Wedding invitations can be an overwhelming task.  What are the "rules?" Is this a formal or informal occasion?  Who's the ...

Hi, all!  With all the sunny weather we Seattleites have been graced with these past couple weeks, I have been inspired by the warmth and wa...

Oh, the tablescape.  Often one of the most important features of a wedding, and sometimes one that gets overlooked.  Sure, a centerpiece her...

Happiest of Mother's Days to you all!  Moms, Sisters, Cousins, Step-Moms, Foster-Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Expectant-Moms, Second-Moms, Mot...

Hello, my friends.  Today we finish the last post of my "ABC's behind the "I Do's."  This week we get to discuss ...

Hi, again!  Welcome to this week's installment of my aisle ABC's where I shall entice you with my love of backdrops.  (If you missed...

Behind the “I do’s” are memories, history and a magical love story that’s all your own.   But, quite literally, what’s behind you?   What ...

Pantone announced Marsala as 2015's Color of the Year a few months ago.  With its deep berry tones and burgundy-rooted wine hues, it...

Happy Easter, my Sunday Stylists.  Hope you all are enjoying a relaxing day filled with bunnies, jellybeans, egg hunts and family fun.  This...

When delving into the duty of choosing my favorite escort cards, I found an array of unique ideas so massive that I had to narrow down my ...

Happy first Styling Sunday, everyone!  One of my favorite aspects about being a designer is finding inspiration and graphically composing ...

Hey, friends!  I’m Kim Merlich and I’m the newest planner for the Elegant Affairs family.  I started out as an intern and assistant las...