Transparency matters to me. Here’s exactly how the content on A Sparkly Life for Me is made and how this site earns its keep.

AI-generated concept imagery

The design concepts in my Design Library — the wedding, party, and celebration inspiration that makes up the newer side of this blog — are created using AI image tools guided by me. Each concept starts with my design direction (palette, materials, scale, styling) and is refined until it matches what I’d present to a real client. These images are concept visuals, not photographs of real events, unless a post specifically says otherwise. Posts featuring AI-generated imagery carry a notice, and they’re organized under the Design Library category so you always know what you’re looking at.

Why work this way? Fifteen years in events taught me exactly how designs come together in the real world — AI just lets me show you ideas that would cost tens of thousands of dollars to build on spec. The design thinking, the breakdowns, and the tips for recreating each look are all mine.

Affiliate links

A Sparkly Life for Me may contain affiliate links throughout the site. This means I may receive a small commission when you click on these links or make a purchase through them — at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. These affiliations never influence which products I recommend or how I design; I only link to things I’d genuinely use in my own projects.

My own work

The DIY tutorials, real event photos, and video content across this site and my YouTube channel document projects I actually built. Questions about any of this? Get in touch — I’m happy to talk shop.