Fantasy Friday: Mint & Coral

Happy Friday lovelies!  So happy the weekend is here.  Here's a little glimpse into what I have been dreaming about this week ;-)

 An affair where bridesmaids are dressed like this...

And tables are adorned with this...

Oh so pretty dreams, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by from me to you & image via going to the chapel

Darling Detail No. 20: Posies at each Place

I adore posies...

I especially adore them at each place...

Darling, no?  Plus, I love the colors here - baby blue, white, cream and beige all make for a soft and serene color palette. 

And yep, that door knob is OVER THE MOON !

~ Ciao

...photography by jessica noelle via the wedding chicks

Who Says

...you can't wear your hair half up, in a bun and a ponytail and topped with a flower wreath on your wedding day?

I can't tell you how much I am swooning over this slightly messy look!  Oh so LCW's Style ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via sunday in bed

Aisle Style: My Cup of Tea

Good morning loves!  I am running a bit behind today - as life just got even more busy around here...I'll explain soon ;-)  And my family is coming one week from today - YIPPEE!!!!  So the next couple of weeks are going to be super duper busy for me.  I am not complaining...just hoping to explain why at times my posts might be up a bit later than usual...so hang tight loves - things will be back to normal (whatever that is) around here about mid-August.

Let's get on with this post shall we...as this is one of the most darling ways I have seen an aisle decorated in a long time!  Have a look-see at the tea cups, pitchers and plates...

I L-O-V-E it, don't you?  Now this is the out of the box thinking that sends me over the moon, and really is my cup of tea!  Hehe.  And the goodness doesn't stop there - look how fabulous the chuppah/canopy is that the bride and groom said their vows under...

I am loving the lightness, sheerness and detail of the canopy, not to mention all the flowers and greenery, not only along the top of the structure but on all the poles as well.  All in all fabulous 'Aisle Style', no?

~ Ciao

...photography by todd hunter mcgraw via style me pretty

Inspiration to Creation No. 1: The Details

Goodness, you still with me? Three posts today is a lot!  However, this is the Inspiration to Creation post that I have been waiting all day for ;-)  I do think this is going to be an amazing series, and I hope you love it and find it helpful!  Can't wait to hear your feedback throughout the week.

Okay first things first!  On Friday I showed you the inspiration pictures, so today I want to focus on the details.  Remember I am taking this step-by-step, and the first step is figuring out what makes up this gorgeous table decor.  My first step if I want to recreate a look is to study the picture(s) of the look and then jot down the details of the design.  So again, here are a couple of pictures for you...

Did you study the pictures, and make some notes as to the details?  Yes, fabulous!  Here is a list of the details that I jotted down after I spent some time studying them:

     a.  3 oil lamps
     b.  2 clear glass compotes for the larger flower arrangements
     c.  small votives
     d.  6 mismatched salad plates
     e.  small colored glass vases to hold a couple of sprigs
     f.  owls
     g.  mismatched clear glass bowls for succulents
     h.  6 glasses with gold detail
     i.  7 embroidery hoops
     j.  a variety of sheer and lightweight fabrics
     k.  white table runner
     l.  6 white dinner plates
     m.  6 white napkins
     n.  6 sets of silverware

Did you see them all in the pictures?  A handful of them are obvious, but a couple of them you might have to go back and have another look to notice ;-)

And after looking through what I already had, and a quick trip to Home Goods (one of MY happiest places on earth - hehe) to pick up two green plates and a couple owls, here are most (a through j listed above) of the details I will be using to recreate the look...

You will notice that not all of the details are identical, but they are similar.  The green votive holders (e above) I found at Michael's in the dollar bin for $1.50 each, and plan on using as vases on the table.  I know I have some owls...at the back of my storage unit, that I couldn't get too...but the two above I purchased from Home Goods (were they had bunches of them, in a couple other colors too), and I thought they would work well as I plan on putting succulents in them!  Also, the glasses are on loan from Aunt Millie (love her to pieces I do) and not only do they have gold on them, but a green color too.  However, I am working on another option for gold glasses...I'll have to let you know if it works out...so you'll just have to wait and see ;-) 

There will be more to come every day this week my dears - including a fabulous DIY using items from the dollar store - so be sure to check in everyday at noon as I have decided to do 3 posts a day this week!  See you tomorrow.

~ Ciao

...photography and images via brandon kidd & luna and chloe weddings

Tuesday Thought: Vintage Tape Dispenser

Oh dears - do I have a cute Tuesday Thought for you today!  I found this vintage porcelein bird tape dispenser and knew exactly how I wanted to use it - because I think by now you know I don't really ever use things as they are intended ;-)  Anyhoo, here is the bird in all of its cuteness...

I am calling him 'Golden Eye' as his eyes are gold - hehe! 

So here is your Tuesday Thought:  Remove the tape holder/spinner piece, and use the vintage tape dispenser as a vase and fill it with flowers!  Here, I made a little arrangement just for you...

Oh tell me that isn't just CUTE!?!

~ Ciao

...concept, design, styling & photography by luna and chloe weddings

Homemade: Flower Filled Peat Pots

Happy Thursday loves!  Is everyone having a wonderful week so far?  Well if not, the good news is tomorrow is Friday...woohoo.  I love Fridays ;-)  However, before I get too excited about tomorrow, I thought I would share this fabulous little idea I spotted over one of my favorite blogs, French Larkspur.  Every time I go there I am inspired!  It is eco-friendly, cost effective and a farily easy DIY!  Here have a look-see at these hanging flower filled peat pots...

Darling, no?  To get the how to and see more pictures, click right here.  However, you only need some peat pots (I bought some at Home Depot for a couple of dollars for a bunch of them), dried flowers (any dried flower would work), ribbon and some embellishments to make your own.  And I love that not only can they be decorated in so many ways, but that you can also use them on the table!  Oh me likey ;-)

P.S. - I also have a super duper easy Homemade post on Over The Moon Vintage Rentals too.  Click right here to see!
~ Ciao

...image via french larkspur

Who Says

...your bridesmaids can't wear their flowers instead of carry them?

Now this is a fabulous idea, is it not? Oooh, I do L-O-V-E!

P.S. - And if you haven't noticed I am on a flower and details for the boys kick this week, as my post later today is for the boys...but trust me it includes feathers, so you don't want to miss! 

~ Ciao

...images via the wedding chicks

Tuesday Thought: 'Chandelier' of Flowers

Happy Tuesday my loves!  How is your week going so far?  Just lovely I hope.  Well if it hasn't been going lovely so far, how about some flowers to make it a little bit better?  And I'm not talking any ol' flowers.  Oh no, I am talking a huge chandelier (of sorts) of them like you have never seen.  So here is your Tuesday Thought for today:  Create a chandelier of flowers for decor at you wedding like this...

Just look at this amazingness...

A close up for you...

When I first ran across this picture on Coco + Kelley (LOVE her blog) I was in utter awe.  But then I thought - how absolutely fabulous would this look at a wedding.   Granted, it doesn't have to be this grand, a smaller version would be just as gorgeous, but something similar would sure make a gorgeous statement flanking your ceremony area, no?  Or anywhere for that matter!

Oh my, I can just picture it...natural linens on the tables (like the curtain above), butterfly accents, low and lush arrangements in long narrow wooden containers on the tables...  Can you picture it?  Just dreamy, no?

~ Ciao

...image via coco + kelley, via yedda morrison, anh-min, and flickr (edited)

Flowerwild February: Day 19

For the LOVE of peonies...

Oh, and berries too!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 18

I love the natural feel of this arrangement...

No bright colors or big flowers in this beauty.  It has a calming, welcoming, cozy and easy feeling about it, no?  Absolutely perfect in it's simplicity.

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 17

Ahh, this bouquet is for all the anemone lovers out there.  Combined with berries this bouquet is stunning!  Enjoy...

Oh, and did you notice the little red flower detail on the wrapped stems?  So fabulous!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 16

Eek...how pretty are these?

Stunning!  And the presention is just perfection.  Which one do you like best?  I seriously, can't decide!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 15

Adoring this lush arrangement with the branches cascading down the side...

...and that HUGE peony!  Such a pretty mix of colors and textures.

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 14

Happy Friday my dears!  I am so tickled that it's finally Friday, and I hopefully will have the chance to catch up on everything this weekend.  Wishful thinking?  I hope not!  Anyway, this bouquet is for all you red lovers out there...

Holy moly amazingness!  I L-O-V-E this bouquet.  See...berries again, and I am in love.  This is the perfect bouquet for a Fall/Autumn wedding, no?

I wish everyone a wonderful weekend!  And if you haven't already, be sure to check out the FABULOUS Free Wedding Photography giveaway on Chris' blog, Postcards and Pretties.  Click right here to get to it.  Trust me, this you don't want to miss out on!

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 13

I am sure that a lot of you have probably seen this bouquet before, but I just couldn't help post it anyway...

I'm pretty much speechless on this one.  Everything you could possibly want in a bouquet this one has...including feathers!

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 12

Since I didn't post red flowers on Valentine's Day, I thought I would make up for it today by posting a red arrangement...

There is something about this arrangement that just mesmerizes me!  Every time I look at it I am drawn into the flowers, and get lost in all those magnificent petals that have no end.  Please tell me you know what I mean, otherwise you might just think I am losing it ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 11

Red and pink...such a pretty combination, don't you think?

I think it is safe to say that I have an obsession with berries lately.  But who can blame me...just look at them!  They really take these bouts to a whole new level. 

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 10

So how is everyone's Valentine's Day going so far?  Lovely, I hope!  Since it is Valentine's Day, I have a special treat for you for Flowerwild February.  What? You ask.  Well, I have not one, but four small but spectacular arrangements for you today...and they are not red, even though I do love you!

Pretty perfection, no?  My dears, I sincerely hope your day just keeps getting better.  Mwah, mwah!

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Flowerwild February: Day 8

So far most of my picks for Flowerwild February have been loose and unstructured arrangements and bouquets.  However, I am loving this bouquet that has some structure to it...

It's the darling dahlia, in one of my fave colors, that I am loving so much.  Oh, and the tight wrapped stems too.  Me likey, a lot!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild