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Inspired by Italy: Colosseum
- July 16, 2012
- by Allison
This week I’m inspired by Italy, particularly the Colosseum. I have been fortunate enough to have visited Italy a few times. I can’t seem to get enough of the place. I’m already itching to go back. Maybe it is my roots…although I am only 25% Italian, up until I got married, I had had an Italian last name, so I always felt very Italian. I am very proud of my Italian heritage. I love the way the Italians live. They are very family-focused and cherish the simple things in life like a great glass of vino or a plate of juicy deep fried mozzarella-stuffed zucchini blossoms….mmm. Now I’m hungry!

I have a lot more Italian inspiration on the way this week, so stay tuned!

Painting by Hand-Painted Weddings. The Colosseum painting is available as a print in the Etsy Shop.
Hand-Painted Invitations
Hand-Painted Invitation: Begonia Plant
- July 14, 2012
- by Allison
Because this is my first week after announcing Hand-Painted Weddings to all of my friends and family, I thought I extend my week of blogging and have a Saturday post!

This is the second half to the Colorful Leaves theme, the Begonia invitation. The Begonia invitation holds a special place in my heart because it is the painting that enlightened me to my love of watercolor. I adore the loose brushstrokes in the leaf and how the contrasting colors (red and green) mix with one another.

Bonus reception idea for the Begonia theme….give away potted Begonias as favors. You can even put them at each place setting so they will act as table decor as well as favors.

Have a great weekend friends!

Note: The Begonia Invitation is available for ordering under the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop Invitations tab.
Hand-Painted Reception
Hand-Painted Reception: Inspired by Colorful Leaves
- July 13, 2012
- by Allison
I love how the Colorful Leaves theme can either feature the bright magentas and greens of Caladium leaves invitation, or it can be a very romantic and vintage theme featuring a mix of deep purples and silvery greens to pair with the Begonia leaves invitation.

The Begonia and Caladium leaves make a striking pair with flowers for bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres. I love how these leaves can either accent the arrangement or take the spotlight.

The Colorful Leaves theme is perfect for a couple who has a love for nature, and wants and romantic, candlelit, garden wedding.

Sources: (From top left to bottom right) Design Sponge, Martha Stewart Weddings, Design Sponge, BHLDN, BHLDN, Martha Stewart Weddings, Hand-Painted Weddings, Hand-Painted Weddings

Begonia Wedding Invitation and Caladium Wedding Invitation now available in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitation shop.