5 Things

+ This picture kinda-sorta captures my life right now. Toddler doing everything except what I want him to. Me laughing and drinking my way through it. It's really something.

+ I graduated from college 3 years ago this weekend. I remember willingly only getting 2 hours of sleep so I could stay out until the bars closed then get up at the crack ass of dawn to go to another bar. I remember my dad meeting us there and buying Tyler, me and our friends rounds of Vodka Red Bulls. Then I remember drunkingly riding a pedicab with my cousin in our caps and gowns and arriving at the field to become college graduates. That's also the weekend I played matchmaker to two dear friends who are now engaged. And now it feels like 3 years has flown by and dragged by all at the same time. Ah, memories.

+ Moving day is getting closer and we've (Tyler has) packed exactly 1 box.

+ I added two new little buttons to the ol' sidebar: the BGD Wedding Design Guide and the BGD Custom Design Process. These cover the basics of two of my most frequently asked questions so I hope they are helpful. But if you have any questions don't hesitate to email me: hello {at) brittanygarnerdesign {dot} com.

+ The Slider starring Harrison:


Slider from Brittany Garner on Vimeo.

Branding: Love & Kismet

I had the extreme pleasure of working with Corinne on her exciting new business venture! While this lovely lady was planning her wedding she discovered a beautiful way of creating a bouquet that will not only look gorgeous in pictures but be a lasting keepsake for the years to come. When Corinne first told me about her plans to start selling her silk taffeta bouquets and boutineers my first thoughts were of what a great "something old" they could some day be. Could you imagine using the same bouquet your mom or grandmother used? Or pinning the same boutineer your husband wore on to your son's tuxedo for his wedding or prom some day? It's a really cool idea and I hope you all check out her shop!

Love & Kismet Etsy Shop

Discovering My Kismet Blog

Color Palette: Sunset

Some nights, this is the view from our apartment. I like those kinds of nights.

Custom Design: Save the Date

I don't think there is a more fun couple than Chelsey and Scott. I mean, look at these pictures! I've been good friends with these fools for 5 years now and I am SO excited for their upcoming wedding.

Office/Playroom Plans

I am so very excited to finally have my own designated office space! Up until this point my office has been both a small corner of the living room and (after Harrison figured out how to open drawers) a small corner of the bedroom. It's worked fine but I have officially outgrown it. I need more space to package orders, organize files and space to just spread out. Because sometimes I just have to lay on the floor for a few minutes in between projects. :)

We move on June 1st and the plan is to go room by room and actually make our little apartment feel like a home. We always have great big plans and then end up with nothing on the walls and projects are always saved for "another time."

Starting with the combo office/playroom.

In case you were wondering, yes, Ikea is going to be getting a lot of business from us in the near future.

Current To Do List:
+ MOVE!

Stay tuned! :)