Brenda Walton is one of my design idols. She also happens to be a dear friend, in fact she knew me before I was born as she and my mother have been close friends for many, many years. Brenda designs stationery, gift cards, wrapping paper, stickers, scrapbooking paper, die-cuts, you name it! She is a talented illustrator and calligrapher, and she's going to be teaching a workshop here in Los Angeles in January called "Lovely Letters." She'll teach us calligraphic letterforms, and show us how to make personalized cards and envelopes, too! Every time I receive a package from Brenda, I squeal with delight- because I know it will not only be beautiful, but it will be packaged beautifully. I can't wait to learn some of Brenda's secrets at this workshop- won't you join me there?

You can read more about the workshop from Brenda herself on her blog, or just go sign up! The classes will take place at the charming French General store in Silverlake as part of their annual "Art of Craft" series. I really can't think of a better way to spend an early January Saturday afternoon than learning to make pretty things in such a lovely location. I hope to see you there!

Images | Styling by Lauryl Lane.Calligraphy | Packaging by Brenda Walton.

This wedding was particularly special for me as it joined my little sister Olivia with her college sweetheart, Joshua. The design was a joint venture between our talented mother (calligraphy), the groom (graphic design) and me (florals & decor). As all of us were in different locations across the country, it was challenging to schedule phone calls, but such a joy to see everything come together so exquisitely in Tulsa at the Alma Mater that I share with Liv & Josh. Olive leaves were used throughout the wedding decor as a nod to the origin of Olivia's name. Other flowers included roses, ornamental kale, sweetheart roses, hypericum berries, peonies, scabiosa, hydrangea, curly willow and monkeytails. The paper sheet music flowers in Olivia's bouquet and the boutonnieres was Olivia's major DIY contribution to the event, and a nod to both Josh and Olivia's love of music. There were so many personal touches, I could go on for days. It was such a perfect day.

(Olivia will be joining me here on Friday to do a guest post and share a tutorial for the sheet music paper flowers that she designed and made!)

CREDITS | Photography: Alec Vanderboom (w/ a few additional images by me)| Event & Floral Design: Lauryl Lane | Day of Coordination: Renee Wilkins | Stationery Design:Victoria Hoke Lane and Joshua Berman | Calligraphy:Victoria Hoke Lane | Venue: Sharp Memorial Chapel and Sharp Plaza, The University of Tulsa (Tulsa, Oklahoma) | Catering: Rick Kamp of Rick's Cafe Americain | Bride's Gown: La Sposa | Bride's Shoes: Steve Madden | Bride's Accessories: Erin Cole | Groom's & Attendants Suits: K&G Fashion | Bridesmaid Gowns: Designed by Inge Nataya, Sourced by Lauryl Lane | Flower Girl Gown: Target | Music: The Red River Connection (ceremony) and The Mike Bennett Jazz Ensemble (reception).