Romantic Pink and Black

Though Valentine's Day is still a couple weeks off, I couldn't resist this pretty pink and black shoot from Ariella Chezar and Meg Smith. The Olema Inn where this shoot took place, is certainly one of the loveliest places I've had the chance to visit, and it's the perfect choice for these romantic details. I'm inspired to throw a Valentine party!


Monogrammed mugs from Anthropologie each contain a different type of flower.


Victorian table "number" cards and paper garlands both from Tail of the Yak.


Ariella adorned the bouquet (which includes anemones, ranunculus, ornithogalum, blushing bride protea, garden roses, as well as a few silk flowers, black silk leaves, and dyed black fairy leaves) with wide pink ribbons and black French net.










Ariella made the pink buttercream cake, embellished with flowers, faux mushrooms (find similar ones here), and a vintage cake topper.




Pretty favor boxes, from Addison Endpapers (510-601-8112), each have a small window in them to show off the chocolate treats inside.

This is just a small sampling of the amazing work that both Ariella and Meg do. And I've said it before, but for those of you who missed it, make sure you have some time to devote to getting lost in their websites. I've easily spent hours delving through all of the inspiration on both sites...