Inspired By: A Print

Hiya lovelies!  I am running way behind today...so sorry ;-)  But I do want to try and get this post and my Handcrafted post that I have up before the end of the day today...I will try my best!

It's been a bit since my last 'Inspired By' post...so I figured it was about time I did one.  So here goes ;-)  I think this cake...

Was inspired by this print...

Wouldn't you agree?  Hehe. 

I know, I know...I just posted this print yesterday with a color palette...but I gotta tell you lovelies - ALL WEEK LONG I have been seeing this color palette...from cakes to feathers and everything in between.  I was trying really hard not to post anything in this color palette again this week, but when I remembered that fabulous cake...I just couldn't help myself.  So forgive the duplicate print post...but it is just such a perfect match for that cake I HAD too post it again!

Okay, off to get some more work done...and hopefully my Handcrafted post ;-)  Hope you're having a fabulous day!

~ Ciao

...images via martha stewart and sunday in bed via look o on flickr

Flowers of the Week: 10.24.11

Happy Monday lovelies ;-)  Did you have a wonderfully sweet weekend?  Do anything fabulously fun?  Me - well, I pinned all weekend.  No, seriously...pretty much all weekend long.  I love that I could stay in bed with my iPad and pin away the day...HA!  It's a perfect thing to do when you're not feeling well...just look at pretty pictures and pin the ones you like - easy peasy...and that's a good thing because that's about all I could handle all weekend!

However, I did rally up some energy and attend a lunch, and visited with friends and family on Saturday for a couple hours...but other than that I did not do too much, or leave the house all weekend...which is sooo NOT me!  But I just haven't been feeling 100% ;-(  Headaches and a fever = no fun.  And I see a doctor visit coming soon if things don't straighten up around here.  Granted, I don't feel awful and miserable - just not very good, and my normal full of energy self.  I am hoping that all changes this week, and whatever I have will just go away...I wonder if that's wishful thinking?!?!

So I really am in need of some beautiful flowers to brighten up my Monday.  And I think this bouquet will definitely doing the trick...

All wrapped up pretty and ready to go.  Hmm, I don't mind if I do ;-)

Here's to a great week (sick or not, dang it) here at LCW!  I'll be back soon with my second post.  Until then - enjoy the flowers...hehe.

~ Ciao

...image via ruffled

Flowers of the Week: 8.29.11

Good golly - tell me it isn't so...there is absolutely no way possible that this is the last Monday in August!  Eeks, maybe I should be posting Fall flowers this week.  No, I am not ready yet...so it is just gonna have to wait until next Monday, when it is actually September and a bit closer to Fall.  Yes, that seems more appropriate, doesn't it?  However, I sure do have some pretty ones coming next week ;-)

And since I am NOT posting Fall flowers today, how about this swoonworthy bouquet to remind us how spectacular Summer really is...

So soft and pretty.  I love the textures in this bouquet too.  And you know those tendrils that spring out from the top, and even the one below by her bracet, well I love them!  I know some might not, but I oh so do.

Hope this adds some pretty to your Monday.  Wishing you a great one my dears!

~ Ciao

...photography by jen huang via ruffled

Flowers of the Week: 8.22.11

Happy, happy, happy Monday morning to you loves!  What a wonderful Monday it has been this morning ;-)  The launch of Over The Moon Vintage Rentals is taking place at 7:00 a.m. California time, and I am doing the kangaroo hop in excitement.  I sincerely hope you love the website and new blog as much as me.  I can't wait for you to see.  Look - I am a poet and didn't even know it!  Aye - that is no sleep, goofy girl talking there.

However - until then I thought I would leave you with this eye candy...

A breathtaking bouquet for the 'Flowers of the Week' this week.  Now that is how to start off a Monday morning, right?  Hope this isn't the only breathtaking thing you see today...hehe ;-)

Oh loves, I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  I will be back here at 7:00 a.m. with a link post to the new site...and then of course again at 10:00 a.m. with my second post of the day.  And after that - this girl is heading back to bed...as I am TIRED...but in the absolutely best tired way! 

~ Ciao

...image via wedding style guide

Who Says

...your color palette can't be inspired by baskets full of blooms?

This would sure make one GORGEOUS palette, don't you think?

~ Ciao

...image via sunday in bed

Flowers of the Week: 8.15.11

Wishing you a wonderful Monday morning my dears!  I can't tell you how excited I am that today is Monday...I know, crazy right?  Usually I don't want Monday's to come, but today is special.  Why, you ask?  Well today I get to see the first look of Over The Moon Vintage Rentals' website!  Eeks...I can't wait to see it all. 

Carolynn of Two Brunettes is AH.MAZING to not only work with, but her designs are OVER THE MOON!  Talk about one uber talented lady ;-)  If you are looking for a designer, than trust me, you MUST contact Carolynn.  She is super easy to work with, listens, cares, is patient and is so helpful.  Yet, I must also tell you my programmer, Otis of Example 7, is AH.MAZING as well!  He communicates every step of the way, and  is just so dang helpful that you almost have to pinch yourself to believe how helpful he really is.  He truly cares - which I think is hard to find these days.  I can't tell you how wonderful this whole process has been, and I believe it's because I am working with two of the BEST people in the industry! THANK YOU both to the moon and back, and for being so fabulously you ;-)

So this week's 'Flowers of the Week' are a little thank you to Carolynn and Otis for all of their hard work!  Have a look-see at this SPECTACULAR bouquet...

You bet your buttons this bouquet had to be spectacular ;-)  Gorgeous, no?  Oh I am so loving the poppies!  The colors are stunning, and you know I love the unstructredness of it.  I am seriously smitten with this one my dears.  Hope you are too.

I am getting back on track, and starting to feel like me again ;-)  I have something up my sleeve, and have a meeting this morning about it - hope to be able to share with you soon...as I am super duper excited about it.  Here's to a wonderful week!

~ Ciao

...image via wedding style guide

A Perfect Picnic Setting

With all the crazy that has been the last two weeks, I think a picnic wedding would be perfection right about now...

What I wouldn't give to lay on a blanket and pillow in the grass, and watch the dangling blooms blow in the breeze!  How about you loves?  Wanna join me?

~ Ciao

...images via wedding style guide

Two: Bright Sweets

Happy Wednesday darlings!  I am in an extra bright and cheerful mood today ;-)))  Oh yes, my sister, brother-in-law, niece, nephew and mom should be arriving soon, and I couldn't be more OVER THE MOON!  And while I love soft colors, today I thought I would post something nice and bright to match my mood.  Actually two bright things...that just so happen to be sweet! 

How fabulous would these brightly colored rock candy sticks be on a dessert table, or even given as favors...

So cheerful, no?  Another way you could bring these bright colors into your big day is with these...

Your own brightly colored soda pop!  Seriously, how fun are these?  Hmm, I wonder if they would leave your tongue blue, or green or pink?  And if they do, I think I want mine to be pink today...what about you? 

~ Ciao

...images via vintage rose garden & style me pretty

Flowers of the Week: 7.18.11

Good Monday morning my dears.  First I have to say THANK YOU to the moon and back for all of the lovely birthday wishes!  I had a fabulous birthday...and while I didn't have a picnic, I did have dinner outside and a cocktail by candlelight ;-)  Ooh, and I bought myself a gorgeous dress...felt so good to treat myself to something nice!

So enough about me and on to my sister for a minute...hehe!  You see, today is her birthday and I need to wish her HAPPY BIRTHDAY and tell her that she is the best, most amazingly fabulous sister a girl can have!!!  She has made me an auntie to two of my favorite people in the world.  And they are proof that miracles do happen.  So no matter how many times I say thank you to her for making me an auntie, it will NEVER be enough for how I feel about my niece and nephew!  Plus, she has been amazingly supportive and encouraging on all my endeavors lately...which just means the world to me.  So sissy - I wish you everything under the stars on your birthday today!  I love you to the moon and back...to infinity! 

Thanks for hanging with me for a moment while I said that ;-)  I am dedicating this week's 'Flowers of the Week' to her, and to all the other best, most amazingly fabulous sisters out there!  This one's for you...

Enjoy!

Wishing you loves a fabulous week yourselves.  I have lots of goodness planned for this week...so see you soon ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by jen huang 

Tuesday Shoesday #30: Buckles & Butterflies

Oh Manolo - you sure do know your way to a woman's heart!  Have a look-see at these jewel buckle d'Orsay's...

Gorgeous, no?  What a fabulous pair to wear on you wedding day.  I love all the colors, don't you? Those buckles?  Yep, love those too!  And I think a perfect match for these shoes is this wonderful butterfly wedding cake by Martha Stewart...you know, this one...

However, if the butterflies are too whimsy for you, this macaroon cake would be another fabulous option...

I don't think you could go wrong with either one.  Awww, shoes and cake - really does it get any better? 

Be sure to check out these lovely blogs for more Tuesday Shoesday goodness:

~ Postcards & Pretties ~ Brancoprata ~ Life in the Superburbs ~ Magnolia Rouge ~ Landlocked Bride ~ The Demosielle ~ Swatchbook Weddings ~ A Realistic Wedding  ~ Merci New York ~

~ Ciao

...shoe photography by lane dittoe via wedding chicks, martha stewart butterfly cake via wedding cake pictures & macaroon cake by sweet merveilles found via elizabeth anne designs

For the Love of Ruffles

I actually squealed when I saw this cake!  Just have a look-see at the ruffles...

Oh the detail...

Squealworthty, no?  And I adore that it is on such a simple cake stand.  You bet your buttons I love it!

~ Ciao

...image via the wedding chicks

Inspired By: Chippy Pink Paint

I swear you would think I have a MAJOR sweet tooth with all the sweets I have been posting lately!  My last 'Inspired By' post was a chevron floor and cake (you can see it here if you missed it), and now we have chippy pink paint and macarons!

When I do an 'Inspired By' post, it isn't just about matching color(s) - it's about color(s) yes, but it's also about pattern and texture as well.  Have a look-see at the inspiration:  a chippy pink painted wall...

The colors here are fabulous, as is the texture of the layers of chippy paint and the holes in the wall as well.  And I love the golden color in the background.  Take all of the above and have a look-see at these macarons...

Do you see - the colors, the texture, the layers, the holes...even the golden color in the background?  Ah yes, definitely 'inspired by', no?

~ Ciao

...image via pretty stuff  (edited) & photography by kt merry via style me pretty

Flowers of the Week: 6.6.11

Happy Monday loves! I still can't believe it's the first Monday in June, as it feels more like March around here with all the rain and cooler temperatures.  We are actually supposed to hit the low 70's this week, and I couldn't be more over the moon about it.  I think once the temperature heats up, I might be able to wrap my head around the fact that it is finally Summer!

So to kick off this first Monday in June and the start of Summer, I thought I should post some extra pretty 'Flowers of the Week' this week.  Sound like a good plan?  I think so ;-)  So without further ado, here is 'extra pretty'...

Tell me these centerpieces aren't perfect for Summer!  I adore the different containers each centerpiece is in, as this is my preference for centerpieces.  And I love the look and feel of the first arrangement.  However, the second centerpiece looks like an amazing window box!  Eeks - I would love to look out my window every day and see that...wouldn't you?

Here's to sunshine, warm temperatures, pretty flowers and a lovely week my dears!

~ Ciao

...photography by aaron delesie via flowerwild

Tuesday Shoesday #26: Shoelicious

I don't know what it is about purple/pink/magenta heels that always seem to remind me of a specific cake - but they do!  Remember the post I did of three pairs of pumps and an ombre cake?  If not, make sure to have a look-see...it's a fun post. 

Well today I have another pair of pumps and a cake for you.  Today's pumps are a gorgeous shade of magenta!  Have a look-see at these Jimmy Choo Private suede sandals...

Gorgeous, no?  And as soon as I saw them, they reminded me of this cake...

Eeks - such a lovely match.  I am thinking that I need to start matching up shoes and cake every week...thoughts?  It would definitely make Tuesday's even sweeter ;-)

Be sure to check out these lovely blogs for more Tuesday Shoesday goodness:

~ Postcards & Pretties ~ Brancoprata ~ Life in the Superburbs ~ Magnolia Rouge ~ Landlocked Bride ~ The Demosielle ~ Swatchbook Weddings ~ A Realistic Wedding  ~ Merci New York ~

~ Ciao

...image via net-a-porter & wedding scrapbook

Color Crave: Ivory, French Vanilla & Cream

Craving soft shades of color to decorate with today.  Like this tissue garland in ivory...

...that I am loving!  This wired pom pom in french vanilla...

...which just looks so soft and sweet.  And this jute twine in cream...

...which is such a lovely change from the usual brown.  All fun little details to decorate with from Caramelos' shop on Etsy.   Of course, there are lots of other fabulous colors and items to choose from so be sure to have a look-see.  Me on the other hand - I am off to dream in ivory, french vanilla and cream ;-)

~ Ciao

...images via caramelos'

Flowers of the Week: 5.16.11

Yippee, it's Monday!  Did everyone have a wonderful weekend?  Goodness, I hope so.  Mine, was fabulous - cooler than it's been and with bunches of work, but still fabulous as I did get some things accomplished...which always feels good, doesn't it?  I am looking forward to a fabulous week here at LCW...starting off with some pretty on this sunny and cool Monday morning!  This is exactly why I do my 'Flowers of the Week' post on Monday - not only is it is something to look forward to on a Monday morning, but it is a great way to start the week!

This week, I am loving this bouquet of pink ranunculuses (or ranunculi if you prefer) and sweet peas.  It is just perfect for Spring, no?

Just look at how pretty the pink ranunculuses are...

Eeks - those white and pink sweet peas are so pretty too!  If you want to make your own pretty bouquet, you can do so with a step-by-step that was created by the ever talented Chlesea,of {frolic!}, for Delightfully Engaged.

This week's flowers I am dedicating to my Mom, whose birthday was yesterday (the 15th), and to my cousin Greta, whose birthday is today - Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to you both!!! xoxo

Oh and don't forget to head over to Over The Moon Vintage Rentals blog and have a look-see as it is now up and running with a post daily!  Yippee ;-)))) 

~ Ciao

...images via delightfully engaged

Tuesday Shoesday #23: 3 Pairs of Pumps & An Ombre Cake

I have to tell you that this post all started with two pairs of suede shoes - the fuchsia Christian Louboutin's (second picture) and the violet Miu Miu's (third picture).  I fell in love with both the fuchsia and violet colors, and thought they reminded me of something (yep, here I go again) - an ombre cake!  Well then, of course I had to find a third pair to pull it all together.  And the third pair ended up being suede pink scalloped Prada's (first picture).  Have a look-see at the pretty colored pumps...

The colors are so lovely together, no?  Oh yes, as proof on this ombre cake that they reminded me of...

Honestly, you gotta love posts that have shoes and cake!  Also, you know how LCW is ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS right?  Well that is why I almost always show you big pictures - so you can see the details that I am talking about!  Usually, when I put pictures side by side, which obviously make them smaller, you lose some of the details in my opinion.  However, sometimes a side by side is necessary for you to really see without having to scroll up and down to see the larger pictures.  So here one is...

Goodness they sure are pretty, aren't they?  And you know I have to ask you my dears - which pair do you like the best?  The pink, fuchsia or violet pair?

Be sure to check out these lovely blogs for more Tuesday Shoesday goodness:

~ Postcards & Pretties ~ Brancoprata ~ Life in the Superburbs ~ Magnolia Rouge ~ Landlocked Bride ~ The Demosielle ~ Swatchbook Weddings ~ A Realistic Wedding  ~ Merci New York ~

~ Ciao

...images via nieman marcus, net-a-porter & tec petaja via style me pretty

Sunday Sweetness

Mother's - for all you do and all you are...I wish you a delightful and over the moon Mother's Day!

And an extra special wish to my mom, sister and Great Aunt Millie - mother's from three different generations - who inspire me each and everyday with their wisdom, stories and unconditional love!  I love you three to the moon and back!!!  xoxo

~ Ciao

...image via la boom

Inspired By: A Gorgeous Room

Good Friday morning loves!  I thought I would start this morning with some inspiration for you...sounds lovely doesn't it?  Well lovely is just what I have for you today. 

While I was in the midst of working on a Picture Perfect Palette post for you, I happened across this picture I saved some time ago, and I knew I had to do this post instead.  So PPP will be back next Friday with some fabulous inspiration.  However, I think this is some pretty fabulous inspiration itself!

I have always loved this room, and dream of spending afternoons here curled up reading a good book...

Gorgeous little spot, no?  I am fairly sure it would be my favorite spot in the house.  A spot that brings me happiness just being in...we all needs spots like that don't we?  So it got me thinking...how would I incorporate this gorgeous little spot into my wedding day without it being overly feminine?  I would want to incorporate not only the colors, but the richness and warmth of it.  Well, I found a perfect example of how to incorporate all of the above into your wedding day with a dessert buffet!  Have a look-see...

Fondant cherries with gold leaves, macaroons and white chocolate pyramids truffles topped with gold and mini ice cream shimmering cones all not only bring in the colors of the inspiration room but the richness of it too!   Really, there are so many ways to incorporate this room into your wedding...so tell me loves, what do you see?

~ Ciao

...images via mary ruffle & martha stewart weddings

Flowers of the Week: 4.18.11

Good morning my darlings.  Did everyone have a lovely weekend?  Did you do anything fun?  Me - I enjoyed watching a couple of movies at home, having a Saturday afternoon snack of a variety of cheeses, salami's and olives (yummy), and worked on getting a couple things done...like taxes!  All in all a very nice and calm weekend.

I am happy to admit that after thinking I would be seeing red on my taxes, this was not the case!  So since I didn't see red on my tax return, I knew I would be okay seeing red in this amazing bouquet without having to think about taxes ;-)  Have a look-see at this loveliness created by my fave floral designer, Kate of Flowerwild...

And here's a little closer look for you...

Amazing, no?  And even though red is not one of my fave colors, I am loving this bouquet.  There is so much to look at - the colors, variety of flowers, and lots and lots of texture all equal amazing in my book.  So here's to an amazing week my dears! 

I have another post coming up before noon, so I'll see you soon...

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via flowerwild via once wed