Category Archives: DIY

Eastern Shore Holiday Wreath

Maryland Event Planner & Designer

Posted
12.10.2015
DIY, Entertaining, Studio, Styled Shoots

So our first holiday season in the studio kind of crept up on us! But we couldn’t be more excited to deck our halls—with a little Eastern Shore flair of course! This custom wreath by Monteray Farms does just that. Try incorporating some fun, non-traditional elements into your wreath for a unique holiday design, like Monteray Farms did here with oyster shells, driftwood and rope. We promise it won’t disappoint!

Vendors: 

Photography: Melissa Grimes-Guy
Wreath: Monteray Farms
Styling: Kari Rider Events
Ribbon: Paper Source

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Tips

Eastern Shore Maryland Event Planner & Designer

Posted
11.24.2015
DIY, Entertaining, Studio, Styled Shoots

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating this intimate and indulgent holiday with a few tips on creating a festive centerpiece from floral designer Sarah Campbell, owner of Intrigue Design & Décor and founder of the upcoming Intrigued Experience conference. Sarah recommends incorporating texture into your Thanksgiving centerpiece with fun elements such as ornamental Kale and petite pumpkins. To keep her gourds from rotting, Sarah gives them a quick bleach water bath that ensures their freshness for the life of the arrangement.

For more floral design insights from Sarah and a host of other industry leaders, check out the upcoming Intrigued Experience conference, being held February 21 through 23, 2016 at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Participants will enjoy a unique three-day experience infused with hands-on floral design, styling and business education. More information is available on the conference website

Vendors:
Photography: Karena Dixon Photography
Floral Design: Intrigue Design & Décor
Styling: Kari Rider Events
Ribbon: Lancaster & Cornish 

 

A New Twist on Paint and Wine Night

Eastern Shore Maryland Event Planner & Designer

Posted
09.16.2015
DIY, Entertaining, Studio, Styled Shoots

Ever since this whole paint and wine night craze exploded, we’ve been total skeptics. Who wants a horrifically toned painting of a giant flower or the likeness of a scene from a Tim Burton film hanging on their wall? The answer is nobody—we don’t care how much wine they serve! But then it dawned on us: we’re in the business of making things pretty. So why not design our own paint night full of gorgeous hues, adorable details and, of course, plenty of wine. The result—captured by the fabulous Caitlin Kellagher of CJK Visuals—was a summer citrus dream inspired by the night’s painting and enhanced with gorgeous flowers from Monteray Farms and a sparkling citrus sangria from Hair O’ The Dog.

 

Vendors:

Photograper: Cairlin Kellagher of CJK Visuals
Planning & Styling: Kari Rider Events
Venue: Kari Rider Events Studio
Catering: Gourmet by the Bay
Florist: Monteray Farms
Rentals: Eastern Shore Tents and Events
Calligraphy: Poppy & Scooter
Invitation Design: Cara Smith Designs
Wine and Signature Drink: Hair O’ The Dog
Instructor: Sarah Hutchison Focht of Color My Canvas
Aprons: Joann Fabric
Welcome Bags: Paper Mart
Dip-dyed Candles: Martha Stewart Tutorial