bubbles anyone?

i think i'm liking the sipping out of a vintage champagne glass thing
last week, A. and I went sipped the bubbly out of vintage glasses at this place

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Wedding Photographer: Emily Anderson

beautiful work of Chicago based wedding photographer, Emily Anderson
to see a sweet proposal of the couple featured above go here

handmade jewels

sweet pea necklace found here

art deco inspiration

was out and about in Milano the other night with A. who brought me to a little art deco gem of a restaurant called, Amici Del Liberty. Delish!
My little take away, was not a doggie bag, (which by the way doesn't exist in Italy, thank god) but this beautiful, art deco cutout business card made of super thin metal.
Um, divine? so was the prosecco served in vintage champagne glasses....

Vintage Hollywood

architectural digest gives a little glimpse into the Hollywood homes of 10 silver screen legends
to see more of these beauties and their sense of style go here

(found via contentment farm image via AD)

jean patou

...love this silhouette


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Floral Stylist Livia Cetti

The oh so clever and creative floral stylist, Livia Cetti has just updated her website
some afternoon eye candy, trust me, stop what you're doing and check it out
I'm still dreaming of the violet bouquet she made for my wedding day......

(images via the green vase\ photographer Thayer Allyson Gowdy)

urchin

little urchin terrarium, how cute!
i would love to try to make one.
where to begin.....

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a botanical hair piece anyone?

YES, please!
I'm drooling over these beautiful images by fine art wedding photographer, Jen Huang.
And not too mention the GORG botanical hair accessories created by these two lovely little ladies
Wouldn't you love to rock one of these creations?

TREASURE HUNT: sweetest vintage dress under $500

is this not the sweetest looking vintage dress EVER?
champagne is the new white
chic and elegant
for more details go here

summer

summer thunderstorms, finally!
it's been so hot here in milan, the kind of yucky, sticky, I don't want to be in a city hot.
one more week to go and then it's off to a special haven in the Dodecanese Greek islands to this little spot.

(photography via little daily's)

saturday night fever dress

I'm a total sucker for Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever and would love
to spin around with A. in this red number?
maybe it shall be next year's anniversary outfits.....hehehehe

peach velvet

this peachy jewel makes a perfect accessory for any summer soiree

karen walker jewellery

how perfect is this little crab pendant for a summer accessory?
New Zealand based designer, Karen Walker is a little lady of all sorts of talents. Not only does she make adorable jewels to be worn by all but she also has a pretty little clothing line, check it out here

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sunday morning

mellow Sunday morning with A.
our weekend mornings consist of reading the news on his\hers laptops, catching up with my bloglines and playing records all the while sipping cafe and freshly squeezed orange juice.
two items everyone should have in the kitchen: this moka pot from bialetti and a stainless steel, plastic or vintage citrus press for fresh oj.
If truly want to splurge you might want to check out this one
I swear by my little vintage plastic one that was formally my mother-in-laws

(photography deirdre quinn)

veil out headress in

this gold and green gem headress makes for a perfect alternative to the traditonal wedding veil
isn't it gorg?
made by this talented little soul
and can be purchased here

j.crew bridal boutique

oh la la........the new j.crew bridal boutique opened on Madison Ave this week.
I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of their preppy designs but kinda of loving their bridal style and this little special boutique.
i especially love that they teamed up with lulu frost for divine accessories.

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urban garden

sipping my morning coffee and watching the sun wake up our little corner garden.
finally a beautiful sunny spring day here in milan.
today is the perfect day to plant the flowers in the window boxes.
going the traditional route this year....geraniums.
hardy and reminds me of my grandmother, greta.

speaking of planting, I would sooooooo love to get my hands on one of these for our house....

photography deirdre quinn

mother's day in milan

Extra special mother's day since I have my mom visiting at the moment. A beautiful day with mom started with lunch at casa lucia followed by an afternoon in giardini pubblici for the flower show.
My love for gardens, flowers and nature galore all started because of this special lady, who always had me digging in the dirt at an early age.  thanks mom. xx

Charlotte's dress

in bed with a bad head cold so I am catching up with some missed Private Practice episodes...
just watched Season 3 episode 21 and can't seem to get this dress out of my mind!
Isn't it stunning? I'm so in love with the little ruffled sleeves....
does anyone out there know the designer?