Butterflies.... True & Wesson

It seems like yesterday that we were striking a pose for the Marantz’s on what was a very cold but very clear day almost 2 years ago. What we love most about these images? The movement. It represents us to a tee, as we are never standing still for too long. It’s funny, since those images have been taken, the doors have been re-painted and the fabulous yellow, grey and white palette has disappeared. But like those doors, we too are constantly changing, morphing and seeking out new and creative ideas….Isn’t that what designers are supposed to do?

It is our job and our passion to keep moving, we are visual adventurers, always looking for something new to inspire which inevitably gets translated to our clients.

Thanks to all our supporters, clients, friends and family, True Event and Chocolate Creative Design have grown so quickly, never in our wildest dreams could we have ever imagined such growth. Yet, with growth always comes change.

So, instead of just one blog…we will now have 2!!

Our hearts are filled with the love and support of all of our readers…Readers, that surprisingly and amazingly cover the entire globe!!

So, we hope that you will continue to follow along with us. There will be new voices, new inspirations and new ideas to be had…

Some things will forever and always remain the same…We are PASSIONATE about design, we LOVE to collaborate and we absolutely ADORE our clients!

So without further adieu…..

True: True Event blog is on it's way..look for it January 2011-

Meanwhile, we'll still be posting on the True and Wesson blog until the end of the year.

Wesson: Chocolate Creative Design

Check it out!

www.glitterglueandfireflies.blogspot.com


”If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies.” ~Author Unknown

Chocolate & She Said Yes!!!! Fall Inspiration Series...Cake Toppers.

Images by Anna Sawin Photography, Figures created by Chocolate Creative Design

Run Run Run over to the She Said Yes blog today to check out Chocolate Creative Design's guest post on cake toppers.

The Fabulous Miss Jacin has created an amazing series called Fall Wedding Inspiration.

It is a visual smorgasbord of pure delight with a guest post line up to die for!

Cakes: Here I Bouquets: Sparkle & Hay I Placecards: bWed Exclusive

Paper: Paper Moss I Inspiration Board: Ruby & Willow

Drinks: Bubblerock Studios I Boutonnieres: Jacin via Guest Post on Valley & Co.

Cake Toppers: True & Wesson I Centerpieces: Landlocked Bride

Decor: Every Last Detail I Favors: Rachael Passing Notes

Card Boxes: Creative Custom Card Boxes I Accessories: Oatmeal Lace Design

Thank you Miss Jacin, Chocolate Creative Design is deeply honored and touched to be a part of such an amazing project!!

LSW

Inspiration to Reality... Thanksgiving

Acorn Squash BeforeAfter

Head Table Set for Thanksgiving

"Kids" table set in the adjoining room

Thanksgiving Preparation

The day before Thanksgiving I went on a hunt for baby pumpkins, let me just tell you this is not the easiest thing to do so close to the holiday. Apparently after Halloween everything automatically switches to Christmas/Holiday decorating and all the pumpkins become evergreen trees and wreaths. So I had to get creative and use acorn squash (side note last night I discovered Whole Foods had the baby pumpkins I was looking for of course after the fact). Anyways I bought metallic gold spray paint and set up a station in the garage and sprayed the squash and a bunch of dried hydrangea I had from the summer, and sprinkled the hydrangea with loose gold glitter. I couldn't believe how well the gold covered the squash, only needing one coat they were instantly transformed, and the glitter on the hydrangea reflected subtly under the light.

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is over and we have already decorated for Christmas at our house, but what I loved about this table is that the gold spray paint can be used for other centerpieces, (i.e. sprayed chestnuts, pomegranates, Boxwood, poinsettias etc.) Happy Holidays!

Table Components:
Natural Burlap Runner, Jo Anne Fabrics
Tan Linen Hemstitch Linen, Target
14 Karat Gold Spray Paint, Jo Anne Fabrics
Gold Glitter, Martha Stewart Collection, Michael's

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Image found here.

Here's to a Happy Thanksgiving, safe travels, friends and family, a full belly and adjustable waistbands...

Have a great weekend and see you back on Monday!!

It's our first Thanksgiving with Cacti....Bet you can't guess where we are...

LSW

TRUE & WESSON Philosophy # 95

I think I need these in my home!!

Found via SignsofVintage on Etsy

LSW

Leftovers....

Image via Martha Stewart

So you've spent hours upon hours basting, roasting and watching your turkey finally turn that rich golden brown. The meal lasts all about 3 hours and then.....the leftovers...One of the most delicious sandwiches ever made is with leftover thanksgiving turkey, stuffing and cranberry jelly...hmmm..But what do you do when you still have guests over and have to make another dinner the next night? Well thank god for one of the best magazines EVER published...Everyday Food by Martha Stewart. I could go on and on about this magazine..I have been receiving it for years and have saved Every one...In the Thanksgiving issue, I found something a little different....but very delicious!

Curried Turkey Casserole

We LOVE curry in our house and the Monster is obsessed with broccoli but for those who are not his is the perfect way to hide it and use up that turkey!

What Wasp could resist a good casserole?!

And for Dessert..

Pumpkin-Chocolate Tiramisu

In my opinion..you can never have enough pumpkin...

So buy 1 more can when you shop for the pie, make it the same day and then refrigerate.

Voila...yummy new dessert!!

Happy eating everyone!!

LSW

Decorating for Thanksgiving...

I love Thanksgiving! It has always been my favorite holiday and time of year, and since we moved into our house 3 years ago we took over hosting it. This year we have 16 people between our families. It is the only holiday throughout the year that we are all together on one day, which is one of the reasons I love it so much!

I also have so much fun thinking about the design of the tables. Last year I was inspired by a page in Real Simple and did a nontraditional centerpiece with beautiful coral peonies, orchids, ivory burlap and a manzilla branch . Our dining room is a mix of chocolate and ivory colored walls, and a capiz shell chandelier hangs in the center. I love the idea of mixing different textures, colors and natural elements.

This year, being obsessed with all things metallic and glitter I was inspired by a tablescape I found on Martha Stewart and this incredible collection of candles. I would love to know what you are doing for your Thanksgiving table design, and what you have been inspired by.

Thanksgiving Table Inspiration

via Martha Stewart

via Martha Stewart

Monday Typefaces...Gobble Gobble....

Image found via parents community

LSW

26.2 reasons why I run...

This morning is the eve of the Philadelphia Marathon, which will be my fourth marathon. I never set out to be a runner but somehow running found me. It is amazing how something could be so inspiring, motivating, unconditional, exhausting, invigorating, and challenging all at the same time. Running gives me the freedom to move, to go distances I never thought possible, to dream big, reach for goals and to never quit trying. Running clears my head of the clutter and is where I do my best brainstorming. Some days running is my best friend; always there for me, ready to push me to be better, not just at running but in life, work, with family, and friends.

There are more than 26.2 reasons why I run and tomorrow as sister and I (Team True Event) run through the streets of Philadelphia a week before Thanksgiving I will be thinking about all of the reasons I am so thankful that running came into my life. Even when the wall hits at mile 20, that is what usually gets me through, the high/joys of being able to run.
**For those of you interested tracking us follow trueevent on twitter as we pass various mileposts.

Fa la la la la la..Elements...

Run don't walk over to my dear friend Amy Graver's blog for her company Elements Design. She invited Chocolate Creative Design to guest post today for a Holiday Board!!!

Thank you Ms. Graver for allowing me to just be myself!!!

LSW