You know how when something really cool happens to you but you don't figure it out until after the fact? Well... that happened to me and I am thrilled! In April Heirbloom launched a retail line at Village Green in Rockford, IL. I was there that weekend for a little "meet the artist" at their Garden Party Event and met a very pleasant, and might I add beautiful girl Loren Carpenter. She was there with her family and happened to stop by my table...

We chit chatted a bit, she was nice enough to compliant my designs and we traded business cards. A few weeks later, I got an email from Loren about a piece of jewelry she had from a broken bracelet. She asked if I could design into something pretty. Repurpose if you will... to incorporate into her current style and wardrobe. Of course I said YES... and it arrived

Super excited to get to work, I asked Loren a few questions about her style and she said J Crew as one of her likes and so I first designed the flower from a vintage black lace shawl and then gave Loren 3 design options to choose from with different feathers, fabrics and placements. This was her pick...

I shipped it off on Tuesday and as we have been emailing back and forth, I finally had a chance to click on her website... and to my excitement, she is the Sr. Event Consultant for Clementine Custom Events out of Chicago.

What We Do

**Wedding Services (our specialty)...**

Full Custom Wedding & Event Planning
Clementine specializes in turning your wedding into a one-of-a-kind event. Starting with a customized proposal that reflects your style, we strive to offer you creative ideas and services that will make your event a success. Services can range from a one-time bootcamp session to help you get started, to a full-service custom package managing every little detail.

'Day of event' Coordination
Working with Clementine as your personal wedding coordinator will help you to relax and enjoy your event. We'll handle all of your "day of" event details, regardless of which package you choose and act as the communicator for all your vendors during the event. You won't have to answer any questions all night long.

Vendor Selection & Budget Management
Clementine has fantastic relationships with Chicago's premier vendors. We'll introduce you to only the best companies, putting all the right pieces into place. Not only can we help you save money, but we are also very experienced with all aspects of event planning and production. Our expertise can help prioritize your options and maximize your budget.

Bridal Consulting & Idea Generation
With over 9 years of event and wedding planning experience, Clementine is ready to help you create your perfect day. Every client is different, and Clementine works hard to ensure that your event is exactly how you've always envisioned it. Clementine stays on top of the trends so you can be sure that we are prepared to recommend "what's hot" and steer you away from "what's not".

Check out their blog with lots of tips and style ideas Clementine Chicago

Here are some pictures from their gallery look book ... I just couldn't resist