Flower Spotlight: Pieris Japonica Flower

Now I feel informed, it's called, Pieris Japonica Flower. Growing up, we had tons of these pretty little bell shaped flowers in our garden and lately I've been seeing it used as an accent in wedding bouquets and arrangements.
It's also quite stunning all on its own, don't you think?
I'm obsessed.

image 1 via brides.com
image 2 via vintage glam weddings
image 3 via martha stewart weddings

Feather Love Photography

I opened up my email this afternoon only to discover the delightful work of Feather Love Photography, based in San Diego, CA. Sooooooo dreamy and romantic, don't you think?
I heart these engagement photos
To see more of go here and here

Lulu Frost

Vintage mixed with modern pieces from Lulu Frost are the ideal accessory for the bride to be or
any little lady looking to add an extra twist in her style.

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Comptoir Des Cotonniers

was checking out the spring collection yesterday, you can see more here and here
my all time favorite shop on this side of the ocean
and now there is one in NYC!

Peacock Dress

have you seen this ridiculousness? read about it here

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Willow

how have I not come across Willow before?

dresses to lingerie, i heart everything
to see more go here

The Getaway

How will you be exiting after the big event?
I vote bike.
Whimsical and environmentally friendly

(photography via Yves Samuel)

Biking

On holiday all week and spent the day chillaxing with A. biking and a little window shopping.

I'm on the hunt for some fun spring sandals.
I heart these and these but they're way out of my budget. hmmmm

buona pasqua

it's easter sunday and A. and I are on a little roadtrip, stuffing our faces with maccheroni con capretto and washing it down with lambrusco in the little city of Mantova. hmmmm....
i heart our love for food.

(photos via little daily's)

new england wedding

Found this adorable home spun wedding via Rock 'n Roll Bride.
Loving that the bride wore her mothers wedding dress circa 1974.
I'm such a sucker for sentimental details....
you can see more of this wedding here, here and here

(photos by Aga Images)

weekend

finally spring has arrived in milano
to do list this weekend
1. ride bike
2. road trip with A. to Mantova
3. watch the Arthur Russell documentary

top photos via little daily's

Heidi Merrick

this little number could easily be worn on your wedding day.
totally digging the pockets
check out more sweet dresses here

(photo via heidi merrick)

Vanessa Bruno

what about these delicate little gold sandals for your big day? ideal for summer brides.......
go here to see more beautiful things by designer vanessa bruno

simple stems

simple modern table setting. Budget friendly and stunning. to see more details of this modern affair go here.

(photos by heather waraksa)

$865 vintage wedding gown

um can we say gorgeous? and can we say perfect price tag? $865
can we also say, you need to be a skinny minnie for this vintage frock?
apparently it's a size 0
but isn't it to die for?
to see more photos go here

the skeleton brought me violets

a little primavera cena in milano
violette dal mio giardino

(photo via didi)

Pansies & Violets

 
Delicate violets and pansies make for a beautiful accent to your wedding cake or any cake for that matter. Sugared or not, aren't they sweet looking?
DIY candied flower recipe go here

(violet cupcake photo via foodnetwork, pansy cake MS Living)

primavera milano

7am this morning. finally it feels like the end of winter and beginning of spring here in milan.

(photo by didi)

Windy Freda 2009 collection

Designer Susannah Lipsey, of Windy Freda, has created not 1 but 2 collections for 2009, yipee!

what are you waiting for?
go here to check out the goodies

(photos: alex mark)

and so we danced

a. surprised me at the last minute. literally. As I stepped onto the dance floor, he whispered in my ear, "I've switched the song to Ovenque Proteggi by Vinicio Capossela.
Panic? No. Practiced? No. Pure and utter bliss? Yes.
And without missing a beat, we danced around the room, completely lost in the moment.

1 year anniversary

Today, a. and i are quietly celebrating our 1 year anniversary.
actually, we spent the weekend nursing one another from a hideous 24 hr. stomach flu.
glad we have "his" and "her" sofa's in the living room.
true love i tell ya

(image via belathee photography)

what a week

little winter bride has been a little MIA. oops. Been busy...um...with life-work.....ya know
it's friday and this week has brought the little banshee out of me, kinda like the one below




Happy weekend peeps!

loop flowers

artful event and floral designers located in the bay area see more here

j.mendel

it would brake the bank but isn't this dress heavenly? more styles from this designer here , here and I believe shown here

Vogue Sposa Style

Hollywood vintage from Vogue Sposa

Vogue Sposa

dramatic details, how divine!
check in tomorrow to see some 30s and 40s inspired wedding gowns

(photo via Vogue Sposa)

instant spa

all you need is:

20 min
hot bath
this delish (yes it's made of real brn sugar, i admit, i tested it)
with this little flame, filling the air with a sweet citrus smell.
a little piece of heaven for those cold winter days.