Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Women who Wear White R.IG.H.T

I love white! I love it when it comes to clothes, cars, furniture - so much! It's just clean, crisp and fresh - but dangerous when drinking red wine, so ladies . . . be careful!!

Here are some ladies who are wearing white right!

{This one is just about my favorite. The waistline, and the flower details makes it classy and sassy!!}



{Kate Walsh looked fab in white with black at the KY Derby!}

{Loving this one on Eva!}


{Kristin Cavallari looks bright and cheery with this dress and I LOVE her wedges!!!}

Monday, May 16, 2011

L+M Wedding Shower


This weekend one of my best friends got married and it was SO beautiful! I can't wait to share photos! But, before I share photos of the fab wedding, I need to share about her wedding shower I helped throw a few weeks ago. I am quite behind on my blog, so it's time to play catch up.

Her name is Lindsay (yes we have the same name, but hers is spelled with an "'a") and her now husband's name is Matt. This is funny because their names make L&M just like me and my hubby!

I helped throw her shower with another one of her good friends, Janna. I did all the decor, platters, flowers and little details, while Janna did the food and hosted it at her home. Lindsay is not a pink gal (which I'm not really either) and I know that she is kind of earthy and likes unique things, not so frilly - so I tried to remember that as I purchased things and put ideas together for her shower.

I used earthy browns, white hydrangeas with apples inside the vases, with hints of blue in the serving platters.

I LOVE this rustic bowl!! I had been looking for one for a while and finally found it! Perfect timing too because it added the perfect touch with the utensils wrapped in green napkins and tied with raffia.

I had purchased the L&M and was originally going to cover them in some decorative paper, but then decided to leave them as they were and added a little ribbon.

The Gift & Wish Tree table I put together.

I purchased this gorgeous frame at Pier 1, along with a gift card for the bride (what she had requested) and that was part of her gift. I was so surprised and excited when I saw it at her wedding this weekend. I was so happy she was able to use it!! I love it and want to get one for myself!!

She has the most beautiful wedding invitations, and I used part of it to ad little touches, like this I put around the vase with a photo of the couple attached.

I had this little box at home, and filled it with with cards with green ribbon for the Wish Tree. I also attached another piece of her invitation to the inside of the box.

Janna, the other hostess, leaving the bride a wish!

The Beautiful Bride, Lindsay!!!

More goodies on the island along with an engagement photo of the couple and more flowers: tulips and hydrangeas.

Muddy's Cupcakes - amazing!!

Treats!



Lindsay and her Mom

I got this cute little book to record her gifts and wrote on the inside "To and From" along with the date and a special note for my dear friend!


Janna made festive wedding cake martinis and they were a HIT!!

Lindsay's sweet Mother leaving her daughter a "wish"

Gift time!!

I gave her a Pier 1 gift card, that seashell frame and this cute apron!!

Last, little favors made by the other hostess, Janna. Wine glasses each filled with a candle.

We all had a great time and were so happy to see our friend celebrate! She has been working so hard going to school. She is already a nurse and has worked in trauma, but she went back to school to get an even higher degree in the nursing field! She just had her boards this week, just a few days before her wedding and she passed! She was quite stressed (as I think we all would be if we were doing both) but she handled it so well and her wedding was perfect! I will share pictures from her wedding soon! I got some great pictures, which I was glad about because at her shower, I was so busy taking the photos, I didn't get any with the bride. But I wanted her to have these pictures to remember her wedding shower!



Monday, May 9, 2011

Keen on Kelly Green

I saw this room today and felt a breath of fresh air! This room is simple yet a bit bold, while also making a soothing, relaxing space!

{via Decorpad}

I just want to go lounge in here, with a good book!! How bout you?

Sunday, May 8, 2011

The Most Beautiful Woman I Know . . .


This past year has been SO hard since it has been the first time in my life I have been so far away from my parents . . . . and my Mom, my best friend! We are SO close and it has been quite an adjustment not seeing her almost everyday. While it has been hard, I also remind myself that when she was my age, she had been without her mother for almost 7 years. She lost her Mom (my grandmother) when she was 22 and just a few months before my parents were married. So when I think of that, I know that although she is not near, I still have her and can pick up the phone and talk to her any time I want. For that I am grateful!!!


Wishing my Mom and all of you Mother's out there a Happy Mother's Day!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ooooh La La . . . ANTHRO

Anthropology has some FAB bracelets right now!! I'm thinking I need to make a trip by there and take a look for myself!! These are just a few of my favs!!









AND, not that I even want to think about swimsuits right now {ugh}, but I saw these that I love! One pieces are not what they used to be and I am liking them a lot these days!! I'm not 18 anymore, & I'm fine wearing a one piece that is oh so cute like these. Just because it's a one piece, doesn't mean it's not cute and sexy at the same time!!

I would take any of these . . .





This last one is my FAVORITE!! It's not cheap, but it's SOO cute!!! Plus I think it's a style that would last me a very long time!!


Sunday, May 1, 2011

THE Official Royal Wedding Photos


The official royal wedding photos have been released by Clarence House! Royal Elegance all the way!!


*click the photos to get a larger view*




This photo is my favorite! I love how Kate has her hand on Williams leg! Such a loving show of affection!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Pre Royal Wedding Watch Party


Tonight a girlfriend and I had a Pre-Royal Wedding watch party at my house! It was so fun!! I set some things up last night for it and we had some little snacks and tea! I will post more pics over the weekend, but here's a sneak peak.



And that's not all! My chauffeur for the day was a good friend of mine who drives a 1979 British Leyland Mini! I felt like I was driving in London today as I sat on the left with my friend/driver on the right! So fun & a perfect day for it!!

I can't drive right now due to the orthopedic boot I'm wearing for my ankle, so my friend picked me up for work today. He has a cool, red, white and blue mini cooper, convertible, which I love riding in, but today he picked me up in his other, vintage mini!! So fun!!

Loved the Great Britain badge he had on the grill of his Mini!


Happy Royal Wedding Day Everyone!! Only a few more hours to go!! Yippy!