Wedding Color Trend 2013

Picking wedding colors & themes can be fun, yet a challenge.  It never hurts to look for inspiration on the web.  Here's an article in the Huffingtongpost  that talks about this years boldest color trend: GOLD!  It's a color that can be paired with just about anything, adds sparkle, shine & glamour.  What do you think?

New Flowers

I've been busy working on origami flowers, check them out.  Some were for custom orders and some are currently ready to ship and available in the shop!

Fun Wedding Photo Props and a Princess Party Pack

Check out these great new wedding photo props and a princess party pack that are new in my shop:

HELP ME GROW!

Origami Bouquet

After much deliberation, my husband and I have decided that I will resign from my current job to care for our new infant son full time.  My day job for almost the past 2 years has been as an Elderly Protective Service worker, which means I investigated reports of elder abuse in the community and coordinated/provided intervention.  After 9 weeks of maternity leave, I have to say that although I miss my peers, I do not miss dealing with problems every single day.

Although I am thrilled & excited to be a stay-at-home mom (something I never thought I would be saying), I am also scared!  We can't afford it, plain and simple.  I still need to bring in a smallish income, and hope to focus on my business, both online and locally to make up the difference.

SO, help me grow my business!  Spread the word to brides-to-be you know seeking alternative bouquets, boutonnieres, and jewelry.  Tell you friends about my shop who are looking for unique gifts.  Book an in-home party to earn free stuff and discounts if you live locally, and don't forgot to pick something up just for you!

Rustic Boutonnieres

Now until the end of July use coupon code STAYHOME5 for 15% off all items currently in the shop (excludes custom orders and shipping).

Presenting Origami Roses and Bouquets by Deborah Loya!

I have a wonderful sister (I actually have more then one but lets talk about just one of them today), named Deborah Loya.  She is a stay at home mom of 3 who home schools, manages a household, helps out friends in her church & community, and more!  She is devoted to God, her family, is talented, and is just an absolutely WONDERFUL person!  She is also very crafty and was recently inspired by my origami bouquets to begin making some blooms of her own.  Her work is gorgeous and now for sale at my shop in the form of rose bouquets and mixed floral origami basket bouquets.  Either would be a perfect gift for someone you love "just because," for a birthday, holiday or special event.  Price discounts are available for bulk orders.  Please stop by my shop and take a look today.  We would love your feedback on selection, price point, and of course purchases and referrals!

Mixed Floral Bouquet Sample

Roses

Mixed Blooms

Origami Bouquets & Pinwheels

I've added some new items in my shop today and thought I'd share them here.  These are perfect for summer weddings & parties!

Thursday Shout Out: Wedding Season is Here...






Origami Bouquet & Pinwheel Boutonniere Set, $74

 Thursdays are usually for a SUPRISE SHOUT OUT to another ETSY shop that I have done business with for product and service review.  This week I decided to break from the usual and give my shop, designs by Leah R. Hood a SHOUT OUT, something I have not done since starting this blog. 

Spring is upon us and with spring comes wedding season, which per the linked CNN article starts Memorial Day weekend and carrys through September.  I have developed a true love for everything wedding; I was a do-it-yourself bride from the invites, programs, veil, to my own fresh floral arrangements, bouquets, & boutonnieres.  Weddings cost most of us a small fortunate, and I like to find unique and clever ways to not only help make these wonderful occasions more cost effective, but also add some unique personal touches.  Over the last year, I have been developing off-beat and alternative bouquets and boutonnieres for my store and today I would like to share some of the items that are currently for sale or that I have recently sold.  These are perfect for a more traditional wedding, destination wedding, pretty much ANY wedding! 





Set of 5 Rustic Steampunk Boutonnieres $40



       

Romantic Pink Origami Bouquet $48

  

To the left and below are pictures of a recent custom bridal party order in Lemon Meringue Pie for a destination wedding in Las Vegas.  The bride has a gorgeous 8 flower origami bouquet with pinwheel accents, and the party each has either a pinwheel bouquet or boutonniere.  I love the color as it will pop in photos, especially against the kelly green dresses of the bridal party!   





Groom's Boutonniere



 

Set of 4 Rustic Fairytale Boutonnieres $36



Last but not least, I decided to share a few jewelry, favor, and accessory items from my shop.  Please be sure to visit my store today for many other great wedding and non-wedding ideas! 

Click below:

designs by Leah R. Hood

Wedding Section

Favor/Gift Section

Convo Leah R. Hood