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.....