Have a lovely weekend!

Ladies. I am signing off for the weekend to go lay by the pool! I so wish I had this swimsuit from Anthropologie........loving the retro style high waist :-)

DIY Victorian Favor Bag

When Paula from the Knot contacted Something Old Something New to create a DIY favor for her new blog I was ecstatic! Her blog, My DIY Wedding Day is chalk full of lovely DIY projects for you crafty brides!

I consulted with my partner (mom) and we came up with this lovely!

This project is so simple! Here is what you need:Materials:

2 3/4" x 4" cotton muslin drawstring bags (find them in bulk at Celestial Gifts on Etsy)
Rubber stamp with image of your choice (this one was customized by The Paper Princess)
Scrap of poster board or thick cardstock
Ink
Ribbon
Treats, birdseed, or whatever else you'd like to fill the bags with
Pretty embellishments (we used a vintage-ish velvet flower)

Step 1: Slip a piece of poster board or cardstock inside a muslin bag. This will keep the ink from bleeding through to the other side when you stamp.
Step 2: Stamp your image on the bag.
Step 3: Fill with your favors. Sweet treats work well for this project. You can also fill the bags with birdseed, eco-friendly confetti or something else for guests to throw at you and your partner as you exit the ceremony.
Step 4: Embellish with ribbon, flowers or whatever else you'd like.

Check out this project and more at My DIY Wedding Day!

Kiss the groom

If you have not experienced kiss the groom you MUST go there now. Kiss the groom is a sweet and romantic celebration of life's beautiful moments captured by the insanely talented photographer Elizabeth Messina. I am sure you have come across her photos before as she a wedding blogger's dream! She recently hosted an event called A Lovely Workshop. Check out the amazing photos here, here, here and here.

My favorite? The fabulous cake! The crown topper is divine!

Happy Memorial Day

Hope everyone is having a lovely relaxing Holiday! Check back in the next day or so for my DIY favor project on the Knot's/Wedding Channel DIY Wedding Day site!

image c/o Liz Ham

Friday Sweets: Sweet Ambs

How perfect are these cookies?! I found these on Etsy awhile back and have been drooling over them ever since. They are so delicate, feminine, and chic! Check out Sweet Ambs here.

And....when I just went to get the link from her shop I noticed she is having a free cookie contest on her blog! Good Luck Ladies :-)

Christian Louboutin Inspired Sandal

Oh my goodness!, I have been lusting over this shoe for weeks and now you are telling me I can make it myself??? Woo hoo!

Spotted via Lucky Me Blog :-)

LBB + The Knot

More on Monday..........

Flora Bond

Such a pretty vintage necklace.........

Vote!!

Go to http://www.myislandwedding.blogspot.com/ to vote for your favorite Ispiration Board!

I voted for "Hello Sunshine" It is my favorite out of the three that I submitted!

Bake for Hope Part 2

Here are some terrific pictures from the Bake for Hope Sale at Sugar Babys. Everything looks so cute! Jennifer aka "Little Miss Cupcakes" treats (above) look great!

Shabby Shells

Spotted these pretty shells at such pretty things earlier today. How perfect would these be for a shabby chic seaside weddding? They would be so easy to make: buy shells, pretty pastel paint, and glitter from craft store and get to work!

Fig + Sage

This is my second entry into the My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest. It is very similar to my own wedding; however, my colors were eggplant and sage. I really love how these colors and textures give this board a very natural, elegant, organic feel.

Check out the entries over at My Island Wedding. There are so great boards. I am going to enter my sunshine one as well. Voting starts tomorrow :-)

sources: Our Labor of Love, Saipua, Little Birdie Boutique, Style Me Pretty, Simply Seductive
Style Me Pretty,

Vacation :-)

Ok, so I am not taking a real vacation, but I am going to take a few days off from blogging twittering, and all around the way too much time that I spend in front of my computer! Don't fret...I will be back in the swing of things on Monday. Good bye lovelies, have a terrific weekend~

Whisper Pink + A Contest

This is my first submission to the My Island Wedding Inspiration Board Contest. Voting Begins May 19th.

First Row: Design Lovely, Audrey Hepburn Complex Second Row: Jose Villa Photo, Green Wedding Shoes Row Three: Once Wed, Green Wedding Shoes,

Friday Sweets: Little Miss Cupcake!

Last weekend was the first ever Bake for Hope Sale in Houston, TX. My little sister loves to bake and has been making her famous cupcakes for family and friends for awhile now. She decided to donate her goodies for this cause and they turned out fabulous! She even has the cutest name and slogan! Here are some pictures below:

This one is my favorite! (Could it be the color?)

yum....Carrot Cake!

The event was a huge success in its first year raising 900.00! Thanks Sugarbabys for sponsoring this event!

Little Miss Cupcakes is currently working on a website but if you are in the Houston/Cypress area contact Jennifer at: little_miss.cupcake.@yahoo.com! She makes cupcakes and decorated cookies and can customize to your event's theme. Trust me...you don't want to MISS these!

Hello Sunshine

Oh how I love the sun! We have had nothing but dreadful, rainy weather here the last week. When I saw his sun goddess I longed to bask in the sun....but I am stuck inside instead.... and so I have created a bright, sunny, lemony goodness inspiration board to cure me of my sun deprivation


Images: Simply Seductive, Style Me Pretty, MSW

One Love Photo

Gorgeous wedding inspiration from One Love Photo! This amazing wedding was shot on Isla Mujers, Mexico. These photos truly capture the love, culture, joy, and happiness of this beautiful event!

Bali Bliss

I love this gorgeous Bali wedding by Aixxo Photography. So romantic and dreamy! Check all the photos out here.

Bake for Hope!!

If you are in the Houston area make sure to stop by Sugar Baby's Cupcake Boutique tomorrow for Houston's first ever Bake for the Cure!! Local bakers have donated tons of goodies and all proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. My sister has just launched a new cupcake business and has donated amazing cookies and cupcakes for this cause. Check back for pics later this week!

Friday Sweets: Yummy Editorial

This lovely editorial from Vogue Korea is truly spectacular! It has all of my favorite things: yummy sweets...vintage china.....Shabby Chic colors.....daintiness....femininity....and did I mention the sweets?

Spotted at Luphia Loves.......