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That 70′s Wedding Shower

September 24, 2010 By Kristie Barnett 12 Comments

This was by the far the grooviest wedding shower I’ve ever hosted! The bride-to-be was a cool girl, and a great respecter of retro. So when I proposed we do a 70′s themed shower, she gave me the green light. Or should I say, the avocado green light . . . Now I’ve seen some cheesy 1970′s party fare – disco balls, peace signs and “have a nice day” smiley faces. But I wasn’t looking to do a drugged-out, fakey kind of 70′s party. Instead I’m thinking, what would Carol Brady do if she were giving a wedding shower? I started with the invitations. I found a photo online of a Charlie’s Angels-era model, complete with the floppy hat, aviator sunglasses, and peasant dress. I then found a font that supported the 70′s vibe – moderna.

Peacock Blue

August 20, 2009 By Kristie Barnett 5 Comments

This gorgeous pair of Peacock Blue wedding shoes donned by my friend, Audrey Kidd, is the inspiration for this Color Therapy post. Peacock Blue is one of those old-school colors that make you think of grand hotels and beautifully appointed dining cars. It’s beautifully elegant covering the walls of libraries, butler’s pantries, and other spaces where intimacy and a little intensity seem appropriate. I think it’d be fabulous on a ceiling of a dining room.

I love the drama of this magazine room. They served up lots of peacock blue, heavy doses of white to lighten it up, and black accents to make it dramatic. Love that zebra rug – it adds some levity to a formal room.