Thursday, May 16, 2013

R.Home~May/June Photo Shoot!

The photos for the May/June issue of R.Home Magazine's, "The Goods" section, were actually taken in early March! As you can see, it was chilly and windy! However the sky was clear and sun was shining which helped us pull off the visual of a summer picnic surrounded by bright bohemian fabrics from amazing resources from around Richmond! 

We had our own little picnic after the shoot was complete!
From right to left...
Photographer: Christina Macfarlane
Managing Editor: Marissa Hermanson
Visual & Conceptual Contributor: Me
Managing Art Director: V. Lee Hawkins
I always set up the "scene" in my office before the shoot while the kitties critic. 




This fabric is to die for!
The scale of these birds are enormous and the colors are fantastic together.
Provided by: Bridget Beari Designs
Vintage patchwork poof... Love!
Provided by: Williams & Sherrill
An orange floral coverlet from Artee and a fuchsia cut floral from Williams & Sherrill.
And some stuff around the house! 

Setting up the scene.

Pretty picnic!


Action shot.
And done!
Thanks to everyone for letting use borrow your beautiful fabs and pillows! 

Artee
Williams & Sherrill
Bridget Beari Designs
U-Fab
and 
LaDifference


and speaking of LaDiff... 
I was so excited to see my friends, Rick and Phil, showing off their awesome backyard in this issue. A bunch of us spent New Years Day in this yard and had a blast! 

To see the finished product...
Pick one up! 



Much love,
Melis


Friday, April 26, 2013

J & K's Wedding!

When my little brother got engaged and asked me to be his wedding photographer I was excited!
It was a very sweet request until I realized that these are the one and only pics of his one and only day!
I got nervous.

#1. I am not a photographer
#2. I NEVER use flash. I love to take photos in natural light. Having to photograph interior spaces, church and reception, terrified me.
#3. Pittsburgh was cold... so most of the pics were going to have to be inside!


However,
I absolutely loved seeing the wedding through the lens. 

Here are just a few!
Take a look...


Momma kisses.


Heeeeyyy!

Four-wheeling

Daddy drivin!





Bridal Party

You did it!


Hubby taking pics of his wife and her fam!


John helping too.


Regal.

Kisses!



Best buds



Loved hanging with my brothers. Good times.

Look at that look!
My brother is clearly in love with his new wife.
Congrats, Joe & Kyleigh! 


Cheers and "pickle bum!"


Much love,

Melis

Thursday, April 4, 2013

DC Design House 2013~ Done!

The DC Designer house Master Bedroom is finished, fini, finito, and oh so lovely!
This is a photo post of the work in progress, just some shots I took... not professionally done. 
This week and next is press week. So far the room has been selected to be published in Home and Design Magazine and the Washington Post.
Congrats Susan! 





















To see the final project come visit the house!
April 14th-May 12th
2507 Foxhall Road, NW Washington DC
Sat & Sun 12-5
Tues-Friday 10-3
Go to: DC DESIGN HOUSE for deets!


We will be hanging out on the weekends and a couple days during the week.
 Come see us! 

Much love,

Melis