Saltwater Farm Vineyard... Unique Venue in Connecticut

Saltwater Farm Vineyard, is the host site of our upcoming event on May 3rd, and one of the most unique venues in CT. Located in Stonington, CT, owners Merrily and Michael Connery took an old airport hanger and transformed it into a winery that is set on more than 100 panoramic acres - 15 of which are planted with six varieties of grapes, and bordered by tidal marshes, and vistas of Long Island Sound. The old runway forms a path down the center of the vines leading to a small beach where you can get the most amazing pictures along the water. It is the only winery in the state that is set on the water.

This past July Lucinda and I had the opportunity to work at the vineyard with an incredible couple in the wedding featured above. We are so excited to introduce all of you to this amazing venue, and even more excited that it will be the host site for our upcoming event with special guest, Abby Larson from Style Me Pretty.

Vendors we collaborated with on the wedding:
Hana Floral Design
Black Dog Photography
Rentals Unlimited

Aaron Katz Band

Weddings the Creative Process... Creating a Sensory Experience for Your Event

We are extremely excited to post information today about an event we have been planning over the past couple of months in collaboration with some of the most talented, creative vendors in the industry. With an incredibly special guest speaker, miss Abby Larson from Style Me Pretty.

Abby and her wedding blog, Style Me Pretty, with its inception quickly became a daily read of inspiration not only for us but for brides across the world. We are so honored to have her collaborate with us on this event and to host her in CT.

For more information on the event and the vendors involved check out weddingsthecreativeprocess.blogspot.com, a blog we set up to promote the event and to profile all of the incredible vendors participating. We hope you will all be able to join us on May 3rd at Saltwater Farm Vineyard for this one of a kind event.

Monday Typefaces...Cork

I found these amazing cork letters and phrases from a great site called Distinctly Me.  They would work perfectly for a rustic wedding or at one of our many Connecticut  Vineyards.... The possibilities are endless!

Happy Yellow Monday... Cb2 in Chicago

While in Chicago this past weekend I discovered a CB2 store that I literally could have been in for hours. I am in love with all of the stuff they have in their catalog and online but to see everything in a store, to be able to pick it up and touch it, the products all took on a new life. I wanted everything! It is a good thing I had to fly home otherwise I would have left with much more than a pillow and a placemat. Both yellow of course!
It was almost like they knew I was coming and designed an entire living room and office for TRUE event. Just look at this fabulous stuff! Next on my list is the zebra print rug and yellow chair for the studio.

Friday Wine Tasting... From the Windy City

Wine of the Week
Lot 205 Charonnay
$11.00

This weekend we are in Chicago celebrating my husband's birthday and while out to lunch yesterday (at the most amazing little restaurant, Southport Grocery and Cafe) I discovered this delightful Chardonnay. It has great fruit, a nice crispness, not overly oaky, very easy to drink. It is a great find!

Tasting Notes: Showing a particularly ripe, generous aroma of bakedapple, ripe citrus, pineapple, toasty oak and a touch ofbutterscotch, the wine is clearly intended for near-term drinking. Lush and smooth on the palate, its crème brulee oaknotes and fruit keynotes of baked pear and pineapple makeit a great partner for meatier grilled fish such as ahi or opah,and equally delicious with lighter poultry dishes.

Friday Business Cards.....First Day Of Spring

Green, powerful and fun! I can't wait for my lawn to be green and lush. Hurry up Spring!! 

Created by the Struck Agency.

Photobooth Planet... One of a Kind Guest Book

After being a guest at an event last Saturday that had a photobooth I am totally hooked. When I was growing up I can remember the excitement of going into a photobooth with my best friend Becca and posing all different ways as the camera snapped our pictures, some serious, some silly, others we were laughing so hard we had no control over what we looked like. And then within a few minutes as we waited the images were already spitting out of the machine. Before the age of digital cameras, it really was the best thing in the world, instant pictures. It brings back such fond memories of summers spent with my best friend. And I am sure you and all your guests will have the same types of nostalgic memories immediately triggered when they see the photobooth at your event. People can't wait to hop in!

The crew behind Photobooth Planet has spent years designing a booth that is true to the iconic look of vintage booths. They have employed modern materials, and their own custom software and hardware internals to deliver the best possible photobooth experience. And the best thing of all is that the booth sends out two copies of photos so your guests can keep a set and the other set can go into a custom book that instantly becomes the best sign in book created. A night of your closest family and friends taking photos in the booth, it could get very interesting!

Spring Bouquet of Dresses... Shopbop is Blooming

Everyday I visit my favorite online store Shopbop and scroll through the pages to see what is new and exciting. And everyday I find at least one thing that becomes a must have on my wish list. But today I was blown away by the number of items that I want to add to my spring collection that I just had to share. I love all of the colors that are appearing for spring. Now if only it would warm up!

Unique Wedding Bands... Along the Coast

I recently came across the most unique wedding bands I have ever seen. I love the idea of really making your bands or gift to each other on your wedding day something incredibly special and meaningful. If you are planning a wedding on the coast or were engaged at the beach or even have special memories together along the coast line I think these rings are such a great way to always remind each other of those moments. The rings are hand pierced and are all designed based on a coastline map. You can supply any map to commission. This is truly a one of a kind gift!

For more information on the rings check out designer Hannah Lamb.

TRUE & WESSON Philosophy # 9

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