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I can not believe how fast this first year has flown by. My sweet Avalon Rose turned “One” on October 19, 2020. Due to the year and all things COVID, I felt like I missed getting to share her sweet + bubbly spirit with so many people. I wanted to celebrate her life and sweet […]

October 31, 2020

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Traveling to Martha’s Vineyard had definitely been on my bucket list for quite some time, but to top it off, not only did I get to visit the pretty little town of Martha’s Vineyard, I also had the pleasure of working a fashion editorial for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. I kept having this strong vision for […]

January 19, 2018

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I started my business as a Wedding Planner and Event Designer almost 7 years ago, one year after being in business, I also decided to take on the task of Emily Burton Designs doing in-house floral designs. I never in a million years thought I would ever “do flowers”…but see people in my industry tend […]

June 14, 2017

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It’s almost most Summer time, and in the south that means fresh produce, like the beloved tomato and sunshine! One of the things that takes me back to my childhood memories in the Summer are tomatoes! Tomatoes are a childhood memory for me for many reasons. My dad was the local county agent (for those […]

May 21, 2017

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This happened this past weekend, a project I’ve been praying about for quite some time. Restoring my family’s one-hundred year old farmhouse. No, I’m not changing careers or anything like that (unless God wants me to of course)…just working on a side project in between my wonderful wedding clients to build memories with my family, […]

May 3, 2017

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Hello, where have you been may be the question you’ve been asking about me lately?! I went a little MIA for a while via social media, intentionally. It’s called, the balancing act of of owning my own buisness and my life! I was so engulfed in a project for quite some time, it was time […]

April 20, 2017

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People always ask me where I get my inspiration from, regarding my designs. It’s from the places I go to the beautiful things I see. My brain is like a sponge honestly, and I’m constantly soaking up every waking moment. The past couple of weeks, let’s just be honest I started to feel mega-burn-out with my […]

March 15, 2017

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In case you missed it, I spent half the day in the life of Audrey Hepburn, and my handsome hubby, as Shia LeBeouf (he was orginally supposed to be James Bond, until he found my clip in bangs and wanted to re-create Shia’s current look, which was totally fine since the bangs didn’t work on […]

March 7, 2017

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Have you ever considered eloping? What about eloping to Las Vegas ? If this is something you are interested in, we’d love to help you curate your perfect wedding week and weekend so it stress free as well as it cohesive with your over all look and style. Our goal for curated elopements is that your over-all […]

February 28, 2017

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Did you know breast cancer was the number one cause of cancer in women and the second most common cancer over all? What I’ve learned in my life, like many of you, cancer does not discriminate, against age, race, sex, or whether you’ve been a person with good morals and haven’t had any at all. […]

February 21, 2017

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Sometimes we need a little reminder in our Career of the “Why” we do what we do. This week, Savannah and Andrew, some of my past clients, now dear friends,  were my reminder. Not to be “Negative Nancy” or anything, but our world has become such this negative space…from the media to a “me, me, […]

February 16, 2017

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Tis the season for everything chocolate, right?! And apparently tis the season to get the virus, flu and everything that comes with the changes of the weather…and that’s exactly what we’ve had around here. If you’re piled up at home, nothings better than being cozy warm on the outside and on the inside. I fell […]

February 6, 2017

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Is it really February already? The season of love + indulging in the finest chocolate ever. If exquisite chocolate is out there, I’m bound to find it. In fact, a dear friend of mine about 3 years ago, introduced my to Chocolat by Adam Turoni. She worked at this quaint little shop…tempting yes?! Lol, no […]

February 3, 2017

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Let’s skip to the details about invitations! Yes, they are a must, a paper invitation that is. I don’t care what century we are in, an email invitation is cheap, you can’t always count it will be delivered and well….quite frankly it isn’t personably enough nor can it truly represent in texture or style what […]

January 27, 2017

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This super fun stylized shoot was featured on Venuelust, so be sure you click their link to see the full spread. I want you to think for a moment, what if Beyonce and Laura Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie got together for tea. No doubt the conversation would be interesting, and probably even […]

January 26, 2017

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I tend to detox my body every year in January. Anyone else keep this a ritual?! I’ve tried them all, from juicing (which I love) and I typically do on a 10 day cycle to the cayenne pepper, honey, and lemon water, yogi teas, bottle cleanses, and the list goes on and on….I love the […]

January 14, 2017

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I know it’s after Christmas and all, but, how exciting would it be to walk into a new HGTV Dream home in 2017, located on St. Simons Island, Georgia…one that was fully remolded with top-notch home decorations and the latest home trends, an incredible view, an absolutely No mortgage payment?! Not to mention, on top […]

December 27, 2016

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Soon your home will be filling up with family, friends, and the littles…and sometimes it can get a little tricky having people of all ages under the same roof, right?! So making you can entertain everyone of all ages is crucial! We have the perfect little solution for ALL ages, A Christmas Crafting Corner with […]

December 20, 2016

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Cheers to the best season of the year and cheers for a new spin on a place setting that’s both beautiful and cost effective…if it cost you anything at all, right?! I mean after all, by now we are all at the end of our “pocketbooks” from spending on the most thoughtful Christmas gifts for […]

December 19, 2016

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Who loves cheese?! I do, I do! To me there is nothing better than wine and cheese during the holiday season, right?! Even forget the wine, just give me a cheese board and put me in the corner by myself…I’ll devour it in 2.5 seconds…LOL! There are some things consider when building your own cheese […]

December 16, 2016

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We’re so excited to have a spread featured in the first ever issue of Savannah Soiree’s magazine! After the Craziness of the Holiday Season, we will be sure to share all of the lovely details and amazing vendors we had a chance to work with! But, until then, here’s a little Editorial Teaser.   Vendor […]

December 15, 2016

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Christmas is in T-12 days… yikes! How’s it coming on your end with putting the final touches on your Christmas Decorations?! I’m sure by now the stockings are hung, but perhaps you still needing to “juzz” or put the final touches on or around your home. Maybe it’s not your main home, but your “getaway […]

December 13, 2016

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Are you like me in the fact that you choose a theme every year for your Christmas tree?! I totally do, I find one thing that inspires my entire “Christmas Tree” design concept and I just “run with it!”  Sometimes it may be a new outfit, or Christmas wrapping paper color or a printed motif […]

December 9, 2016

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Okay, so homes are downsizing…ya know all this talk about “tiny houses”…and I can’t say I blame them. I mean cleaning for hours…is not my jam, and quite frankly, whose jam is it?! Well, onto more important and exciting things, Christmas Decorations and yay….for December 1st and my favorite  H O L I D A […]

December 1, 2016

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A new take on Santa’s milk and cookies! Okay, seriously how long has Santa been getting just a glass of leftover milk and homemade or packaged cookies?! After ALL of the work Santa and his little helpers do every year, I think it’s time we elevated “His Flight” a noch or two, if you know […]

November 30, 2016

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Can I just say, we have the best local magazine ever?! We felt so honored to be asked by the editor at Golden Isle Magazine to Design a Christmas spread in this year’s Golden Isle Magazine Holiday 2016 Edition. I can truly say I love designing and working with a variety of mediums, and with […]

November 29, 2016

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  It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season, if not the busiest of the year!!! Let me tell you, I may not be from the area I currently live, but I’m so proud of all of the local talent we have and I’m even prouder to say that I know and […]

November 28, 2016

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Are you looking for the perfect bridesmaids gift or groomsmen gift set, or perhaps since Christmas is right around the Corner Stocking Stuffers?! We’ve got you covered! My days of shopping consist of lunch breaks on-line clicking buttons, so whether I’m shopping for a friend or for someone around the holidays, I like to hit […]

November 17, 2016

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Thanksgiving is truly one of my favorite and most memorable times with my family! In fact, when me and the hubby got married…we had the typical “Marriage conversation” about what holidays we were doing with whom, and without event second guessing or questioning each other, we both knew where we would spend our Thanksgiving Holiday, […]

November 15, 2016

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I loved Jamie and Jason’s love story. It went something like this, Jamie was a small town girl, working at a hotel in Savannah, who ran into a business man staying at her hotel. She thought their first “date” was a business meeting, but soon after a love affair in the beautiful city of Savannah […]

November 3, 2016

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Still Can’t decide on your Fall Centerpieces?!  We love mixing a combination of  typical traditional elements like greenery and roses with more modern flowers like orchids. One of the easiest ways to create more impact in your centerpiece is going for a single and dramatic flower in height or color that tower overs the rest […]

November 1, 2016

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Are you into dramatic, yet quick, easy, and affordable holiday decor? Yeah….me to! This Halloween season “on the go” has been an understatement for us …from traveling for weddings, events and other editorials to a thousand and one other projects up our sleeves (like any other stay at home parent or business owner) it’s just […]

October 24, 2016

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Every year it seems as though brides or party planners are looking at “pinching their pennies” on their wedding or party favors so they can spend a little extra money in other areas. If you’re that bride or party planner and are looking for some simple fall DIY favors, we’ve some simple possibly even free, […]

September 14, 2016

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Jeannie and Brett are married! We had the best time designing her special day and getting to know both her, Brett, and her entire family through the process. Jeannie’s uncle even called us after the wedding to say what a  superb job we did…that truly filled out hearts!   Vendor Credits:  Wedding Cake: Baker’s Pride […]

August 31, 2016

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Ugh, I can’t believe I’m just getting around to blogging this beautiful wedding we designed back in May. We’ve had so many changes going on at EBD lately (great changes) we’re playing catch up on our weddings! So, just when you thought the Great Gatsby movement was over…well it was sort-of… but we brought it […]

August 17, 2016

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I love creating unexpected transitional pieces in my wardrobe. What I’ve learned most about my move from Atlanta to the East Coast (St. Simons Island) is cotton and something cool to wear is your bestie, during the sweltering Summer Months. My sister recently surprised me with the cutest little beach cover-up…and now I wear it […]

August 5, 2016

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Pop-tart Wedding Bars, do I need to even continue?! Or can I just stop right here?! I don’t know about you,but Pop-tarts bring a since of nostalgia to my life! Add a little “pat” of butter directly on the top, and you have a lip-smacking treat! (If you haven’t tried this, you’ve got too! ) […]

August 2, 2016

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Can I just say I love repeat clients. No, Mandi wasn’t  getting re-married…But I did do her best friend’s wedding about 2 years ago. I truly think this is the best compliment you can get in this industry when you book a client that’s referred to by their sweet father! With Mandi and Dan’s style […]

July 28, 2016

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Who doesn’t love a little black dress?! Better yet, a little black dress that’s breathable and comfy? I don’t know about you guys, but lately I’m on this total knit kick (so knit, has been a constant in my wardrobe) I recently found the perfect little Summer dress!  I love the crochet detailing at the […]

July 21, 2016

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Ice Scream, You Scream (I’m actually screaming over here for two reasons..) LOL! One, it’s national ice scream day this Sunday, and Two, I’ve been battling with an two Autoimmune diseases since December of last year…and guess what?! No reactions in two weeks (Yippe) If that’s not enough to celebrate within itself… In Lieu, of […]

July 15, 2016

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White Casual Wear! Some of my favorite pieces of my Summer wardrobe start and end with different shades of white and 100% cotton. This Summer has already been brutally hot, and anything light “airy” and made of cotton is a winner in my book. Not to mention, shades of white are simple, classic and oh […]

July 12, 2016

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DIY Cocktail or Lounging Tables I have a super easy DIY Cocktail or Lounge table idea perfect for your next wedding, party, or event! These DIY Cocktail or Lounge tables can save you money to put towards other things you’d like to have! How?! Let me tell you! When planning your wedding or next event, […]

June 22, 2016

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Classic and Casual, All White Last week, me and the hubs finally had a much needed getaway! I’ve been on business trips lately, and he’s has too…but we needed some one on one time away from our every day busy life…I’m sure like most of you. We ended up driving down to one of our […]

June 20, 2016

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April Showers…not on this bride’s day! It actually flooded the day before, lending her wedding day to be the most perfect day ever! A cool breeze filled the air and the spanish moss blowing through the trees didn’t disappoint as usual in the lovely city of Savannah, Georgia! Rachel and Clay wanted a very intimate […]

June 14, 2016

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Hallelujah! Sexy one piece suits are in! So, my hubby and I were down in St. Augustine for the weekend shopping for our upcoming Miami vacay! I was already dreading thinking about getting in a swimsuit, especially with all of the health problems I’ve encountered that have led to “a bloated belly” I wasn’t feeling […]

June 13, 2016

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Hello Summer! Hello Heat! I’m always searching for the perfect “healthy sweet treat!” Well I recently ran across this super simple and under 30 minute recipe that’s so yummy on pinterest! I tweaked it a bit for my diet, adding in a healthy fat…one that’s become my favorite Coconut Butter! Adding coconut butter makes it a […]

June 10, 2016

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Sure outdoor weddings are beautiful, and some of my favorite….but not when bugs bite your guests and you, that’s no bueno! We recently had a wedding down near a Marsh in St. Augustine, the view was too beautiful to pass this hidden gem up, but with the bugs started biting on our first walk-through I […]

June 7, 2016

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Hello June! I can’t believe it’s here already, can you?! I just made it back from a business trip to Chicago…I just love, “The Windy City”! Have you ever been?! What did you enjoy most? It had been 9 years since I had been and It was just as I remembered. So much cooler, 0 […]

June 6, 2016

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This year, the tables are being graced by gemstones, a gemstone called agate. Agate is banded form of finely- grained, Quartz! I absolutely love the inconsistent color patterns and banding this natural stone brings. Due to the agate being a natural stone, there are no two that are the same. You’ll see agates popping up […]

May 25, 2016

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Soooo, my hubby’s favorite all time ice cream is an Orange Creamsicle pop! And well, dealing with Auto-immune 99% of the time we are eating totally different meals. Sometimes it makes me feel like we’re just roomies…ya know! (makes my heart hurt) But I am hopeful in God’s healing and I know I’ll get through […]

May 20, 2016

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Whimsical Cherry Blossom Stylized Photo-Shoot How can you get more Southern than cherry blossom trees, picket fences,  and bundt cakes?  Oh wait, flowers in your hair! Besides that, you can’t! I had this vision in my head for quite some time, bundt cakes should so be the South’s new wedding cake…their moist, buttery, and well…do […]

May 17, 2016

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I know it’s not quite Summer yet, and trust me I’m not rushing it… (it’s been hot enough this week, I’m beginning to wonder how much hotter it can get!) But, nothing says Summer like peaches and throwing stuff on the grill! Right?! And since it felt like Summer and Summer is right around the […]

May 13, 2016

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