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    Inspired by Harry Potter: Floating Candles

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    I have been enamored by the floating candles in the Hogwarts Great Hall ever since I watched the first Harry Potter movie. How cool would it be if a lighting company came out with a line of floating candles that all hang down from some sort of mesh web?! It would be beautiful for events, halloween, and even around holiday time. I can totally see how these floating candles can add a bit of the Harry Potter theme to your wedding in a versatile way. The rest of the theme can swing towards the gothic style of Hogwarts with warm, rich browns and a lot of textures, or the theme can swing towards a classy, unique style with subtle inferences to the Harry Potter theme.

    Along with lighting, I think that ceilings can be one of the most dramatic design elements of an event, both for the overall impression for the guests and the photos. I also think that they are one of the most overlooked unfortunately. Whether it is to create some elaborate floating candle mesh screen, or another idea, I would highly recommend considering ceiling decor or lighting when you are designing your wedding!

    I also threw in a painting I did of the Sorting Hat, because who doesn’t like a painting of the Sorting Hat!

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    Inspired by Harry Potter

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    My husband and I love the Harry Potter series. So much so that we did the midnight showing when the last film came out. It was such a memorable experience. Besides observing all of the fantastic costumes people wore to the opening, one of the highlights was a hand-written piece of paper in the bathroom stall pointing to the toilet that said “This Way to the Minister of Magic.” It was so clever that I wish I had brought my phone to the bathroom to take a photo of it! I’m currently making my way through the movies again.

    I did this painting for my husband for Valentine’s Day. His favorite character is Dobby. My favorite character is Luna Lovegood. What is yours?

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    Inspired by Lavender – Lavender Wedding inspiration

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    Today I am channelling serenity and tranquility by being inspired by lavender. As an aromatherapy herb, lavender is used to relieve stress, aid sleeping and support relaxation. If you would like to learn how to grow and harvest your own lavender, see here.

    One of my savored uses of lavender oil is at yoga, which is one of my most relaxing hobbies/activities. During savasana (rest pose) at the end of a vigorous yoga session, one of my yoga teachers goes around the room and realigns shoulders and rubs our temples with lavender oil. If you are thinking, ew gross, then rest assured, because lavender oil has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties in it. It is such a lovely, restful way to end a yoga session.

    Life has been really frantic for me lately, so this week I’m trying to focus on breathing and staying calm with my lavender candle burning by my side! Hope you are having a peaceful Tuesday!

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