silhouette papercuts

aren't these little silhouette cutouts adorable?? a sweet little gift for valentines day, don't you think? they'd even be fun for centerpieces and table numbers. check them out here for more!

BHG inspiration!

good morning! i cannot believe it's already the end of the month! wedding planning is in full force for 2010 and the spring and summer months will soon be humming with nervous brides-to-be making final touches on their wedding day celebration. so when i received an email yesterday about some inspiring additions to Better Homes and Garden's wedding site, i wanted to pass it along to you busy ladies. these are just a few examples of fresh flower arrangements that are available on BHG's website--aren't those peonies just gorgeous?! but there's plenty more to check out: cakes, flowers, color palettes, real weddings, it's all there!

Gown Friday!

{style me pretty, reem acra}

oh i am so glad it is friday! it's been a long week...some fashion always cheers me up!
these fresh flowers and stunning gowns should do the trick! i have been particularly taken by reem acra's fall 2010 bridal collection this year. she has created an amazing sense of grace and beauty into her gowns that is just timeless. but i also wanted to include a little modern glamor with a couple badgley mischka spring 2010 rtw dresses--ooh, love that fuchsia!

{concrete & honey, reem acra}

{unknown, reem acra}

{snippet & ink, badgley mischka}

{porchlight interiors, badgley mischka}

{concrete & honey, christos bridal}

show-stopper

did you see this wedding over at 100 layer cake?? go. now.

Pingg & Martha Stewart Weddings!

good morning! please forgive me for being so absent this week. our house if full of feverish little bodies and green running noses. my two little boys are very needy and mama needs to take some time and love on them :)

but real quickly, today, i thought i would share with you this exciting new addition to the online invitation resource, Pingg. ever used them? when i threw my husband his surprise 30th birthday party the other week i decided to go with them in order to organize, email, update and plan secretly all online without him ever knowing! i was extremely impressed by their easy to use features including, card design (using their graphics or your own), guest list creation and monitoring, free event website that is available for you and all your guests, thank you cards, and even an option to have your invites created online but sent through the mail! plus, the entire website is wonderfully clean and clutter free--i can't stand online invitation companies that bombard you with horrific branding and miles of advertising.

okay! so, i bring this all up because Pingg is announcing their collaboration with Martha Stewart Weddings! fabulous! talk about taking the stress and frustration out of handling your all your wedding event lists needs. it keeps track of all of it! plus, you get the timeless feel of Martha Stewart Weddings on your personalized wedding invitations.

Here is what Brittany from Pingg.com had to add:
With two-dozen designs to choose from, the Martha Stewart Weddings collection is sure to have the perfect design for any invitation or announcement a bride may need. Ideal for save-the dates, engagement announcements, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and more, the exclusive Martha Stewart Weddings Collection for pingg will fit any couple's unique style and budget (they're FREE!).

Check Pingg out and their Martha Stewart Wedding collection here!

Color Inspiration: graceful grey

{vera wang, coco+kelley, style me pretty, green wedding shoes, endless inspiration}

yes, yes, yellow and black are no new combination in the wedding world, but i propose we, classic brides, blend in grey to soften the stark contrast between the jet black and sunshine yellow. these grey subtleties smooth out the jagged edges of this modern color paring. elegance, not dullness; beauty in a crisp fusion of modern inspiration. not too sharp--just simply lovely.

Color Inspiration: color splash

{cupcakes and cashmere, ms. muse, martha stewart weddings, j crew, frolic!}

i thought we could add a little sophistication to the "brights" color trend. a little less catwalk and a lot more refined grace. warm lemon, stunning jade, hints of slate, indigo and crystal, all with an emphasis on rosy pink and sweet raspberry bring together a glow of modern femininity.