creative party ideas & spiked hot chocolate

November can feel a tiny bit dark and drab, so we’re trying to create a warm & bright vibe this week.

And on that note, how fun are these party ideas from Apartment Therapy?

Whether or not you have a country house, woodsy-chic touches like these trays from Fog Linen and these bark-covered votives feel just right for November. Great inspiration for wedding decorations, too.

And here’s a charmingly retro playlist to warm up your kitchen. 

little black dress with a twist. And it’s on sale. Where couldn’t you wear this?

And who doesn’t want to drink decadent hot chocolate? And here are 15 ways to spike it, if you’re so inclined.

For a decadent treat that has no calories, we love these fun Benefit holiday tins. Adorable and festive!

In case you’re curious, or really, insanely ambitious: What Beyonce eats.

Not feeling crazy-driven? Just kick back and relax with some sparkly wonders.

And the best-dressed sparkly socialites of the 2013 MOMA Film Benefit. We love art-chic!

So what’s sparking your interest on the internet this weekend?

Featured photo by Sean Taylor Photography.

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John Legend Marries Chrissy Teigen in Italy

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have tied the knot!

The Grammy-winner married at Villa Pizzo in Lake Como, Italy on Saturday, picking the spot because “they first fell in love” there.

Kanye West was there, guest Stevie Wonder performed with the groom and Biz Markie helped DJ.

The bride, 27, wore three Vera Wang dresses, yes three! For the ceremony, she chose an open back, V-neck ballgown. For the reception she wore an ivory strapless mermaid gown with a pleated bodice. And she after-partied in a red strapless mermaid gown with a hand-draped bodice and inverted flange skirt with crystal embroidery.

Her new husband serenaded her with his song All Of Me,’Which I wrote for her,” said Legend, 34. “I wrote most of the album about her.”

The song is featured on his latest album Love In The Future, which was released over a week ago, on Sept. 3.

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Feaurture image via Guest of a Guest.

 

We Love: The Short Wedding Dress

Happy Friday and Hello Spring!

Speaking of, wouldn’t Here Comes the Sun make a great recessional song for a wedding? We’d love to see that.

The lace, the venue, the shoes, the ring!! This El Capitan Wedding from 100 Layer Cake looked so incredible.

And so does Jonathan Adler’s exuberant list of Etsy picks.

And this great list of gorgeous wedding books, by Luella & June.

Stunning photography of lightning.

Marrying Prince William, haha.

Designers favorite workout accoutrements. 

Bake it in a cake! Does someone you love, love chocolate and peanut butter? 

A friend of ours is looking for a short wedding dress. We found these, on Brooklyn Bride. And these at Nordstrom. Any more ideas? Leave it in the comments.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Image, via the fabulous Photographers Lauren and Abby Ross.

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Happy 2013!

What will New Year’s Eve look like for you? We’re keeping it a little more intimate this year, but it wouldn’t be New Year’s without a little sparkle.

Looking back on 2012…

Go on, we dare you. Check out the Polar Bear Club’s Coney Island dip, by Brooklyn photographer/designer Jenna Park.

We’re loving the New York Times’ slideshow of 2012’s best book covers, selected by book cover designers.

And speaking of slideshows, Food & Wine’s Champagne cocktails look so pretty, we can’t settle on just one!

Looking forward to 2013…

Planning a wedding? Check out this New Year’s Eve wedding inspiration.

A bold New Year’s resolution for brides to be.

And finally, from one of our Facebook friends, a vintage reminder that beautiful songs and beautiful ideas endure.

Auld Lang Syne, my friends. See you next year!

Photo: Tatiana Round Eternity Set