I’ve had such a fabulous week that I really can’t wait for a fun, relaxing weekend. My bestest buddy closed on his first house yesterday (a gorgeous old farmhouse with high ceilings, original woodwork and lots of fireplaces) so I’m traveling over to see him and the new place tomorrow. We’re going to eat pizza, …
Posts from: February 2010
I think at some point in the lives of most little girls, they dream about being a pretty ballerina, dancing about in skirts made from layers of tulle. Or a figure skater. For me, it was both. And I was also going to be an Olympic gold medalist gymnast. (We can see how well that …
Oh, Paul. The things you do to me. (And my waistline. But we’ll not speak of those.) I’m completely smitten with this sweet and simple cake, the perfect treat to share with someone special. It’s a yummy chocolate cake dusted with powdered sugar using a heart-shaped template cut out of paper. If you don’t have …
I’m sure you no longer believe me when I say I’m not historically a huge fan of Valentine’s Day what with all of my chatter about cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas and all. Maybe it’s because the more I think about it, the more I love the idea of crafting up a homemade token of …
I’ve long loved Sarah Parrott’s beautiful letterpress designs so it doesn’t exactly surprise me that I adore the custom letterpress save the dates Sarah designed for her own upcoming wedding. From the calligraphy by Grace Edmands to the assortment of farm-themed vintage stamps to the kraft paper envelopes, I love all of the personal details. …
I’ve got a few more photos from the incredibly talented Megan Dailor from our photoshoot to share and later today I’ll be sharing a full source list so you can easily recreate the look for yourself. It’s a fresh and pretty look that’s perfect for a wedding, but equally appropriate for a birthday party, a …
As promised, I’m back with more photos and lots of details about the tablescape I recently styled. The vision was for a pretty winter wedding with an afternoon reception with champagne and delicious treats galore. I worked out the color palette and details inspired by Ami’s inspiration board and from there picked a few details …
Back in December, I posted a beautiful photo from Twigs & Honey – I found the colors completely inspiring and, as it turns out, so did Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs. After a bit of brainstorming and a lot of shared inspiration, one thing led to another and we decide to run with our mutual love …