Who Says

...your bridesmaids can't carry ribbon bouquets?

I think this one is pretty fabulous, don't you?  And I L-O-V-E her cape too ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by trent bailey via brooklyn bride

Happy Summer

Nothing says Summer like strawberries and gingham...

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you the happiest Summer my dears!  Mwah.

~ Ciao


...image via tiny white daisies

Tuesday Shoesday #27: Short & Sweet

The low heel on these suede turquoise Miu Miu's really gives them a sweet vintage feel...

Which matches the vibe and color of this 4-H inspired wedding cake ...

Goodness, I just adore the Best Cake ribbon, don't you?   And the brides dress from the wedding where this cake is from, seen here, really would have been darling with these turquoise Miu Miu's!

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 net-a-porter and photography by christine lim via ruffled

Homemade: Ribbon and Lace Table Runner

Happy Thursday loves!  Goodness - I seriously can't even believe that it is Thursday already...where has this week gone?  And why did it go by so fast?  Aye, aye, aye am I behind on lots of things this week ;-)  Eeks...and to think that this weekend is Memorial Day weekend is even more crazy!  Okay...whoever stole May away from me...I would like it back now...please!

And with weeks flying by like this one, it's no wonder I can't seem to find the time to do a homemade project these days!  I am really hoping to get back into doing my own homemade projects again....as I miss them!  However, I do have probably one of the easiest projects to date for you today!  Have a look-see at this ribbon and lace table runner...

To make a ribbon and/or lace table runner, all you need is ribbon and/or lace and a pair of scissors.  Just run the ribbon the length of the table and trim.  Here are a couple more pictures for you...

See easy peasy!  And makes quite a lovely statement, no? 

~ Ciao

...photography by trent bailey via style me pretty

Darling Detail No. 10: Cow Bells

Vintage cow bells tied with fun ribbon and pom poms at the end of each row is downright darling...

What fun it would be to ring those bells as the new Mr. and Mrs. walk down the aisle after saying their I do's!  You can't help but smile just thinking about it, no?  I can't.  I can imagine bunches of different sounds from lots of different bells.  Ooh, I LOVE it!

~ Ciao

...photography by paige newton

Who Says

...you can't hang locks from pretty ribbon on a fence as decor?

Oh yes, you know I adore this!

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa

Jar O' Fun

Pick one, any one...

It doesn't really matter which one you choose, as they are all fabulous.  All that matters is that you have some fun!  And how can you not have fun with gorgeous ribbon wands?  Oh, it's like being a kid again!

I have to say  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to two very lovely ladies today:

1. My fabulous Great Aunt Millie who is one of the most important people in my life; and,
2. A sweet friend who is not only amazingly talented, but absolutely just darling - Lisa from With Style and Grace.  Her blog is a MUST follow - so head on over there and wish her a Happy Birthday ;-). 

Since they are both celebrating their birthday today...I think each of them should pick at least two, don't you?  And you grab one too, and let's all twirl them around in the air in celebration of their birthdays!   I wish you both a FANTABULOUS birthday!!! Thank you both for being you.  Mwah, mwah!

~ Ciao

...photography brandon kidd

~ tuesday thought: cake plates ~

Happy Tuesday me dears!  I honestly did not think that I was going to get this post done...as today has been crazy busy and I didn't get home from JJ's (Mr. Big's daughter) singing recital until almost 10 pm.  Then I had to buy my plane ticket to Florida, get everything organized for this post, and take pictures - whew!  It's late Monday night, early Tuesday morning and you will see that my pictures reflect the lateness...as I am tired!  But a happy tired ;-)

Yet, I did want to show you a couples of ways to decorate cake plates. I am sure you have seen some of these before, but at the end I'm giving you a little sneak peek at my Winter Warmth photoshoot that I am working on!  Since it was so late when I got started, you will notice double sided tape in the pictures!  I did not want to use a glue gun or Elmer's glue for this project as I was quickly replacing the decor.  However, a glue gun, Elmer's glue or even double sided tape works great (as long as you trim the tape so you don't see like in my pictures!)  So with all of that, let's get started shall we?  Up first some vintage lace...

Simple and pretty as above, or with a pop of color below...

Pom-pom's always look cute hanging from a cake plate...

Add a touch of bling with some crystals hanging from ribbon...

Or get a little sexy and glam with some thick black lace...

One of the simplest ways to add a color is with some ribbon...

And for the vintage lovers out there you can decorate with some vintage book pages...

Who doesn't love a little sparkle?  It can be added quickly and easily with some glittered letters...

One of my favorite ways is to add some bunting flags...

And to dress it up a bit, just add a small rosette...

Finally, a little sneak peek from my Winter Warmth photoshoot I am working on - wool yarn...

Alternating colors wrapped around the base of the cake plate and tied in back, or you could turn it around and use the ties in front...



Looks nice and cozy doesn't it?  So there you have it...just a couple ways to decorate cake plates.  Trust me, there are soooo many more ways to decorate with...such as twine, rope, rick rack, material, words, flowers, vines, etc...  Just remember - if using doubled sided tape, just make sure it doesn't show like mine above.  Again, my apologies for that!

I just have to ask...do you have a fave?  Or other ideas?  

Hope you enjoyed this Tuesday Thought.  If you would like me to do a post around one of your thoughts...just let me know, and I will see what I can come up with! 

~ Ciao

...concept, design & photography by me

~ two: sunny yellow details ~

Pom poms and fabric that hang from up high, and paper parasols floating in the sky!

~ Ciao


...images via a little sussy & covet chicago

~ pump day #7: ribbon embellished ~

Be still my heart Brian Atwood...

Black patent leather platforms with the most amazing ribbon detail up the back...oh yes please!

Guaranted your exit will look as good as your entrance in these!

~ Ciao

...images via net-a-porter

~ flowers of the week: 6.28.10 ~

I have total fallen for this bouquet...

I am just adoring the colors, texture and flowers of this bouquet...especially the sprigs poking out here and there!  So perfect for Fall, no?  And the warm, rich mocha velvet ribbon is just the perfect touch to finish it off with.  

~ Ciao

...image via 100 layer cake

~ all a glow ~

Candles in jars hanging from a ribbon in a tree...breathtaking!

What a statement this makes!  Wouldn't you just love to kiss your Mr. (or Mrs.) under this tree?

~ Ciao

...photography bonnie tsang