Weddings
via inspired by thisI would love to throw a dinner party designed completely around this one photo. Isn't it just beautiful? I can almost taste the fresh lemonade and smell the lemon zest pound cake baking! I know summer is technically over, but I just couldn't keep this one to myself :)
Happy Friday everyone! I hope your weekend is wonderful!!
via the flash danceAwesomeness. I'm normally not a big choreographed dance person, but this rocks!
http://shanaandrob.wagesvideo.com/
To see what got me dancing, check out the third video first :) And after that, watch the ceremony (the first video). Talk about a great way to start off the party!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! We're off to concerts, dinner parties, and hopefully a trek down the river! Any big plans for y'all?
Happy Monday Everyone! Even though it seems as though it will never stop rainy, I can't get bright cheerful colors out of my head. I especially love all of the natural and handmade touches of this board- from the kraft paper table numbers (with a light spray of gold) to the wooden welcome card holder- everything is carefree and rustic (in the most beautiful of ways!) Hope you enjoy!
row 1: tablescape via two brunettes
They can be super boring (i.e. just a collection of names) or they can be really fun and unique. This one tops the list of most unique wedding guest books I've ever seen (and hey, if you ever need someone's fingerprint, well. there it is!)
via Once WedI really wanted to do something cute to ask my close friends to be my bridesmaids. Maybe a dress shaped cookie or a super cute handmade card, but alas, my friends all pretty much knew they were my bridesmaids and just kind of jumped on the band wagon. I'll explain a little more.
I texted everyone right away once J and I got engaged (well after calling family etc.) We happened to be outside of Atlanta so we swung by and saw my sister to tell her the good news before J and I went to have a "we just got engaged!" dinner. We were driving back to Athens after dinner when I got a text from my sister. My one and only sister by the way.
"I'm your maid of honor, right?"
Well, yes, of course you are, but there goes the super cute card surprise :)
Then I talk to my bff, A (I know, third grade flash back, but seriously, we were born 4 days apart from each other and pretty much have been inseparable ever since) and she doesn't even ask. She starts planning :) "So, since I know I'm not your maid of honor and I don't want to step on anyone's toes, but I'm already starting to plan your bachelorette party." Just another reason I love A. She doesn't even care about the card. Honestly, she probably would have made fun of me and sent one back saying "I need to think about it."
That same night (I believe) I talked to my other super close friend (and sorority sister) A. (yep. same initials. Oh, and have I mentioned how all of my bridesmaids looked the same? 3 of the 4 had roughly the same hair cut too haha. Apparently I'm just not close with many blondes...) Anyhow, I knew I had to ask her quickly because she and her now husband (they got engaged the night before we did!) would be moving to Boston so he could go to Harvard law (yep. he's a smart one :)) and I wanted to make sure it wouldn't be too hard for them to fly back down.
(If you'recounting, there went card #3.)
Then there was my "little sister." While not blood related, she is the closest I will ever have to a little sister. L is the one I give advice to, get late night texts to talk from, and pretty much just love dearly. I decided I would put the "introducing J to her parents" and "asking her to be a bridesmaid" into one, and did that promptly a few days later when J and I went to my parents for Christmas. I figured sending a card would be redundant after that!
So all 4 bridesmaids had been asked and all without a cute card, or cookie, or anything else. I might send them all something special for Christmas (right after our anniversary) to thank them again. They were all awesome.
Anyhow, long story short, I saw those super cute cards on Once Wed today and wanted to share what "could have been!" If you'd like more, check it out here (which, you should. They are really really cool!)
one love photo via twig and thistle
How is it already the middle of August? I can't believe how quickly time flies. In just a few months the leaves will change, we'll be huddled around bon fires, and thankfully, it will start to cool down! Fall has always been my favorite season (how could it not? Cute clothes, Thanksgiving, crisp air and college football!) so I thought I would post something to get you in the mood for autumn. And how beautiful is that ceiling of lights? Maybe it's just me, but there is always something magical about cafe lights.
Hope everyone is having a fantastic day!
I love to eat outside.
My childhood memories are filled with images of my mom fixing my sister and I picnic lunches to eat in our backyard, watching from our outdoor dinner table as my dad shucked fresh grilled corn, and then of course all of us eating grilled chicken wings at my best friend A's house after a long day of swimming.
Even today, that love for eating outside remains. J and I love to sit on our porch (when it starts to get cooler) and eat dinner together. (We even have a chandelier hanging above our table so we can eat by candlelight!) With all that said, today I thought I would share a board inspired by outdoor dinner parties. I love everything about them- from the homemade desserts made from fresh berries, to the bright jersey dresses all the girls dress up in and of course eating at a picnic table with citronella candles burning all around. Nothing is too fussy- centerpieces are made up of collections of wild flowers or herbs found in your garden or backyard, and the napkins can just be simple cotton tea towels. The best part is that this is the exact type of party that doesn't need a special occasion or cost a lot of money- just fire up the grill, invite some friends over and remember the bug spray!
row 1:flowers via design sponge, table scape via hip hostessIt has been really really hot here for the past few days so in an attempt to remember the cooler days of spring, I thought I would post this board! I especially love the ceremony site. The way the sherbet colored flowers and greenery pop against the clean white palette is just beautiful! Hope you enjoy!
row 1: ceremony photo via instyle weddings, invitations via martha stewart weddings
I'm a huge fan of her work and while looking through my files today I came across this image. Wouldn't you love to be greeted with this at a party or wedding? It's so fresh and playful. I just can't get enough of all of the colorful hard candy and lollipops! If you haven't seen her work, definitely check it out here.
This board was inspired by a photo I saw over on Santa Barbara Wedding Chic. I saw it this morning and just couldn't stop thinking of it. I loved the playfulness of the ice cream cones, and esp. loved the color! Sticking with a color palette of various berry tones, this is what evolved. I would love to attend a wedding like this. In my head there is a lot of laughter, twinkle lights, and yummy homemade treats. Hope you enjoy!
row 1: flowers via saipua, anna williams ice cream cone photo via kelly oshiroEven if they aren't to wear for the wedding, these are awesome ties!
via meandmatilda
via toybreaker
The reverse silhouette is super cool
via toybreaker
I just love peacock feathers... and the black and blue brings edge to such a delicate subject
via Rokgear
esp. awesome if the wedding was in New York
via toybreaker
had to jump on the bicycle trend :)
