Magnolia Rouge: Inspiration Board

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Board#235: Perfectly Pink

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Board#284: Tales of Teal

Friday, January 11, 2013

Board#233: Apricot & Grey

Well the crazy good weather continues around these parts... honestly I don't know how you people in places like California get work done when you have so much sunshine!! Although there is only so much time you can spend out there in the harsh sun during the day admittedly! I think I need a paddling pool under my desk to keep me cooler, it's that warm! (ooh now that's actually not a bad idea!!).

How lovely is this apricot and grey combination! It's timeless don't you think? Love the little pop of colour in the groomsmens ties! There are SO many pretty options when it comes to flowers in peach and apricot tones so you really can't go wrong there.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Board#232: Black & Kraft

I can't believe we're already a week through January.. kinda feels like New Year's day was just yesterday! It's a bit scary that it's mid-Jan next week and before you know it we'll be into February. I hate it how the beginning of the year just seems to disappear before your eyes!! Slow down time! I have this crazy list of things I want to have done, or in place by the end of this month... really hoping I can get about 80% of them achieved. We've been working on a fairly big project in our garden which we finished today so that was very satisfying... although no sooner were we done I was suggesting the next one! Yep you can be sure my husband more than rolled his eyes at that!

I'm generally not a black and white girl, but I'm rather partial to it used with a warmer ivory and even more so when there's a hint of kraft or taupe thrown in! It's so elegant yet modern.

Monday, December 31, 2012

Board#231: Au Revoir 2012

I know I kinda disappeared without so much of a Merry Christmas... the few months leading up to Christmas are always crazy busy for me, and once that last job goes out the door I all but collapse!! This year I made sure it was a bit earlier than usual so I could actually saviour a bit of the Christmas spirit before it all disappeared in a huff of wrapping paper!! And it's been lovely being unplugged to be honest... it doesn't happen often throughout the year, but I think it's important, not to mention good for the soul! I'll still be a bit sporadic over the next couple of weeks whilst my husband is off work and we enjoy this summer weather, but I'll be doing plenty behind the scenes with the blog and magazine, which is only a few weeks off launching!

I'm not going to do a big long post about 2012... requires too much thinking, and since this is my 'downtime' that ain't happening right now :-), and to be honest I'm already focused on 2013! BUT I will say that the highlight of our year personally was having puppy Charlie ~~invade~~ enhance our lives! She has turned me into a complete mushball (and I was already bad!), and I'm still wondering when I'll stop feeling guilty at leaving her home when I merely pop down the road for an hour!! It's certainly been a learning curve having a puppy... and especially one as high maintenance, and high energy as this one, but she has the loveliest, cheekiest nature and we just love her to bits!

I surprised my husband with a fabulous trip to Queenstown earlier in the year... he'd never been to the South Island, so that was a highlight. We then had close friends over from the US, and did a bit of a road trip around the North Island which was so fun, and then he surprised the heck out of me with a weekend in Melbourne for my birthday (where the poor thing was sick the whole time!), so that's just a smidgen of the fun things we've done this year. I've loved being in the wedding community, both in New Zealand, and internationally with all the fabulous connections I've made around the world through the blog and the magazine. It's truly such a supportive community and I'm so thankful for the lovely friendships I've made. And most of all I'm thankful for each and every one of you who continue to read the blog on a daily basis, follow on facebook, pinterest and instagram and encourage me to keep trucking along.

I have a feeling 2013 is going to be simply fabulous!!! I'm so excited about the Magnolia Rouge magazine launch in just a few weeks... not to mention the new look blog which I've been stalling on a bit over the past month or so!! Nearly there I promise!

So for now it's a very big Happy New Year to you all!! Here's hoping 2013 brings you much success, fun and most importantly happiness! xo

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Board#230: Ferns & Mojitos

So this week has been one of sitting in traffic, trying to find a carpark, wading through the people in the mall in the search for the perfect presents!! Actually it really hasn't been all that bad. I've spent less time at my computer in the past few days than I have in months and months, and I plan to continue along that merry road for a bit. At this time of year burn out hits, so some time out is needed!! Finally finally yesterday I got our tree up - yep the house smells of lovely delicious pine - and put a few Christmassy touches around the place. I may.... just may, get in the kitchen and do a bit of Christmas baking yet (problem I have with that is that I want to eat it all before I give it out!)

This board just has a hint of Christmas in it to allude to what's all around us right now. Although if you're sitting in snow reading this (ok not literally :-) it probably looks quite foreign to you, and oddly enough even though I've grown up with Christmas in the summer, I still think it should be all cozy in the snow!! Right now it's very sticky and humid here, so a world away from the lovely winter scenes that I have filling up my Instagram feed these days!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Board#229: Butter & Lilac

This is definitely moving away from the 'norm' as far as colour combinations go, but it's ever so pretty! However I do think you need to be very careful with it so as not to turn it into a garish eyesore!! I would pick out a couple of key elements to bring the colour into and then use lots of fresh white. The florals are an obvious choice... especially using this centrepiece as inspiration. Those purple hydrangeas are just gorgeous, and with that teeny pop of yellow it just introduces a hint of that colour. Follow through with a pop of the yellow on your cake, and perhaps have your bridesmaids in a pretty shade of lilac, but I wouldn't be trying to throw these colours into everything. It's definitely a case of less is more in my opinion.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Board#228: Dusky Rose

Happy Friday!! How are your Christmas preparations going? I hope for your sake far better than mine... which are completely non-existent at this point!! I am in the thick of getting several jobs out the door and I've given myself a deadline of next Friday so the week after can be free of stress and I can concentrate on getting my Christmas on. I'm going to steal my nieces for a couple of days and do some fun things!! At some point I'd better start making a list of presents I need to buy... the hubs is asking me to make my own list of 10 items (I don't get all ten, just so he has choices!!) and I truly don't know where to start! What's on your wish list?

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Board#227: Red Hot Summer

Well if this doesn't have you feeling all summery like nothing will!!! It's definitely getting that way around here now; the cicadas are out, flowers are in full bloom, the humidity is on the rise, and the supermarket's are stocked with cherries... a sure sign Christmas is upon us!! This board makes me so happy!!

Friday, November 30, 2012

Board#226: Blissful Bali

I hope you're feeling a little zen this Friday morning, cause we're taking our inspiration from Bali today. Not so much the bright vibrant colours of Bali, but more the natural ones that are found in the landscape. Obviously I'm in need of a holiday I think! I've travelled a lot but have never been to Bali... believe me it's on the list! I think it would be such an incredible destination spot for a wedding. Where would be your dream wedding destination?

Monday, November 26, 2012

Board#225: Peach Fizz & Popsicles

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Board#224: Spring Blues

I don't know about you but boy am I glad to see Friday here... in fact I'll be even more happy at the end of the day! Been a wee bit of a challenging week. Lots on, lots happening, and then night before last hubby got a lovely dose of food poisoning in the middle of the night, resulting in very little sleep for both of us, and consequently me walking around like a zombie for most of the day! Might have to try and book in for a little pampering over the weekend me thinks!!

Happy Thanksgiving to my North American friends!!!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Board#223: Black Tie & Sparkles

Well I think this might just be my favourite board ever!! Can you guess why? I never thought I'd have a reason to put Mr George Clooney in a board but well... don't you just think he fits perfectly? Gold and black is a bit of a classic combination that never goes out of style... and of course who doesn't love some shimmer on their wedding day? Be it on your dress, on the tables, or even in your stationery or cake. I love how the gold warms it up so much from simply black and white.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Board#222: Copper Mint

My love affair with Mint shows no sign of slowing... especially when paired with rich copper shades like this!! Isn't it divine? The colour of the these models hair is just stunning!!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Board#221: Rose Gold

A wee bit of pretty to start the day!!

Friday, October 26, 2012

Board#220: Dahlia Delight

Sometimes it just takes a couple of small touches of colour in your wedding palette to elevate it from dull to delightful (although being a big fan of neutrals I am in no way saying that having no colour is dull... quite the opposite!). I love how this otherwise classic green and white look is just lifted with a couple of pops of red in some of the details. And of course you could substitute that red for any colour under the sun. If you follow me on facebook you would have seen me post this gorgeous bouquet by the fabulous Jacin of Lovely Little Details and I just had to whip up a board based on it!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Board#219: Golden Peach

I never tire of seeing peach and gold together, it's just such a classy combination, and as pretty as can be. How amazing are both of these cakes? Imagine slicing into that ombre deliciousness!!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Board#218: Copper Tone

Morning all. Whilst we're moving (ever so slowly) towards summer here in New Zealand, a lot of you will be preparing for upcoming fall weddings in the Northern Hemisphere, or in the midst of planning for one in our autumn in 6 months. Rather than using a lot of warm reds and oranges, another option is to keep it neutral with plenty of texture, but still use very rich warm copper tones, with some burnt toffee and mocha shades. And of course a little pop of persimmon orange just lifts it a little. Extra yummy if you ask me!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Board#217: Spring Sage

Sadly we can't quite be celebrating spring around here yet but any day now surely (yes there is more than a hint of begging in that sentence!!). Doesn't this make for the most serene colour palette for your wedding? I can see this being used across a broad range of wedding styles; from a beach wedding to a vineyard wedding, and even a more modern industrial theme. The white flowers en masse are just sensational!!

I'm taking the day off to spend with my 10 year old niece whilst it's school holidays so we'll be off having fun and exploring with Charlie somewhere!!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Board#216: Colour Pop

I was pretty dubious as to whether the current neon trend would be something that would grab me... as much as I love colour, I'm not usually big on vibrant colour. But this sweater from Witchery caught my eye last week. I love how the neon yellow looks with terracotta... also love it with navy or denim. I think if I paired it with neutrals I might just be a convert!! I think the trick to rocking such a trend (which is likely to be gone in six months?) is to just add touches of it to your existing wardrobe... and accessories are the perfect way. I love how the neon laces and bracelets pop against the neutral linen outfit below. So would you infuse your wedding with a pop of neon?