Life

Been away from the blog for a while.
Life all of a sudden seemed to get really full with
the holidays, family, orders, work, weather, baby shower and...

 my grandson Jackson

In  L O V E .

photo by Kyla McCormick

Will be back with a new website/blog combo.

May Peace & Joy Be Yours this Christmas...

and throughout the New Year.

There They Go...

The cold and the wind have now taken their toll on this holdout.
One of its last days in full glory....

Wishing you only Treats today!

 

This Little Boston Went to Market

 Joined my brother (father and Hazel) on their weekly rounds to supply his restaurant Rocco with fresh and local foods. We hit the Rochester public market; Olindo, a long established Italian market; and also had lunch a Fiamma, an excellent Italian restaurant that features truly authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza. A nice day!

Fine Filigree

I don't think that I ever wore a store-bought costume for Halloween.
It was either home-made or simply pieced together with what was on hand.
You know, the gypsy, the hobo, the mime...

Today, I'm loving these.

Fine, handmade leather filigree masks from Tom Banwell Designs. A perfect starting point for standout Halloween garb. Choose the one that speaks to you, and be creative!

 

Me, I'm a keep it simple kind of gal.

Transitioning

We moved in July; and I feel like I missed Summer this year.
Though looking forward to the views of Autumn from our new home, could these transitional temperatures last just a bit longer?

fire pit from Grandin Road via Luvocracy

roasted grape crostini from Alexandra's Kitchen

tablescape photographed by Jen Fariello via Style Me Pretty

thomas keller's lemon sabayon tart from Eat Show & Tell

pansies from Florist In the Forest

Surfside Blues

suede heels by Burak Uyan at Lyst

chandelier earrings by Maja at Hautelook

surf via Bubbles on the Wind

Perfect Presentation

Custom Photo/Proof Boxes now in the shop!

I have started this off with a photographer request for a fabric covered box that will hold up to 500 4x6 photos. One of her brides, with a June wedding, will receive this with her proofs. Hope she loves it as much as I do.

These lovely boxes are not just for photographer use. Your personal photos will be handy for reminiscing whenever the mood strikes. Classic in design, this box is an adornment for any room of any style.

 

Hopefully more to follow...

 Elsie A. Style

Dream in Pink

bouquet photographed by Alea Lovely via Wed Over Heels

shoes photographed by Maggie Stolzberg via Style Me Pretty

bride photographed by Veronica Lane via Rock N Roll Bride

First to Bloom

Hellebores (or Helleborus?) also known as Lenten Rose.

Underneath the Winter leaves, it's a great surprise to find this gorgeous plant loaded with flowers. Unfortunately, they droop downward. So reveal them early, cut them, prop up their little heads, and enjoy!

displayed in one of my flower girl cones (black satin with a vintage rhinestone jewel)

elsie a. style

Petal Soft

A vintage vibe...

Bouquet by Kat Flower, Photographed by KT Merry via Burnetts Boards

Bride from Erica Elizabeth Design 

Clutch from Davie & Chiyo 

Shoes via The Knot Australia

Ring via Tumblr

 

Shades of Coral for the Girls

bridesmaids photographed by Steve Steinhardt via Green Wedding Shoes, flowers by Gloriosa

earrings from JC Gems Jewelry at Etsy

mineral blush from DE Handmade Cosmetics at Etsy

flower girl photographed by Jen & Chris Creed Photography via Cedarwood Weddings

vintage Alice in Wonderland print from Early Bird Sale at Etsy

hair accessories from A Pocket of Posies at Etsy

Patiently Waiting

This is for those who also had snow today.

 

No matter how long the Winter, Spring is sure to follow. -Proverb

An Amazing Day

Lindsay, an Equestrian Bride

It was a cool, rainy, early Autumn day. But when we arrived at our destination, the rain stopped; a horse-drawn cart greeted us; we were escorted to the ceremony site; and we forgot all about the dampness. The grounds of the Equicenter, in Honeoye Falls, NY (where the bride works as well as boards and trains her horse) provided a lush, green backdrop that was stunning. The wedding party was in black; and the accent colors of shades of rich purple contrasted beautifully.

 

 "Do you, Kyle, understand that there will always be horses in your life?"

The Equicenter provides therapeutic riding and horsemanship services.

Photos from Images Unveiled
These images were provided to me via the bride's Facebook page, so the quality may not be accurate.

May

May is right around the corner.

Plenty of time though to plan surprise gifts for unsuspecting friends and family or as random acts of kindness. Tradition says to leave a basket of flowers or treats at someone's door, ring the bell, and run!

I have different sized cones in my shop -- fun and fancy for pretty bouquets.

I like to cover them with fabric but can be made without as shown here.

Also perfect for weddings.

elsieastyle

The Streets of Charleston

For a bit of a break in Winter, we headed down to the Charleston area to see my husband's mother and brother. We had a nice visit but not so nice weather. It rained every day except one. Sunday was gorgeous; so we went downtown to wander around.

What caught my eye...

Romantic Rustic

Soft neutral tones paired with my latest custom cone.

Wonder what it will actually marry with.I know that wedding planning, and of course the wedding day, is a whirlwind of excitement.

It's also exciting for us handmade wedding designers to contribute to such a special day.

Brides, if you can remember to email a photo or two of your lovingly

crafted accents to their creators, it would so be appreciated!

[ Be sure to include the photographer's contact info ]

cake

programs

toffee

cone

bridal boots

Happy Valentine's Day

Relaxed Elegance...

Hearty, healthy, rustic food for a romantic evening or celebrating love & friendship with the girls. Enjoy!

  

place setting by Sara Gray Photography via Elizabeth Anne Designs

banana, strawberry, oatmeal brulee from Ala Mode

ricotta pizza with fresh & roasted tomatoes @ Martha Stewart

outfit from J.Crew