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Saturday, March 6th, 2010

This is truly amazing.   The Beautiful Blooms team knocked it out the park big time at the Philadelphia Flower Show.  Some think (as do I) that it was the most innovative and exciting exhibit at the Flower Show this year.   Maya came up with the original concept of creating a topographical map of a sea to glacier terrain out of hanging glass vases filled with colored water and perfectly chosen flowers.   From that freaky concept, the Beautiful Blooms team designed and planned a truly stop-in-your-tracks stunning exhibit.   Every time I walked by, there were people lined up, taking photos and talking about how amazing it is.

Here are some great photos by David Mielcarek of CINEMATICbyDavidM.

Small wonder Beautiful Blooms won the Flower Show’s “Award of Excellence,” eh?

Here are the initial drawings — I thought you might find this interesting:

Welcome to the neighborhood

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Sometimes people create things that I love and just have to share.   My latest obsession are these great letterpress neighborhood cards created by the girl wonders at Two Paper Dolls.   I LOVE THESE.   But I need them to do one of Northern Liberties, yes?

You can get these from Two Paper Dolls at the place in Wayne or Pressed55 right here in the Piazza.   Or from their cool Etsy shop.

The Little Guests

Monday, February 15th, 2010
While meticulous planning is key to a truly remarkable event, it is also true that there are some things you just can’t plan for.   Often those wonderful, unplanned moments are provided by the littlest guests,   Here are just a few of my favorite photos of kids at some Eclatante weddings!
Photo by Cliff Mautner

Photo by Cliff Mautner

Photo by Amy Deputy

Photo by Amy Deputy

Photo by Tania Lezak

Photo by Tania Lezak

Photo by Tania Lezak

Photo by Tania Lezak

Photo by Laura Novak

Photo by Laura Novak

Photo by Sandor Welsh

Photo by Sandor Welsh

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Photo by Therese Marie Wagner

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Photo by Marie Labbancz

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Photo by Marie Labbancz

Photo by Maggie Wallace Cullun

Photo by Maggie Wallace Cullun

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Photo by Tania Lezak

Photos by Alison Conklin

Photos by Alison Conklin

We have a tone of these amazing photos of kids at our weddings.   We might do this again someday!

A few of our favorite things

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The holidays can bring out the best in us.   It’s the perfect time to step just a little outside of the box and give people unique gifts that they may not be expecting.

One of the great advantages to having a little boutique is that we only have the items that we really love.   Chances are, you wouldn’t be able to find them anywhere else.

Take, for instance, this gorgeous back and white 5 x 7 frame ($35.95).   And one of our new favorite things in the Boutique is the Lotus hands tealight holders ($20).   They are really beautiful.

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For stocking stuffers, we have totally fallen for these handmade flower brooches.   Everyone who sees them loves them.   People walk in the Boutique and buy them immediately — at $20, they are pretty irresistible.

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And how cool is this?  It’s a fruit pyramid (ornaments look pretty amazing in it, too!).   It’s a great, chrome-platted spacesaver and  looks very chic on a counter or a table.   $24

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These rose tealight holders are absolutely lovely. We have theme in light creme and bronze.   People are buying them up at $16.   Small wonder – they’re stunning.

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As a truly elegant gift, we recommend this stunning Peacock Tray from Fringe ($55).  For your people that truly appreciate beautiful things, this tray will absolutely thrill them.  Likewise, the mercury glass gold apothecary jars are just gorgeous.  We have them in two sizes, 13″ ($33) and 16″ ($43).

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Here’s another fun stocking stuffer – these little scottie salt and pepper shakers are adorable, and incredibly priced at $10 for the pair.

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Finally — our latest obsession — Totally organic, 100% bamboo robes.   Not a synthetic thread to be found. So incredibly plush, you won’t want to take it off!   They feature a detailed shawl collar, cuffed long sleeves, two front patch pockets and they’re extremely durable.  You’ll also find them in luxury hotels and resorts. We couldn’t resist putting a few in the Boutique for the holidays!   A truly wonderful price at $70.

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Of course, these are just a few of our favorite things.   We have so many more unique, fun and beautiful things at the Boutique.   You should come visit us and see it all!   We located at 1031 North 3rd Street on Liberties Walk, right next to the Piazza.  Parking is a piece of cake.  Of course, if you already know you want something, just give us a buzz at 215.925.9911 or email us at celebrate@eclatantedesign.com, and we’ll send it out to you.

Oh, and don’t forget to come down for the Holiday Shopping Crawl here in Northern Liberties on December 19th from 11 am to 8 pm. Just about all the shops are doing something really special for you, including offering some interesting incentives that you definitely make you very very jolly!   Our Boutique is going all out — as usual.   We’d love to see you!

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Tu Belleza

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Picture 92The dream child of three amazing women who individually have spent years and years in the beauty industry, Tu Belleza Studio gives women a place to come where walking in the door is a relaxing experience.  Claudia, Tiffany and Kim have created a truly unique environment where it feels more like you’re drinking wine in your best friend’s living room than having an appointment at a salon. Together, they share an artistry, passion and talent for bringing out the beauty in each woman that walks in their very warm and entreating studio.

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You’ll be happy to know Tu Belleza carries  Cass Luxury Shapewear, Aveda, and Sebastian and an amazing array of accessories you won’t find anywhere else.

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And here are the ladies of Tu Belleza: Tiffany Lahn (hair extension maven), Kim Lancashire (Eye Lash Extension Diva) and Claudia Seyler (a magician with hair and makeup)

And lucky us!  They are right across the Walk from us in our own little block of Liberties Walk.   We couldn’t be happier.   More and more and more, I’m really happy we moved here!

Mindy & Ben go glossy!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

We have another wedding to show you that was published in the latest issue of Brides Magazine  - Philadelphia.   

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Small wonder Brides Magazine grabbed up this wedding almost as soon as we got the photos back from Marie Labbancz, the amazing photographer who captured this wonderful wedding PERFECTLY!   

The Team we put together to execute this wedding was incredible –  Beautiful Blooms, Two Paper Dolls, Max Hansen Catering, Marie Labbanz Photography, the Sultans of Swing and VU-Events!

Feel free to check out the amazing story behind Mindy & Ben’s super-fun wedding (complete with 1,200 handmade oragami cranes hung from the ceiling at the Crane Arts Center) in the two-part installment (Part 1 and Part 2) we posted a while back.

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Be sure to get a copy of the latest issue of Brides-Philadelphia — it’s loaded with gorgeous photos and great ideas! ooooo

A succulent obsession

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Succulents are a very interesting way to bring something unexpected and beautiful to your celebration

Here’s a little background on succulents for all of those who are not versed in these lovely plants.  Succulents (or “succose”, which is Latin for juice or sap) are water-storing plants that give a thickened or fleshy look to their leaves, stems and roots. These plants come from dry areas of the tropics and subtropic regions of the world.   They are a durable, low-maintenance and eco-friendly alternative to flower arrangements that you can beautifully and easily incorporate into your own wedding day or any other party you’re hosting!

Here’s the part you all really love — the pictures!

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Photo by http://www.erinheartscourt.com/, (Succulentlove designs): http://succulentlovedesigns.com/

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From Utterly Engaged

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Photos by http://www.erinheartscourt.com/

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Succy Stuff’s Etsy Store

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Horticopia’s Etsy Store

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Thanks to Beautiful Blooms!

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How cute is this?!?!?!  From Style Me Pretty

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From Utterly Engaged

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Thanks to Beautiful Blooms!

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Photo by: http://sukrachand.com/wedding/