The "Love" Band

A new design created today!!

Copper colored wire that is wired into the word, "love" with two hearts. All metal. Adjustable band.

Customizable wording.

Coming Soon to my Big Cartel ;)

Enjoy!!

Love,

Genie

Excerpt from The Little Prince

Here is a little excerpt from the book, since many people have not heard of it before ;)

So Sweet, it could be a vow.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery, from The Little Prince

“Go and look again at the roses. You will understand now that yours is unique in all the world.”

The little prince went away, to look again at the roses.

“You are not at all like my rose,” he said. “As yet you are nothing. No one has tamed you, and you have tamed no one. You are like my fox when I first knew him. He was only a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But I have made him my friend, and now he is unique in all the world.”

And the roses were very much embarrassed.

“You are beautiful, but you are empty,” he went on. “One could not die for you. To be sure, an ordinary passerby would think that my rose looked just like you – the rose that belongs to me. But in herself alone she is more important than all the hundreds of you other roses: because it is she that I have watered; because it is she that I have put under the glass globe; because it is she that I have sheltered behind the screen; because it is for her that I have killed the caterpillars (except the two or three that we saved to become butterflies); because it is she that I have listened to, when she grumbled, or boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing. Because she is my rose.”

And he went back to meet the fox.

“It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important,” said the fox.

“It is the time I have wasted for my rose – ” said the little prince, so that he would be sure to remember.

“Men have forgotten this truth,” said the fox. “But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. You are responsible for your rose...”

“I am responsible for my rose,” the little prince repeated, so that he would be sure to remember.

Featured on the RUCHE Blog!

It is a true honor to be a part of RUCHE online boutique!

First of all, I love what they are all about and the staff is amazing!

Their clothes are so beautiful and they do such a great job putting everything together!

They were so kind to feature me on their blog!

You can check it out HERE!

I also did an exclusive DIY hair clip tutorial on their blog!

In other news... 80 more days until the big day! Yay!

90 Days (actually 89!) haha!

Just went to "norcal" for a wedding this past weekend and spent some good quality time with friends!

Phew! It was time to take a break and rest for a little bit, but it is so hard to get back into the working schedule..Ahh!

Still a lot to do, but I have realized that it is really important to take time out to really think about what is important and prioritize!

Still can't believe I'm getting married! I'm going to be making my decisions with another person! Wow! At this point, many things are up in the air! I guess this makes things exciting?

Well... we took engagement photos and that was an interesting and fun experience! I couldn't stop laughing, so I'm hoping that all my photos don't look the same..haha!

Anyways, here's a sneak peak from Lovely Leaf! Thanks Alice and Serena and Wilmarose!

100 Days!

Today marks 100 days until THE Big Day!!

Eeek!

I am going to try to keep an update on things here every 10 days... Let's see how it goes! haha!

These days, I am pretty busy making things for RUCHE!

Here is a little peek at the craziness!

These little fingers of mine are going through a battle!

It has been fun working with friends and creating these pretty little things!

In terms of wedding plans, next thing up is.... The Engagement Session!

Anabel, one of my bridesmaids and blogger for 3 Letter Words, and I went shopping yesterday for some outfits. The girl has some great style and I think I feel more confident about wearing these pieces... I am hoping it will come out well..hah hahh..

Even though I grew up with a photographer dad, I am SO not the model-type! I would rather be the one to pose other people or help them with their makeup and hair. I am getting kind of nervous already thinking about being in front of a camera.

Well... Daniel and I are in the hands of some talented people, so I think it should be great!

Shout-outs to Lovely Leaf Studios, Studio205 films and Lovely Jubilee!

Thanks everyone!

So next Tuesday we will be shooting in Downtown Santa Ana.- Historic and Artistic. Bricks and Foliage.

Me and Daniel's first date was at Original Mike's. Yes...it is pretty random..and I'm not sure if we both knew it was a date...puahaha!

and if you remember my photo shoot from the Winter time, we will also be shooting here:

Wedding Preview!

Wow! It has been some time since I last blogged! My sincere apologies! Such a crazy busy time planning and running my businesses!

Seems like there are a lot of hair accessory vendors out there since the last time I blogged! Hair Accessories are the thing to do I guess! haha! Thank you to all my loyal fans! ;) I strive to make you quality products with great attention to detail. Most of all, made with Love! ;)

Anyways, I just wanted to give you all a sneak peak at some things that will be at my wedding this October!

The theme is: The Little Prince/Le Petit Prince. (a favorite for me and Daniel!)

Colors Scheme: Slate Purple, Gray, Mustard, Burnt Peach, Seafoam (from 100 layer cake)

The Bridesmaids:

Decor:

Flowers:

Music:

Look out for these vendors:

-Seven-Degrees, Laguna Beach

-Musicians in Black Jazz Band and Grace Note String Quartet :http://www.facebook.com/pages/Musicians-in-Black/148616371831656

-Lovely Leaf Studio Photography

-Studio205films

-Lovely Jubilee Celebration Studio

-Bunch Floral Studio

-Lotus Culinary Creations

-E.LabelArtistry

-Cakery Janet

+ more...

and of course...

yours truly,

Petit Plume ;)

Easiest DIY Flower Garland!

I want to share with you a super simple DIY Flower Garland that I just put together to add some decor to my office. You can hang this pretty garland anywhere that need some cuteness or for your wedding with some twinkle lights (my favorite!)

1.) So basically, it is just two ready-made present bows stuck together. If the tape that comes with is already sticky enough, you can just peel off the stickers and stick them together with the ribbon in between.

If you need extra reinforcements, use double-stick tape or a stapler.

2.) I like to cut the ribbon after I finish putting all the bows together and I have it extra long at the ends to be able to tie it to places.

3.) Ta-Da! Pretty Garland made in like 10 minutes!

You can do this with any kind/color of present bow, but I found mine at Border's Book Stores. They were actually on clearance at one of the closing locations.

A Petit Plume Proposal

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

a busy day of church, appointments and meetings for both of us..

TANGENT: last night, Daniel was over at my house and he helped me clean my room. I found this coral nail polish I had been looking for and immediately put it on! Daniel was like…what are you doing? You need to clean your room! Turns out that my nails totally matched this skirt I got a while back and was waiting for the right weather to wear it and it all just happened to match my ring!! haha!

We were both pretty tired after the busyness of our days, so we ended up knocking out! (I guess this was to avoid talking to me?…)

He has told me earlier this week that Jim and Annie were in town and wanted to get dinner with us tonight at Downtown Disney at The Jazz Kitchen…, so to make it “more fun and romantic”, he said, “let’s take the train!” We have taken the train in the past and it was quite fun, so I agreed…

Daniel looked pretty normal… usually I can figure him out really well…

I had a few suspicions and did think, “is he going to propose to me?, but I really believed we would get dinner at Downtown Disney and I had no clue on how he was going to do this because I am quite hard to surprise…

So we went on the train and it was actually quite crowded…he was searching for the right spot to sit without many people… I was like…just sit wherever! but we found a spot with one other person inside…

right when we sat down, he said, “we don’t have a lot of time.. and we are not going to Downtown Disney” (i was confused)

Then he look at me in the eyes and held my hands and said things like he loved me and wanted to be with me, but I interrupted him and was like, “What are you doing?!?!…

and then he was on one knee (while this guy walked in awkwardly…) and he opened the box with the ring and I was like…. “Really?!?”

and he said, “Genie, will you marry me” (I think he said this…)

and I said with nervous laughter, “yes..ok!”

then he put the ring on my finger as he said, “This is the right hand right?”

and then we looked at each other and laughed and said…”So we’re engaged?!?”

and then it was quiet and that other guy still looked awkward…

Then it was our stop in Downtown Fullerton and we got off the train and I saw a bajillion balloons and people and I was like, “Oh My Gosh….!!!!” and he had to drag me over there…

and then it was an explosion of Congratulations and happy people and I was getting all teary..

and THEN, he said, we are all going to walk over to FRATI for gelato on Me! and then I almost LOST it completely!

So I didn’t really cry when he popped the question, but cried about Frati… Wow…

Celebrated with friends at FRATI and then headed over to korean restaurant with both of our moms, dads, and brothers…

I thought about it a little more and was wondering, Why a train? and Why Fullerton?

TRAIN:

and then it hit me later, in our private blog…my last entry was “Marry Me by Train”…but it was Train the band..

I put that video up because I randomly heard it and thought..That is “So Sappy” ! and also because I really did want to Marry Him… (I almost deleted that entry..puaha)

So Daniel wrote as a comment right before the proposal, “okay.”

and just a few weeks ago, we took the train for the first time to San Juan Capistrano for a mini day trip and it was a fun memory!…

FULLERTON,

…well..I know that area like the back of my hand… I spend a lot of time eating, drinking and shopping out there…so Downtown Fullerton…does have a special place in my heart and Daniel and I have spent quite some time out there together!

BALLOONS:

not sure if he thought about all these things, but Daniel and I love the movie “Up”

so thanks for all the balloons, but we had to pop most of them to get them inside the trunk..haha!

and Now, we need to plan the wedding… because our parents are already asking us a bunch of questions…

Here’s us:

The pretty rose gold peach champagne ring:

More to come and thanks to all who celebrated with us!

(I think Daniel would have a more sappy and detailed entry than me...hahh... I'll put his version up later ;)

New Collection for the Fashionistas out there!

Hello Friends and Fashion Lovers!
Here is a snippet from my new 2011 Fashion Collection!
Thank you to ThreadSence.com for providing us with some cool and funky clothing and Mr. Joseph Atilano for the amazing salon/gallery/patio in the historic downtown Santa Ana.
Thank you to Christine Bentley for the fabulous photography! She knows just how to get all the right angles and poses!
Thanks to my fun and stylish models Lisa Flores and her jewelry line: St. Eve, Spencer Elliott-Brand, and Stephanie Myer.
Thank You To my good friend and style coordinator: Anabel Choi. Check out her fun blog: http://3letterwords.blogspot.com/
and To my talented makeup-artist: Elaine Suh; Check out her blog with tutorials! :http://urbantrend-urbantrend.blogspot.com/

We had some lovely conversations with Mr. Atilano and a great time with the entire crew! If you are in the area, be sure to go to Lola Gaspar for some delicious tapas!

Here are some of my favorites from the shoot! For better resolution, just click the photos.


high-waisted shorts from Threadsence http://www.threadsence.com/get-back-high-waisted-shorts-p-2428.html
Cardigan, tank top and skirt from Threadsence; Necklace by St.Eve
http://www.threadsence.com/animal-crossing-leopard-trim-cardigan-p-2413.html
http://www.threadsence.com/feather-frenzy-stamp-tank-by-brandy-melville-p-2039.html


Jacket from Threadsence; shirt and boyfriend shorts from H&M

Stephanie Myer

Spencer Elliott-Brand
Lisa Flores

http://www.threadsence.com/lamixx-maxi-intermix-skirt-in-black-p-2376.html


Asymmetrical dress from Threadsence
http://www.threadsence.com/animal-instinct-asymmetrical-dress-p-2430.html

mini leaf hats, abstract hair comb with painted canvas, cute bows, fun feather clips, and bohemian headbands are some of the pieces that represent my new collection!

February 11th is Hearts and Crafts Show!

(the correct RSVP link is: heartsandcraftsfair.eventbrite.com)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Stop by our Valentine's Craft Show featuring handmade items by local artists!

At The Wedding Pantry

138 W. Main Street

Tustin, CA, 92780

From 6pm - 9pm

Live Music Starts at 7pm

This Special Night includes:


Live Music by Sara Lindsay!
Free Drinks
Food Truck
ShoppingRaffles (Proceeds go to http://myrefugehouse.org/)



Come shop with the following vendors:


{Accessories}

(hair accessories for all occasions) Petit Plume - http://www.petitplume.etsy.com/

(decorative clutches/purses) Pretty Lonesone- http://www.prettylonesome.com/

{Jewelry}


(hand-painted necklaces) Heather Kent - http://www.heatherkent.etsy.com/

(vintage-inspired fashion jewelry) St. Eve - http://www.saintevestyle.blogspot.com/

{Clothing}

(screen printed novelty clothing) S&S Ink - http://www.sandsink.etsy.com/

(couture aprons) Domestic Doll - http://www.domesticdoll.etsy.com/

{Pottery}

(contemporary housewares) Eri Pottery - http://www.eripottery.etsy.com/

{Stationary}


(hand-sewn cards) By Belinda - http://www.bybelinda.etsy.com/

SUCH A GREAT MIX OF TALENTED ARTISANS! You don't want to miss this!!

Stylized Photoshoot Season!!

I have had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of several photo shoots these days! The best part of these shoots are meeting the amazingly talented and sweet people!

Starting from most recent, these photo shoots are just absolutely gorgeous and so chic!

CHANEL Wedding Inspiration!

(Wedding vendors involved include: Styling and Coordination: Zoie Events Art Direction and Theme: Vivian Tran Photography: D. Park Photography Floral and Event Design: Floral Sense Hair and Makeup: Vivian Tran and Katie Luong of All Made Up Team Cake: A Wish and A Whisk Bridal Headpieces: Petit Plume Groom Attire: Mattucci Tailors Venue: The Wedding Pantry Models: Cora Mavis and John Weselcouch Favors: Skybox Event Production Linens: Fusion Linens Chargers, Silverware, Stemware: Classic Party Rentals )

Classic felt short brimmed hat with a ruched satin trim and a fabric flower make of silk organza, tulle and a touch of stripped goose feathers with French netting. Gorgeous and so classy!

White linen textured fabric flower hand sewn with a vintage black rose and crystal glass button on a pretty black elastic lace headband. Lined with black leather.
Perfect for all occasions!

Details are so exquisite!
Featured on Style Unveiled and more!

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For a unique winter wedding, here is our Peppermint themed wedding!:

Co-Coordination and Photography | D. Park Photography: David + Drexelle Park Co-Coordination, Art Direction and Floral Design | Floral Sense: Joanna Park Hair, Shoe, and Belt Bridal Accessories | Petit Plume: Genie Chung, Model | Stephanie Myer ,Hair and Make-Up Artist | Vivian Tran Venue, Linens and Furniture | Fusion Linens: Angel Monico Paper Creations | Typologie & Co.: Ashley + Amber Bakery | Simply Sweet Cakery: Brooke Corpus


The ELLE trio is for sale on ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64506484/elle-trio-bridal-package
Or you can buy them individually!
Great thing about these photo shoots is that they challenge me to create new products! One item that was launched out of this was the CHANTELLE shoe clips!

"I'm dreaming of a peppermint wedding" featured on Utterly Engaged and more!


Thanks!
Stay tuned for a post on happy customers wearing Petit Plume! If you would like to submit one, I would love for you to post it on my fan page!: FACEBOOK FAN PAGE