Blaine + Brian, pt.2

photography courtesy Blaine, taken by the lovely Abby Caldwell Photography

Andrea + Mutadhi

 What a lovely wedding between to lovely people. The softness of the dusty miller and the subtle pinks and creams of this bouquet make it a perfect neutral bouquet for any time of year. We loved the chalkboard details throughout the wedding as well. Andrea and Mutadhi had a weekend long celebration honoring their many traditions and I highly suggest you check out the rest of their photos here, taken by our lovely gal pal and top notch photographer Lily Glass. (Seriously, you're going to love her photos.)

everyday essentials: Betsy Ruetz

What can I say? Betsy is one of our favorite people, ever. She's one-of-a-kind and she's one of the few people I know who fully embodies who she is (she has her betsy-ness down-pat, that is.) And its fabulous. These days she's busy running the Kate Spade store at Easton, but in her down time she knows how to do a cozy fall day. Here are her essentials:

1. flowers from rose bredl - every week, mary makes me a wonderfully unique arrangement. no two are ever the same! (we're flattered!)

2. fresh rose face mask - leaves my face feeling hydrated and soothed.

3. milk soap and lotion - k. hall - perfect neutral scent. and super gentle for my dry, delicate skin.

4. feu de bois candle - diptyque - sadly, our house has no fireplace. this is the perfect replacement. 

5. cashmere throw - I personally need two adult blankies. (mine happens to be from restoration hardware.)

6. pendleton chief joseph wool blanket - adult version of a blankie.

7. bill campbell mugs - perfect for chai tea!

8. spode china - woodland pattern - collecting china is a time honored tradition in my family.

Happy *crisp* Weekend!

budding artist

         

"Flowers are not just buds or stems, but the aspect of a wedding truly responsible for creating the atmosphere representative of each couple. The design must be true to the bride and grooms unique love and union, and no one understands this better than Rose Bredl's Mary. Marys interpretation of blended earthiness and femininity brought bride Erin's ceremony and reception at Via Vecchia to life on Saturday, August 17. I had a blast playing floral design assistant for the day, and will hold the inspiration of the day close! Here are some photos of the wedding - take a look. Thanks, Mary, for the opportunity to create beauty and celebrate Erin's special day!

Guest Post By Kaitlyn Thompson, Columbus resident and Rose Bredl devotee"

Art + Reika

Have you ever seen such a carefree and beautiful wedding? We loved doing the wedding flowers for this happy and sweet couple. The details of their wedding were so sweet and thoughtful. For more gorgeous photos and details on this picnic wedding, head to photographer Lily Glass' blog, right here.

every day essentials: Jordan Sugarman

This week's every day essentials features Jordan Sugarman, a pilates instructor at Focused Fitness in the Arena District and a stylish gal, to boot. We love Jordan for her down-to-earth and friendly personality. Her visits to Rose Bredl always bring cheer! One thing we love about Jordan? Before anything else, Jordan says her number one essential in life is her family- whats not to love about a girl who knows her priorities in life? 

"My family. I could not live without my amazing family. The laughter, love, and support from my mom, dad, brother and sister-in-law are essential to my every day."

1. Jax. Jax is my spaniel/hound/border collie rescue from the Capital Area Humane Society. I cannot imagine my every day without him - he has made my life whole.

2. My clients. My amazing clients are what motivate me day in and day out - their hard work, dedication to their mind and bodies, and commitment to Pilates make starting my own business worth it all!

3. Pilates. Pilates improves muscle tone, balances musculature, supports correct posture, and teaches one to move with ease and grace. I can't imagine my life without Pilates and am so lucky to be able to practice and teach a method that strengthens the mind and body.

4. Galison Decorated Sticky Notes. Every morning I complete my 3P's - I place a Post it note on the day in my organizer and write down one Plan (short- or long term goal), followed by a Positive thought. Post it, Plan it, Positive - no matter what lies ahead, I start out my day on a perfect "note".

5. Starbucks Chai Tea Latte. Before I start my day, I stop at Starbucks in German Village for my daily Chai - it's very calming to drink my tea as I drive in to the studio.

6. Fresh Flowers. There is nothing like stopping by Rose Bredl on Saturday mornings to pick up my weekly floral arrangements - one for my nightstand and one for my kitchen - something as simple as fresh flowers add a breath of life and cheer to anyone's home.

7. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne. I can't leave the house without applying my favorite cologne - a spritz to the wrists, behind my ears and my décolletage.

8. Grosgrain hair ribbon. Monday through Friday you can find me with my signature bow in my hair - I like to add a little flair to my daily uniform of lululemon athletica and bare feet.

9. myAgenda Desktop Organizer. I couldn't live without my day planner - I love this one in particular because you can customize the layout to have it fit your particular needs and I love being able to have all of my commitments in one handy, fashionable place. It may not come with a cape, but I feel like an organizational hero with myAgenda!

10. Simpatico Candles. After a long day, I love to come home and light my beautiful hobnail candles - the nature inspired scents fill my home with fragrant illumination.

Jordan on the far right, with her family.

right on time... the market tote

Most Farmer's Markets here in the Columbus area were up and running last weekend (joy!), and our french market tote arrived just in time. With its long leather straps and sturdy, woven construction it is the perfect carrier for all kinds of fresh goodies. We find it useful to tote home fresh herbs or bouquets of flowers from Rose, too. 

Falling for fall...

I love everything about fall- the crisp air, flannel, pumpkin spice lattes... and I love to decorate for fall more than anything. There's just something about brining the beautiful fall foliage and its vibrant colors indoors that makes me swoon. I like the idea of setting an autumn table with these Eigan arts vases in varying colors, and interspersing DBO home's delicate nature inspired pieces in-between, and then filling them with billy balls, ilex and bittersweet (much like we have them at Rose Bredl.) I can hardly wait!

Rifle Paper

We are so excited about our new boxed sets of notecards from Rifle Paper. Though we don't carry many paper products, we couldn't resist their adorable garden themes- they make the perfect gift for the friend with a green thumb (the perfect size to tuck in an Easter basket, I'd say.)

Friends of Rose Bredl {short north addition}: BIG ROCK little rooster

Sandra Suy

Source: myjestikblog.com via Meredith on Pinterest

If you feel like channeling a modern Betty Draper-this illustration by Sandra Suy would be so lovely hanging next to your vanity with some fresh garden roses (marietheresa perhaps?) tucked neatly underneath. Add some yardley powder and estee lauder youth dew and you are good to go (though we suggest Barr. Co for a more modern scent)

Chalkboard Typography

Recently design student Natalie Krick used Rose Bredl as a backdrop for her hand-drawn typography, and we love the results! Natalie used ice creams from local shop Jeni's (delicious) and created a mock wedding dessert menu (such a good idea). You can see more of her amazing chalkboard typography here.
ps- check out those garden roses!
photo by Danielle Ford

A very manly Christmas

Here's a little gift guide inspired by the hockey, cooking, camping, architecture, whiskey, rugged good style and fine art (they're really great guys, what can we say?) loving men in our lives (brothers included) and the things they really want/need this Christmas:

1.Night Smoke Soap 2.  Stanley Flask 3. Enamel Camping Cups      4. Waterproofing Wax  5. Tartan Shirt 6.  Red Wing Stonewear Crock 7.  Patrick McColgan photography print

I love a rainy/cozy day...

I love coming to the shop on these days when the weather is gloomy outside, but the store is vibrant and cozy on the inside. Orange Ilex is about the prettiest autumn berry on a soggy day like today. We have bushels of it, too!!

General Goodness

These illustrations by Penelope Dullaghan remind of the coming autumn. They have such a lovely quirkiness to them, and I love a good mary jane, don't you?

Also, we were so thrilled when Elizabeth featured the store yesterday over on Love is the Adventure! (it was a goody goody gumdrop kind of thrilled.) Elizabeth is adorable and sweet, and we love the sense of humor she brings to the blogging world. Stopping by her blog on any given day is a good idea: you will be instantly edified/ cheered up.

Summer DIY- Glittered Hurricanes + Votives

Perfect for an outdoor summer party or wedding- these glittered hurricanes were super easy to make and the effect is magical (summer magical, you might say.)

Be warned though, once you start putting glitter on things, it's hard to stop.

All you need-

*glitter (Martha Stewart's glitter is amazing)

*craft glue

*sponge paintbrushes

*tea lights

*the DIY spirit

Color me Happy

It's almost July and we've seen more grey skies here than whats good for us. I need COLOR! Kate Spade's retail store in NYC is so colorful and so cheerful and so unbelievably well merchandised, what's not to love? (The big pink peonies are so Rose Bredl-esque)

It's enough to make one go all Mary Tyler Moore and feel like...

Source: etsy.com via Meredith on Pinterest

Oh hello, gorgeous

I realize Mary posted this arrangement she made on our Facebook page yesterday, but when I saw it I just completely fell in love. Peonies, stock, roses and magnolia... be still my heart.

Inspiration: Young Victoria

Source: google.com via Anastasia on Pinterest

I am feeling completely obsessed with Young Victoria. The style in the movie is unbelievable. I absolutely love how the Queen is wearing flowers in her hair or on her dress in almost every scene! What a beautiful inspiration for a bride. I love these floral fascinators made by Gardens of Whimsy, they would be beautiful for a summer wedding.

Keep reading this week for photos from the amazing wedding we got to participate in over the weekend (hydrangeas, peonies, ivory porcelain vases and more!)