November 2012

Nov 29 2012

Stop For a Minute

And think back to when it all began for you. Maybe it was 25 years ago, maybe it was two. Maybe it was just last week when you started. Think of the day you decided to start your business, start your own journey, quit your day job, quit your night job, or do whatever it […]

Nov 26 2012

FAQs: Zoe

I was thinking yesterday. It’s been six months and I haven’t properly introduced sweet Zoe to you! Basically, Zoe is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen on four legs. I’m a little biased of course but those ears get me every time! Earlier this summer, Andrew and I headed off for a Saturday trip to […]

Nov 21 2012

Published {Southern Weddings Magazine V5}

So I’m going to preface this blog post with the fact that I’m not from the South. I’m actually from Canada and currently live in Michigan, so really I’m very far from having any southern roots (darn). But you see, I have a secret crush on the South. I seriously pinched myself when I was […]

Nov 20 2012

Pep-Talk Tuesday {What You Do Is Important}

A couple months ago I was sitting on the couch being a really big baby. After much prodding like usual, I explained to my inquiring husband that I felt my job was a frivolous one. Despite working the hardest I’ve ever worked in my life, while having to learn so much about running my own […]

Nov 16 2012

Something Sparkly: Vatne Designs New Website

I totally love when someone takes a huge leap and starts out on an incredible business venture. Even better is watching that person grow and flourish throughout their journey. I’ll be switching up my blogging schedule a bit once the new brand hits, and Fridays will be dedicated to sharing news and updates from myself […]

Nov 15 2012

Sarah + Bryan

Classic. With a pop of the unexpected. Heavy on the romance, please. Sarah and Bryan’s wedding was one of those events where I stood back prior to the bride and groom room reveal and I just felt completely content. It was perfect and I knew the minute they’d lay their eyes on it, they’d think […]

Nov 14 2012

Up, Up and Away

Comparison is the thief of joy. I wrote about this the summer before our wedding. That summer, I was trying to wrap up my fast track graduate program in new media, finish a full time unpaid magazine internship, squeeze in some work so I could pay wedding bills, all while living in my parent’s basement […]

Nov 13 2012

Confessions of a Rebrand

Happy Tuesday, guys! It’s been a while since I blogged a rebrand post but I promise today’s a good one. See, this rebrand has brought so many unexpected and incredible things my way and it’s been such a blessing getting to document it all here. The constant soul searching has been especially beneficial for my […]

Nov 08 2012

Sarah + Bryan {Wedding Teaser by Tec Petaja}

I’ve been on the edge of my seat waiting to get photos back from the gorgeous wedding of Sarah and Bryan. It was such a classic affair tucked up against the stunning autumn landscape of Traverse City, Michigan. I had the pleasure of designing this event and working closely with the sweet bride and one […]

Nov 05 2012

FAQs: Bridesmaid Style 101

If there’s one thing I wish I would have put more research into when planning our own wedding, it would have been bridesmaid dresses. My girls ended up wearing this gown here, which in my humble opinion is a classic and a dress that could be worn again and again. But after seeing my fair share […]

Nov 02 2012

Instalove Friday

This is what I spent my Friday morning creating. And all at once I am complete. There’s not much to share with you all today except that big things are happening. Basements are getting sketched up with closets being transformed into coolers, design proposals are being made for sweet clients, new SUVs are being looked […]