Flowers of the Week 2.22.10

I am so simply over the moon with these flowers!  The peachy, white and chocolate color palette is just yummy.  And those chocolate cosmos - I L-O-V-E.   Oh, and we must not forget the paper pinwheels, and that wonderful aqua number 8 so perfect! 

This wonderful arrangement is by A. Hana Designs out of San Francisco...nice and close to me...yeah!  Check some of Asana's a.maz.ing arrangements and bouquets on her website - the are all swoonworthy in my book!  Happy Monday.

~ Ciao

...image and flowers via a. hana design

Flowers of the Week 2.15.10

As it is my play day today, and Spring is pretty much here in California...I thought not only would I show you some proof of Spring, but also some thinking outside the box!  Here is a picture of the plum tree blooms from the tree out back...

And I remembered to take a look at the camillia tree, and look at what I found...

But I thought that I would decorate my grape wood branch with them and this was the result...

So beautiful don't you think?  Sometimes if we just look around us - we see that there are lots of options, like our own backyard...flower cost = $0.00!  Oh, how I love Spring.

~ Ciao

...photography by me

Lovely Manuscript

To write your own love story!

I know that everyone already has some type of wedding planner.  But what about a journal as you go through one of the most exhilirating times of your lives?  I'd use this to jot down feelings, thoughts, wishes, hopes, dreams...

~ Ciao

...image via here

Who Says...

...you can't lay on a bed full of handmade roses and get your picture taken!

~ Ciao

...image via emersonmade

Centerpieces: Oversized Wine Bottles + Flowers

How fabulous would it be to get these oversized wine bottles for your table...

And fill them like this...

Now that would make a statement!  And the pink flowers are keeping with Valentine's week.

~ Ciao

...image via pottery barn and via coco+kelley (house beautiful)

Flowers of the Week 2.8.10

It's Valentine's week!  And what better way to kick off the week than with an a.maz.ing bouquet in shades of pink sitting on a red chair - just fabulous!

I love the colors, texture and softness of this bouquet.  So dreamy!

~ Ciao

...photography anna williams

Who Says...

...you can't crawl atop a taxicab and get your picture taken!

Yes I know this was staged for a photo shoot, but it is A.MAZ.ING!  When thinking of the types of pictures you want - scour the area of your wedding to find some perfect spots for perfect shots.  And it wouldn't hurt to ask if you could do...something like this.  What's the worst thing they can say - No?  But they could say - Yes!

~ Ciao

...photography rodney smith

On the Table: Moss & Grass

I have to be totally honest here: I L-O-V-E moss! Well, this kind of moss at least. And as I am sitting here thinking of Spring, I couldn't help but state my love for it. You are probably thinking I am totally off my rocker. Anyway, can't you just see these little pots lined up on your reception tables.  My initial thought is that they are perfect for an outdoor reception, or in a barn...but in the garden or on a terrace would be fabulous too.  It's the pop of green, and a reminder of Spring that I love so much.

And if the moss really doesn't do it for you...how about grass?

Both are great ideas for the table.  All that is needed is a couple other little items on the table and your done.  A great cost effective, do it yourself alternative to flowers.

~ Ciao

...image via molly wood garden design

Flowers of the Week 2.1.10

I am loving these simple stems in milk bottles.

When grouped together, as above, they make a wonderful statement.  Yet, I also like them lined randomly down the center of a table.  A cost effective way to save money on flowers, and something you can do yourself.

~ Ciao

...image via the inspired room

Sweet Heart

How sweet are these hearts?

It's the little details that make a big impact.  I heart these sweet little treats.  Happy weekend!

~ Ciao

...image via sunday suppers

Colorscope

A while back I posted this on my luna and chloe blog...but thought I should post here too.  Why?  Just check out the color combinations...

This is Paper Source's Colorscope and it says "let our color palette tell you more about yourself."  Yet, when I scanned it in I knew there was no way you could actually read it - so I broke it out for you. 

I L-O-V-E it!  Me - chartreuse of course, with a little papaya.  So what color did you choose? And, what color are you?


~ Ciao

Cookie Jars

Am I the only one that has flashbacks of bright colors and animal shapes when I hear the word - cookie jars?  Maybe it's my childhood coming back to haunt me...who knows.  However, take a look at these cookie jars...

So cute, don't you think?  Now this is my idea of a cookie jar!  And, be honest, who doesn't love getting into the cookie jar?

~ Ciao

...image via amorology weddings

Colorboard #1: Rich Fall

A rich and warm color palette with a vintage vibe for Fall!

~ Ciao

...photography row 1: john dolan & lisa hubbard & row 2: shana faust stylist, matthew robbins design & emma mitchell

Flowers of the Week 1.25.10

This week's flowers are a little different - I guess that's why I like them so much!  How cool is this for a centerpiece idea?

Some simple buds coming out of a piece of wood = rustic elegance!  So what do you think?

 ~ Ciao


...krislyn design

Branching Out

I have to admit that I am completely smitten with Eat Cake Be Merry's creations!  They are simply stunning.  Take a look-see...

Not overdone.  Dainty in a way (I think it's the flowers).  I love that it has only one branch at the bottom branching upwards  - which takes center stage.  The work and detail are perfection.  I thought I would end this week on a sweet note - pretty sweet don't you think?  Hope you all have a Happy (Sweet) Weekend.

~ Ciao

...image via eatcakebemerry

Centerpieces: Going Green

Here is a simple centerpiece idea that is good for enviroment! 

A runner of cotton, linen, or even burlap would be good, with some fresh loaves of bread, fruit and small bottles of just a couple of stems of fresh flowers is a simple, causual centerpiece idea.  And I love, love, love those mismatched cloth napkins!  The centerpieces are subdued in color, but the mismatched napkins bring in some brighter color.  Now if this isn't enough color for you - just make a couple of quick changes in the runner color, your choice of fruit and flowers, and you can take the whole color scheme up a notch!  Just remember if you see something and like it but it just doesn't fit you color scheme - picture it in the colors you are using and possibly you will see it in a whole new light!  Imagine yellow and greens of lemons and limes, reds of pomegranates or apples...

~ Ciao

...photography julia newman

Couture Millinery

I am loving these veils by Leah C.

This second one is my favorite. 

I L-O-V-E.

~ Ciao

...images via leah c

Soda Pop

What a totally cute idea! 

One for each guest, and then they can toast you when they open them (whether it is at the reception or another day)!

~ Ciao


...image via lisa lefkowitz

Flowers of the Week 1.18.10

What I love about the flowers of the week this week is the color palette - white and green!  Such a simple color palette that makes a huge statement.  Simple, clean and crisp - kind of like an apple!

Ah - and there just happens to be one sitting on top of the menu cards!

I think this is perfect for a spring wedding.  I really like how the centerpieces are low, just green and white and in galvanized metal bowls (from what I can tell), and just to the right of the centerpiece in the picture below you can see just a hint of a metal cup/pail with apples in it -which continues on with their theme.  And did you notice what is hanging from the chairs?

I love this little detail below...a heart shaped tray filled with apples!  How cute is it that both of their names start with C?

With all the color choices out there right now - remember that sometimes a simple palette can be just what is needed and provide lots of impact.  Happy Monday!

 ~ Ciao

...photography the amazing jose villa

Fortune Telling

Here is something just for fun...

I found this book at Pottery Barn, and thought that it might be fun.  Now Pottery Barn is selling it for $9.95, but when I went to Amazon to see if I could see inside it was listed at $4.93.  Bargain!  And yes here is what it looks like inside...

Enjoy, and happy weekend everyone!

~ Ciao

...image 1 via pottery barn, image 2-4 via amazon