2 days and counting

i spoke to my mother last night on the phone and she thought we were arriving today (tuesday) instead of thursday when we really are. poor lady is so excited to see her grandbabies and has to wait a little longer. little does she know, in my head, i'm already there...

which brings me to manzanita branches. they have become increasingly popular and used in wonderful ways for weddings. did you know they are exclusively found in western north america and that 95 of the 106 species of the manzanita tree are found in--you guessed it--california.  the smooth, twisty branches are perfect ornamental branches and have a wonderful ability to invoke many different vibes. from enchanted to rustic, whimsical to organic. for a recent wedding we painted some manzanita branches black and draped them with clear crystal jewels for the table with the seating arrangements. it looked downright elegant.

and of course they're wonderful for other special events and projects...

painted gold and used as a chandelier!

...and even a manzanita branch wall decal.