Color Crave Recreated: Earthy Green & Crisp White

Hi lovelies!  Happy Friday to you ;-)  And happy first day of Fall.

Yesterday I posted a Color Crave post that I just loved, and I was hoping that you did too.  However, that is only the first half of the new series ;-)  The second half is me showing you how you can recreate the Color Crave look...with any styling tips, ideas or thoughts I may have that might help!  No, this isn't an Inspiration to Creation post where I break it down and do it myself - this Color Crave Recreated post shows you how to put the look together from items found around the wonderful world wide web ;-)  Sounds fun, no?  Plus, this post is much easier on my pocketbook...and that my loves is always a good thing!

So are you ready?  Let's start with the appetizer area first...

Recreated...

I think the use of old cutting boards is fabulous!  They have the perfect look...so don't ever throw them away...just send them to me ;-)   Also, I have used the giant cutting board, that the older homes have, before to serve up cheese and appetizers...so those work just as well...and of course are free!

The table...

Recreated...

I have to say that I really am loving the placecard holders!  To make, like the ones above, I would use a piece of toothpick to hold a couple of the smaller heads/cloves together.  For the tub, you could always give it a spotted paint job.  Once the paint is dry, take it outside and hose it off, then let dry in the sun.  Repeat hosing it off and drying for a couple days to get a worn with a bit of rust look...you be the judge on the look you want ;-)  You could do this with the new tubs too which are a lot easier on the pocketbook than vintage ones ;-)  And don't forget the table number marker either loves (in the first picture with a 5 on it)...just grab some old handheld garden tools (or buy them) and write a number on the handle and place in tub...easy peasy!

And finally the wishes spot, as I'm calling it...

Recreated...

I have one recommendation in this area - make sure to weigh the watering can down with some rocks so the branches don't tip it over!  Also, I know I included a balance scale similar to the original picture, yet an old kitchen scale like this would work just as well, for a lot less...and just so you know, I REALLY want to buy it ;-)  Plus, one little detail that you might have missed (you can see it better in yesterday's bigger picture) is the white string wrapped around the branches...just adds a thoughtful extra touch I think!

Did you notice the common elements in each area?  Well of course the ornamental cabbage (love the color) and crisp white linens, but also in each area there was a vintage element (grain sieve and cutting boards in the first; a galvanized tub in the second; and, the watering cans in the third) that helped tie the overall look together from one area to the other. 

I have to add that if I knew that this is how I wanted to decorate for my wedding, I would be planting ornamental cabbages from seed or small plant in every pot I could find.  I would add some carrots and beets and other veggies too.

Really, this whole look can be created for not that much if you plan ahead and pick up a few key vintage elements.  Oh, and for the jars that hold the ornamental cabbage, I would just use jars from the kitchen like empty spaghetti sauce jars, olive jars, etc...simple and free ;-)  Ooh, don't you think this would be perfect for a rehearsal dinner too?  Yes, I LOVE this idea for a rehearsal dinner or even a bride and groom shower!

Hope you enjoyed this new series loves! Here is where to get your hands on the above items...

The Shopping List

1.  Large Antique Sieve, 2.  Antique Collection of Cutting Boards, 3.  Ornamental Cabbage - local nursery, 4.  White Bowls, 5.  Drinking Glasses, 6.  Galvanized Tub, 7.  Ornamental Cabbage - local nursery, 8.  Purple Garlic - specialty grocery store, 9.  Watering Can, 10.  Branches from your yard or here, 11. Ornamental Cabbage - local nursery and 12.  Vintage Scale

~ Ciao

...images via a magazine moment

Handcrafted: Inspired Collective Display No. 2

It's that time again my darlings. Time for me to share another display I handcrafted for the Inspired Collective ;-)  Yay!

I have one major challenge with my display area, and that is flowers!  Since each display is up for a couple weeks, unless I want to bring in fresh flowers every week, I need to come up with other alternatives.  My first display used air plants, which last without water.  For this second display I am using dried hydrangea.  And while I am not a big fan of dried flowers, these hydrangea I dried myself...so I like them ;-)  And while I would have LOVED to have done this display in a different color palette, I let the dried hydrangea dictate the color palette.  And who knows what I am going to do for the third display ;-)  Happy I have some time to figure it out!

Also, I tried to keep the main elements the same - the desk of course, the soda crate, the apothecary jar, the bell jar  and books were all used in my first display (see it here)...so I decided to use them again here too.  The reason that I decided to do this is to show that by changing the details - it changes everything!  Plus it challenges me creatively.

Alrighty, enough chatter outta me ;-)  Here it is my darlings...

Do you want to see more?  Then head on over to Over The Moon Vintage Rentals Blog for all the details ;-)  See you there!

~ Ciao

...concept, designs, styling, vintage rentals & photography all by over the moon vintage rentals

Color Crave: Earthy Green & Crisp White

Good morning darlings!  I just can't seem to be getting enough of green and white these days!  Especially with a side of brown and a hint of purple.  Don't you find yourself craving one color one day, and another color on another day?  Or sometimes for weeks or even longer?  I do...and it seems like it changes on a daily or weekly basis for me.  It's like I am craving these colors...if that's possible ;-)   Hence the title of this post ;-)  And I have decided to start a new series...which I think you might like! 

Anyhoo, I think I am going to have to do a display at the Inspired Collective in earthy greens and crisp white soon...hmm, sounds like a good plan, no?  I really love the natural and rusticness of the details here...paired with the crisp white linens, it makes for a look that I ADORE...and what I would call naturally beautiful!   I love the simple display of appetizers...

A fabulously earthy centerpiece that looks like it was just plucked from the garden, and some DARLING placecard holders...

And a couple branches to have guests hang wishes from, or can be used for an escort area...

All in a clean and crisp palette that still has some warmth and rustic vintage touches.  This is me defined I think.  Oh add a bit of glam in there and then it is ;-)  Well at least for today...because I will probably change my mind tomorrow...hehe ;-)  Hey, you all know how I LOVE options! 

Okay...I am off for a bit to finish up editing and writing my Handcrafted post that is coming up soon!  So check back around 10 am, and I will have some purple and gold inspiration for you ;-)

~ Ciao

...images via a magazine moment

Who Says

...you can't send bunches and bunches of  thank yous to each guest?

I think this would be a darling thank you to send, don't you?  And I bet your guests would be smiling from ear to ear after opening it ;-) 

Happy Wednesday loves ~ make it a good one!
~ Ciao

...images and calligraphy by neither snow

Aisle Style: Very Vintage

Hi there darlings! How's your morning on this fine Wednesday?  Going swell, I hope ;-)

Mine is A OK!  And I am looking forward to heading over to the Inspired Collective sometime today to set up my second display.   You know I'll share it with you tomorrow ;-)  But do you wanna hint?  Well can you say...hey ombre...hehe!  Alrighty that's all your gonna get outta me today.  Now you're just gonna have to wait a day ;-)  I know - I'm a big meanie!

Anyhoo...moving on to this Aisle Style post.  And with very vintage in the title, you know I am in L-O-V-E with it ;-)  Well have a look-see, and you just might be too...

Curtains and vintage doors - YES PLEASE!!!

AND vintage purses filled with flowers hanging from the doorknobs is just pretty perfection...

Just look at the aisle adorned with petals...

All ending at an amazing old desk with a rug underneath...

And a drawer filled with flowers...

Someone pinch me please...because I just think I landed in vintage aisle style heaven!  Eeks - is all I can say right now. Oh and that I want that desk ;-) 

~ Ciao

...photography by caroline tran via style me pretty

Tuesday Thought: My Father's Daughter

Happy mid-morning my dears ;-)  I have been struggling a bit to get going this morning...I think it's the heat wave that hit yesterday and is hanging around today as well.  Not that I mind the heat, but after last week's cool, this week's heat seems even hotter - if that makes any sense.

And while I was trying to get motivated and into the swing of things around here this morning, I was in desparate need of some inspriation...that is until I ran across these pictures I had saved...

I am OVER THE MOON with not just the calligraphy here, but the page numbers too!  You see, the page numbers are where the recipes for the dish are located in the cookbook!  What cookbook?  Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbook, My Father's Daughter.  And this over sized chalkboard is such a great way to display the menu, no?  And of course it got me thinking...

So here is your 'Tuesday Thought' today my dears:  Use one cookbook for all the items on your menu, and then you could do as above - write the menu on a chalkboard with page numbers the recipes are on.  Then as favors, you could compile small books with each recipe that was on the wedding menu for the guests to take home.  Plus, you could always include something along with the recipe book...like a vinaigrette or butterball or berries ;-)  And even if you didn't choose the menu items from one cookbook you could still use this idea...just leave off the page numbers from the menu.  But you could still do small recipe books!

You could even do this for a homemade dessert table, and include all the recipes for each dessert that was featured.  I would love to give friends and family a cookbook, ask them to choose one recipe from it to contribute to the dessert table and then have it written up on a chalkboard with the page numbers along side.  For the guests I would not only give the recipes, but something from the dessert table as well.

I really L-O-V-E this 'Thought"!  It's personal, unique, memorable and something that I think your guests would enjoy...plus it works for any type of food.

Just a thought for you on this Tuesday my dears ;-)  Enjoy.

~ Ciao

...image via neither snow

Tuesday Shoesday #41: Classic in Cream

Now this is how I would do classic cream colored satin pumps...

And a cream colored cake...

Now these are what I would call NEW classics.  Simply lovely, no?

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 & 100 layer cake

A Gold Spoon

Hmmm...my Mom always said I wasn't born with a a silver spoon in my mouth.  Maybe that's because it was gold instead...

Hehe ;-)  A girl can dream, can't she?  And I am dreaming in oh so glorious gold!  I can't seem to get enough of it these days...especially when it sparkles and shines. 

What are you dreaming in these days my darlings - gold?  Silver?  Bronze?  And would you use goldware (yes, I just made that up...as silverware just doesn't sound right here) at your wedding?

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via rue magazine

Flowers of the Week: 9.19.11

Good morning, good morning lovelies!  How was your weekend?  Lovely, I hope ;-) 

I got to puppy sit my favorite boy Gus this weekend.  He always keeps me on my toes with our hour long walks we took each day!  And I made my first trip to the farmers market to get apples on Sunday.  My brother and his wife take turns helping out one of his best friends Bobbie, who owns an orchard, at the market.  So not only do I get fresh apples, but I get to visit with my bother or his wife.  This Sunday my brother was working.  And yesterday since I had Gus, he made the trip with me as well.  He was definitely the hit in all his cuteness sitting on the back of the truck ;-)

However, while I planned on being super productive this weekend, I didn't have the opportunity to do anything!  Not good ;-(  Also, I am sorry for my little disappearance last Thursday and Friday.  At least I had a post scheduled for Friday, so that helped.  I was busy taking care of a couple things, and I know I PROMISED to have Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy up and running on Thursday, and do a post about it...I have decided to hold off on this for a couple more weeks. 

I am redoing my space at the Inspired Collective this Wednesday (which I will share with you on Thursday), and then I am going to start working on another design for the Grand Opening of the Inspired Collective on October 6th.  Some of the designs I am going to use for the grand opening, are ones that I have created for Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy, and I really want everything to be a surprise at the opening...so I have decided to hold off on showing you them and uploading them to Etsy.  Yet, maybe I will give you darlings a sneak peeks over the next couple of weeks ;-)

The other thing I said I was going to do was the Inspiration to Creation No.: 2 - which is all ready to go except for the posts...yet, I still haven't done them!  Aye, aye, aye - I will get working on those this week, and hopefully get them finished up to share with you soon.

Wow, am I rambling on or what?  I am sure you ready for the 'Flowers of the Week' already.  With Friday being the first day of fall, I really wanted to choose some fabulous fall flowers that are perfect for this time of year...when the leaves haven't started to turn yet.  These bridesmaids bouquets are just early fall perfection in my book.  And while a bouquet in shades of green and brown doesn't sound that pretty, let me tell you lovelies these bouquets are GORGEOUS.  Have a look-see...

Love, love, love and love.  Yep, I love them all ;-)  And for a better visual, here they all are together...

I adore the brown ribbon too, don't you?

So tell me loves...are you ready for Fall? 

~ Ciao

...images via style me pretty

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

One Week From Today

And it is officially Fall!  Eeks - can you believe it my dears?  The weather this week has been cooler, and definitely fall like.  I think I just might be ready to pull out my lightweight sweaters and cardigans and get cozy ;-)

However, I understand if you're not quite ready yet.  Maybe this fabulous fall table for two will help get you in the mood...

Fall flowers in a vintage wood cream cheese crate - yes, please!  I always love when arrangements extend beyond their containers...like those persimmons.  Pretty perfection, no?  Plus, I really am tempted, just for the cuteness of it, to use apples as seating cards sometime this Fall...just to turn an ordinary dinner night into a little celebration.  Ooh, and next Friday being the first day of Fall, is just the right night to do so.  Have some fun loves, celebrate the little things...because it's all the little things that are truly extra special ;-) 

And to Fall - come on over, I am ready to cozy!

~ Ciao

...images via brooklyn bride

Who Says

...you can't wear silver or gold bow ties on your feet?

I'm thinking these are pretty sparkly sweet!

~ Ciao

...image via ban.do

Aisle Style: A Runner

Rise and shine my dears!  Grab a cuppa something if you need to, sit back and enjoy.  Because I am ready to start out this morning with some fabulousness!  Are you ready?  I know it's been a bit since my last Aisle Style post, so I thought it was time that I did another one ;-)  And oh did I find one for you.  Have a look-see at this...

I am L-O-V-I-N-G that runner!  Seriously, I need to find one for Over The Moon.  I think this is an amazing detail to add to an outdoor aisle, as it gives the whole setup a homey feel.  And not only that, but the decorated boxes filled with umbrellas, the pillows and scarves are pretty darn fabulous too...

It's details like these that make guest feel warm, welcome and cozy, and want to sit down and stay a while.  And not only do we have a fabulous inner aisle style, we have a fabulous outer aisle style as well...

Definitely an area that is often times forgotten about!  So my dears, make sure you pay attention to not only the inner aisle style, but the outer aisle style as well.  And all this fabulousness leads up to the finale - this chuppah filled with blooming branches...

The perfect spot to end up, no?  Happy Wednesday loves!  Hope you enjoyed this early morning fabulousness ;-)  I have more coming soon.
~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Tuesday Thought: For the Birds

Hi lovelies!  Is the morning flying by as fast for you as it is for me?  Eeks - it's almost 10 a.m. and I still need to do this post.

As I was sitting here thinking how quickly time was flying by, I did a search in my photo stash for birds (this is how my brain works) and this pretty picture popped up...

Brightly colored birds on branches!  I was so happy to see this pretty picture, as all of a sudden lots of thoughts started swirling and twirling around in my head ;-)  And you know I L-O-V-E that!

So here are a couple 'Thoughts' for you lovelies:  First, I think this would make a wonderfully whimsy centerpiece.  Just use urns or wood boxes or pots or whatever else you like, and fill with florist foam, add some branches, cover with moss and add some birds and viola - and easy and whimsy centerpiece! 

My second thought is to use these little fellas (the birds) as escort cards.  You could then be cute and ask guests to fly or flutter (I like this one) to their seat!  Or remember the 'Birds of a Feather Flock Together' wall quote I featured here from this same wedding?  Well you could always use this lovely quote and have your guests flock together to their table ;-)  To make just attach a tag hanging from the birds feet with your guests names and table number.  Or you could always do table by color...that way no writing table numbers down...a blue bird sits at the blue bird table.  However, I think I like all the colors of birds mixed together...so you could also name the tables after some of you favorite birds.

And my third and final thought today would be to use this idea for a wish/love note table for the bride and groom.  I would have guests write a note and add a bird to the branches with a wish/love note/etc... on it.  Cute, no?

Just some thoughts for you this Tuesday.  Hope your day is flying by...hehe ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by arrow and apple via style me pretty

Tuesday Shoesday #40:

Good morning darlings ;-) 

I have to tell you that I was supposed to be doing my Inspiration to Creation post this week - and with everything that's been going on here lately...I just need some breathing time...so I decided to take my extra time this week, which was supposed to be putting together extra posts all week long for the Inspiration to Creation week, and take care of me by going for a walk, doing some yoga and pilates - all things that make me feel good and that I haven't been doing for weeks now.  I haven't been doing a great job of taking care of me lately ;-)  But I will this week!  So I will have the Inspiration to Creations posts all ready to go next week for you. 

Goodness, I keep telling you I am going to do something and then don't do it - which I NEVER do.  But with all that's happening around here, extras like Luna and Chloe Handcrafted (which is definitely happening on Thursday this week!!!) and Inspiration to Creation posts get pushed back.  So now I made a promise to myself that I am not going to say anything in advance, and instead just do it...or at least get it done and then tell you it's coming ;-)

And you know what darlings?  I already started taking care of me with a little shopping.  Hmmm - that's taking care of me right?  I know you are saying yes right now...hehe.  And since today is Tuesday and I'm doing some shopping I would like a pair of these please...

3.1 Phillip Lim Regine sandal  in the prettiest shade of emerald.  How AMAZING would these be for a Fall wedding?  Or any season really...gorgeous for Winter, so Spring, and a great pop in Summer ;-)  Oooh, and do I have the perfect cake for these lovelies.  Have a look-see at this...

Yes, I know I have posted this cake before in a color post...but I LOVE it....I really, really do.  The minute I saw the shoes I knew this cake would be the perfect match. The repeating pattern on the shoes (the detail going up the front) and the cake, the color - sure do make a pretty match, no?  Plus, I would be oh so tempted to paint my toenails white just for fun, and just in case my pinky toe slipped out!

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

...shoes via barneys and cake by my sweet and saucy via once wed

Darling Detail No. 23: Snowflakes

Okay, so I know I am getting ahead of myself on this one a bit ;-)  But I know there are lots of winter brides out there that would still have time to add this detail into their rustic winter wonderland wedding!

I think these snowflake topped cakes are just darling...

I adore details like this, don't you?  And I am loving the sugar coating on the cake and snowflake in the first picture...makes it look like it's just snowed!  Eeks - these DETAILS are making me smile ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by aaron snow via the weddding chicks

Flowers of the Week: 9.12.11

Good Monday morning loves!  So tell me - did you have a lovely weekend?  Do anything fun and exciting? 

I can honestly say that I am so HAPPY that it's Monday!  My weekend started off on the wrong foot on Friday, and continued to spiral fast and furiously out of control with the clicher, and I do me CLINCHER, happening Sunday evening.  I guess deep down I knew the clincher was going to happen sooner or later...I just wasn't quite ready for it this weekend on top of eveything else.  Aye, aye, aye is all I can say.  I won't even go into the details, but I will tell you that I SO need these gorgeously dreamy flowers this morning to start my Monday, and my week, off on the right foot...

Yes, this bouquet will most defintely do ;-)  I know not all weekends, or weeks for that matter, can be good ones.  It's weekends like this that ALWAYS make me really appreciate all the wonderful weekends I do have. 

Here's wishing you, and me, a lovely week my dears!  Let's make it a good one, shall we?

~ Ciao

...image via style me pretty

Sunday Sweetness

Linen bags with a bird for your flower girls to carry...

...are oh so sweet, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Inspiration to Creation No. 2: Sneak Peek

It's Friday - hooray!  I am looking forward to this weekend that shouldn't be crazy busy ;-)  So with the extra time that I have, I have decided to bring you another 'Inspiration to Creation' post all week next week!  Sounds like fun, no?

And while I was cruising around looking to be inspired, this Spanish style table with cactus and succulents really was saying pick me, pick me...

Plus it had a fun DIY like this...

And lots of other fabulous things.  However, I am sure you have seen the shoot, but I didn't want to give to much away ;-)  I will be sharing all of the inspiration on Monday with you, and then Tuesday through Thursday I'll break it down and show you some DIY's.  On Friday I'll pull it all together and show you the 'Creation' - hope your excited loves! 

I'm off for the day...have some shopping to do ;-)  Enjoy your weekend lovelies!  I will see you back here on Sunday for some sweetness.  xoxo

~ Ciao

...images via green weddings shoes

LCW Style: For the Flower Girls

Good mid-morning to you my dears!  Ahhh this LCW Sytle post is for the little ones  - love the little ones, don't you?  The minute I saw this dress I thought it would be darling for a flower girl.  I fell head over heels in love with the Peter Pan collar on it ;-)  Have a look_see...

And of course instead of flowers, she must carry balloons...

Eeks - seriously, how cute would that be? I am in L-O-V-E with the whole style...boots and all!  So darling, no?  Head on over to Whitten Grey for even more darling styles...my other fave has a tie collar!

~ Ciao

...image via whitten grey

Handcrafted: Inspired Collective Display No. 1

Hip hip hooray for Thursday loves!  I know I am doing this a bit backwards around here today...usually my 'Handcrafted' post goes up at 10 am, and another post goes up in the wee hours of the morning ;-)  But I wanted to mix things up a bit...gotta keep you on your toes...hehe!  I am posting my 'Handcrafted' post now, and will do another post for 10 am...so check back later too ;-)

So I have good news, and not so good news ;-(  Let's get the not so good news outta the way so we can focus on the good, okay?  The not so good news is that, yet again, I did not get items into my Luna and Chloe Handcrafted Etsy store...boo.  My schedule has just been so busy, and as it's almost 3 am - yep it is...I just don't have it in me to do it...so it is gonna have to wait another week.  So sorry!  I can tell you that it's glittery goodness you're not gonna wanna miss ;-)

And on to the GOOD NEWS now.  My vintage rentals business, Over The Moon Vintage Rentals, is a vendor in Allison's (of Engaged & Inspired) Inspired Collective shop that just opened on Tuesday - YIPPEE!!!

I have a display area for my items that I will be styling every two weeks or so...and I just styled my first display yesterday!  So every two weeks or so, I will be changing my display area - which means every two weeks I will be sharing my new display area with you!  YAY - a mini photo shoot every two weeks.  Now that makes me an oh so happy girl ;-)

So without further ado...I am going to share one picture with you here, and then have you head on over to OTMVRs' blog (you can click on the picture below to get there) for lots more pictures.  Sound like a good plan?  Well here is the picture for you...

Cute, no?  Head on over to see more...

~ Ciao

...concept, designs, styling, vintage rentals & photography all by over the moon vintage rentals

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

Darling Detail No. 22: Ribbon Adorned Chairs

I think these ribbon adorned chairs are pretty darling...

I really love the soft, muted colors of the ribbons.  But do you know what makes these even more darling?  When every single chair has them...

...everyone feels special.  Not to mention the statement that they make!

P.S. - And you know me ~ I LOVE those rugs ;-)  A fabulous detail, no?

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via oh how charming and style me pretty

Tuesday Thought: Bean Bags

Hi loves, happy Tuesday!  Or should I say happy first Tuesday in September?

Just so you know - I am kinda giddy about today's 'Tuesday Thought' post ;-)  I know that some of my thoughts have been "out there," and this is definitely one that will fall into that category, I'm sure.  But I am going to post it anyway, and let you decide for yourselves what you think about my thought.

So here goes - you ready?  Let's have a look-see at my inspiration...

I stumbled across these darling handcrafted bean bags on a blog called Fanciful No. 2, and I just fell in love with the colors and thought there would be some way other than their original purpose in which to use.  So while I was sitting there, leaning back in my chair and racking my brain, I kept handing off my pen from one hand to the other...not quite tossing, but I'm sure you get the picture.  Then it struck me - I need one of these in my office!  And with that, this 'Tuesday Thought' was created.

So here is your thought for today:  Why not handcraft bean bags (or have someone else do them...me, me, me), and give them out as favors at your wedding?  Hang with me loves for just a second longer.  I know the thought initially sounds a bit outside of the box, off the wall, downright weird, or whatever else you want to call it but...BUT, hear me out on this one before you immediately say "No way, Jose!"  Poor Jose, never gets a chance ;-)

First, who doesn't love a cute bean bag?  And on days where you need a break from office work, just set up a mug or bowl and start-a-tossing...great distraction and stress reliever, right?  Second, most people like to toss ideas around...so why not toss this when doing so...hey something similar helped me come up with this idea ;-).  Third, they sure would make cute paperweights!  Fourth, a quick game of hot potato?  Fifth, you could always play a quick friendly game of catch with your cubemate...notice I did not say throw it at the back of their heads just for sh*t's and giggles!  And finally, just because they are fun, fun, fun!  Plus, I would use mine to stick extra pins, that for some reason are always laying around, in...or buttons and such. 

All you need is some material, sewing machine and some beans.  Of course, I would make some manly looking ones for the guys too. And, I would create a cute little card that goes along with them with all the lovely toughts and suggestions for your guests in which to use ;-)  Oh, and I know if I was ever to get a favor like this...I would be tossing it around on the car ride home.  Well, that is if I wasn't driving of course!

So loves, why don't you TOSS some ideas around and see what else you could come up with!  Anyone up for a game of catch...

~ Ciao

...image via fanciful no. 2

Tuesday Shoesday #39: Gold Glitter Goodness

How about some glittery goodness to start out your morning this morning loves?  Since we are now in September, and September brings the official start of Fall, I think these gold glitter Miu Miu's would add just the right amount of golden sparkle to a Fall wedding...

And granted, while you might want to make a statement with glitter all over your feet, I think a subtle hint of glitter on your cake would make just as much a statement, don't you?

And let's be honest - would you really want to eat a cake that was covered in gold glitter?  Eeks, I don't really think I would.  Granted I know it's edible, but the thought of eating lots of it just doesn't seem that appetizing to me.  However, a hint of gold glitter would be fine with me.  How about you my dears - what are your thoughts?

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 sweetapolita (edited)

Flowers of the Week: 9.5.11

Happy Labor Day Monday my dears!  How is your holiday weekend going so far?  Fabulous, I hope ;-)  I just wanted to pop in for the first Monday in September and post a gorgeous Fall bouquet for you!  I told you last Monday that I had some gorgeousness for you, and I do.  Have a look-see at this...

Now how is that for a gorgeous Fall bouquet?  I was OVER THE MOON about all the flowers in photographer Jessica Claire's wedding!  And to be honest, it was not just the flowers - I thought the whole wedding was spectacular, didn't you?  It was one of my FAVORITE, if not my favorite, Fall weddings last year ;-)  And just because the flowers were so spectacular, I thought I would share some more with you my dears...

See - SPECTACULAR!  I hope this gorgeousness tides you over til tomorrow my dears, as this is the only post I am doing today.
Enjoy your holiday loves.  I will see you back here tomorrow with my normally scheduled two posts.  Now, I am off to have some fun...as I NEED a little fun these days!

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Sunday Sweetness

Yummy sweet!

~ Ciao

...photography by greg blomberg via 100 layer cake

LCW Honeymoon Style: A Scarf

My dears - I completely forgot to wish you a happy September yesterday!  I think it is because I never got around to a second post, but whatever the reason is, I hope that your September is spectacular ;-)  And I must wish you a happy Labor Day weekend too!  Weeeee - I just love long holiday weekends.

It's funny how the last couple of days I have woke up to crisp mornings...I can already feel Fall in the air.  I think others would disagree, as the days are still hot, but that morning air with the cool breeze making the leaves rustle in the trees is definitely Fall in my book.  I would have to say the month of September is my second favorite month of the year.  July being my first.  But someway, somehow September is ALWAYS a good month.  I don't mind pulling on a sweatshirt to go on a evening stroll ;-)  Or snuggling up because I'm a tad cold.  Maybe that's it - September is the start of cuddling weather!  And I LOVE to cuddle.

Yet, Fall isn't here just yet. And while the days are still hot....I think this holiday weekend, I just might squeeze in a couple more days playing in the sun - slipping on a sundress, exploring a small beach town, all  while wearing a scarf in my hair.  Just like this...

I adore this look, don't you?  It has such a stylish ease to it.  Goodness, I wish I always could dress like this!

Oooh, and speaking of holiday's - wouldn't this look be perfect for your honeymoon.  You could wear it while exploring a small beach town...on the Amalfi coast!

You bet your buttons I am wearing a scarf in my hair this weekend - I must as this might be my last opportunity to do so this Summer...and I have just the perfect one too. 

Anyhoo, hoping you enjoy the last days of Summer my loves!  And do something fun...and a bit different.  Because as Aunt Millie always says:  "It takes all kinds of people to make up this world...it would be boring if we were all alike." Isn't that the truth!  ;-)

Stay safe this weekend.  Mwah, mwah!

P.S. - I plan on getting back on track, and caught up this weekend!  Plus I have some good things happening next week....Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy will be open for business on Thursday, as well as OTMVR will be in a shop - yippee!  I will have to show you my design and styling for that...which is one of the things I have been working on.  Also, I have another 'Inspiration to Creation' week coming up soon...however, I just might need your help in choosing which one to create...as I can't decide ;-)  So I'll see you back here on Sunday for some sweetness...and Monday for your Fall 'Flowers of the Week!'

~ Ciao

...image via that inspirational girl

Handcrafted: Wood Planks

Hello my darlings! Happy Thursday to you. I have to apologize, yet again for my little disappearing act yesterday and this morning. The reason there was only one post yesterday, and no post until this one this morning, is that all day yesterday the power was out. And when it finally kicked back on at 5:00 p.m. I had other plans that did not allow me time to get anything done! 

Here I was planning on having some fabulous and fun items to show you for the opening of Luna and Chloe Handcrafted on Etsy - and I have nothing!  I had blocked off all day yesterday to get everything put together and photographed, and then get the pictures edited, uploaded, and items added to Etsy, which I needed a computer and power...and the majority of the day to do.  I decided that instead of driving myself crazy trying to get it started at 1:00 a.m., that I would just wait until next week to show you - so sorry!

So in the meantime, I have another super-duper easy handcrafted post for you today.  While this isn't something I created, it can easily be handcrafted with just a couple of items.  Have a look-see at these fabulous wood planks...

I just love them, don't you?  And they are something that you can handcraft yourselves!  With just some planks from the hardware store (have them cut to the length you need there - Home Depot will do this for you) and some stain you will be ready to recreate these lovelies.  However, if you wanted to add a bit more of a weathered and worn/vintagey look all you would need is a little sand paper to rough them up. 

The great thing about this project is that you can get the size of wood that works for the size of your tables.  Keep in mind loves, that you want to make sure you can still fit a plate on either side of the plank!  So a narrower plank will work best I think.  And you don't just have to stain them like above, you could paint them any color you like.  With all the fabulous paint color choices, I am sure you could find the perfect one for you!

~ Ciao

...photography by austin gros via style me pretty