“Gratitude is the heart’s memory”… French Proverb

In a world filled with constant uncertainty, crazy ups and downs, win-somes and lose-somes, there is one constant that will always be there for me and that is gratitude.  I am so grateful for the wonderful people that I have met and have yet to cross paths with on this creative journey that I am on.  2008 has been a year filled with amazing growth, both personally and professionally as well as special gifts that I am eternally grateful for.  May 2009 be filled with bliss, love, laughter and gratitude for your creative journey,  wherever that may lead you.   Happiest New Year!

We just got back from The Prince of Whales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  What a gorgeous vintage hotel and beautiful venue for a small and intimate wedding, such as Julie and Kevin’s.  Julie wanted black magic roses and black ribbon details to match the gorgeous black sash she had on her wedding dress.  I will post some more pictures as soon as I get them but for now here is some eye candy of the event.  (please excuse some of the pics-my camera was acting up!)  Hope you all enjoyed the holidays!

I am all for creativity when it comes to creating a theme, deciding on a really cool venue, or using some unique touches to personalize your wedding.  Well… this idea certainly takes the cake.  I’ll let the pictures do the talking, but if you would like further information, please visit Events in the Sky. 

A few words directly from their website…
Marriage in the Sky is a marriage celebrated in heaven for couples who want to bring their chapel a little closer to angels on their wedding day by raising it 50 metres up in the air. Marriage in the Sky is a unique event meant for couples who wish to transform an ordinary marriage into a magical moment that will leave them, their witnesses, families and friends with an unforgettable memory.

I love Mimosas…   The drink… delish!  The flower… Ah… it feels like Spring already…

Image from Jane Packer (found via frolic)

Well… guess what colour was chosen as the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2009? Here is what they have to say directly from the Pantone site.

CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 3, 2008 Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

Soooo…. what do you think?   Is “Mimosa” your choice for Colour of the Year?