Flowers of the Week: 11.7.11

Good morning darlings! Even though today is the 7th of November, it is the first Monday in November...which just seems weird to me for some unknown reason. Another thing that's weird is it getting dark at 5:30 p.m.! The extra hour of sleep last night I was TOTALLY fine with ;-)...but getting dark an hour earlier - NOT okay! Am I the only one that feels this way? Please tell me no.

And while I am in the mood for some oh so pretty flowers today - neither bright colors nor soft colors are doing it for me on this first Monday in November. However, these, these are...

Love, love, love! This is just the right amount of pretty for me today. Add to that the rustic feel of the bouquet, and a hint of glam from the brooch, and I think I just found the PERFECT bouquet to start November off with...wouldn't you agree?

Hmm, yes this is exactly how I like to start my Monday's - with pretty! Tell me darlings - how do you like to start your Monday's?

~ Ciao

...images via a savvy event

Sunday Sweetness

Is an extra little detail like lavender and twine...

Happy Sunday loves!  Hope you are having a lovely weekend ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by caroline tran via style me pretty

Flowers of the Week: 6.13.11

Happy Monday my dears!  So tell me...did you have a lovely weekend?  Do anything fun?  The weather here finally warmed up, and I was able to get outside and take lots of pictures for Over The Moon Vintage Rentals...will be sharing a few with you later today, so be on the lookout for them ;-)

For the 'Flowers of the Week' this week I thought I would give some attention to small arrangements...which can be just as fabulous as the big ones!  So here are two small but fabulous centerpieces that I just adore...

Darling, no?  Oh yes, me likey lots!

Here's to a wonderful week darlings - may you enjoy all the small moments of it.  Mwah.

~ Ciao

...images via a savvy event

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

Lovely Lavender

I can't even tell you how much I am loving the lavender adorning the benches...

Not only that, but I love the urns filled with lavender plants, and the comfy white pillows on the benches. Sure does make for some simple, but oh so lovely ceremony decor!

~Ciao

...photography lane dittoe via the wedding chicks

The Cocktail Hour: Lovely Lavender Lemonade

Happy Friday my dears!  Are you as tickled as I am that it is Friday?  Yippee!  And to top it all off we are having a mini heat wave here in Northern California!  We're talking record breaking or setting temperatures, and I couldn't be more OVER THE MOON about it.  Hello 80 - oh how I have missed you so...please stay awhile.

With that - I have decided to head out early today and play.  I know, and I don't even want to think about all the things that need to get done, but it is one of those days that I need to take care of me!  I rarely ever put me first.  However, today I am making an exception to that ;-)  And while I am at it, I just might enjoy a cocktail or two...in the sunshine of course.  This one below is making my head spin with all of it's lovely...

I honestly don't know if I have ever seen prettier lemonade, have you?  Not only is it pretty, but it looks so delicious.  And I do love the idea of a signature drink...as long as there are other drink options too.

However, I think a splash of vodka is needed on a day like today.  So cheers to the sunshine, warm weather, the weekend and most importantly you, my dears!  I hope your weekend is as fabulous as you.  Because you know what - hands down and without a doubt - I have the MOST FABULOUS FOLLOWERS EVER!!!!

~ Ciao

...photography by samm blake via style me pretty

~ a virtual shower for erin of sparkle and hay ~

Erin of Sparkle and Hay is getting married this weekend!  So a group of twitter friends, known as #TWIPS, got together to put a virtual shower together for her and her soon to be hubby Dan.  The lovely and super talented Kate of Ruby and Willow, and her fabulous blog Magnolia Rouge organized and created the fabulous invite and this a.maz.ing poster...

Each person contributed a quote, poem or words as a gift to Erin!  I selected my favorite quote:

What is love?  As far as I can tell, it is passion, admiration and respect.  If you have two, you have enough.  If you have all three, you don't have to die to go to heaven. 

William Wharton

So help me congratulate Erin and Dan on their wedding this weekend!  May their lives be filled with lots of love and laughter...and a little heaven on earth! 

Sending hugs, virtual air kisses and love to you both.


xoxo,

kristi

...invitation and poster by kate at ruby and willow

~ the cocktail hour: lavender lemonade ~

Here's a great non-alcoholic option for the cocktail hour...

Refreshing and pretty - I'm all in!  And you know me and details...love the glasses it's served in, the lavender sprigs in each glass, the white tray that it's served on and the single sprig on the tray...all simple little details that are quite stunning!  Add for those of you that like a little more kick in your cocktail you can always add a splash of vodka!  You can get the recipe here.  Cheers!

~ Ciao

...image via sunday suppers

~ cute as a button ~

I am completely crushing on this stlyed button themed bridal shower photo shoot captured by the ever so talented Jessica Clarie.  This is definitely one of my favs...

A fabulous runner with buttons stitched on, and...

Buttons everywhere!

And I am dying over these button topped baby cakes by Erica O'Brien!

Gorgeous flowers in white, yellow and orange...

And to top it all off - a button garland!

I have made these before, and I still love them!  But you know me...I love things that hang, float, swag, blow in the breeze... 

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend.  Happy Monday!


~ Ciao


...photography jessica claire, coordination weddingchicks, styling carter & cook

Flowers of the Week 3.8.10

This weeks flowers are centered around a couple types of flowers and a couple of shades. 

I love the variety of vases - an orangy red, pink and lavender - it all works because the flowers are consistent from vase to vase.  What a beautiful idea for your reception tables!  Happy Monday.

~ Ciao

...image via wedding style guide