It’s hard for me to fully grasp that today marks twelve years since that fateful day that changed so much for we Americans. I remember exactly where I was that morning, a freshman in college, barely two weeks into the semester, driving to campus in my old beat up Ford Escort. It was like any …
Inspiration
Hey, friends! Sorry for the belated post today. I’m fresh home from a whirlwind business trip to Atlanta and am just settling in at my computer to get back in the groove. While on my flight back this morning I was thinking a lot about the great conversations that took place during this quick little …
This post was sponsored by Skinny Cow. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that so generously help The Sweetest Occasion keep on keepin’ on! If you guys remember my ladies night last month, you may remember that Skinny Cow is challenging me to take on three missions this summer, all designed to encourage us ladies take a …
In preparation for a few new little tweaks to the site, I’ve been working on sifting through a bunch of old posts and couldn’t resist sharing a handful of favorite DIY projects from the archives. For the last few years my amazing team of contributors (Jenny, Chelsea, Alice, Kelly and Stephanie) and I have cranked out …
Every once in a while I see something so gorgeous it really just takes my breath away. This bicycle shoot (originally spied at Creature Comforts) is totally one of those things. From the colors to the stunning flowers to the long gauzy pink skirt of this dress, it has me dreaming about all things flowers …
It dawned on me that it’s been a bit since I’ve shared recent snippets with you so today seemed as a good a time as any! Life has been busy the last few months. From traveling (with more to come), moving, celebrating my 30th birthday, and soaking up as much time with family and friends …
As promised last week, I’m kicking things off this morning by sharing a little recap of my panel discussion from Alt Summit last week. Nathan Williams of Kinfolk, Promise Tangeman, Vivian Mansour of ish & chi and I were charged with the exciting (but fairly well daunting) task of sharing our picks for some of the freshest blogs going. These blogs are essentially our picks …
Hi, everyone! I hope you’re all gearing up for a glittery and festive New Year’s Eve tonight! Or maybe you’re working on tackling New Year’s resolutions and organization projects? Whatever the case may be, I have an extra dose of inspiration for you today. Over at Babble, I’ve rounded up all of my favorite DIY …
I can’t even begin to front with you – Roberta and Diego’s Italian Alps wedding was hands down my personal favorite wedding of 2012. Bonus points – you guys loved it, too! The epitome of elegance, the classic white and green color palette was carried throughout with beautiful flowers and greenery that just scream romance. …
Can we take a moment to please talk about how amazingly beautiful Michela and Giuseppe’s Sicily wedding is? It’s honestly just about as lovely as it gets in my book. A stunning bride with a drop dead gorgeous dress, a breathtaking cathedral and all the charms of Italy. What more could you ask for? If …
Another favorite this year, Katie and John’s New England farm wedding was beautiful from start to finish! The gorgeous venue, the stunning flowers and the pretty stationery were just the tip of the iceberg. The blended Irish and Jewish ceremonies and the handmade chuppah only served to make their wedding even more lovely and personal, …
Yesterday was all about your favorite parties from 2012, and today it’s all about your favorite weddings! We’re kicking things off this morning with a little look back at Kelley and Brian’s gorgeous Texas farm wedding. The stunning color of palette of coral and orange was vibrant and perfectly set off by the setting at …