here comes the bride

one thing is for sure in 2010--we definitely have weddings on the brain!..and as april approaches, i am reminded of almost one year ago when my sister herself wed. i thought i would share this lovely photo of her right before heading down the aisle. she is wearing a silk chiffon flower in her hair, embellished with a vintage crystal button, that i made as a gift for her. i think that flowers, feathers, crystals, or brooches are a beautiful alternative to a veil for any modern or casual bride; or if you are more the formal type, these things can also be a great addition to a veil! share with us, what kind of bride are you??

heavenly

last weekend i treated myself to a getaway to lake tahoe. i learned to ski on heavenly mountain, ate a few delicious meals, and saw some pretty amazing things not only while i was there, but on the drive to and from. it was so beautiful there, and incredibly peaceful. it's one of those places you go that's so different from the one where you live.. it really helps to clear your head, relax, and remind you of what's really important in life. definitely makes the list of one of my top 5 most wonderful places i've ever been.

going bonkers for bonzie

obsessed, period.

"BONZIE is an Independent Irish Fashion Label with romantic vintage appeal. Scouring for thrifted trinkets and vintage inspired fabric, Aunt and Neice Design Duo, Bonzie and Ger infuse each piece with an artful blend of tattered chic neovictorian,steampunk and deconstructed elements!" shop BONZIE.

the sky's the limit..

"There are two kinds of people, those who dream at night and those who dream during the day--the latter are the ones who make their dreams a reality while the others sleep their dreams away."

what a wonderful world

last night we treated ourselves to the new movie, Avatar in 3D. at first, i must admit, i was a little hesitant. typically, i am not big on sci-fi/fantasy type flicks...however, Avatar proved to be an amazing experience, and a truly beautiful story. the music is moving, and the vision of their world, called Pandora, is captivating. the story really reminds us that being in touch with nature and its history is much more important and meaningful than material possessions and power. if you haven't already, i highly recommend seeing this film. it is definitely worth the ridiculous movie ticket prices to see this one in the theater and experience the full effect. i'm predicting plenty of award buzz especially for special effects, and direction...GO SEE AVATAR!! :)

benvenuto 2010!

happy new year be lovely readers! we are quite excited about everything that this year has in store for us! lots of great changes and celebrations lie ahead..we are looking forward to much hard work and success, as well as new homes, marriage, and relaxing vacations.. :) what sorts of things are store for you?? please share with us your exciting plans!

the search begins

i have slowly begun the search for bridesmaids dresses for my upcoming wedding in september. since it will still be warm and not quite fall i think dresses that are a mix of golds, ivories, and dusty pinks might be pretty. when i saw the above photo in martha stewart weddings i fell in love.

below are some options i've found which are a little closer to my price range. the 1st one is from Forever 21 and is only only $22.80! the 2nd from anthropologie is on sale for $100.00