The natural fibers, textures and colors of macramé have made this retro art form hip again. If you’ve looked anywhere on Pinterest for a half a second, you’ve seen macramé hangings for ceremony backdrops, but I wondered what other details could be enhanced with this craft. I collaborated with Jenna Lambdin of Joyful Knotter … read more
Clothing Swap Party // King 5 New Day Northwest
Are you Marie Kondo-ing your life right now? Then you must have bags of clothes and things to say a kind farewell to as it once sparked joy, but alas, the spark is gone. This is the perfect time to try your hand at a clothing swap! This trending party concept has legs because one … read more
Unique Wedding Bars // New Day Northwest for Seattle Bride
by Sheena Kalso That’s a wrap! going a little loony by the end of a long day. 🙂 Seattle Bride Magazine gave us the distinct privilege to create some unique “bar” concepts beyond the booze (or desserts). What we love about bars of any kind is that it invites guests into an interactive experience. … read more
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Planning Advice // How To Avoid Wedding Buyer’s...
I’m a bit of an impulsive shopper. I buy with my gut. This makes me an amazing Craigslist shopper. I strike when the iron is hot! This also means I can end up having serious buyer’s remorse on something I spent too much money on. Alternatively, I regret something I went cheap on and wish I’d … read more
Planning Advice // Tipping : What Pros Secretly Expect
“How much should I tip?” Every client of ours asks this question the week leading up to the wedding. We’ve been giving standard advice for years, but a recent thought occurred to us: What do these vendors ACTUALLY expect? We stopped making assumptions and have asked experienced and excellent-at-their-craft wedding professionals in the Seattle, … read more
New Day Northwest // 4th of July Kid Approved DIYs
For this segment on King 5s New Day Northwest, I was asked for some creative ideas for the 4th of July. That weirdly became a hard request. How do you improve upon one of the best holidays of the year? (IMO) I tapped into what I know, which is family. This is a holiday we … read more
Wedding Inspiration // Botanical Maximalism
Weddings In Woodinville Tour January, 2018 Willows Lodge | Woodinville, WA Photos by Alante Photography The Event Weddings in Woodinville is a high end progressive wedding tour of the Western Washington Wine region (i.e. home to hundreds of tasting rooms and wineries!). The concept is awesome: 7 venues are each assigned a wedding planner, and … read more
New Day Northwest // Incredible Picnic Crate DIY
The warm weather is upon us and as a Seattleite, it’s like nectar to my sun deprived soul. Our NBC affiliate, King 5’s New Day Northwest asked me to provide some ideas to improve upon dining al fresco, and I couldn’t be more game. Instead of a few crafty ideas, I went with one, low … read more
Hostess Gift Guide 2017 // Upgrade Your Gift of Booze
It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiiiiiime of the year! Man-oh-man do I like Christmas. What other month of the year encourages multiple parties day after day? Whether you have just one party to attend or five, don’t arrive empty handed. It’s your turn to show some gratitude for being invited to a lovely party. … read more
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