Board #482: Magnolia & Graphite

One of the things I miss about living in Mississippi is the incredible magnolia trees. The magnolia trees that grow in other places I've lived just don't seem to get quite as many blossoms, but I guess that's why Mississippi is called the Magnolia State. They're such dramatic flowers, and they just smell so good! Kari Herer's beautiful magnolia photo and pencil illustration inspired today's simple wedding board, with shades of white and green and gray. I imagine chalkboards, zinc tags, and pencil drawings, accented with magnolia flowers, of course - pulled together, I think they create a look that's both vintage-inspired and totally fresh.

Mood: fresh, timeless
Palette: graphite gray, magnolia white, leafy green

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Top row from left: magnolia with pencil illustration by Kari Herer, vintage silver tray with drinking glasses via Design Shimmer, cake with sugar magnolia blossom by April Reed Cake Design
Row 2: photo of gray suits and ties by Jose Villa
Row 3: framed chalkboard from Blue Bell Bazaar, letterpress thank you card by Missive via Oh So Beautiful Paper, magnolia bouquet by PoHo