Ashley and Mike - Real Big Days

Back in early October, Studio Dan Meiners had the pleasure of designing an elegant affair for Ashley and Mike at the beautiful Indian Hills Country Club.  This couple, together with their wedding planner Diane Boone, envisioned a traditional reception with a modern twist.




The most prominent design elements in the room were the unique glass candle sticks.  Their classic silhouettes juxtaposed with their modern material made a bold statement.   Vibrant blue and violet lights (courtesy of Innovative Lighting) splashed the walls while candle light warmed the room.   The flowers; roses, lilies, and hydrangea sat perched high on pedestals and clustered in low vases.  Rich, black ti leaves added a touch of drama.

Congratulations to Ashley and Mark, thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!

Good Cause, Good Fun

There's nothing better and a great party for a great cause.  Just before Halloween, we had the honor of working with the First Hand Foundation on their 6th annual Masquerade Ball at the Midland Theater.  The First Hand Foundation is a non-profit that provides funding so that children may have access to healthcare services. This year's theme was "Night of the Titans" and we a great time designing some truly unique greek mythology inspired decor for the evening.  Check out the pictures above and THIS VIDEO by our friend Jenny Wheat of Wheat Photography.

If you want to find our more about the First Hand Foundation and all the great work they do, visit www.firsthandfoundation.com

Holiday Shopping!

s'more fun than you can handle

We are just two days away from our Julia v. Martha S'more Smack-down and we couldn't be more excited!  We hope you'll join us for a night of s'more drinks, s'more snacks, and s'more fun than you can handle. Kansas City's very own Daisy Buket and Loretta Martin, stars of the Girly Show, will give a lesson in s'mores as Martha Stewart and Julia Child.  This is not you average cooking class! Just call the shop to reserve your tickets today! 816.842.7244

Real Big Days - Ashley & Mark

A few weeks ago, Ashley and Mark tied the knot and celebrated at Pennway Place.  Ashley and Mark's reception style was a perfect mix of modern and classic.  Deep plum, lavender and soft pink created a romantic color palette.  Clean lined cylinders and plexiglass boxes gave way to elegant cascading florals.  Custom design elements appeared throughout the room, including a place-card display which showcased a few of the couple's beautiful engagement photos (taken by our friends over at Lemon Lime Photography).

we love workshops

We had a fabulous time at our terrarium Happy Hour Workshop last Thursday and were so impressed by everyone's fabulous creations! Hope you can join us for our next workshop.  Stay tuned to our blog for updates!

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a day in design

Its only the first day of fall, but we're already excited about holiday arrangements around here.  Check out this gorgeous wintery orchid bowl designed by Dan earlier this week.  It definitely has a frosty feel, but its clean, modern elegance makes it relevant in any season.  Look for a picture of this beauty and an interview with Dan in an upcoming issue of Kansas City Homes and Gardens.

(This is available in the shop!) 

Scenes from the Studio : Red seemed to be the color of the day as our designers put together some seriously cool arrangements on Thursday.

P.S. Don't forget to sign up for Terrariums 101, there are just a couple of seats left!