For Giving Tuesday consider supporting survivors of sexual assault. Traveling Heart Initiative (a part of Women’s Wisdom Initiative) provides lovingly handmade bags with post cards for victims enduring a “rape kit”. When you purchase a bag for yourself you also provide one for a survivor. Typical hospital bags are plastic and utilitarian, providing clothes and…
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Summertime Proposal at Auberge du Soleil
Christian surprised his girlfriend on their vacation in Napa. He proposed to Leah at Auberge du Soleil on a beautiful summer day. Indeed, Leah said “Yes!” It was my delight to witness it and to bask in the love of such a beautiful and loving couple.
Springtime Napa Proposal
A private Napa proposal at Auberge du Soleil in the spring. A beautiful and intimate occasion for this couple visiting from the East Coast. Here are a few details from a magical day, while honoring their request for privacy…
Point Reyes Seashore Lodge Wedding
Point Reyes Seashore Lodge Wedding on a Rainy Day in March Rebecca and Adam ran off an eloped…then decided to have another wedding with a handful of friends and family. Rebecca chose Point Reyes because she feels at home here – she says it reminds her of home town, Seattle. The rain didn’t seem to…
San Francisco Sunnyside Conservatory Wedding
Nae + Alan Nae and Alan’s Sunnyside Conservatory wedding was the perfect solution to San Francisco’s unpredictable chill and fog. Warm under glass in the beautiful dome building, while the sun went in and out of the fog, guests could experience something as near to nature as anyone could wish during the chilly and unpredictable…
Terrapin Crossroads Wedding
Karen and Brian Groom and sons at Cavallo Point, Bride and entourage on a private yacht on the San Francisco Bay. After her dramatic arrival Karen and Brian had a backyard wedding at Beach Park beside Terrapin Crossroads surrounded by a great big gathering of friends and family. Courtyard cocktail hour. Reception in the romantic…
Product Photography: Pennyroyal Design
Pennyroyal Design product photography. These are stunning bags made with only high quality American leathers. Every one is designed and manufactured in the US. It is always such great pleasure to work with the brilliant, beautiful and creative Maker & Entrepreneur, Jennifer Conner of Penngrove. Every one of these pieces is made with love. Follow…
Ameet’s Proposal to Dina at Auberge du Soleil, a unique Napa proposal site
This was the setting where Ameet proposed to Dina on a fall day in the Napa Valley. The two Canadians flew from Toronto to San Francisco. Ameet’s explanation to Dina was that were traveling to meet his new nephew in the Bay Area (true!) and it was a good excuse for an excursion into Wine Country….
A Private Wedding at San Francisco City Hall
Japanese Book Cloth Wedding Album
Justina and Daniel selected a sage Japanese Book Cloth cover with gold imprinting, cover photo, custom Asian rice paper end pages and no page gilding. This is a matted Leather Craftsmen book with fine art cream-colored mats and liner. Venue: Auberge du Soleil, Florals by Bloominaire