DIY Baby Room Valance

This project started with my love for branches and wanting to create a custom, whimsical valance for my new baby girl, Hayley. So I took a long (as straight as I could find) branch with lots of twists and turns for interest and spray painted it white. From there the creativity took root with fun tissue paper poms and sparkle berries (found in the holiday section at any craft store).



This is so simple. After the branch is dry attach above the window using metal hooks. I put two large tissue poms with blue sparkle berries (in the center of the poms) on the end of the branch. I then attached smaller poms on the other side of the branch. You don't need to make the sides even, odd numbers always look better. Also remember you can attach as many poms as you want, you could even cover the branch completely with poms.



For the hanging orbs I used plastic shaped balloons covered in tissue paper dots. I used a circle punch to cut out the dots and attached to the plastic balloon with glue dots (love love love glue dots). I attached the orbs to the branch using fishing line. Hayley loves to stare up at the orbs while I'm changing her diaper. They move around just enough to capture her attention.



Use your imagination and try your own Branch Pom-Pom Valance. There are so many options and ways of decorating. I also love the fact that when I'm tired of those colors or want to try something different I haven't spent a fortune on fabric. I don't feel bad throwing the paper away and starting something different.

much love,
lish

Lemon Drop Favors.... mmm pucker up buttercup....

I created these sweet or should I say sour favors last year for a bride that wanted a hot pink and yellow non-traditional wedding design. There were a ton of extra details I put into this wedding, but by far my favorite were these little sweeties. So easy to do and they were such a hit with the guests. And might I add, super affordable!



All you need to do is take small jelly jars (which you can find in cases at the local grocery store), squares of fabric, twine and some lemon drops. I also ordered miniature wood heart tags with their initials burned into the front (gotta love etsy)!

I stacked the jars in a vintage wheel barrow for guests to grab on their way home. Pucker up buttercup is right.... oh so sweet.

much love,
lish

Alcantara Vineyards Wedding Shoot... Sedona from the Sky

I am pleased to announce another beautiful success for Dalish Designs is featured in the Winter/Spring issue of Phoenix Bride & Groom. The full blog post can be found here.











More detail shots of my work will be coming very soon.

A digital magazine copy can be found via this link.

Much Love,

lish

VOGUE Japan!

Well its happened, Dalish has gone global! My design work has been featured in VOGUE Japan. Thanks to the beautiful photography of Sedona Bride, the wonderful paper goodies of, Miss Pickles Press, floral designer with all the style, Antonio Bond,the beautiful backdrop of Three Points Ranch oh and of course Dalish Designs.






I just love what I do!

Much Love,
lish

Feature in Phoenix Bride & Groom

I want to share some beautiful photos from the recent collaboration with the Sedona Wedding Studio. This sweet elopement was featured in the June issue of Phoenix Bride & Groom.



Rachael's Knoll (one of my personal favorite sites in Sedona) was the backdrop for this elegant seashell themed I do's!



Delicate ribbon flowers, sea horse and sea stars create a luxurious chandelier.


Pearls and a ribbon flower set off the hair sea fan in the most beautiful way. Love notes are saved inside the glass bottle.



Midnight sweets of macaroons are tucked inside a clam shell for a one of a kind under the sea favor for guests.


XOXO or tic-tac-toe let the couple giggle a bit and enjoy the views.


Again, thank you Sedona Wedding Studio for a great day and another beautiful wedding!

Phoenix Bride & Groom Photo Shoot

Below is a great time lapsed video of the photo shoot I did with the Sedona Wedding Studio.

Sedona Luxury Weddings... a budding romance

Dalish is pleased to announce a new relationship with (drumroll please).... Sedona Luxury Weddings. Judi Bloomfield, or JB as she is called, is President of SLW and recently asked if I would become more involved with Sedona weddings. I jumped at the opportunity and packed my bags.

We have completed several projects together and I know the partnership between her planning experience and my eye for design is a match made in heaven. Look for our first feature together coming up in Phoenix Bride & Groom.

much love,
lish