Inspiration Nation: Printed Peaks

As I continue to think about Printed Peaks and its future I think to a fall collection. Fall reminds me of beautiful colors exploding on the mountain sides of Vermont. I have been inspired by a few items in particular that I felt necessary to share with you. 

If you've already flipped through the J.Crew July magazine you probably stumbled upon Jenna's Picks and the idea of pairing more classic looks while adding a slight edge. The looks include the classic bandana pattern, sailor stripes, denim and black fringed booties. And anything looks effortlessly cooler with spikes, of course. Eddie Borgo is now selling with J.Crew and I really love his cone spiked jewelry. A little out of my league price wise but drool worthy nonetheless. 

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While looking through Etsy I stumbled upon the most lovely bow lo bolo tie. I really love the bolo look and lets just say that it has really inspired me for my next collection. What do you think of bolo ties? 

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I've been wearing my yellow lace crop top a lot and I absolutely adore the color and the shapes of the lace. It's not totally typical. I would love to try to paint through some beautiful lace on wood. I also picked a fern while at a local lake and thought I could make a nice pattern by using it as a stamp on my wooden pieces.

These colors really make me think of a fall wooden horizon along with the pop of the cool blue grey adds a bit of edge. Warm and cool colors together beautifully. 

These are some aspects that have been inspiring me most lately and I'm hoping that I will be able to carry out most of my ideas with a fall collection. I would love to sell all the items within my first collection before starting my fall collection and am offering 15% off and free domestic shipping!

Thanks for stopping by and listening to my ramblings of inspiration! I appreciate that many of you continue to stop in day after day or even week after week! You make me so happy! 

-Lo

Wed Me Wednesday: Picnic Wedding

Summer is such an amazing time to frolic in fields of flowers and really soak in beautiful days filled with sun rays. You may think that a perfect summer day could never get any better, but I am about to change things forever! How about marrying your best friend at a picnic! This is definitely a wedding for the light at heart and those not seeking such a formal ceremony. The colors will be all in pastels.
Here is the general color palette:

Chevron Picnic blankets that you can create yourself, which will act as your tables (accommodations can be made for Grandma of course) each blanket will be painted with a different pastel shade, which will determine the color of the wares at that blanket..for this post I stuck to pinks (so, one blanket):

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Plastic cups and cutlery to match your rug (sometimes you can buy a rainbow of these plastic dishes on etsy or at a thrift store):

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Thermos to keep pink lemonade cold, of course:

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Mason jars filled with lemonade:

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Striped Pink straws for sipping..

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A picnic basket for each blanket, which can be expensive on etsy so maybe try to find them at garage sales:

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Cupcakes in a jar and make a special PB&J cupcake mix...I think I could come up with something that would taste fantastic but a little more fancy than your regular PB&J:

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The bridesmaids will wear pastel plaids and gingham and the groomsmen can do their part by having pastel plaid or gingham pocket squares:

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A cute and fun photo booth is more than necessary:

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I think a cute cake tasting like lemon meringue with the bride and groom sitting at a picnic on top will be featured to the side of all the blankets. The ceremony will also take place ahead of the blankets underneath a wooden arch. There will be an area for dancing with a unique band playing some jazzy tunes. A table fashioned with old multi-colored radios will house various homemade jams for guests to take home with them. How would you like a wedding like this? Too casual or just right? I think it would be so cute and special if done correctly and details were all in place!

Thanks for stopping in and checking out this picnic wedding! 

-Lo