfection of hand created items,” explained Wendy. “Participating in the popUP Shop creates unique exposure to our line.”

A Joy Forever: The Next Featured Vendor at the Studio's popUPshop!

In the realm of event planning, organization and creativity are a must. A mindful eye on how to best serve the client’s vision plus consistent, clear communication are assets for success. But when there’s a depth that’s brought to the open canvas, with an awareness of something beyond oneself, then you have A Joy Forever, San Diego’s boutique event planning company that enriches their clients’ celebrations by ensuring that they’re present to the moments that matter.

Founders Krista Morrison and Gabrielle Ramsey follow five integral guides that act as the north star of their business. It’s their incorporation of purpose, loving relationships, devoted service, pure pleasure of creativity, and love of refined celebrations that build structure around their boundless imaginations. Krista and Gabrielle “love people, love parties, and love the idea of people coming together to share life and celebrate big.”

Their joie de vivre makes participating in the LVCreative popUP shop a perfect fit. “This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something with some of San Diego’s most creative people in an unexpected and fresh format.”

Serrelynda’s Enchantment: The First Featured Vendor at the Studio's PopUPshop!

There’s something magical and uniquely engaging about jewelry artist Sara Crisci’s work, as if it’s destiny fulfilled. In the house of Serrelynda’s Enchantment, she creates fashion statement cuff bracelets, earrings, and necklaces that are limited in production but lasting in quality, always mindful that she’s crafting an investment for her clients.

Serrelynda’s Enchantment is a nod to Sara’s given name (Saralinda) as well as literary lore around the name that Sara has found moving. Drawing her design inspiration from nature, legend, and myth, Sara’s work incorporates Neo-Victorian and Steampunk motif. She uses thick, solid brass and sterling silver plated brass, made in the United States, to build her pieces. She’s also a fan of incorporating Czech glass, gunmetal, antique buttons, and repurposed vintage items. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, Sara makes a bold statement with her work.

Sara looks forward to debuting her new line of unisex belt buckles at LVCreative’s inaugural popUP Shop at the Adorations Botanical Artisty studio on April 18th. This will be Sara’s first in-person event, for which she is excited. “This is such a different venue from a craft show or fair,” shared Sara. “I am inspired by the opportunity.”

Ceremony San Diego Magazine Cover!

Ceremony Magazine's Spring Cover showcases one of our favorite centerpieces designed for Adrianne & Dale last August. I was fortunate enough to contribute the floral portion of this stunning wedding by Susanne Duffy of Crown Weddings! We will be posting more photos of this wedding photographed by True Photography very soon.

Each curvaceous ceramic vessel cascades and rambles with ruffled and romantic garden roses in ivory, champagne and pale peach hues, ivory hydrangea adds to the scale of the centerpiece while the natural leaves of the garden roses and silvery dusty miller are the minimal foliage peeking amongst the blossoms. Hints of Victorian lavender, scabiosa flowers and heirloom clematis lend and airy romantic quality to the arrangement. Each blossom is hand selected for its contribution to the overall floral palette. An eclectic mix of both gold and silver toned mercury glass votives in a variety of styles and sizes surround this opulent floral display, completing this table-scape.

Thomas Bui Lifestyle...HE does it again!

Combining design sensibilities with the remarkable event designer Thomas Bui created a wedding show display that inspired both vendors and attendees at the recent U.S. Grant Bridal Show.

Just last weekend Thomas directed Concepts Event Design in creating a one of a kind flower wall, orchestrated the installation of the sleek furnishings by Lounge Appeal, the perfect placement of Jennifer Dailard's J. Grace menus, and inspired me to achieve new heights, {4 feet to be exact} in lush tabletop floral designing. I believe the photos express it best, and rightly said by Joshua Aull Photography. Great job everyone, I am thrilled to be in such delightful company!

Corner of Color at US Grant Bridal Show

Working with Liz Beck of Liz Beck Events is like meeting my best friend at Fashion Valley Mall for day of invigorating shopping, knowing that we are going to have a blast because we both love fashion, good times and are completely at ease with the others gifts and talents. This little photo collage is a modest peek into the the detailed imagery of Josh Aull, who took the time to capture each little nuance. Liz has extraordinary vision and what I respect the most is her exhaustive commitment to seeing it through! Fellow Gemini, I get you, I love you, I will meet you in a room full of white and fill it with color anytime! Keep checking all of our blogs, and facebook pages for more iamges soon! I left many for Liz to tell her story! Check out Liz and photographer Joshua Aull's blog to see "the rest of the story..." very soon.