Old, New, Borrowed and Blue: Fresh Takes On Conventional Concepts, PART 1 Posted on March 18, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt We’ve all been to a wedding. Most of us have been to our share. And it’s likely that at each of these celebrations there... Read Article
St. Patrick’s Day Bouquets Posted on March 14, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt St. Patrick’s Day has always been a holiday that welcomes anyone to join in the celebration. Whether enjoying Irish libations or delicacies, or simply... Read Article
Delightful Divisibility Posted on March 6, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt Flowers can be a lot like words. They help us to express ourselves. The right ones can warm our souls. There is often the... Read Article
Bring (in) the Spring Posted on February 28, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt We’ve all had that overzealous moment during a mild (relatively speaking) February day when we toy with the notion of packing our parka away... Read Article
With (Wedding) Bells On Posted on February 6, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt Join Us for Modern Luxury: CS Bride’s An Evening of Bridal Luxury Sunday, March 16, 2014 5pm-8pm Winter usually means a bit of a lull... Read Article
Tips of the Icebergs: Exploring our Capabilities Posted on January 16, 2014April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt the depARTment While our designs may be the center of attention, each member of our team takes focus in their own department behind the... Read Article
Spectacular From Scratch Posted on December 24, 2013April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt After the lights are dimmed, the candles are lit, and the myriad of final adjustments are made, our weddings and parties emerge into view... Read Article
All Decked Out Posted on December 13, 2013April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt Here we are again with the holiday season in full swing. Perhaps you have been agonizing over the perfect gift for a partner or... Read Article
Coming in From the Cold Posted on December 3, 2013April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt 2 HMR Designers Share Their Own Fabulous Winter Weddings Those living in warmer locales might not envy the sting of a Chicago wind upon... Read Article
Making Arrangements: Holiday (and everyday) Floral Gifts & Decor Posted on November 20, 2013April 17, 2020 by Elise Schmitt By Heidi Lombardo and Carole Maddin As the chill in the air grows a bit sharper, we can turn our thoughts (and faces) from... Read Article