daisies & pearls | MERRYMAKING

CREATIVE, DETAIL INFUSED OCCASIONS

My name is Sarah Goodwin and my greatest aspiration in establishing daisies & pearls, is exercising my creativity to deliver a truly personalized, detail infused occasion. I have been described as a “perfectionist and go-getter”; while in the same breathe “the life of the party”. My diversity can be best demonstrated by an obsession with both, Martha Stewart and Rod Stewart.

Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a minor in Art History from Rochester Institute of Technology. Upon graduating I headed to New England, working as an interior designer on large scale corporate projects in Boston and Connecticut; before settling in Maine to live “the way life should be”. My artistic side is consistently screaming to be unleashed. I continue my passion through consulting, exploring new realms of the design world, planning corporate events and most recently weddings.

My hobbies include cooking, crafting, gardening and sewing. I spend my free time with my husband, Chad and our two beloved German Short Haired Pointers, Daisy and Pearl, for which the business pays tribute to. With a life philosophy to always think outside the box, I refuse to fall into the cookie cutter category. My flair and attention to detail commands me towards a quest for inspiration and an overall aesthetic in everything I do.

A Reflection of You | Chapter VI | The Dress and Beyond

March 8, 2011

Sweet Love week certainly helped to provide some inspiration in writing the next chapter of ‘A Reflection of You’ on fashion. Most little girls dream of the day they get to wear a wedding gown. As their wedding day nears, finding that dream gown is top on their to do list. The challenge is not only finding the gown but making sure the rest of the wedding party’s attire compliments each other. A formal ornate satin ball gown may look out of place at the altar, next to simple cotton sundresses and seersucker suits. The attire should also play off the overall theme of the wedding. For example, if you are planning a country jubilee, why not walk down the aisle in cowboy/girl boots? A few other factors should also be up for consideration; comfort, if the articles can be worn again and of course budget. Several brides are looking to consignment bridal boutiques in hopes of finding the designer dress they have been pining over in the bridal magazine for less. Bridesmaids everywhere are thanking stores like JCrew and ModCloth for designing dresses they can wear again to a backyard BBQ with beads and flops or an evening out on the town with pearls and heels. Here are some fashion combinations I put together in hopes they provide inspiration.