Summer Indulgences // An inspiration board

Two weeks today marks Pink & Honey's first official wedding, styled from start to finish. Although the anticipation of a real live wedding day has me incredibly excited, I couldn't help but add another styled photo shoot to the mix beforehand. 

After a chance meeting in Banff at Business As An Artform, I have the pleasure of partnering with the admired and talented Gabe McClintock on an upcoming shoot I've named, Summer Indulgences. The inspiration behind this shoot is that of a fresh faced beauty enjoying nature, the newness of a season, delight in simple indulgences. Romantic, lush, dewy, natural. White and creamy neutrals, with pops of coral, peach, pinks and greens. 

We've got amazing talent lined up to create this shoot- a stunning model and the best hair, makeup and floral talents. It's going to be good. Can't wait to share the final images, but enjoy the Summer Indulgences inspiration board in the meantime... 

Clockwise from top left {1} Poppies & Posies  {2} Camille Styles  {3} Tec Petaja  {4} Casa de perrin  {5} Jose Villa 

~ flora & forest ~ inspired in nature ~

My weekend happened outdoors. Enjoying the sun, watching the blooms, breathing fresh air, working with flowers, being with new friends. We set out to create and excite, while consequently being overwhelmed with fresh inspiration ourselves. I can't wait to share more flora and forest soon, but for now, here's a pretty preview...  

Photography ~ Genevieve Renee Photographie | Styling ~ Pink & Honey  

Farmhouse Kitchen Sweets

Last week I had the pleasure of designing and styling a dessert table in partnership with Calgary's sweetest bakery, Crave Cookies & Cupcakes. They hosted the loveliest event in celebration of their little bite baking and custom dessert tables.

Drawing from Crave's homestyle approach, I created a concept called Farmhouse Kitchen Sweets, with hopes of conveying a down home, nostalgic aesthetic. Based on a clean color palette of crisp white, country blue, soft peach and rustic brown, I began by creating an inspiration board.

Clockwise from top left {1} A Glamorous Little Side Project  {2} REcipe {3} Style Me Pretty  

{4} White Flower Farmhouse {5} Kimberly Taylor Images 

From there, I collaborated with the Crave team to plan a menu of delicious cakes, cupcakes and baking they would create for the table. Here's what we came up with... 

It was a lovely evening of champagne, baking and mingling. Pink & Honey even landed their first media spotlight via Avenue Magazine's Style Stalker feature.  

A heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team at Crave for contacting me about this opportunity. I can't wait to partner again soon. If you need savvy styling, I'm your girl; if you need phenomenal sweets, Crave's your bakery. Trust me, those desserts taste as good as they look. 

Photography by Genevieve Renee