Guest Post w/Kendra

Hi all!   Kendra and I put together a "Summer Lovin" party shoot.  Janae Hardy, an amazing photog, neighbor, friend, blogger, and mom photographed the set-up for us. We had so much fun! Thanks Janae!  Be sure to pop over to Elsie's blog this afternoon to see that Summer Lovin guest post we did for Elsie, who is still away "honey-ing and moon-dancing" with her new hubby.  Congrats, Elsie and Jeremy!


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For those who took a hop over from Elsie's blog, HELLO, And welcome to MO stuff.


I just opened Picwick House, here in Springfield, MO, a little over three months ago.  It was a long time dream. It's so great to  finally have a space to think clearly and to meet with new clients outside my home, where I formerly worked under the name, sharon taylor designs.  Anyway, Pickwick House serves as a mini-showroom where I sell "finds" that I simply fall in love with and can't resist...mostly refurbished vintage pieces/antiques, one of a kind items, and art.  I also use it as a design house for working on my commercial and residential design projects, events, and weddings.  I host monthly workshops, and also love to host private parties for people at the store.


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Me {30 weeks along}{source Janae Hardy}

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A Picture of The Shop {snapshot by iphone}

My Home Designs {source nathaliebeardenphotography.com/}

 Summer Cocktail-ing by the Pool {source Twin Town Studios}

Summer Dining {source Twin Town Studios}

Last Summer Wedding {Kendra and I designed with LA event designer, JL Designs} {source gabriel ryan}

A Dining Room I Designed for a Client {photo by Sesha of  Convey Studios}

Thanks for stoppin in!  Hope you're having a lovely, sunshine day!

xo

sharon

Sweet Red Velvet

The wedding season has ushered in.  Last Sunday, a special girl got married. Elsie Flannigan of Red Velvet Art.  Kendra and I had the best time collaborating with her.  Boy, was it ever a fun and different and sweet experience of a wedding??!!  Unlike any we've done before.  We can't say enough good things about Elsie.  She's queen of inventions and talented in many areas:  fashion, style, DIY, and entrepreneurship.  She's humble, kind, sweet, relaxed and open.  This picture above is just a snapshot from her good friend.  You can read and feel Elsie's excitement here in this...blog post.   The professional photographer was Anna of Arrow and Apple. of Seattle, WA.  She was super sweet to work with, too.  More to come on this very soon, we hope.

Next week, we'll share what we {kendra, myself, and interns} have been busy, busy working on.  Excited to share some sweet posts and also let you in on the interior design plans I'm preparing for a much anticipated coffee bar/cafe that will be opening in July.  

What plans do you have for the weekend?


xo
sharon

Baby Shower Fit for a Queen...Queen Elizabeth + Prince Albert

Sister Lizzie {Elizabeth}, is about to have her first little one. The twentieth grandchild for the Arnold family. His name will be: Albert Rasmussen. I can't wait to see this little guy!

When I was making a title for this post, I realized that she and bebe have Royal English names {Sweet + a little pretentious sounding, I know!...I said that in my best Emma Thompson voice}.

Well, we'll take care of the pretentious part, because there will be a couple of Midwestern /Americana details that guests can count on: rotel dip + lil smokies + ladies arm wrestling, and for those who need to take it outside for a bit {toddlers perhaps}, tire-swinging. It's these relaxed, yet rich details that make a bebe bash super fun + soulful + delish in my opinion. A spot of tea just might be in order as well {insert Judy Dench voice}!

Lizzie made a darling bride. Lucky me, I was able to decorate and coordinate their {Jared's and Lizzie's} 2008 wedding that was featured on 100 Layer Cake.

Her bebe's nursery is darling + serene + mod! And... No, Lizzie didn't need my help in decorating it. You will LOVE her whole decor style when I get around to posting a peek into their house!

The Sister's and I will be hosting the colorful/glitzy-antlered bash directly after Thanksgiving. I'm so loving the glittered deer as inspiration {deer found @ Pier One + the local Red Velvet Art}

I'm making some glittered antlers for Lizzie and to wear as her Queen Elizabeth crown for her special high tea.

Inspiration images: Red-Velvet Art + Twin Town Studios Photography