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We did it...we made the big announcement last night at our Workshop Social!
Thank you to all those that attended, and cheered us on as we got excited for our big reveal! And huge thanks to those travelling long distances to be there with us!
That is a lot of awesome new workshops planned...and it is only the tip of the iceberg...so keep watching, and get on that newsletter list friends...cause you get advance notice of the fun stuff...and first shot at getting to attend our
limited seat events!!! thank you friends
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I have linked their websites or etsy pages in the images above. Be sure to give them each a follow on their social media, and check out their creations and designs at local markets, and events year round.
thank you friends
~H
Bake My Day
We are super blessed to have such amazing support from our local vendors!!
In turn, we love to support them!
In turn, we love to support them!
Tamara left me the sweetest message about wanting to help out with one of our workshops...so when we decided to do a holiday session...we knew we needed to order up some sweets!!!
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Orders from their Holiday Menu are available for pick up or delivery from
Nov 16 - December 22, 2018 Place your order early to avoid disappointment.
Nov 16 - December 22, 2018 Place your order early to avoid disappointment.
meet Tamara | 'Bake My Day is a fully licensed and certified custom cake and dessert company. We pride ourselves on baking everything fresh and from scratch. Our philosophy is that "cakes are for eating", no matter how beautiful a cake looks, it is meant to be eaten. Therefore, all our products are made with real ingredients, no preservatives, and lots of love! Our recipes are all made from scratch, home style, and just plain delicious! We believe that simplicity can lead to excellence. Owner and head pastry chef Tamara Rutschmann is totally passionate about cake! From a young age, Tamara found incredible joy in making delicious treats to share with family and friends. She delights in perfecting the meticulous details required to bring creative designs to life. After years learning in the baking industry, Tamara returned to Calgary to attend the Baking and Pastry Arts program at SAIT. In the years since graduating, Tamara has grown Bake My Day into a creative, bespoke bakeshop, focusing on special events.' |
We have a couple spots left...in case you missed our registration window!
These photo styling sessions are so much fun...and more then just learning! The networking part of the day is awesome too!
Click below to sign up!
These photo styling sessions are so much fun...and more then just learning! The networking part of the day is awesome too!
Click below to sign up!
thank you friends
~H
Friends....have you picked up your copy of the latest
Confetti Wedding Magazine!
Its on stands now, and its a MUST HAVE!!
I may be a little biased, as our romantic summer picnic was featured...so run and grab one now!!
Confetti Wedding Magazine!
Its on stands now, and its a MUST HAVE!!
I may be a little biased, as our romantic summer picnic was featured...so run and grab one now!!
I'm so thrilled, and over the mood with excitement for this!
I invited Lynn Fletcher...yes, THELynn Fletcher, of LFW and Confetti Magazine to come and speak to our attendees about getting their styled shoots published in print, and online!
I will never forget the look on her face when she made the walk up the path to our setting...she loved it! I wanted to squeal!
I will never forget the look on her face when she made the walk up the path to our setting...she loved it! I wanted to squeal!
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When Lynn casually mentioned this would be good for the magazine...I may have done 50 back flips (in my head of course...I couldn't do a single flip if my life depended on it!)!!
What an enormous honour to even be thought of for a print publication in one of our fav. local wedding magazines!!
What an enormous honour to even be thought of for a print publication in one of our fav. local wedding magazines!!
So, to say we were excited when the call came that we would officially be in print in the latest Confetti Wedding Magazine...well...I may have tried another flip ;)
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So be sure to find each of these vendors listed below, show them some love, plan some collaborations, and reach for your dreams friends!!!
I'm super proud of what our little community has built, and what we have come to accomplish...and we want to share that with you all!
I'm super proud of what our little community has built, and what we have come to accomplish...and we want to share that with you all!
Planning & Styling: Shannon Valente Weddings & Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
Venue: Westerly Edge
Event Photographer: Roz Edge Photography
Photographer: Chloe Photo
Florals: Fall For Florals
Farm Tables & Tablewares: Modern Luxe Rentals
Lighting: Everlasting Impressions
Linens: Great Event Rentals
Stationary: Pink Umbrella Designs
Cakes: Sugar by Tracy
Caterer: Farm Girls Food Truck
Bridal Gown: Novia Mia
Grooms attire: Espy
Jewelry: Joanna Bisley Designs
Make Up & Hair: Jaimie Rankin Beauty
Macrame: The Knot Garden YYC
Models: Ashia Sanders & JP Heon
Ice Cream treats & Beverages: Frozen Assets Ice Cream CO.
Washroom Facilities: Rangeland Event Rentals
Guest Speakers: Jackie from Lace Brick Design; Lynn Fletcher from LFW & Confetti Wedding Magazine; Chantal from No Shit Biz Tips; Nicole from YYC Girl Gang
Vendor breakouts: Heather from Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals; Chloe from Chloe Photo ; Shannon from Shannon Valente Weddings; Lindsey from Fall For Florals; Tracy from Sugar by Tracy
Swag Bag Suppliers: Buttercream Clothing; Gypsy Skulls; Riverfront Wine & Spirits; Confetti Wedding Magazine ; DOTE magazine; Lace Brick Design; Lamb Soap Works; Sugar by Tracy cake pops from Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals;
tags by Pink Umbrella Designs
We always have so much fun, and learn a lot too, at each of our workshops.
We would love for you to join us as an attendee or as a design team member.
Watch for details on applying to be a design team member...coming soon!
You can sign up for our newsletter below to get all the advance info on our upcoming workshops, mini workshops, styled sessions, and our workshop socials too!
We would love for you to join us as an attendee or as a design team member.
Watch for details on applying to be a design team member...coming soon!
You can sign up for our newsletter below to get all the advance info on our upcoming workshops, mini workshops, styled sessions, and our workshop socials too!
thank you friends
~H
Glenmore Sailing Club
One of our very favourite intimate venues in Calgary has to be the Glenmore Sailing Club.
We are so happy to be able to bring you our holiday flat lay session from this venue.
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get all the information on our upcoming workshops in the series!
We are so happy to be able to bring you our holiday flat lay session from this venue.
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get all the information on our upcoming workshops in the series!
From the quaint fireplace, and large patio and deck area, it is the perfect spot for an intimate wedding, or fun gathering. We have been welcomed into the Sailing Club for
multiple events, and each and every time I feel like home while there.
Many thanks to them for their continued support.
multiple events, and each and every time I feel like home while there.
Many thanks to them for their continued support.
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The Glenmore Sailing Club provides sailing-related Education, Recreation, Racing and Social Events for people of all ages and abilities.
We can help support this amazing community service by donating!
Visit the Parks Foundation website
First option... "Fund*", select Glenmore Sailing Club
We are sure you will enjoy this sweet venue too, and look forward to many more opportunities to help support The Glenmore Sailing Club!
We can help support this amazing community service by donating!
Visit the Parks Foundation website
First option... "Fund*", select Glenmore Sailing Club
We are sure you will enjoy this sweet venue too, and look forward to many more opportunities to help support The Glenmore Sailing Club!
~ images from Glenmore Sailing Club website ~
thank you friends
~H
We had so much fun reading the answers from Tavia & Melanie, we thought we would try a little instagram game too!
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You can save these images to post in your stories!
Just circle your answers, tag @theopentrunkworkshop and use #opentrunkholiday to follow along with others answers too!
Just circle your answers, tag @theopentrunkworkshop and use #opentrunkholiday to follow along with others answers too!
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Have fun, and happy holidays!
thank you friends
~H
Food Works YYC
One thing I know...Garret and Sarah Mitchell are amazing people!
The food is always impeccable! The attention to detail is beyond compare!
Food Works is on the TOP of my list!!!
...and giddy little me is over here giggling because they are catering
our Holiday Flat Lay session!!!
We are talking comfort food friends. Like, 'warm your belly' FOOD!!!
Tell me this doesn't intrigue you even a little!!!
The food is always impeccable! The attention to detail is beyond compare!
Food Works is on the TOP of my list!!!
...and giddy little me is over here giggling because they are catering
our Holiday Flat Lay session!!!
We are talking comfort food friends. Like, 'warm your belly' FOOD!!!
Tell me this doesn't intrigue you even a little!!!
~ custom brunch appetizers by Food Works Craft Catering ~
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FOOD WORKS CRAFT CATERING
is a premium custom catered events group based in
Calgary AB, CANADA.
We focus on unique and innovative food presentations which are seasonal, globally inspired and crafted in small batch hand made traditions. We offer customized food, beverage and service options for catered events as well as a seasonal office catering fare program.
is a premium custom catered events group based in
Calgary AB, CANADA.
We focus on unique and innovative food presentations which are seasonal, globally inspired and crafted in small batch hand made traditions. We offer customized food, beverage and service options for catered events as well as a seasonal office catering fare program.
~ Food Works Craft Catering catered our previous Flat Lay Design Session ~
Be sure to find Food Works YYC on social media and give them a follow!!
thank you friends
~H
holiday session: grey lily photography
Have you met our friend Melanie of Grey Lily Photography ? If you haven't yet...you sure need to! She has been a super support in the planning of many of my workshops!
Melanie has been growing her business with the use of styled shoots, and networking with many industry peers to build up and encourage others, and has joined our workshop as a design team member both this past spring, and for our Holiday Flat Lay session.
You can see Melanie's beautiful work throughout the pages of
Confetti Wedding Magazine on stands now!
Super excited to have Melanie along with us again!!
Melanie has been growing her business with the use of styled shoots, and networking with many industry peers to build up and encourage others, and has joined our workshop as a design team member both this past spring, and for our Holiday Flat Lay session.
You can see Melanie's beautiful work throughout the pages of
Confetti Wedding Magazine on stands now!
Super excited to have Melanie along with us again!!
We asked our design team to answer some fun holiday questions to get us in the holiday spirit and get to know them a little better. Here's what Melanie shared with us:
Melanie LeBlanc: Grey Lily Photography:
Q: Without the obvious; what is one physical thing you could show a client to help them understand what you do?
A: I did struggle with this as I find my camera and photos to be such an obvious giveaway. So if I were to think outside the box, I'd say wedding rings, polaroid's and stationery...
Q: What is your favourite holiday decor piece?
A: My mom made a beautiful ceramic Santa Claus (about 2 ft tall) a few Christmases after I was born. (So he's about 37-38 now!) He has been with our family every year since and he is and always will be my favorite holiday piece.
Q: What is your favourite holiday colour to decorate with?
A: Neutrals. Gold, cream and green, with touches of wood. Although my decor right now is grey, black and red with touches of wood. Haha. Very much the opposite of what I would normally do. But it's fun to spice things up a bit! :)
Q: What is your most favourite holiday tradition?
A: Christmas Eve at our house has become a new tradition since we got our home 5 years ago. We have the immediate family over for appy's, drinks and games and it's imperative that you wear PJ's! We open one gift each and listen to Christmas Music ALL night long! My favorite!
Q: What is your favourite holiday drink?
A: I'm not a big coffee drinker but I do love a good coffee and bailey's at Christmas time or Bailey's on ice.
Q: Are you yay or nay on the ugly Christmas sweater party trend?
A: I absolutely love ugly Christmas Sweaters. I've been sporting them for at least the last 10 years!
Q: What is your favourite holiday movie?
A: The Original Grinch. A wish for wings that work. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Prancer. The 12 days of Christmas- Creature Comforts. *This is a great one to watch with the kids if you can find it!
Q: What is your favourite holiday song?
A: Love the oldies: I’ll be home for Christmas by The Carpenters. Oh Christmas Tree by Nat King Cole. My Grown Up Christmas List by Amy Grant
Q: Clear or multi coloured holiday lights?
A: Clear. I have OCD. They all have to be clear. Haha
Q: Describe your ideal holiday day!!
A: Getting together with family and friends. Plain and simple. Enjoying each other's company. Good food, lots of laughter. And celebrating the season together!
Q: Without the obvious; what is one physical thing you could show a client to help them understand what you do?
A: I did struggle with this as I find my camera and photos to be such an obvious giveaway. So if I were to think outside the box, I'd say wedding rings, polaroid's and stationery...
Q: What is your favourite holiday decor piece?
A: My mom made a beautiful ceramic Santa Claus (about 2 ft tall) a few Christmases after I was born. (So he's about 37-38 now!) He has been with our family every year since and he is and always will be my favorite holiday piece.
Q: What is your favourite holiday colour to decorate with?
A: Neutrals. Gold, cream and green, with touches of wood. Although my decor right now is grey, black and red with touches of wood. Haha. Very much the opposite of what I would normally do. But it's fun to spice things up a bit! :)
Q: What is your most favourite holiday tradition?
A: Christmas Eve at our house has become a new tradition since we got our home 5 years ago. We have the immediate family over for appy's, drinks and games and it's imperative that you wear PJ's! We open one gift each and listen to Christmas Music ALL night long! My favorite!
Q: What is your favourite holiday drink?
A: I'm not a big coffee drinker but I do love a good coffee and bailey's at Christmas time or Bailey's on ice.
Q: Are you yay or nay on the ugly Christmas sweater party trend?
A: I absolutely love ugly Christmas Sweaters. I've been sporting them for at least the last 10 years!
Q: What is your favourite holiday movie?
A: The Original Grinch. A wish for wings that work. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Prancer. The 12 days of Christmas- Creature Comforts. *This is a great one to watch with the kids if you can find it!
Q: What is your favourite holiday song?
A: Love the oldies: I’ll be home for Christmas by The Carpenters. Oh Christmas Tree by Nat King Cole. My Grown Up Christmas List by Amy Grant
Q: Clear or multi coloured holiday lights?
A: Clear. I have OCD. They all have to be clear. Haha
Q: Describe your ideal holiday day!!
A: Getting together with family and friends. Plain and simple. Enjoying each other's company. Good food, lots of laughter. And celebrating the season together!
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We hope you had fun learning al little more about our friend Melanie and her favourite holiday traditions! We are looking forward to spending the day with you on December 4th!!
thank you friends
~H
holiday session:
sweet bloom floral
Our friend Tavia, of Sweet Bloom Floral Design is joining our design team!
Tavia joined us at our Canadian Mountain Love Workshop this past May, and has been
building her business by joining styled shoot teams and helping to
design inspirational shoots with many wedding industry friends.
We are super proud of Tavia and her recent published shoots online and in print.
You can see her recent work in print in the pages of Confetti Wedding Magazine
on stands now.
We welcome her awesome vibe to our Holiday Flat Lay design day!
Tavia joined us at our Canadian Mountain Love Workshop this past May, and has been
building her business by joining styled shoot teams and helping to
design inspirational shoots with many wedding industry friends.
We are super proud of Tavia and her recent published shoots online and in print.
You can see her recent work in print in the pages of Confetti Wedding Magazine
on stands now.
We welcome her awesome vibe to our Holiday Flat Lay design day!
We asked our design team to answer some fun holiday questions to get us in the holiday spirit and get to know them a little better. Here's what Tavia shared with us:
Tavia Hayden; Sweet Bloom Floral Designs:
Q: Without the obvious; what is one physical thing you could show a client to help them understand what you do?
A: On my flat lay, I will be showcasing all different types of mediums that can be incorporated into designs such as branches, moss, flower pods, and drift wood. Items not typically thought of but when I have full creative choices they are often seen in my designs…stay tuned for the flat lat that will showcase the elements of our Holiday Bloom Arrangements and Wreaths. And I will sneak in a couple of my tiny vases… it's a thing! I love collecting TINY vases!
Q: What is your favourite holiday decor piece?
A: Ok, so I’m a bit sentimental… I have a tiny figure set of Santa and Mrs. Claus kissing that my Nanny (Grandmother) made for me when I was little. She was such a talented artist and loved her ceramics. So one year she wrapped up this little surprise and ever since then it has been my most treasured holiday decoration. I’ll bring it to the workshop so you can see all its cuteness!
Q: What is your favourite holiday colour to decorate with?
A: Oooh that’s a tough one… I love a deep rich red. But I’m a simple gal at Christmas so I like it mixed in with antique metallics and fresh winter greens in an understated design. In fact, Scandinavian design really resonates with me at Christmas as it brings in the nostalgia of the holidays without being overwhelming. Simple, classic, fresh and COZY... that’s me!
Q: What is your most favourite holiday tradition?
A: I have a day full of family traditions that I just love and really on their own it’s just not the same. So, on Christmas Eve we start with a Gingerbread decorating challenge, followed by making and spreading Reindeer food, an evening movie (Christmas Vacation) in our matching holiday jammies, and I always read “The Night Before Christmas” to everyone as I tucked them in for the night.
Q: What is your favourite holiday drink?
A: I love eggnog in my HOT coffee! And if its an adult drink… Mulled Wine! Yah, its a gooder!
Q: are you yay or nay on the ugly Christmas sweater party trend?
A: I’m a simple, kind of minimalist, so I don’t like buying things for just one occasion. SO I guess that's a Nay!
Q: What is your favourite holiday movie?
A: Well, definitely Christmas Vacation. Last year my daughter was old enough to be aware of the language so she tallied all the “major and minor” words… 46 swears to be exact! It makes us laugh and revel in the idea of sliding on that disc!
Q: What is your favourite holiday song?
A: It’s cheesy but I love the old Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers holiday sound track. I listened to it as a kid and I still find myself belting out the words.
Q: Clear or multi coloured holiday lights?
A: I’m stuck on this one… I’ve done both and each has a lovely feeling but I guess if I selected (without kids to pressure) I would pick a warm white.
Q: describe your ideal holiday day!!
A: To be honest, I have a hard time settling down. I love being out and about enjoying Christmas lights, skating or skiing, being with friends, and finding treasures at local markets…. but if I take a minute to reflect then I would say my favourite days are at home completely chilled out with time to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while reading on the couch, cozied up with my family while watching a movie, making Santa cookies with my daughter, playing board games as a family, and enjoying some easy meals like nachos and salsa…. to be exact… haha!
Q: Without the obvious; what is one physical thing you could show a client to help them understand what you do?
A: On my flat lay, I will be showcasing all different types of mediums that can be incorporated into designs such as branches, moss, flower pods, and drift wood. Items not typically thought of but when I have full creative choices they are often seen in my designs…stay tuned for the flat lat that will showcase the elements of our Holiday Bloom Arrangements and Wreaths. And I will sneak in a couple of my tiny vases… it's a thing! I love collecting TINY vases!
Q: What is your favourite holiday decor piece?
A: Ok, so I’m a bit sentimental… I have a tiny figure set of Santa and Mrs. Claus kissing that my Nanny (Grandmother) made for me when I was little. She was such a talented artist and loved her ceramics. So one year she wrapped up this little surprise and ever since then it has been my most treasured holiday decoration. I’ll bring it to the workshop so you can see all its cuteness!
Q: What is your favourite holiday colour to decorate with?
A: Oooh that’s a tough one… I love a deep rich red. But I’m a simple gal at Christmas so I like it mixed in with antique metallics and fresh winter greens in an understated design. In fact, Scandinavian design really resonates with me at Christmas as it brings in the nostalgia of the holidays without being overwhelming. Simple, classic, fresh and COZY... that’s me!
Q: What is your most favourite holiday tradition?
A: I have a day full of family traditions that I just love and really on their own it’s just not the same. So, on Christmas Eve we start with a Gingerbread decorating challenge, followed by making and spreading Reindeer food, an evening movie (Christmas Vacation) in our matching holiday jammies, and I always read “The Night Before Christmas” to everyone as I tucked them in for the night.
Q: What is your favourite holiday drink?
A: I love eggnog in my HOT coffee! And if its an adult drink… Mulled Wine! Yah, its a gooder!
Q: are you yay or nay on the ugly Christmas sweater party trend?
A: I’m a simple, kind of minimalist, so I don’t like buying things for just one occasion. SO I guess that's a Nay!
Q: What is your favourite holiday movie?
A: Well, definitely Christmas Vacation. Last year my daughter was old enough to be aware of the language so she tallied all the “major and minor” words… 46 swears to be exact! It makes us laugh and revel in the idea of sliding on that disc!
Q: What is your favourite holiday song?
A: It’s cheesy but I love the old Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers holiday sound track. I listened to it as a kid and I still find myself belting out the words.
Q: Clear or multi coloured holiday lights?
A: I’m stuck on this one… I’ve done both and each has a lovely feeling but I guess if I selected (without kids to pressure) I would pick a warm white.
Q: describe your ideal holiday day!!
A: To be honest, I have a hard time settling down. I love being out and about enjoying Christmas lights, skating or skiing, being with friends, and finding treasures at local markets…. but if I take a minute to reflect then I would say my favourite days are at home completely chilled out with time to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while reading on the couch, cozied up with my family while watching a movie, making Santa cookies with my daughter, playing board games as a family, and enjoying some easy meals like nachos and salsa…. to be exact… haha!
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We sure hope you had fun learning a little more about our friend Tavia!!
I'm looking forward to spending a fun day with her and all of you on December 4th!
I'm looking forward to spending a fun day with her and all of you on December 4th!
thank you friends
~H
Our holiday flat lay design day is coming together beautifully...and I can hardly
wait to deck the halls...or at least a flat lay board, with all of you!
The team has been in full planning and design mode, and we have come up with lots of fun ideas to share with everyone, so book those spots before they are gone!!!
Watch for details about our vendor sponsors, design team & catering too!
wait to deck the halls...or at least a flat lay board, with all of you!
The team has been in full planning and design mode, and we have come up with lots of fun ideas to share with everyone, so book those spots before they are gone!!!
Watch for details about our vendor sponsors, design team & catering too!
Have you joined us for a workshop yet?
Our flat lay design sessions are our most hands on in the workshop series.
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for the LATEST in news, dates, and upcoming socials!!
Our flat lay design sessions are our most hands on in the workshop series.
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for the LATEST in news, dates, and upcoming socials!!
thank you friends
~H
creative director
Hi, I'm Heather, creative director of Wild Rose Weddings + Workshops. Follow along as we introduce you to the vendors, guest speakers, and all things 'styled shoot' in the industry!
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