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Well this is a dream come true...

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It was the best weekend.

If you've spent any time with me IRL, you know I love the team at A Beautiful Mess. I've been an active reader since Feb. 2014 when my blogging (& real life) bestie sent me Emma's post On Changing Dreams. They are the craftiest, loveliest, happiest, most colorful group of  gals (& guys!) I follow.

It was the best weekend because ABM.... TOURED MY STUDIO. I know!!  So if you missed it, not to worry!  Head on over & take a read. Don't worry about me -- I'm still hyperventilating on my tiled kitchen floor :D

Now: if you've just recently found your way to Ida Street, welcome! I am so glad you're here. I hope you make a habit of stopping by because I'd love to spend some time together. Please, peruse around! Drop me a note if you'd like :D

xox

2024 was the year of kenzans. Exactly half of my weddings utilized ikebana-inspired designs this year. Here for it, forever. Planner: @harleneevents Photography: @michellenguyen.photo Florals @idablooms Venue: @sequoiaretreatcenter Catering @feastf
My opinion? Your simply cannot go wrong with a bowl arrangement on a banquet round. They work on every level. Planner: @aboutjoyevents Venue: @uclubsf.events Photography: @rainbowroadstudios Beauty: @urbanbeautyloft.fiona Florals: @idablooms Cake:
Ohhhh, the pride I felt when these 30ft strands of flowers came out of their hydration chambers without tangles 🫡 Venue: @beltaneranch Photos: @livandremember Florals: @idablooms HMU: @santarosapowderroom Coordinator: @bravoweddings Catering: @cuve
Usually, I’m heads down planning and executing weddings during the fall. But, this year, I dedicated the autumn to learning. My own season wrapped up in August, and then I joined the teams of some very talented bay-area designers to work 19 bea