Who Says

...the bottom of your wedding dress can't be sheer?

I am absolutely head over heels in love with both of these fun, flirty and sheer bottomed dresses!

~ Ciao

...photography by the amazing jose villa

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

Tuesday Shoesday # 35: Red and White

Happy Tuesday loves!  Forgive me for my little disappearing act over the last week and a half...as my family was in town from Florida.  And then this past weekend I was a vendor at Fizz and Frills, a pop up shop hosted by Wilmarose of Lovely Jubilee, and Henny and Lucia of Utterly Engaged.  The event was held at Hazel's event studio, Blu Bungalow in San Francisco, and was absolutely FABULOUS!  I was so delighted I decided to be a vendor at the event.  It was a lot of work getting ready for, but I loved every minute of it.

However, for some unknown reason I thought I would be able to do spend time with my family, get ready for the event, and still be able to do my twice daily posts...what was I thinking?  Yet, now I know better for next time ;-)  I do have to tell you that I missed you, and so very happy to be back.

And while I know it is going to take me a day or two to get back into the swing of things around here...as I am still absolutely in over my head with stuff to do (like unload my car from this weekend, answer e-mails from the past two weeks, deliver vintage rentals for a school auction, take my mom to the airport super early tomorrow morning, take pictures of all my homemade items to upload onto OTM's website, as well as see the first look of OTM's website - just to name a few things!)...I do have a Tuesday Shoesday post for you today. 

 How about a fun and cheery pair of Miu Miu's in a bold color to have peeking out from under your dress...

And this oh so fabulous cake by the sweet Rosie of Sweetapolita...

I love how both the shoes and cake have lots of color in the center, and then are edged...one in white patent, the other in red and white stripes.  A great summer combo, 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 ? and sweetapolita

Guest Post: Postcards & Pretties

Hi!!! Chris from Postcards & Pretties here and I'm delighted to guest post on LCW while Kristi is out enjoying some quality time with her family. Today's board was inspired by my all-time destination crush, ITALY!!  I wanted to steer clear of the typical vineyard theme usually associated with Italy and focus my inspiration from another Italian beverage...cappuccino. Just the word alone is romantic...right? The soft color palette is warm and inviting just like the beverage itself and when accompanied with some pistachio panetonne, it makes for one delicious pairing. 

{colors} cappuccino, pistachio, cream

{photos} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} cappuccino {evan's kitchen ramblings} bicycle {torie jayne} sunhat {the cinderella project} stacked books & bottles, kraft place setting {design sponge} long veil {emilie gerard via oncewed} potted plant {jose villa} miniature panetonne {martha stewart weddings}  pleated skirt {elle}

Flowers of the Week: 8.1.11

Happy first day of August darlings!  So sorry for only one post on Thursday, and no post on Friday last week...it has been a whirlwind around here with my family coming in on Wednesday, and getting ready for the Fizz & Frills event this coming weekend in San Francisco.  I am going to be there with lots of goodness, as are lots of other fabulous vendors, so I sure do hope that you stop by and say 'HI'!!!!  If you haven't purchased your tickets yet,you can do so right HERE ;-)))

I do have to tell you that I am OVER THE MOON about all the time with my family!  Goodness, my niece and nephew are soooo darling.  I didn't think it was possible to love them any more than I already did...but I do - BIG TIME!!!  And why is it that babies just smell so darn good?  Golly I could sniff my niece and nephew all day long.

Okay, I know...wedding  blog and 'Flowers of the Week' ;-)  And I have some fabulous ones for you today.  Have a look-see at this loveliness...

Lovely, no?  I L-O-V-E the fern frond and flower at each place...just the kind of detail that sends me over the moon.  Plus, I think you all know how I feel about ferns ;-)

This week I am booked solid with family activities - Monterey Bay Aquarium and Gilroy Gardens to name two, and work, and getting ready for the Fizz and Frills event that I will try my hardest to post every day...but I can't promise it. 

I can promise a FABULOUS guest post from Chris at Postcards and Pretties that you won't want to miss on Wednesday though!  So be sure to stop by...and I promise that life and LCW will be back to normal after next week ;-)  Wishing you all a wonderful week!  Mwah.

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Darling Detail No. 18: Beer in a Bag

Oh yes my dears, you read that correctly - beer in a bag!  And let me tell you, it's never look so good...

I mean really - if your going to serve beer, you might as well do it in style ;-)  And I gotta admit I am loving this style!

Maybe it's because I hung out at the brewery yesterday afternoon that I have beer on the brain.  Or maybe it's because the hefeweizen might have gone straight to my head...whatever the reason, I am still loving the beer in a bag.  So cheers loves!

~ Ciao

...image via sitting in a tree (edited)

Who Says

...your cake stand can't be a small gold and glass table?  And that you can't have mirrors surrounding it?

You bet your buttons I am loving this!  A simple gold and glass stand + some fabulous mirrors for decor = a glamorous spot for your cake, don't you think?
~ Ciao

...image via style me pretty

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

Tuesday Thought: The Note Book

So I just have to say it - one more day until my family arrives!!!  WEEEEEEE ;-)) I CANNOT wait to hug and kiss and sniff on my niece and nephew!  I have missed them soooo much I can't even begin to tell you.  I know, I know...I'll give it a rest, and get on with this 'Thought'.

The other day I was on Etsy looking for a particular item when I stumbled across this...

A homemade notebook with a vintage deer on it! And I thought that it was just so dang cute that I had to see what else the seller, Arminho, had...which was lots of cuteness with a variety of different styles and colors to choose from.  So be sure to pop on over and have a peek.

Anyhoo, when I saw this Note Book (which is 4 x 5.5...a great size) I had a fabulous little thought or two ;-))  So here is your 'Tuesday Thought' my dears:  Use the Note Book as escort cards and favors in one!  Easy, no?

You can write the guests name and table number on the front.  Or I think they would be fabulous placed inside a little envelope or flat styled kraft paper bag.  I would write the guests names on the bag, the table number on the Note Book and wrap it up with a piece of twine - eeks so fabulous!  But I might be inclined to just write the name and table number on the bag and leave the Note Book nice and neat for them...all still wrapped up cute though ;-)  However, it really could be used in a variety of ways.

However, you could always just you them as gifts or favors.  Definitely something different...and you know how I like different!  Happy Tuesday my dears...wishing you a wonderful day ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via arminho's shop on etsy

Tuesday Shoesday #34: Simply Stylish

I am loving this little match up for today.  I am all about simple this week, and when I ran across these Chloe wedges I thought they would be a wonderful choice for a simply stylish bride...

And then I ran across this fabulous cake, and I thought the same thing - simply stylish...

With just the perfect amount of detail.  I love the grain of the wood on the heel of the wedge, just as much as I love the doily detail around the 1st and 3rd tier bottoms of the cake.  So what do you think my dears?  Simply stylish?

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 & photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Flowers of the Week: 7.25.11

Good Monday morning loves!  Did everyone have a wonderful weekend?  Do anything fun?  Oh please do share, as I was holed up for the majority of the weekend crafting.  And when I was out it was running errands.  I do have to admit though - I was so in my element ;-)

Since I have been neck deep (notice way more then knee...hehe) in crafting lots of different goodies, I am really in the mood for something simple for this week's flowers.  And a bouquet doesn't get much simpler than this...

A single magnolia bloom that is STUNNING!  For some reason I feel that stunning all in caps still doesn't justify how breathtaking this single bloom is.   I literally caught my breath when I saw it!  What do you think my dears...would you carry a single stunning bloom?  If it looked like this, I would!

Looking forward to an exciting week here at LCW!  My family comes in on Wednesday, so life is gonna get even more crazy good...but do have some lovely planned for you ;-)

P.S. - A warm welcome to my new followers!  Thank you to the moon and back for the follow ;-) 

~ Ciao

...photography by jose villa via style me pretty

Two: Sweet Lavender Details

A sweet treat to help your guests stay cool...

Doesn't that popsicle look delicious?  I would love one right now ;-)  And here's a sweet treat for your guests to take home...

I am adoring the 'White Sugar' soap in the lavender paper, aren't you?  They would make fabulous favors at a bridal shower, or gifts at a bridesmaids luncheon!

~ Ciao

...images via the inspired bride & the society inc

LCW's First Annual Cake Week: Day 4

Hi darlings!  So here we are on 'Day 4' already...goodness it's gone by so quick it seems.  Today I don't have four cakes for you, but I do have a fabulous four tiered cake that I just ADORE!  Which is just as good, right?  Here is 'My Sweet Love'...

I love everything about this cake...the four tiers, the smaller base and the height, the sweet details, the real flowers on top and the darling garland! 

Tell me my darlings - how many tiers do you like?  Do you like a larger cake base, or a smaller more tall one?  And I noticed that all the cakes I posted so far are white...would you do a color?  Would love to hear all your lovely thoughts...so do share ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via 100 layer cake

Homemade: Doily Mason Jars

I am thrilled that it's Thursday, aren't you?  It means another 'Homemade' post and one more day until the weekend.  And I am so looking forward to this weekend as I will most likely be crafting for 12 hours straight each day!!!  Anyone wanna come join me?  I'll make cocktails ;-)  Come on - what's better then cocktails and crafts?  Hehe.

Alright, enough bribing outta me...and onto this 'Homemade' post.  You have to love when a homemade project only requires four items to make, don't you?  Have a look-see at these doily adorned mason jars... 

Just lovely, no?  And all you need for this project are:  mason jars, doilies, candles, and some twine or string...and viola simply stunning candlelight!  However, you could use a little, just a teeny tiny bit, of spray adhesive to make sure the doilies stayed in place instead of sliding around the jars for setup...but it's totally optional.

Hmmm...maybe I will make some of these up real quick so I can then craft by candlelight!  So then it will be crafting, cocktails and candlelight...now that's the way I like to craft ;-)

~ Ciao

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

Fizz & Frills

Hi loves!  Do you remember me hinting at something yesterday in my first post?  I know the fabulous Aleah at Valley and Co. noticed...thank you and mwah!  Well this is what I was hinting about...

Over The Moon Vintage Rentals (aka me...hehe) is going to be a vendor at Fizz & Frills for both days, and I couldn't be more elated about it!  I kept debating about applying to be a vendor for my homemade items...but finally I took the leap and applied.  And now I am so glad I did as this will be my first event ;-)

I will be selling and taking orders for my homemade custom designs.  I have been a busy little bee trying to get ready for this event, and am in the process of creating some new homemade items that I can't wait to share with you once the event is over.

There will be lots of Fizz & Frills, and other vendors as well so you DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!  Make sure to get your tickets HERE!!!  And I will see you there...can't wait to say 'hi' ;-)

~ Ciao
...image via fizz and frills

LCW's First Annual Cake Week: Day 3

Eeks - yesterday was two cakes for the second day of Cake Week, and today is three cakes for the third day of Cake Week...I swear I did NOT plan this!  It just so happened to work out that way, and I am liking it ;-)  

Anyhoo, I do have three simply fabulous cakes for you!  Have a look-see at these three lovelies...

Why is it that sometimes the simplest designs can be the most stunning?  I love that each has a different number of tiers.  I also love that each has it's own branches and blooms.  Talk about detail...

Simply cake perfection.  So tell me loves - do you like the simplicity of this cake...or is it too plain for you ;-)  Would love to hear your thoughts!

~ Ciao

...images via nine cakes

Who Says

...you can't wear your hair half up, in a bun and a ponytail and topped with a flower wreath on your wedding day?

I can't tell you how much I am swooning over this slightly messy look!  Oh so LCW's Style ;-)

~ Ciao

...image via sunday in bed

Aisle Style: My Cup of Tea

Good morning loves!  I am running a bit behind today - as life just got even more busy around here...I'll explain soon ;-)  And my family is coming one week from today - YIPPEE!!!!  So the next couple of weeks are going to be super duper busy for me.  I am not complaining...just hoping to explain why at times my posts might be up a bit later than usual...so hang tight loves - things will be back to normal (whatever that is) around here about mid-August.

Let's get on with this post shall we...as this is one of the most darling ways I have seen an aisle decorated in a long time!  Have a look-see at the tea cups, pitchers and plates...

I L-O-V-E it, don't you?  Now this is the out of the box thinking that sends me over the moon, and really is my cup of tea!  Hehe.  And the goodness doesn't stop there - look how fabulous the chuppah/canopy is that the bride and groom said their vows under...

I am loving the lightness, sheerness and detail of the canopy, not to mention all the flowers and greenery, not only along the top of the structure but on all the poles as well.  All in all fabulous 'Aisle Style', no?

~ Ciao

...photography by todd hunter mcgraw via style me pretty

LCW's First Annual Cake Week: Day 2

You are in for a treat today darlings!  I have decided to post two cakes on this second day of cake week. So there is even more sweetness for you..because you deserve all the sweetness life has to offer!

When I saw this cake below, I knew without a doubt that it would make LCW's Cake Week!  I mean just look at this sweetness...

A simple white cake with two ruffles, a darling cake topper and fresh blooms all atop a picnic basket - le sigh!  But I also had to include this next picture as well, because you really can see how DARLING the cake topper is...

OMGoodness...love, love, love, love, love the silhouettes and the ampersand!  Ooh and the bakers twine too.  Everything about this cake I heart, don't you?

And here is the second cake for you today, which I think is just as sweet...

Just the right about of detail and a bloom, in white - really you can't go wrong here.  Ooh and did you notice the flowers in the first picture...I just realized that they are the bouquet I posted yesterday!  Ha - no wonder I love - the flowers and cake ;-)  However, when I saw this cake with silhouette cake toppers added to it...well now it is just fabulously sweet...

I mean really - cute, cute, cute!

There you have it loves - two sweet cakes with silhouette toppers!  So tell me - do you have a fave?  I have to go with the first one...it's the ampersand and the bunting style that are stealing my heart ;-)

~ Ciao

...photography by jen huang via her blog

Tuesday Thought: Life Is Beautiful

Happy Tuesday loves!  I am excited it's Tuesday today, as I am loving my thought for today.  To be honest, I had a couple of different thoughts for this week, but I decided on this one...so I hope you like it as much as me ;-)  Have a look-see at my inspiration...

I ran across this quote/print and it just brightened my day!  As Life Is Beautiful, no?  And what's more beautiful than a wedding?  So, of course, it got my brain spinning...as lots of thinks do ;-)

So here is your Tuesday Thought for today:  How fabulously fun would it be to give a small print of an inspiration quote/thought as a favor at your wedding!?!  Or even a picture of something that inspires you.

Your guests could take it home, frame it (or put it on the fridge, or desk...) and will always be inspired and remember what a special day it was.  Now, I am not saying to use the print above...it is just what inspired my thought, so I thought I should share it with you.  And as I just typed that...it made me think that the image above would make darling notecards...and notecards would definitely be a darling gift as well!  A great bridesmaids gift.  Okay, sorry...gotta a little sidetracked...just how my brain works ;-)

Anyhoo, what I love about this idea, is it is something that you could create on your own.  A DIY.  Granted, you could always find one too, but a homemade one would be wonderful.  Then you can take it to the printer, have them print it up and cut to size.  All you would have to do is roll them up, tie them with a ribbon/twine and add a small note for your guests and voila!  A very personal gift to your guests that just might inspire them on a day when they need it most!

~ Ciao

...image via vintage rose garden