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.

Vintage Gold Jewelry

dainty, girly cocktail ring from Annina Vogel, isn't it sweet? go here to see other little treasures

(image via Elle.UK)

Proud

january 20, 2009
proud.
rushed home today from work to catch Obama's inauguration.
sitting on my livingroom floor in Milan, glued to cnn watching O gracefully take on his new role.
remarkable.
I have to admit, I'm a bit sad not to be on american soil for this moment.
missing home.
where are you watching O?

(images from littledailys)

mimosa jewels

Little unique amber treasures for a vintage inspired bride
for some more vintage goodies go here

WEDDING STYLE: dr.zhivago winter wedding

clockwise starting from the upper left:alexander palace, jean paul gaultier bride from: style.com, dress from the frock, grape hyacinth and forget-me-knots bouquet: instyle.com, ring from doyle&doyle, dr.zhivago still from here, flower arrangement domino magazine

Mimosa Manolo

This little blahnik style has joined the mimosa color trend.
Me likey.
What little treasures, have you discovered, in this seasons "color of the moment"?

(photograph via Barneys.com)

vintage alberta ferretti

I'm on a on a rampage with red carpet this week, yikes!
But I must confess, I just adore watching those little starlets strutting along the big red all dolled up, don't you? So I couldn't resist sharing this beautiful, vintage, Alberta Ferretti dress that actress Alice Braga wore at the 2008 venice film festival.

(photo via Jamd by photographer Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

sweet delights

I'm kinda of digging this tall and lanky wedding cake from Lutz Cafe
Quite stylish don't you think?

that is, until the bride and groom make the grand cut and it topples over..
hmmmm........form = good
function = no

sheath dress

satin sheath silhouette from here and here

vintage hollywood inspired sheath by marc jacobs

sophia looking elegant but never over the top.

love it.

Hollywood Vintage

betty davis

rita hayworth

gene tierney

3 beauties to inspire those hollywood vintage brides to be

i adore the back of betty's dress and rita's necklace fits perfectly with the plunging neckline

elegant and a little glam

who's your favorite hollywood starlet style?

Buon Anno/Happy New Year

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
A. and I are back in Milan after a long and relaxing visit with my family in the states.

Caught a glimpse of the golden globe awards very early this morning, thanks to my never ending jet lag

and can't get over how beautiful this J.Mendel dress on Elizabeth Banks.

How perfect would this dress be for a New Year's Eve bride?
1940's or 30's hollywood glam....

(photo from instyle)

WEDDING DETAILS: winter table

creams, silvery greens and candlelight make for the perfect winter table.

(photo via sweet paul)

buon natale

Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

A. and I are traveling back to the states tomorrow to spend Christmas with my family.
Trains, planes and automobiles, here we come. literally.
Our bags are stuffed with little Italian goodies, like this, delish cake.

(photo john dolan)

REAL WEDDING: Cannon Beach, Oregon

A bridal bouquet with two, dinner plate, white dahlia's and forest greens, um, do you need more? perfect.
to see more of this sweet couple's wedding go here and here

(wedding found via frolic)
(photographs by laura heffington)

Color: Mimosa

Mimosa Yellow is popping up everywhere, shoes, dresses, sashes galore!
The yellow mimosa flower makes for a unique accent in the bridal bouquet
Having a brunch time wedding?
Try serving this mimosa flavored cupcake here

On March 8th, Milan is filled with these little pom-pom like flowers, as it is customary to present women with yellow mimosas (among other flowers) on International Women's Day

1st row: bride & bouquet via snippet & ink, mimosa branch, hair\flower via twigs & honey

2nd row: mimosa bouquet via amorology, skirt via zac posen, shoes via jcrew
3rd row: sash via jcrew, cupcake via cocoscupcake, tablesetting via the not wedding

snowfall moments

(image via ian johnson)


(photograph by James Christianson via Style Me Pretty)

Quiet, magical moments in the snowfall for the bride and groom

paper wreath

Imagine this gorgeous paper wreath on display at your wedding?
Or maybe as a decorative piece for walls of your home sweet home?
ridiculously unique and beautiful, I'm in love
paper illustrations created by Yulia Brodskaya

(via swissmiss)

Photographer Spotlight: Heather Waraksa

Stunning winter bride, from Brooklyn based photographer Heather Waraksa. To see more of this February wedding go here. And for more beautiful weddings by Heather, go here

(Image via Heather Waraksa)

Florist Spotlight: Artfool

Creams, pinks, and ivory colored bouquets from the very talented florist and event planner Artfool
I especially adore the first one, classic, lily of the valley delicate, sweet and arranged in such a unique way, don't you think?

now I need to find a bride to go with it....

(Images from Artfool)

Gift Guide

Tea cups by Laurie Simmons

Melting Snowmen, by Marcel

Salt and Pepper Shakers, by Marcel Dzama
(photos from CEREALART)

The art collector couple would heart these multiples pictured above, made by artists, Laurie Simmons and Marcel Dzama from CEREALART.

For your bride and groom with a green thumb,
these beautiful graduating size vases from Kisan Concept Store

Got a music loving couple to buy for?
What about this ceramic Phonophone for the ipod from Charles & Marie
Makes for a perfect gift for that ultra hip music loving couple.

(photos from NYTIMES)