everyday typography

i went for a walk around my little town and found a bunch of beautiful type! i guess i need to open my eyes more to take it all in. i took pictures to share with you...

check out that pattern!

found a cool gate with my old initials... feels like an alley in italy

love this old school, vintage mailbox

plaque with sunken relief numbers

love the opposing hues on this drain

raised numbers on the side of a church

makes me want to touch them!

lovely items of the week

here they are!!!

turquiose stand for hosting parties. found on etsy.

party shoes from jcrew

great for holiday parties!

this bike is awesome!!!

as soon as verizon gets the iphone, i'm getting this cute case! found on etsy

hanging holiday decorations found on etsy

hope you had a great thanksgiving!

oxox

wedding typography

i love the idea of bringing typography into your wedding details. here are a few ways to add type on your big day...

embroidery for pillows, handkerchiefs, decorations, etc., made by jessa!

wedding welcome gift and favor bags, found on etsy

finn necklace seen on glee

how cute to wear your soon-to-be hubby's name around your neck!

wire hangers found on etsy

bride robe found on the wedding chicks

if you are interested in adding type and need more ideas, email me!

thanksgiving entertaining

if you are entertaining your family for thanksgiving this year, here are a couple ideas to decorate your table and impress your guests!

pair these metal flower candle holders

with orange candles to bring color to the table

write your thanks on gift tags to share out loud

metal placecards

hang this burlap family bunting

switch the red ribbon with an orange one

and put two of these paper wreaths on either side of the bunting

lazy susan for the center of your table

easy for sharing dishes

cute napkins to remind you what to do on thanksgiving

these napkin rings keep a rustic feeling going on the table

happy hosting!

catie's picks

fashion guru, catie, send me her picks for this week! this outfit is PERFECT for holiday parties, a fun dinner outing, or maybe even "meeting the parents"! love it!

one-shoulder party dress by jcrew

adorable leather belt found on etsy

jessica simpson "jessica" pumps found on piperlime

i put these on my christmas list :)

such a cute outfit! thanks catie!!!

ohhh it's a flash mob... ohhh!!

this is a little off the subject of weddings and pretty things and everything else that i usually post about, but maybe it will inspire some dancing or make you smile a bit brighter today.

how i love modern family! in last night's episode mitchell did a flash mob for cam as his "love letter to cam." so great!! the best part is when cam is trying to clap and dance along with the mob, but he has no idea of the moves. "this is joyful, mitchell!!!"

check out the video HERE!

for a green wedding...

i want someone to paint a bike like this green

and ride off into the sunset after the wedding!

image from green wedding shoes

bamboo wood salad sets as guest favors to be really "green"

potted herbs as placecards and guest favors

wow, that's quite a table

setting by martha stewart weddings

love how simple this cake is... looks like ribbons

image from once wed

maybe lilly inspired?

my love for succulents has not faltered

i want to get married again just so i can wear these!

the combo of winter and typically spring flowers is really beautiful

LOVE that bouquet!

sweet stitching

i stumbled upon this awesome embroidery company, sublime stitching, created by jenny hart. she has revitalized embroidery with our generation and her stitches are totally funky. seeing her work inspires me to pick up a needle!

our labor of love

i'm in love with these photos by our labor of love. the whole shoot seems so intimate and private, like we are looking through a peep hole spying on the cute couple, the famous photographer max wanger and his beautiful bride, margaux.

congrats!

lovely items of the week

(photo by sten hartman)

the lovely items of this week are from tia's portfolio of designs! she put her foot in her mouth and asked to have her face as a lovely item of the week, so this is pretty close, smart alec! :)

this zipper is awesome

another lovely item:

(photo by sten hartman)
can't wait for your own line!