Monday, May 16, 2011

beach blues

I am missing the coast today. The East Coast is getting drenched in rain all week & my mind keeps wondering to the beautiful white sand beaches of 30A. Nestled along the coastal highway between Panama City & Destin, Florida is the most eclectic mix of beach cool & small town ease. An artist colony filled with boutique shops, raw oyster bars & the most amazing coastlines. I have to stop before I go insane & start calling the airlines. I will settle for these phenomenal photos captured by my all time photographer, Paul Johnson.






Sunday, May 15, 2011

If Vera was a brit.....

I adore Vera Wang. Even though she does that whole mattress thing, she is still a phenomenal designer. These gowns are from her Spring 2012 line. The hats have always been a fascination of mine. I sometimes wish I was British just to have a reason to wear something so divine. This post is an eclectic mix of high fashion, spring & great head pieces.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Conservatory Chic

Maybe it's the beautiful weather outside or the rolling hills of farmland, but I am loving this whole conservatory chic look. It's a blend of earth, paris & vinatge all thrown together. Here are a few of my favorite wedding decor looks to pull this off.
Great way to do a seating chart - use a white craft marker on the mirror. Hang it outside from a tree paired with some vintage crystal chandeliers or clusters of old mason jars with candles hanging from twine.

A coffee & tea station can be a great & cheap way to give some layers to an outdoor event. Find old porcelian coffee cups or glass and place them on this vintage french cup stand.  Terrain, the amazing Anthropolgy owned shop outside of Philadelphia bakes their bread in terracotta pots.
 Fun way to serve bread at the reception.

A cheese station with herb encrusted gourmet chesse would be a fun appetizer.
Love the use of flowing white fabric paired with the wooden tables. Great wedding courtesy of Elizabeth Anne Designs.
Bouquet with my all time favorite flower, peonies. Herbs look great too.


Wreaths made of herbs or paper & can be brought home to use.

Perhaps a guest book concept??? hmmm. Have to think about that.

Favor ideas.
Saw this fun concept while visiting my mom in LA. This picturre was taken from a shop on Abbott Kinney in Venice. Great display or favor idea.

Monday, May 9, 2011

feeling circus-y

I saw water for elephants. It's suprisingly hard to find anything a ten year old can watch that won't give me a migraine. I adored the costumes, the headpieces, the era. It had all the ingredients of great design. In honor of everyone who ever dreamed of running away with the circus, this is for your viewing pleasure

Would love to do a sweet 16 or bachelorette party with a vintage circus theme. my visual thoughts below.