Romantic Pink and Black

Romantic Pink and Black

Though Valentine's Day is still a couple weeks off, I couldn't resist this pretty pink and black shoot from Ariella Chezar and Meg Smith. The Olema Inn where this shoot took place, is certainly one of the loveliest places I've had the chance to visit, and it's the perfect choice for these romantic details. I'm inspired to throw a Valentine party!


Monogrammed mugs from Anthropologie each contain a different type of flower.


Victorian table "number" cards and paper garlands both from Tail of the Yak.


Ariella adorned the bouquet (which includes anemones, ranunculus, ornithogalum, blushing bride protea, garden roses, as well as a few silk flowers, black silk leaves, and dyed black fairy leaves) with wide pink ribbons and black French net.










Ariella made the pink buttercream cake, embellished with flowers, faux mushrooms (find similar ones here), and a vintage cake topper.




Pretty favor boxes, from Addison Endpapers (510-601-8112), each have a small window in them to show off the chocolate treats inside.

This is just a small sampling of the amazing work that both Ariella and Meg do. And I've said it before, but for those of you who missed it, make sure you have some time to devote to getting lost in their websites. I've easily spent hours delving through all of the inspiration on both sites...

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Wedding Inspiration: My Grandparents!

I got a scanner this weekend and it completely took over my life! But the great thing is, I can now share my favorite wedding I've ever seen: my grandparent's.

I'm not totally sure about the year, though I'd estimate about 1958 or 1959. The bridesmaids wore blue, with matching veils. I've always loved how very formal and classic this wedding is, and how adorable my grandparents are.

This is my favorite wedding photo of the batch, and maybe of anyone, ever. I hope I can maybe replicate it, but I don't think that's even possible, because this is just that classic.

In other news, today is my one-year blogiversary!! Hopefully I can pull together a fun post to commemorate such an event later tonight. Thank you for reading, friends!

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Meet My Princess: Part II

Meet My Princess: Part II

{our contest entry}

This is my Westie, Duffie, and she's my princess. I've been her proud Mama since April 2007. When's her birthday, you ask? Valentine's Day of course! She's such a looker, and I'm pretty sure she knows it.

I swear there's a point to this...I entered her in a Twitter contest! There's an amazing dog artist, aptly named Dog Arteest that's hosting a monthly contest to win a free portrait of your pup. Aimee is so talented- her paintings are out of control. I WANT ONE SO BAD. What's better? She does them in 140. The winner is picked by Aimee, so please wish us luck!

Along with monthly contests, Aimee does commission work too. These paintings are more labor intensive, taking up to 30 hours! Here's some images from her recent commissions. Check out Aimee's site for more of her work.

Are you kidding me? How awesome is that Schnauzer?!?

Look at that face!

portraits are from www.aimeehoover.com

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Sunday Edition #57

Sunday Edition #57


by Josh Goleman

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A Winter Wedding

A Winter Wedding

Mr. SE and I are headed to Atlanta for a evening wedding in January. This is the first winter wedding I've ever attended, and frankly I'm a little stumped with what to wear. I'd definitely like to wear tights and my new Jessica Simpson suede booties/pumps. So here's where I need your help- what would you wear (or have you worn) to a winter wedding? I'd like to be festive and dressed nice, without freezing!

Here's some ideas for the kinds of dresses I'm looking at....

all dresses from Piperlime

Similar to the style I got

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Merry Christmas From Our White House Florist Laura Dowling (Recipe Included!)

Merry Christmas From Our White House Florist Laura Dowling (Recipe Included!)

Holiday wreaths

Apple and berry wreath
What you'll need

1 12 inch straw wreath form
Stem wire
Floral wire
Floral picks (4 inches)
35 small red delicious apples
1 bunch of red holly berries
1 bunch of red rose hips
Trailing English ivy

Directions

Pierce apples through the center with the stem wire. Working from side to side on the front of the wreath, wrap wired apples around the form, twisting tightly in back to securely fasten each piece of fruit. Cover the entire wreath form with apples.
Cut small bunches of berries and rose hips (about 2 – 3 inches in length). Wire the berries and rose hips to floral picks.
Add the bunches to the wreath, interspersing the berries among the apples.
Wrap trailing ivy in and around the wreath as a finishing touc
http://www.lauradowling.com/

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Billberry: It's Good For You

Billberry: It's Good For You

{yummy}

I'm in need of a new purse. The one I currently have has been my faithful companion since our introduction at DSW's Christmas 2008 sale. I love her. But we've simply been together too long. I'd love for my new purse to be unisex. You know, capable of working with black OR brown. Enter the most lovely eggplant purple-ish masterpiece. I will name her Lily (it really just popped in my head). Longchamp calls the color "billberry". She's classic, but fun, and would go with all of my black AND brown clothes. Perfection. Except for the price tag. We'll have to work on that one.

I've only spotted her once in real life. But I know she hangs out here and here. Let me know if you find her. Specifically if she's on sale.

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wedding presents Sunday Best v.8

Anne Bancroft, dancing with her niece in 1958. Photo for LIFE by Alfred Eisenstadt.

• I love Christina Hendricks' wedding pictures. Love the mismatched bridesmaids!
• I'm thinking these Lightweight, puffy frames could be a great photo booth alternative at a party or wedding.
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• How to grow the perfect beard.
• Have you been dying to buy the Lohan clan's cast-offs? Oh, don't worry, you can!
• I'm probably the last person to find this, but were you aware of the Muppet wiki?

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TitleSunday Best - Leandria Johnson - Set Me Free [Original Artist: Myron Butler ]

Tina Quote: "You bring to mind 3 Women: Aretha Franklin, [Pastor] Shirley Ceasar, and Mary J Blidge. Once again, she has my Vote 888-923-7802. Give me a CD from her just from Sunday Best and I would buy it as of yesterday. I have enclosed the 13June2010 Sunday Best video of Set Me Free as well as the lyrics. Peace, Respect, & Wonder.
Bless

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Set Me Free [Lyrics]

Verse 1:
I dont even know, where my life would be
If you hadnt shown, shown your love towards me
Broke the chains, the chains that were binding me
Gave me liberty, set me free
(Repeat)

If I hadnt been (yea)
For the Lord who (yea)
Who was on my side
Be lost (yea)
Like a ship (yea)
Without a guide
If Im sinking (yea)
Said he (yea)
Lifting me, broke the chains that were binding me

Ooooh (whom the son sets free)
Ooooh (is truly free indeed) Oh
Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh (that walking in my liberty)

Verse 1

And when I (yea)
I felt like (yea)
I could not last
I was bound by (yea)
The guilt of (yea)
Of my past
But I gave the Lord (yea)
The Lord my life (yea)
And in exchange, he gave me brand new life, I havent been the same

Ooooh (whom the son sets free)
Ooooh (is truly free indeed) Oh
Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh (and now Im walking in, Im walking in my liberty yea)

Bridge:
Gave me, victory
Now I, I have been set free
Gave me liberty
Now I, I have been set free
(modulate and repeat 3x)

SET ME FREE!

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I Heart Hello Handmade

I Heart Hello Handmade

I normally don't do individual vendor reviews like this, but since I'm taking a bit of a breather from my regular posts, and since I absolutely love Hello Handmade, I figured why not share this with you. Hello Handmade is the result of collaboration between two incredibly talented people - calligrapher Betsy Dunlap and illustrator Shanna Murray. Together they create such wonderful, whimsical pieces, and they're just in time for the holidays!




Christmas prints inspired by old specimen charts - six types of pine and fur trees printed in white ink on kraft paper.




I love this shot with the black-and-white photo of Shanna's grandparents...


This is probably one of my favorite gift ideas - totally unexpected and special. It's a 2010 calendar, but it's also a tea towel, so even after the year is over, it can be used in the kitchen. Maybe a nice little accent to a kitchen-themed wedding gift? Betsy and Shanna will be adding some download-able items to their Etsy shop at the end of the month too - can't wait to see them!

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