Monday, January 31, 2011

what time is it?

the coolest clocks around!

the ideal kitchen clock!

lime green floating clock
paint your wall navy blue and add this cool clock!

vintage london office clock

still love this white clock. so simple.

big union station clock
we have a huge clock like this on our landing,
its perfect to tell time from anywhere in the room

missing time clock, time flies when you are having fun!

aqua tiny scallop clock, this color is so soothing

Friday, January 28, 2011

lovely items of the week

here they are!

where can i put this frame in my house? :)

cool vintage pendant

shoe print! perfect for a huge walk-in closet!


love these vases!

can't wait to spread these seed bombs all over my garden
of rocks (haha) and see what hatches!
this package contains cornflower, shasta daisy, farewell-to-spring, garland chrysanthemum, sweet william, mountain phlox, and california poppy

california gold vintage postage greeting card

how cute are these baby shoes!!

vintage wallpaper lamp shade!

happy friday!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

snow day!


looks like i won't be eating outside for lunch today!

i might need this cute cowl to shovel...

find it here!

stay warm!
oxox

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

forever art

wow, i found this and had to repost! crazy drawings on styrofoam with a sharpie by cheeming boey. computer guy by day, artist by night...




see his etsy store here. read his interview with don't panic here.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ah flowers

i'm ready for spring! have you decided on your wedding bouquet? think about adding something different to your bunch of carnations or roses to spruce up the bouquet and give it a pop of color.

blueberries?...

maybe wheat!

or even cotton found on wedding paper divas!

here are a few bouquets that i fell in love with...

peony mixture by nouveau romantics

gorgeous bunch found on once wed

bouquet from real simple... ranunculus, tulips, and mini roses

so pretty! found on martha stewart

Monday, January 24, 2011

wedding sand?

do you love the beach and want to include sand in the big day? here are a few ideas that are simple and will reflect your beach memories and love of the surf.

hang beach prints around your reception area like this one!

have you heard of unity sand? you can include a unity sand ceremony on your big day. pouring sand from two containers into one represents your lives becoming one through marriage. sometimes the unity sand replaces lighting a unity candle.

wear sand from a memorable vacation around your neck or wrist
on the big day in these tiny glass jars

brian and i love the beach and would live there if we could! for our wedding, we collected random vases for a long time and then added sand and white candles to use as centerpieces along with flowers. they gave the room a wonderful glow! check out other details from our big day here!

i kept one of the sand/candle vases from the wedding and put it on a shelf with one of our engagement pictures. reminds me of the good memories of that day!

coral and sand wedding board... if incorporating sand in your wedding
is too much of a hassle, consider sand as an accent color.
it's soft, subtle, and calming.

it would be perfect to use as a ribbon belt for bridesmaid dresses!

happy planning!
oxox

Friday, January 21, 2011

happy friday!

find these letterpress cards on etsy!

oxox

Thursday, January 20, 2011

catie's picks

catie turned me on to ml monique lhuiller's new bridesmaid line exclusively made by nordstroms. here are a few of her ml favorites and a few others...seriously gorgeous and affordable!


"couldn't you see a young bride who doesn't want
a traditional wedding dress getting married in this???"
agreed, catie!


LOVE this one!

strapless ruched in black

maggie london one shoulder in tapestry teal

donna morgan belted chiffon in rose
love this color!


suzi chin halter

donna ricco taffeta party dress in ink
ink as a color name is awesome!

oxox
happy shopping!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

lovely items of the week

here they are!!!
armless chair from target!

i'm crushing on this clock, perfect for my kitchen!

bruizer is a lovely item of the week. can't wait to see him this weekend!

travel pants at anthropologie

here is the best thing about these pants...
there are airplane charms at the end of the drawstrings! so cute!

mason jar soap dispenser... sweet!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

save the dates | carlos + kristin

i recently designed save the dates for my good friends, carlos and kristin. they have a thing for penguins so i drew a couple cute monogamous birds with accessories (a bow and a tie!). the letterpress printing gave the save the date dimension and crisp lines. we finished off with a navy and kelly green combo to match their wedding colors. i love the final product and i'm honored to be a part of their wedding planning!

happy snow day!