Happy Long Weekend

Kelly
November 24

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I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a nice relaxing weekend hanging out with my family and eating way too much stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo by Anna Skoog.


Shoesday

Kelly
November 23

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A confetti of rainbow sequins, you say? Yes, please! Photo via the Cherry Blossom Girl. Shoes are D & G.


Style Me Pretty Feature!

Kelly
October 21

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Check it out, a recent wedding I did at Rancho Dos Pueblos is up on Style Me Pretty. You can check it out right here!


I Would Like To

Kelly
August 19

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Go for a drive in this countryside especially in this vintage car.

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And then eat some ice cream from a small town ice cream shop. Yum.

Photos by Corrie Bond.


Real Montecito Wedding- Part Two

Kelly
August 09

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The art deco meets Japanse style continued at the Granada reception. Gorgeous structured flowers in 3 different styles decorated the tables.

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I love the mix of kiwi branches and copper in these arrangements.

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For linens, I had custom copper crush drapes made by Wildflower Linen.Napkins were a deep eggplant color and topped with a menu the bride calligraphed herself.

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Also, dark purple callas lilies wrapped with copper were placed at each guest seat.

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For candles I mixed blue, green, and purple, votives on each table to bring in more jewel tone touches.

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For the setup, I did a u-shape around the dance floor of 20′ long tables.

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For music, The Johnny Crawford Band played authentic 30′s big band tunes. I pined a purple orchid to each of their lapels to add a pop of color to their white dinner jackets.

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And of course Johnny, wore a top hat while he sang with the band.

All photos by Megan Sorel. Full wedding planning and event design by Kelly Oshiro Design.


Thread

Kelly
August 02

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Lately, I’ve been drawn to beautiful photos of spools of thread. Maybe its the soft sheen of the thread or all the luscious colors, but its definitely been on my mind!

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Thread + cake stand = adorable!

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I love the vibrant pink tones of this still life. So pretty!

Photos from top: 1. Johnny Miller 2.Styled by Martha Bernabe 3. Dasha Wright


Purple Flowers

Kelly
July 29

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I’m not usually a purple fan, but I do love these unique flowers in this terranium.

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I love this tea cup as a container! I love the muscari and veronica in here and how they add a little bit of unkemptness and movement to the arrangement.

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Checkered watering can? Adorable! Sweetpeas? Super adorable!

Photos from top: 1. Ellen Silverman 2. Gemma Comas 3. Tim Evan Cook


Al Fresco Dining

Kelly
July 22

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I know its only Thursday, but I’m so excited for a non-working weekend that I’m already plotting an al fresco dinner party.

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A farmhouse table setup under a tree? Perfection.

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Linen tablecloth? Benches? An adorable puppy head? The countryside? Yes, please!

Photos from top: 1. via House & Garden 2. Miki Duisterhof 3. Alexandra Rowley


Shoesday

Kelly
July 20

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A fabulous, purple bow, peep toe shoe, for your Tuesday! Photo by Stephanie Williams.


Lavendar Lemonade

Kelly
July 16

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I want to go to whatever party that’s serving this lavender lemonade! I also want her dress. Photo by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers.