autumn fog

the fog rolls in
found this little strand of dew this morning on the way to work.
some more here

(photography by Deirdre Quinn)

jane, charlotte and lou

jane b the beauty that started it all

unique, natural beauty trickles down to daughter, charlotte gainsbourg and.......

trickles down a little bit further to daughter, Lou Dillion

Oh what a shame.

style muses. love.

or maybe midnight blu

how about midnight blue instead of full on black?
or maybe vibrant blue like this bride?

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goth bride

dare to wear black on your wedding day?
chic for a Halloween bride but what about other seasons?
i kinda dig the the dress and blk veil.....

cozy night in

it's cold in milano. fall is here with winter creeping up around the corner. oh how i love warm homes with fireplaces going and yummy meals to cook and share with loved ones. that's pretty much how we spent our weekend.
monday - long tiring day, so tonight im tucking in early.
there is a new kitty in the house waiting to be cuddled and an old childhood favorite of mine waiting to be read.........sigh. heaven to my ears after a long day.
what's your favorite way to spend a cozy autumn evening?

botanical bride

keeping with the plant life theme from friday, how about a greenhouse wedding?
I have to admit, I'm quite fond of greenhouses.
My favorite time to visit is in the dead of winter.
It's like entering in bottled up rain forest. I wish I could bottle the smell and carry it with me always.
when I was little my favorite adventures with my mom where to the new york botanical garden.
my eyes would widen as soon as we approached the conservatory.
heaven.
what is your favorite greenhouse location?

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a little table forest

little temperate forests instead of flower arrangements. how chic!

i was inspired by east side bride's post on terrariums. love the idea.
and they make perfect gifts for your local guests
for more inspiration go here and here

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satin anyone?

vintage inspired satin gown from nina ricci's spring 2010 collection
reminds me of drapery from the classical and Hellenistic periods. and are those covered buttons i see running down the side seam? oh how divine!
I predict more blush tone wedding dresses, whatta ya think?
to see more go here and here

a bride in ruffles

A little Milwaukee wedding I found by surprise on flickr.
Ruffles Ruffles, love you lots although not always easy to pull off, however, I think this bride looks radiant.
My favorite part about this wedding besides the sweet looking couple is the cityscape, almost looks like a European city, who knew!

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lovely nyc wedding

be sure to stop by Cup of Jo's blog today see the ins and outs of her oh so lovely nyc wedding.
i love EVERYTHING. Especially the brides elegant and simple bouquet of delphiniums.

(photograph Max Wanger)

orla kiely

a little fall collection that I'm ooooing and aaaahing about as I sip my morning coffee. London based designer, Orla Kiely, not only dabbles in clothing but also bags, accessories, little things for the house and stationary oh my!
I'm plotting and planning, as I write this post, how I can convince A. we need to organize a trip to London Pronto!
hmmmm......must check easy jet.

to see more fine items go here and here

i heart nyc

i heart nyc mini bags stuffed with goodies for your guests
to check out more of this urban chic wedding head over to snippet & ink

(photo by bonnie tsang)

a little gold nature

something so sweet and delicate about this little ring.
made by designer carla caruso

autumn is here

here is a little video to start off your autumn day monday
makes me want to skip school and spend the day in the park sipping hot apple cider.......
to check out more beautiful work by photographer erica shire go here
and be sure to check out all the pretty little things from erica tanov's fall collection here

go prom night

going prom night on your bridesmaids? (see yesterday's post here)
why not join them?
a wrist corsage could be a chic alternative to the traditional bridal bouquet (not to mention budget friendly)
as long doesn't resemble the one you wore to your high school prom
orchids anyone?
(need visual? refer to photo above)

just check out this stylish little pixie bride sporting a wrist corsage

little darkness

um. i love.
adoring this creepy guy.....
halloween on my mind...

to see more of ann wood's work go here

single flower for ladies in waiting

single stems and wrist corsages are IN
hey why not go prom night on your bridesmaids and opt for a wrist corsage like this bridal party

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winter details

candles everywhere. you can't go wrong. and why not spruce it up a bit and add some green like this bride did

how about a plant a memory for your guests? these little seedlings could also double as decorations, displayed in champagne flutes

cocktail hour serve winter mulled white wine sangeria
for recipe go here

colored pencils

ordinary objects turned into colorful bling

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belle bici

looking for a sweeeeeeeeet ride?
look no further. go right here

off to the seaside

A. and I are heading to this little seaside town this weekend.
looking forward to an early morning walk on the seaside promenade and relaxing with my hub.

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vintage headpiece

love this vintage flapper inspired headpiece
for a closer look go here

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venetian masks

No tacky New Year's Eve accessories.
Instead, elegant black and white venetian masks.
Think Truman Capote's famous black and white ball

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wedding portraits

Off center, an unusual composition for a bridal portrait that really works. Don't be afraid to break the "traditional" pose, mix it up. My advice, get a few traditional snaps to satisfy the need but break the wedding photography cookie cutter mode find a photographer with a unique vision. Here are a few of my favorites to gather inspiration.

belathée
max wanger
our labor love
feather love


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big sis getting hitched!

my big sis, C, is getting hitched!
a winter, new year's eve, southern wedding is in the works....yipee!
what comes to mind when you think of a southern new year's eve wedding?
would love to hear ideas ; )

sunday morning with woody allen

some sunday favorites:
rain and snuggling up with a book
cooking all day in the kitchen
playing scrabble with my mom
and watching old woody allen flicks.

yesterday watched "stardust memories" while sipping away my morning cafe.
so delightful.
but now it's monday.
I'm crawling into bed.
waiting for it to be sunday again.
is it here yet?

cake yum!

instead of the tiered cupcakes why not try something like this? found here

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just a little swamped.........

i know, i've been a little MIA lately.
my apologies.

school+students = September = swamped
but don't fret. i will be back
full swing starting Monday.

stay tuned.....

velvet

I'm on the hunt for dark purple velvet dress.
kinda digging the style of this one found here
any ideas?

gardenia posy

hands down, the sweetest bridal posy ever!
found here

summer is over

back from my travels with A.
beautiful time visiting friends and family in nyc and san fran
it was my first time in northern cali and lemme tell ya, it was love at first sight.
i can't get over the natural, wild beauty of the bay area\coastline
why on earth had I never seen it before?

what's your favorite spot in the bay area?

(Pfieffer Beach, Big Sur)
(photography deirdre quinn)

BJØRG jewels

yowza! digging the little gold heart from this Norwegian designer.
um, this is a definite look see.
i mean, it's a definite, must stop what your doing at this very moment, must check out, now!
what are you waiting for?


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vacanza!

Tomorrow, A. and I are leaving for august vacanza! yipee!

But first, we are heading to my home, NYC, to see family and friends.
Then it's off to the west coast for an 11 day northern california adventure. We will be visiting my best friend in San Fran\Marin County with some mini road trip adventures, here and here.
It's my first time to Northern California, so you can imagine, I am super excited, especially for the forest and chillaxing with my best friend, kira.

I have my little list of places to see in the city but would love love love any recommendations?

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love potion N°9

loving this designer's tribute t-shirt for "love potion N°9, originally sung by the the clovers.
also makes for a great toe tapping addition to your reception
so make sure it's on your music list!


found here

pre-fall thoughts

i know, i know, it's still summer and ridiculously hot here in milan but I can't help a little pre-fall window shopping, now can I?
I'm seeing lots of grey, dark blue and velvet...hmmmm
love the little details on these coats found here
are you ruffles and pleats lady?

bridal style

Love the style of this classic 1950's bride but especially heart the glamour and elegance of this 1930's bride
what era bride are you?

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a little feature for lwb

I thought I share a little news with you all.......
do you remember Giacomo and Paola's magical Italian villa wedding? well this little wedding has been picked up and featured on the glamour blog, Smitten, a fabulous blog about weddings and relationships written by the talented, Joanna Goddard.
Also, be sure to check out her beautiful design blog, Cup of Jo (it's one of my daily reads)

what are you waiting for, head on over : )

Grazie mille Joanna!

(photography by Deirdre Quinn)