Allison

  • Moment When Light Equals Dark

    Spring potted plant painting by Hand-Painted Weddings

    The Spring Equinox was completely off my radar this year (clear by the fact that I’m so late in posting this mini blog post). I got a beautiful little email from a good friend this morning with this article about the Spring Equinox in it.

    A little snippet from the article by Teo Bishop:

    “Here in the Northern Hemisphere we observe the Spring Equinox, the moment when the light of day and the darkness of night are equal. Today, if but for a single moment, there is perfect balance.

    And there is meaning in the balance.

    The Equinox is more than just a scientific fact, an observable reality; it points to the shift that we are making toward a time of new growth and new life.”

    The message has been sitting with me all day. I’m struggling with my own growth. In literal terms this means bone growth. In psychological and spiritual terms this growth is manifesting as patience and faith, both of which I’m struggling with on this Spring Equinox. I’m adjusting to a new contraption around my broken leg which is causing pain, coming to terms with disappointment about how slow this recovery is going to be, along with some hard decisions of canceling trips and classes due to the slowness.

    However, I want to thank the Spring Equinox for giving me hope. Hope for new life, a shift towards light, and most importantly growth.

    Painting by Hand-Painted Weddings.

  • Happy St. Patty’s Day

    Happy St. Patty's Day by Hand-Painted Weddings

    May you have a lovely and lucky St. Patrick’s Day weekend!

    Around Philly there are numerous opportunities to have a little fun and celebrate this lively holiday! I’m not Irish but these celebrations are always a good time!

    As for me, I plan on having over friends this weekend and enjoying my new shamrock plant…hoping it will bring a little luck to my broken leg for a speedy recovery.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

    Shamrock Invitation now available in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitations shop.

  • Spring is Hatching

    Easter inspiration curated by Hand-Painted Weddings

    What beautiful weather we just had in Philadelphia this past weekend! Open windows, crisp (dare I say, warm) air flooding into people’s homes for maybe the first time this year.

    Oh, and the flowers! While not blooming so much outside yet, definitely blooming inside stores. Flowers seem to be on everyone’s minds lately as people crave the approaching Spring season.

    Another holiday is around the corner as well, for those celebrating Easter! Above is some beautiful inspiration for your Spring or Easter tablescape, or even your Spring wedding, all captured at Terrain.