Author Archives: Kathleen

Rehearsal Dinner – The Leland Fly Fishing Ranch, Sonoma

The rehearsal dinner. Traditionally, it is hosted by the groom’s family the evening before the wedding. Its intent and its reason for celebration is to welcome and give thanks to the couple’s bridal party, and select family members. Here in … Continue reading

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Amanda and Brandon, Happy First Anniversary

“May 6, 2012” (Posted a bit early, to assure we meet this couple’s local time zones and their current, International Date Line status) “A year ago today, one of our favorite girls married the man of her dreams in the … Continue reading

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A Wedding in the Napa Valley, Including Music from a Multitude of Guitars

The Details at This Wedding were Extraordinary and they were Many- -An Argentinian Bar-B-Q on a late Sunday, September afternoon, coordinated and styled by Andrea, prepared by Richard, Richard Visconte Catering. We still wonder what herbs and woods you were … Continue reading

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Local Locations – Mt. Tamalpais and Stinson Beach

They celebrated their wedding ceremony on Mt. Tamalpais and hosted their dinner reception at the Stinson Beach Community Center. Each one of their family and friends played a part in making their wedding weekend an occasion to remember for all … Continue reading

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Winter Wedding at Cavallo Point, With Sunshine

A Winter Wedding is not for the faint of heart, nor those who lack adventure sense. One never knows what Mother Nature will share on the chosen wedding day. “The elements” down by The Golden Gate, might include a marine … Continue reading

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Family – Projects, Art, Flowers, Togetherness

Each winter, just after Valentine’s Day and before the Bouquets to Art celebration at the de Young Museum, I close my studio for 2 weeks and journey to, fro, and within Washington State, as well as many points in between. … Continue reading

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“International Orange” at The Bay Model, Sausalito, California

After two years of remodeling & construction, which included the addition of 2,500 solar panels on the rooftop, and more, The Bay Model in Sausalito “re-opened” their doors on Saturday, February 25. Park Manager, Ms. Christanne Gallagher and her staff … Continue reading

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Marin Magazine – Floral Designs for the “Spring in Bloom” Fashion Shoot

Before the month of March slips by, we must share a report on the Bloomisphere, regarding a very excellent honor and achievement in our studio: the floral designs of Kate’s Blossoms were included on the March, 2012 cover of Marin … Continue reading

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Mary Kate + Jack, Wedding Reception at The Olympic Club, Downtown San Francisco

In early December of last year, Mary Kate and Jack exchanged their vows at St. Vincent de Paul Church in San Francisco, followed by a dinner reception at The Olympic Club, around the corner from Union Square. Mary Kate wished … Continue reading

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There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved – George Sand

It’s Monday Morning in the Studio. I Am – Watching and listening to the birds of creek, marsh, and nearby forest drop by for suet and seed on this cold Winter’s Day. A storm is coming our way tonight, a … Continue reading

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