Akula Kreative

This week’s color inspiration reminds me of a make-up palette. The nudes and blushes accented by a smokey hue can’t help but get you in a romantic mood.

Mmm, I love taking photographs of sparkly things out of focus…

Happy Friday!

This week’s color inspiration is based on MOMS. I was so busy last week planning a surprise party in honor of my own mom that I completely forgot to post…hopefully this special one makes up for it!

The theme of our party was “Momisms :: words or phrases (real or imaginary) a mom uses,”  and the color palette was comprised of papaya, pink, blush, antique gold, and bronze. Check back in the next couple of weeks for photos of our library-themed brunch!

Happy Friday & Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms we know!!

Color inspiration this week comes from a painting of an iris. I can’t help but continue posting flower-related images with spring in full bloom. :)

Happy Friday!

This beautiful ranunculus is from Ryan and Taylor’s wedding at The Flower Fields this weekend. Not only did we get to take home delicious macaroons, but we were invited to keep the floral centerpieces too! I hope this palette of pinks and greens puts a little SPRING in your step!

Happy Friday + Congrats to the newlyweds!

So we’re on the road this week in Austin and what did I find for color inspiration? A California poppy.

This palette of bright red, guava, pink, gold, and mint green makes me so excited for SPRIIING.

Happy Friday, Texas!

Nope, this is not a cranberry bush. I actually have no idea what it is, but I like the cranberry COLOR of it. Paired with tan, pink, or brown, it’s a lovely combination for Fall!

Happy Friday!

Oh Hawaii, how I miss you…

The yellows, oranges, and pinks of this palette whisk me away to a place where the air smells like guava and I don’t mind being sweaty!

Guess who else is ready for a tropical getaway…  Nani!

Happy CASUAL Friday!

We’ve had some beautiful sunsets this summer, and this one’s no exception! It makes me smile when I see people pull over and park at Torrey Pines beach on their way home from work. I mean, why NOT take a little break to watch a lovely sunset? Sure beats sitting in rush hour traffic…

Happy Friday!

I find it fascinating that drought-tolerant plants like this mini cactus can produce such vivid colors…the shocking yellows, oranges, and pinks remind me of a popsicle you’d eat during summer.

Mmmm, cactus popsicle. Happy Friday!

This is the other flower I bought at the farmers market: a red protea. I just love the red, peach, and yellow details against the light lavender and green. Mmm…refreshing.

Happy Friday!

As you may be aware, the local nursery* is where I find most of my color inspiration. This African plant caught my eye because of its neon yellows, greens, and pinks…such a trendy little thing. :)

*I learned this month that people on the East Coast don’t call “garden centers” nurseries. Is that true?

I saw this hanging fuchsia at my favorite local nursery last weekend and couldn’t believe how BEAUTIFUL it was. The bright pink and purple petals contrasted against the fresh spring greens were just amazing! It looks almost like a flower made out of folded silk ribbons…

If you can believe it, this photo has only been cropped…I made no adjustments to the color or saturation.

Sooo pretty. Happy Friday!