early fall inspired editorial

Styled invitation suite. Courtney Leigh Photography, Jade Magnolia Creative, Maxit Flower Design

A couple of months ago we got together with some of our favorite industry creatives and had a fun day of shooting some fall inspired vignettes. Even though the weather is still warm in Texas, we want our brides to be inspired by the beautiful, rich tones of the fall season. We definitely are! The styled shoot was held at one of North Houston’s newest venues, Arrowhead Hill. We incorporated several different textures, metals, blooms, velvet linens, and seasonal fruits to achieve our vision for our fall tablescape. Our team truly enjoyed being creative partners on the design of this project.

Kick back, relax, grab yourself your favorite fall beverage and stay awhile. We hope you enjoy the images from the shoot as much as we do!

Early fall inspired centerpiece arrangement full of blooms with different colors and textures such as berries, roses, eucalyptus, and fall foliage. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Maxit Flower Design

Bridal bouquet inspiration with a mix of textures such as berries, eucalyptus, and fall foliage. Lush blooms like cappuccino roses, white roses, and spray roses provided dimension and color. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Maxit Flower Design

Tablescape styled with gold flatware, french blue velvet linen, pink linen napkins, almond taper candles, votive candles, lush fall centerpiece arrangement, and seasonal fruit. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Jade Magnolia Creative, Your Butler’s Pantry, House of Hough, Maxit Flower Design

Tablescape styled with gold flatware, french blue velvet linen, pink linen napkins, almond taper candles, votive candles, lush fall centerpiece arrangement, and seasonal fruit. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Jade Magnolia Creative, Your Butler’s Pantry, House of Hough, Maxit Flower Design

Tablescape styled with gold flatware, french blue velvet linen, pink linen napkins, almond taper candles, votive candles, lush fall centerpiece arrangement, and seasonal fruit. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Jade Magnolia Creative, Your Butler’s Pantry, House of Hough, Maxit Flower Design

Tablescape styled with gold flatware, french blue velvet linen, pink linen napkins, almond taper candles, votive candles, lush fall centerpiece arrangement, and seasonal fruit. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Jade Magnolia Creative, Your Butler’s Pantry, House of Hough, Maxit Flower Design

Tablescape styled with gold flatware, french blue velvet linen, votive candles, lush fall centerpiece arrangement, and seasonal fruit. Courtney Leigh Photography, Arrowhead Hill, Jade Magnolia Creative, Your Butler’s Pantry, House of Hough, Maxit Flower Design

Bridal bouquet inspiration with a mix of textures and lush blooms. Courtney Leigh Photography, Jade Magnolia Creative, Arrowhead Hill, House of Hough, Your Butler’s Pantry, Maxit Flower Design

Early fall styled photoshoot at Arrowhead Hill venue. Courtney Leigh Photography, Jade Magnolia Creative, House of Hough, Your Butler’s Pantry, Maxit Flower Design

Flowers: Maxit Flower Design

Venue: Arrowhead Hill

Photographer: Courtney Leigh Photography

Stylist: Jade Magnolia

Linens: House of Hough

Table Setting Rentals: Your Butler’s Pantry

HMU: Etoilly Artistry

mark it off the list

Every year my amazing mother encourages me to creating a top 5 list of the most desired accomplishments of the year.  This has dramatically changed my views on my life and to see my goals come true has been amazing if not a little scary.  It's beautiful to see how much power we have to making decision that make things happen.

“If you have a goal, write it down. If you do not write it down, you do not have a goal - you have a wish.” 
― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience

One of those goals that was written in January of this year was to get featured on flower magazine.  That goal came to fruition this weekend! Eek! Being recognized by a magazine that highlights some of my favorite floral designers has been a dream come true.  Thank you so much flower magazine for the opportunity. Go HERE for the original article and to read more goodies from this issue and so many others from the previous issues.

Here are some pics I snagged from the article, photographed by insanely talented Julie Sofer and to give further credit, the article was produced by the amazing Abby Braswell.

“My Inspiration for this design was Houston’s urban, concrete jungle—also known as Central Market. The lush, colorful selection in the produce aisle can be a game changer for a floral designer. Everything from squash to the highly textured kale can be a unique element in an arrangement. Scents really guide me as well. One of my personal secrets is to add herbs to an arrangement for not only the play of colors and textures, but also the intoxicating aromas, which will make others fall in love with the design.”

— Maria Elisa Maxit