Tuesday Shoesday # 13: Strapped In

Happy first day of March.  That means there are only 19 more days left until the first day of Spring - woohoo!  Can you tell I'm excited for warmer weather?  Can't wait to be able to wear cute Spring shoes.  Not only would these be a wonderful option for your wedding day, you could wear them any day or every day if you'd like...

How fabulous are all the straps and the braided detail?  Do you know how tall I would be wearing these?  They have a 1.5 inch platform and a 5.5 inch heel!  Yowza, I think I would be approaching the 6'4" mark in these beauties.  Alexander McQueen sure did get it right - with just a tad touch of boho - with these don't you think?

 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 ~ Meant to be Sent ~ Simply & Forever ~ Gwyneth Paige ~ Merci New York ~

~ Ciao

...image via net-a-porter

Tuesday Thought: Quilt Squares

Eek - I am running behind, so please forgive me!  However, today's Tuesday Thought has been one that I have been sitting on for quite some time - and I am in L-O-V-E with!  I was hoping to get the opportunity to actually act on this thought, but the way things are going, it just doesn't look like I will have the time in the next month so I am just going to share it with you anyway.

So here is your Tuesday Thought:  use quilt squares as your escort cards!  It's a spin on the quilt square idea that has been used at bridal showers in the past.  Here is an example of a quilt (I know you guys know what one looks like, but I like the setup of this one)...

I would be sure to use the same number of different patterns as you have as tables.  So let's say we have 14 tables (long ones), then you would have 14 different patterns - one for each table. I like the way the squares are setup above.  Each square has a triangle of white and a triangle of a pattern.  Just write, or sew if you are so inclined, each guests name onto the white triangle.  No table number is needed, as the pattern will represent their table.

Now you could do this a couple of different ways.  My first thought was to hang each individual square with a clothespin on twine/yarn/ribbon.  This way your guests can find their name, and using the pattern on their square, find their table.  And how cute would it be to make napkins in the pattern that represents the table?  LOVE the idea.  I like this idea best, as you can then have your guests add a note on the square!

My second thought is set it up just like it is above - with all the squares attached together.  This way your guests can find their name, remember their pattern (hopefully...if not they can come back and look again) and you won't have to worry about collecting the squares at the end of the night.

At the end of the wedding, make sure to have all your guests leave their squares (in a designated area, if setup individually), and then you can have the squares sewn together to make a quilt with all the names of your guests that attended your wedding!  Wonderful keepsake, no? 

P.S. - Tuesday Shoesday coming up shortly!

~ Ciao

...image via cluck cluck sew

Flowerwild February: Day 20

Wow!  I can't believe that this is the last day of Flowerwild February.  Didn't it just seem like February 1st yesterday?  I have to be totally honest here - I really don't want Flowerwild February to end.  I have really enjoyed looking forward to putting together some flowery goodness for you each day, and know that I am going to really miss it.  So to say this last post is bittersweet is an understatement. 

However,  I am ending on a great note I think...as this last post has some of my favorite arrangements in it.  I am over the moon about the variety of vessels and flowers used for each arrangement, all of the different textures and the feathers!  Hope you enjoy this last post as much as I do...

Eek - the last arrangement just gets me!  Seriously, how darling is it?  I just adore everything about it.

Also, I have to tell you that Kate, the designer and owner of Flowerwild, is just as fabulous as her arrangements!  I e-mailed her with a question that I received from someone, and not only did she get right back to me, she provided me with all the information that I had asked about. 

Kate will always be the first person I refer not just brides too, but anyone that is in need of flowers!  Thank you, thank you, thank you Kate for allowing me to post all of your AH.MAZ.ING arrangements all month long!!!  I sincerely appreciate it...mwah!

P.S. - Who knows...maybe I will do another month filled with flowery goodness!

~ Ciao

...images via flowerwild

Darling Detail No. 2: Escort Cards

Now this is my kind of detail - a vintage style mail slot escort area...

The details here are just perfect.  I love the calligraphy on the cards for the G-I, D-E and N-P, the vintage style envelopes, the little bird, the bunch of twigs that looks like a nest, and the touches of greenery here and there.  Darling, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by elizabeth messina

Flowers of the Week: 2.28.11

Hello loves!  Happy last day of February.  Are you ready for March?  I am, because with the coming of March, comes Spring - YAY!  So how about some dreamy light, and a darling bouquet wrapped in lace today?

Ahhh yes, this is just what I am in the mood for this sunny morning! 

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  I have a crazy week this week, and hope that I can get it all done.  I have yet to post things in my Etsy store, but hope to get them up soon.  Wishing everyone a wonderful week!

~ Ciao

...photography by simply bloom

Sunday Sweetness

A helping hand...

Not just on the way there, but on the way back as well...

~ Ciao

...photography by amanda wilcher via style me pretty

Flowerwild February: Day 19

For the LOVE of peonies...

Oh, and berries too!

~ Ciao

...image via flowerwild

Sweet Friday

Ahhh Friday - I am so glad you are here!  With the chance of snow in the South Bay tomorrow (yes, snow!), I am looking forward to sleeping in and being all cuddly in my bed.  Granted, it won't be too late as I have lots to do this weekend, but just the thought of the possibility of it makes me happy!

Here's another thing that makes me happy...

...and not just because it is chocolate.  What makes me happy is the feeling I get from this picture - that homemade, baked just for me kind of feeling.  It's like you could reach into your computer screen and pick one up.  Just don't pick the one with the bite out of it - that one is mine...hehe!

This styling is perfect for a rustic, homemade or vintage dessert table!  I would do it just like this...to give your guests that same feeling.  I am sure that they would love it.  So much so, that they just might add a little extra confectioner's sugar on top!

Here is the recipe for you...

...so that you can create some of your own homemade goodness!

Hope you lovelies all have a fabulously sweet weekend!  See you back here on Sunday with more sweetness.

P.S. - Flowerwild February will be posted soon!

~ Ciao

...photography by, & recipe via what katie ate

Picture Perfect Palette No. 2

Oh do I have a pretty palette for you today...

Pretty, pretty, no?  Such a fabulous palette for a vintage rustic soiree.  It's clear that these colors make a perfect palette for this style.  

However, I would love to see this palette at a vintage beach wedding.  Here is just one way you could incorporate some of the palette's colors...

Pretty vintage glass bottles - a couple that I would fill with a simple flower or greenery, and the rest I would leave as is - empty.  Vintage bottles are a wonderful detail to use at a beach wedding...it's as if they might have been just washed up onto the beach.  Hmmm, wonder if there was a message inside, don't you?  And speaking of that - I would roll up the menus (would love them on worn, vintage paper) or maybe a thank you note, tie them with twine and place at each setting...it would have to be done just right though so it didn't looking cliche.  Another detail that I would add would be soft, washed linens on the table, and maybe some vintage doilies.

And of course, this palette would be perfect for a classic, romantic, or an elegant garden wedding too.  This bouquet is a fabulous example of just how perfect it would be...

Flowers would be flowing out of their silver or gold vessels, the chandeliers would be hung (from trees, if outdoors), and lots of candles everywhere...is a good start, but I'll let your imaginations take it from there.

I would love to hear what you came up with!  So what do you think?  Is there a style that you like the best? 

~ Ciao

...images via style me pretty with photography by: (1) beaux arts:, and, (2 and 3) jose villa

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

The Look: Natural

I am so loving this look...

...and think it is perfect for a variety of settings.  From an intimate backyard wedding, a garden wedding, a wedding in a field,  a wedding in a forest or barefoot and on the beach - this natural look would be perfect each.  All you would need to do is change the bouquet and accessories, if any.

A lace wedding dress, a slightly messy updo and natural makeup is my idea of a casual, but beautiful wedding look.  Just add some flowers in your hair for a garden wedding, or a fabulous hair accessory (I LOVE the ones from Twigs and Honey) and you're done. 

However, I could see a fabulous gold locket on a long chain too.  Oh my...my opera singing great-great-grandma's brooch would be an AMAZING detail to add (after all, she is who I was named after).  I am sure that you can find an heirloom piece to wear as well!  And if perhaps the night was to turn a tad chilly, a lovely little cardigan would do just fine.  Eeek....can't you just picture it?

~ Ciao

...image via fashion gone rouge

Contributing Post

Hey loves!  My contributing post is up on Celebrations at Home...

Please stop by and have a look-see at what I created.  Here's a little sneak peek to peak for you...

Hope to see you there!

~ Ciao

...image via celebrations at home & concept, styling, design & photography all by luna and chloe weddings

Homemade: Sneak Peek

I am beyond tickled (and a little nervous) that not only do I get to show you a sneak peek of one of the things I have been working on, but that this will be the FIRST item in my ETSY store!!!

These would be DARLING one of a kind bridesmaids gifts, special favors for your bridesmaids who are throwing you a bridal shower, to say thank you, or just a gift to give.  I was originally going to make these as magnets, however I have decided that I will leave the option up to the buyer...you know me, I like options!  I am sure you do too ;-)  Anyway, here is your sneak peek...

A variety of vintage finds grouped together to make sets!  First let me say that I have only 4 sets (6 pieces including the salt shaker lid in each) of the above...two with the same flowers, and two others with different!  But the rest of the pieces are the same.  Each set will be sold individually.  And not only do I love the vintage salt shaker to hold a flower or two...but it is the PERFECT size to hold a pen or pencil!  And made into a magnet for the fridge...how cute would that be...to find a pen when needed...or hold a bloom to brighten your day.  The lambs are made out of wax, but they are not candles...and these little fellows run a tad on the pricey side (but still within reason).  However, with Spring coming I just couldn't resist!  I hope to have these listed in my Etsy store by Monday, February 28th.

Since every piece in this small collection is vintage, it only allows me to make as many as I can find.  I was so lucky to find four of each of these, as I love each piece.  But fear not, I am working on another collection of sets in red, with 6, that I should have ready to go by next week, and I will make sure I share those with you too! 

If you are interested in something in particular, or a larger numbers of sets - please do not hesitate to contact me.  I can do custom orders by the number needed, style/theme and colors too.  Granted it might take me some time to find them...but I most likely will find something that works perfectly!

Other items will be added to my Etsy store at random.  I will be listing these Luna and Chloe original design, stitched key tags by Monday as well...

Along with more in a variety of colors, one letter, one number, a variety of shapes, etc... all which will be listed soon. I have a couple of other things that will be listed soon including some non-vintage items, and  I am also working on grab bag favors for use at a wedding - so cute!

Prices will start at a couple of dollars and go up from there.  So hopefully there will be a little something for everyone.  I hope you all enjoyed this sneak peek of my Etsy store!

~ Ciao

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

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

Darling Detail No. 1

I can't tell you how much I am adoring this...

Heart shaped butter with chopped cherries in it...just darling.  With a little added effort, you can take your butter to a whole new level.  Because life really is...all about the details!

~ Ciao

...image via sunday suppers & photography by karen mordechai

Who Says

...you can't use a vintage desk for your candy bar? And a vintage cash register to hold your M&M's?

Okay, seriously this is AMAZING!  Every detail is perfection.  Did you notice the Y-U-M hanging from the tree in the first picture on the left?  Yes - yum, yum, yum!

And I think this just might be my all time favorite candy bar to date!  I mean...how darling is the cash register drawers?  The desk drawers? And the scale?  Oh you betcha I am OVER THE MOON about this!!!  Hope you are too ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by brandon kidd

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

Tuesday Shoesday #12: Head Over Heels

...for these heels -literally the heels!  I don't know what it is lately, but I can't seem to get enough of Miu Miu's shoes as fabulous wedding day options.  Take a look at these crystal-heel satin sandals...

Sparkly bling, yes please!  And did you notice in the first picture on the inside of the heel itself it's shiny, almost mirror like...oh the details how I do love you. 



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 ~ Meant to be Sent ~ Simply & Forever ~ Gwyneth Paige ~ Merci New York ~

~ Ciao

...image via net-a-porter

Tuesday Thought: Sheet Music

Hello my dears!  I first need to say that I am sick..yucky.  So needless to say, my Thought today isn't styled at all.  However, I do have my own thought for you today, and it's another one that everyone can do!  No, really.  You only need I item - sheet music.

Your Tuesday Thought today is using sheet music (mine happen to be vintage, but any would work) as placemats on your table.  I removed the staples from a larger book so that I could take out the entire page to use.  Here, have a look-see...

Darling, no?  And they make great table runners too, if you would prefer to use them in that way!  Perfect for music lovers, vintage lovers (if using vintage) or anyone that is looking for an easy, but creative way to add a little detail to the table.

Okay, now I am off to bed to rest my pounding head, and this sinus infection that I picked up!  See you later today, with a Tuesday Shoesday post and a Flowerwild February post. 

~ Ciao

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

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