fancy vintage tags

these vintage place cards could also be used as cards for bridal gifts.
They would certainly make any brown paper package look oh so fancy, don't you think?

Bicycle Film Festival

our friend marco's video for the bicycle film festival.
sweet.
you can see more of his work here

bejeweled

um..... took a break from working on a project, to well, procrastinate. It's too easy to click here and there and before you know your deep into the blogsphere, lost and pulled away from your daily responsibilities.

Does anyone else have this problem?
okay, my coffee break is almost up but I wanted to share some great little finds
1. Alex&Chloe "chill pill" i love it
2. bejeweled with leaves and gold from cursive design
3. Balenciaga Bling for the bride to be

Prism

if I wore glasses I would definitely purchase a pair of these stylish specs
maybe A. is up for a new pair of frames?

Giacomo and Paola Part 2

For Part 2, of Giacomo and Paola's wedding celebration, we all headed to the stunning
Villa Antona Traversi just outside of Milan (approx. 30 minutes outside the city)
The details were all in the location, who needs fresh flowers everywhere when you have beautiful fresco's practically on every wall through out the villa?
friends, family, fresco's and sum lurve is all one needs to created a memorable and enchanting evening

(photography by deirdre quinn)

Giacomo e Paola Part I

Our good friends, (also darling neighbors) Giacomo and Paola got hitched!

These two sweet souls, exchanged vows as the sky roared with thunder. They were married in this little church just down the street from Giacomo's childhood home. The church alone is quite breathtaking, so the couple kept it simple with fresh bouquets of baby's breath decorating the aisle and 2 full bouquets on opposite sides of the alter. Simple and perfect.

Paola, an artist here in Milan, has a beautiful and unique sense of style.

So it was no surprise, when she decided to forgo the dress shopping route (the bride also opted for wrist corsage instead of a traditional bridal bouquet) and instead collaborated with her designer friend from here creating a one of a kind dress. The wow factor was in full effect as she entered the church.

Her look is a mix of the follow famous styles and beauties:
A small hint of the classic Grace Kelly bridal turned modern day with edge by choosing black lace over the traditional white meets Mia Farrow look alike meets Twiggy, meets 1950's vintage bride, don't you think?
I'm digging the black lace.
I think I leaned over to my hubby and whispered that at least 10 times during the ceremony.

After the traditional catholic ceremony, the couple braved the rain and jumped into Paola's green panda that was filled to the max with fresh baby's breath!

Hilarious! and beautiful

I have a special fondness for this little green getaway. The panda, is Paola's signature wheels. It is also the indicator, whether my friend, Paola, is home or not.
As it is usually parked in front of our house.
I think it is my favorite getaway thus far........

and off they go.........

stop by tomorrow for Part 2 of Giacomo e Paola's wedding
an evening festivities at a beautiful villa


(photos by Didi Weddings)

paola e giacomo

stop by tomorrow to see part 1 of Paola e Giacomo's villa style wedding......

(photo deirdre quinn)

villa wedding

Going here this evening for a friends wedding.
can't wait!
it looks like something out of a fairytale.......
I promise to have lots of eye candy next week to share with you

Liza Rietz

just discovered liza rietz's modern little designs via lace & tea
structure yet feminine don't you think?
to see more go here and here

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ruffles

dramatic ruffles.
i adore
for more details go here

backyard wedding

to see more details of this magical backyard soiree go here and here

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honeymoon

Japan is at the top of our travel list, we even contemplated traveling their on our honeymoon but realized it might not be ideal in the dead of winter
Maybe for a spring or fall honeymoon?
Tokyo is definitely up there on places to see but being the nature\spa lover that I am, I would much prefer to snuggle up with my sweet at this ultra romantic spa getaway.
A haven of relaxation tucked in away in a bamboo forest.

For this long holiday weekend, I will be sneaking away with A. to my favorite forest here

strawberry bouquet

this bouquet screams summer countryside bride.
Unique and edible. hmmm.......interesting but I kinda like it.
what's the craziest bouquet you've ever seen? share....

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