Tag: honeymoon

DIY New Years Decorations & the year’s best engagement photos

This week, we’re reflecting on the year that’s almost past, and getting excited for all the change and possibilities to come. Check out our Facebook page, we’re loving all the engagement ring selfies our brides to be have been sharing.

Have a great weekend, and take a few minutes to enjoy our list of links we’re loving!

This series on raising kids around the world is a fascinating read, whether you have kids or not.

New year, new couch? We loved these.

Want to get off the couch and throw a bangin’ soirée? Here are 51 DIY ways.

What do you think? Here are Green Wedding Shoes’ favorite engagement photos of 2013.

These glamorous luxury caftans make us want to book a flight to somewhere tropical immediately! A must for a beach honeymoon, don’t you think?

Is it too soon after Hanukkah and Christmas for a cookie recipe? Meyer lemons are the epitome of fresh and light, so it’s fine.

No? Okay, here’s a refreshing grapefruit cocktail, then.

Our penchant for rose gold is well-documented, so we love this “Blush Bride” mood board.

And lastly, a wonderful little photo essay on Love, Marriage and Second Chances.

Have an amazing weekend!

Featured photo via Iris and Light.

Montana Honeymoon & Homemade Wreaths

“Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.” ― H. Jackson Browne, Jr.

As we all prepare for the holidays, we’re trying to focus on the big picture, while giving thanks for how fortunate we are.

This weekend, we’re dreaming big, and appreciating all the little things that add up to a beautiful life.

This week we watched Angelina Jolie’s big speech honoring her late mother. Extraordinary.

We loved this little picture of cozy love.

We’re dreaming of big sky country. Not everyone goes to the beach or leaves the country for their honeymoon. And when we stumbled upon this article (where we got that epic featured image above), we began thinking that honeymooning in Montana would be so amazingly romantic. Bison in the wild. Glamping. Skiing and hot springs. What is not to love?

A little style inspiration from a chic lady.

Big parties ahead! We enjoyed this, and just in time for the holidays. NY fashion designer and consummate hostess Lela Rose shares her entertaining tips.

Incorporating a little color for beginners, and how to do it well.

And some big pops of color worthy of a major celebration.

Big day hairstyles. And big deal hairstyles on a little girl.

Big hearts.

And a little housewarming gesture we love.

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blueberry shortcake & a vineyard wedding

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha

This week we’re savoring the moment. There’s so much to notice and appreciate when we let go the past and the future and live now.

Have a beautiful weekend, everyone! We hope our favorite links inspire you like they did us.

Want to honeymoon somewhere really different? Or just thinking cool thoughts? These pictures of Iceland are from a dream.

We love this outfit: adult, sophisticated, fashionable, and the hair keeps it young and breezy.

Want summer to last forever? We recommend.

The ultimate summer lunch: Caesar salad!

Blueberry shortcake! (It’s healthy because of the blueberries.)

Flowers that pop, huge skies and wine, at this Modern Vineyard Wedding. Cool invites, right?

Featured photo by Mateusz Kot, via Moment Junkie.

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Moms Rock!

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. So said Robert Browning, and it’s true for all of us.

Does your family have any special Mother’s Day traditions? We just like to spend the day outside with the kids, have lunch out and treat Mom like the queen she is.

So in honor of our miraculous, beautiful moms, here’s our list of links we’re loving. Have a wonderful weekend!

Are you anywhere near Houston, Texas? We’re jealous. We would love love love to see this art installation by Soo Sunny Park.

We love the idea of bridesmaids in wearable, sophisticated dresses. And so do they! We wrote about using a statement lipcolor to dress up a simple bridesmaid’s dress. And here’s another idea we love…

We came across not one, but two amazing collections of every conceivable earring. They’d be great accessories for bridesmaids, for dressing up your LBD or with a fancy updo, but we’d also wear some of them with a t shirt and jeans. What do you think of these? And these?

Who’s up for a road trip? You don’t have to be honeymooning to do these. We’ve done NY to Maine many times and it’s heaven.

Bring on the ombre wedding details. You know how much we love it!

And if you want to save your wedding gown for future generations, this wedding gown preservation kit guarantees that your dress wont yellow for at least 100 years!

This a great read, and a great last minute Mother’s Day gift, and here’s a cool link to things we didn’t know about the elegant Jackie O.

Happy Mother’s Day weekend!

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We Love: Hammocks & Nail Art

We had a carrot cake with these antique candles carved into a French Renaissance bride and groom that I’d been saving since I was a teenager for my wedding day. It was super relaxed with all the families hanging together on the beach. Pure bliss. Everyone left at noon and we went back to life as usual.

That’s Jemima Kirke from the HBO series Girls, describing her wedding.

Pure bliss.

Here’s to a weekend as relaxed and lovely as Jemima’s beach wedding. We’re thinking about buying a hammock and doing some light internet reading & pinning. How ’bout you?

A mind-blowing pizza recipe? This is an excellent start.

And we need these chocolate bars. Okay, maybe we don’t need them, but how good do they look? Honestly.

Amazing, stylish hammocks that make a positive impact! Definitely where we want to spend next weekend.

Design Love Fest takes the quirky style to a chic Airbnb in Barcelona and everything is beautiful and wildly bohemian. Kind of a cool alternative to a hotel honeymoon.

We’ve never seen bedding like this. Painterly and cool.

The best wedding nail ideas.

And that’s it for now!

Please be sure to Like us on Facebook and talk to us in the comments on here. Have a beautiful weekend!

Photo by Eric Laurits via 1oo Layer Cake.

 

Links We Love: French Polynesia & Doughnut Cake

Our friend posted on Facebook, “You can never hug and kiss your loved ones enough.” Which expresses our sentiments exactly. We want to spend this weekend holding our dearest near, and trying to spread a little kindness wherever the opportunity arises. Here’s where you can donate to those who’ve been affected by the tragic events on April 15th.

It’s a pretty major splurge, but we’d love to snuggle down with our family in these heart print sheets from D. Porthault. They could be a great wedding registry item.

The styling in this bridal-inspired fashion editorial in French Glamour is too edgy for most, but the accessories would be amazing on anyone.

These retro wedding cakes are some of the most original we’ve seen. They look kind of Midcentury Modern, no?

Want something a little less fancy? We’re dying for an occasion to make a doughnut cake.

Why are we so obsessed with cake? Because.

We blogged about Gatsby style here, and now Brooks Brothers has announced an entire Great Gatsby themed collection.

We love this rosé colored dress and mood board. We’d add this.

If you’re planning a beach honeymoon or just getting ready for summer, Beyoncé and H&M have some bikinis to show you. We love the photography and Bey’s womanly curves.

Where shall I wear them, you ask? Ideally, French Polynesia. Where the water is turquoise and the breeze is vanilla-scented.

We loved seeing the Orchid Show. If you’re near NYC, get there before it’s over!

California dreaming. Featured photo above by the incredible Max Wanger via 100 Layer Cake.

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We Love: Agate Stone & the Monarch Butterfly

It’s spring again! And along with the flowers and monarch butterflies we love, it’s brought the overpowering urge to paint it white like so. And so!

We’re also feeling The Forest Feast blog’s fresh food in a woodsy wonderland!

So much love. We dare you to watch this emotional wedding video and not cry.

How does Cupcakes & Cashmere’s ‘Grayed Out’ style inspiration make a monochromatic t shirt and jeans look so cool and rebellious? Maybe the matching stilettos and snakeskin clutch?

We came across these gem-like agate trivets and rediscovered how glamorous nature can be. We’ll take one of each, please.

How relaxing does this dreamy rental home look? Just looking at the pictures is like a spa vacation.

Or are you planning a beach honeymoon? They say everyone looks like a goddess in this Athena bathing suit. 

Can’t decide whether to eat superfoods or chocolate cake? Here’s both in one!

Are you on Pinterest? Check out Lindsay from Darling Clementine’s ‘Parenthood’ board. It’s the bee’s knees.

And finally, here’s the new epic installation art by Christo. What do you think?

Have a fabulous, beautiful spring weekend!

Butterfly photo by Sean Taylor Photography.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Love: Bespoke Wedding Dresses

This weekend, we’re so inspired by these links for food, fashion and culture. What’s inspiring you these days? If you have any amazing ideas of your own, we’d love to read them in the comments.

We were honored to have our Tatiana Engagement Ring named February’s ring of the month, by Engagement 101 magazine.

Got time for a wedding video and a quick cry? Of course you do.

Prepare to be besotted. We just discovered Laure de Sagazan, the bespoke, Parisian wedding dress designer. C’est incroyable, non?

We’re loving this ‘something blue‘ wedding inspiration shoot.

And wow, these pictures! Every detail of this wedding in Mexico is crisp and gorgeous, yet totally fun and casual.

Shopping for a honeymoon, a vacation, or just daydreaming, pinning or making a travel bucket list? Sunsurfer is a resource we love for pretty travel photography.

Our idea of a perfect shower gift. Cooking 101 from the mother of modern cooking, Alice Waters. And maybe throw in these.

Speaking of food, our hero Joanna Goddard says this veggie burger is the best, so we’re going to try it.

Oh the sparkle! If you’re a NY area art lover, get down to PS1 for this show. It’s open till March 31st. And don’t forget your camera!

Click through our slideshow above, of designs by Laure de Sagazan. Like us on Facebook and be the first to know about our new designs and giveaways.

 

 

We Love: Peter Som for BHLDN

So many things we love this week, mostly wedding-related links and Academy Awards fun. Enjoy, and have a beautiful weekend!

So gorgeous! BHLDN is making Peter Som wedding gowns! Click through our slideshow above for the first 2 looks!

These dresses from the RED Valentino fall-winter collection would make the most legendary, high fashion bridesmaids ever. Via 79 ideas.

Got 6 minutes for a sweet, Oscar-nominated romcom?

Years ago, we read in the NY Times that the secret to hangover-free celebrations is cocktails that combine clear spirits with a vitamin C mixer. It works! For an Oscar night signature cocktail, we want to try this. (It’s bright and beautiful for a spring wedding, too.)

Ever watch wedding dances on YouTube? We do. This one’s a classic. So much love.

How cool is this? Fair trade site 7 Hopes United now has a gift registry.

Want to go somewhere totally different for your honeymoon? Prague looks like a photographer’s paradise.

And here’s every single item we’d want for the trousseau on Stripes & Sequins. The perfect little collection to make a bride feel beautiful.

Thanks to Forbes Magazine for mentioning us!  They picked 22 jewelry designs for 2013, including our Tilly Engagement Ring!

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