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Published in Style Me Pretty!!!

Cynthia Brown — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:16:25 +0000

Holy cow, we are featured in Style Me Pretty today! I am beyond thrilled to finally share this gorgeous wedding!… Libby + Keith are a perfect example of a style savvy couple that had a great vision for their wedding day. It’s no secret that I am a sucker for gorgeous details and this dream team really brought it! Starting with the timeless elegance of The New Haven Lawn Club and the romantic patterned wedding invitations and stationery from Creative Montage, to the lush and vintage inspired centerpieces by Blush Floral Design Studio and scrumptious cakes by Sweet Maria’s this event was pure inspiration! Sigh…..Head on over to Style Me Pretty to see the full story.

Vendor Spotlight-Cocoa Michelle

Cynthia Brown — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:35:40 +0000

I’ve had this idea about doing vendor spotlights on my blog for a while now. It gives me a chance to get out and meet some new vendors that offer fantastic products or services that I endorse and also serves as an idea forum for brides who might have a need for any of the products that I spotlight. Lets face it, we all love a great referral from a friend, so when I find a cool resource I’m happy to share it. It just so happens that my first vendor spotlight is a perfect go to source for Valentine’s day. Welcome Cocoa Michelle founded by chocolatier extraordinaire Michelle Weber. Cocoa Michelle opened it’s doors in neighboring Westport Connecticut in 2006. Michelle and her staff take chocolate to a different level, plain and simple. Her mission statement pretty much says it all, “At Cocoa Michelle our wish is to bring a sense of euphoria and tranquility to each and every guest that walks through our doors. We want your experience to be like no other. With each bite of chocolate and sip of coffee we are sure to leave your taste buds dancing”. I visited with Michelle to ask her some questions about her remarkable business:

Q-How many years have you been in business? A-3 years with a retail shop and making chocolates for 20 plus years.

Q-How did you get into making chocolate? A-My Mother is a gourmet chef and I decided to do something that she didn’t do.

Q-What makes your product so good? A-Small batches, no preservatives and the passion they are made with.

Q-Do you take custom orders for clients or do bridal favors? A- Absolutely! We can customize color, shapes and flavors.

Q-What is your most popular item? A-Dark Chocolate Ganache w/Sea Salt/Strawberry/Banana Ganache w/Honey Caramel.

Q-What are your plans for the future? A-To grow but remain boutique.

Q-What is your favorite part of the business? A-Putting a smile on someones face and serving a great cup of coffee.

Q-As a sole proprietor, how do you juggle all of your tasks? A-I don’t! I’m crazy most of the time, and a glass of wine in the evening helps.

Q-What kind of experience do you want your clients to have, what’s your dream job? A-I want my customers to leave with their taste buds dancing and a smile on their face. I plan to continue doing what I’m doing. Opening more stores, decorating them and keeping smiles on all the faces that come through my door.

Michelle gave me the lovely box of chocolates that I photographed, and although I begrudgingly shared it with my family, I can assure you that my taste buds were in fact dancing and my grin was ear to ear!

New York Bridal Week

Cynthia Brown — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:26:42 +0000

Last week I did a commercial fashion shoot for David’s Bridal. This was a showcase event for editors and buyers from all over. I was pleasantly surprised at some of the gowns that I shot. Hands down, the price point was always less than I would have guessed. More coming soon.

Don’t Miss Valentines Day!

Cynthia Brown — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:05:00 +0000

There are plenty of holidays that you could call Hallmark card creations meant to send us into gift giving frenzy’s. Although my son was given a printed list of eighteen cards to give to his classmates, he will also be getting 18 cards-how fun! Kids love any excuse to throw a party or to eat chocolate (don’t we all?), so we will be creating something special over the next few days for him to give to his friends. If you’re looking for Valentines Day gift ideas, you can’t go wrong with flowers-that is to say if diamonds are not in the budget. Check out Fleur de Lys in New Haven. Jennifer, the owner, has done a beautiful job on the flowers at several venues that I have shot. I know that they are busy, busy so don’t wait until the last minute. If you are a bride, just planning your wedding, I highly recommend Fleur de Lys.