There is something so heartwarming and charming about this wedding that it just struck me as perfect for a Monday morning. Carissa and Aaron are both artists and wanted to plan an intimate and really special wedding for their closest friends and family while bringing bits and pieces of their personalities into the celebration. They …
Posts from: March 2011
On this day a year ago, I shared an Irish blessing in honor of a dearly departed friend. It seemed only fitting to raise a glass to her today. It is a beautiful day in Syracuse. A warm breeze. A sky filled with bright sunshine. I think of it as her gift to us. Wishing …
I’ve been dreaming of summer this week. You’re probably going to start to see that as a recurring theme around here. Summer. Long lazy days and pretty outdoor fetes at night. This party, spied a while back on Style Me Pretty, was held in honor of a new job and I think it’s the perfect …
Like a lot of women I think an obsession with jewelry is hard-wired into my DNA. My grandmother and I used to spend hours playing in her jewelry collection and when she passed divvying up her prized baubles and trinkets was particularly meaningful. So when I see someone creating really special, one of a kind …
After last week’s color palette took a rich and dramatic turn, I decided to give happy spring-inspired yellow another whirl. This palette is soft and sunny, inspired by lemonade and a pale watery shade of seaglass. Fresh cucumber and pale shell pink provide a decided spring feeling, with a little touch of something neutral to …
I love this idea for including budget-friendly succulents in an unexpected way at your celebration. Wrapped in kraft or parchment paper they become perfect little escort cards. Clustered in an old wooden tray they become earthy and beautiful centerpieces. Check out the details from Mary Swenson for Project Wedding. {Photos by Mary Swenson from Project …
Today I have a special treat for you! The amazingly talented Jess Tierney, lead graphic designer at Bella Figura and a good friend of mine, is sharing her inspiration for her dream party. Jess officially has me dreaming of long summer days and preppy nautical stripes. You’re going to love this! Jess also has a …
I know I’m not the only one who loves a good cupcake, so I had to share this super cool print with you titled The Anatomy of a Cupcake. My architecture and engineering roots love seeing this flow chart style breakdown of the composition of a cupcake. Check out a video of the making of …
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was a combination of both really busy on Saturday and really lazy on Sunday. Just how I like it! I thought I’d start the week with this fabulous birthday party that the amazing Kate of Beautiful Days planned for her son Wyatt. To say …
I loved the dresses that Monique Lhuillier designed for Mandy Moore at the Oscars and I’ve basically been obsessing over her gorgeous dresses ever since. Her pre-fall 2011 collection featured some absolutely knock-out dresses. Rich jewel tone colors that would be stunning for a wedding. Ombre, sequins, confetti-inspired color, perfectly lady-like silhouettes and incredible draping. …
Inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, photographer Tahni Candelaria-Holm of Joyeuse planned the prettiest bridal shower for her best friend Allie. She crafted all of the pretty details and asked ladies to come dressed in Mexican bohemian inspired attire. A basket of colorful fabric flowers invited ladies to wear a flower in their hair …
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