Nautical Dreams...

<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><small><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:100%;" > Nautical never really goes out of style. Navy, creams, with a splash of red and you have a chic outfit for sailing around town.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/nautical_dreams/set?.mid=embed&id=9879518"><img alt="Nautical Dreams" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFll0SDVXSUZqM2hHV2pMWGRUUkVYY1EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Nautical Dreams" width="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/nautical_dreams/set?.mid=embed&id=9879518">Nautical Dreams</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.mid=embed&id=362063">simplyna</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/dior/shop?brand=Dior">Dior</a></small></div><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Diane von Furstenberg Alondra shirt dress<br />$238.01 - <a href="http://net-a-porter.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">net-a-porter.com</span></a><br /><br />Long Crystal Anchor Necklace<br />175.00 GBP - <a href="http://brownsfashion.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">brownsfashion.com</span></a><br /><br />Show Fabric shoe<br />235.00 GBP - <a href="http://brownsfashion.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">brownsfashion.com</span></a><br /><br />Oversized Sailor Tank<br />10,290 JPY - <a href="http://eruca.jp/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">eruca.jp</span></a><br /><br />Sailor Tank<br />4,725 JPY - <a href="http://eruca.jp/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">eruca.jp</span></a><br /><br />Dior - Wide Leg Sailor Pant - eLUXURY<br />$1,070.00 - <a href="http://eluxury.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">eluxury.com</span></a><br /><br />Large Nautical Purse<br />6.00 GBP - <a href="http://newlook.co.uk/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">newlook.co.uk</span></a><br /><br />Lorelei's Red Stripes Nautical Charm Bracelet<br /><a href="http://emitations.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">emitations.com</span></a><br /><br />Sailor Platform Shoes<br /><a href="http://newlook.co.uk/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">newlook.co.uk</span></a></span><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/dior/shop?brand=Dior"></a></small></div>

Nautical Dreams...

Nautical never really goes out of style. Navy, creams, with a splash of red and you have a chic outfit for sailing around town.Nautical Dreams by simplyna featuring DiorDiane von Furstenberg Alondra shirt dress$238.01 - net-a-porter.comLong Crystal Anchor Necklace175.00 GBP - brownsfashion.comShow …

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Bubble Bees: Yellow & Brown

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Bumble bee baby showers are perfect whether you're expecting a boy or girl. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">I've created a board in yellow and brown, but </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"> for a modern shower </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">you can use</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"> yellow and black.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><br />Guests can arrive to the classic "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Okay, that may be a little much, but bright yellow flowers against a brown or black background will catch your guests' eye.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 0);"><br />For party favors try skin care products from <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">Burt's Bees</span></a>, bees wax candles, or a jar of honey.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf63CDBSb1GnLCE9P2R0MW7OdAV_XPGxw6XnhnL6ePo5dgDIVpFn-puLv7A4g9pMw5KEhjdSpUOWie9gHQVvG6eD2Ct0P-BOhYJXsGnIOMfflSBwOBQIgbSp4ZEVKkhfshLO39fbSGtIRG/s1600-h/bees.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351162599651005538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf63CDBSb1GnLCE9P2R0MW7OdAV_XPGxw6XnhnL6ePo5dgDIVpFn-puLv7A4g9pMw5KEhjdSpUOWie9gHQVvG6eD2Ct0P-BOhYJXsGnIOMfflSBwOBQIgbSp4ZEVKkhfshLO39fbSGtIRG/s400/bees.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">Images Via: 1st Row,</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" > <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20492126"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">Bee Invites</span></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">,</span><a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">Cake</span></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">, Unknown</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0);">2nd Row, <a href="http://waxwizard.net/%20favor-index8.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">Candle</span></a>, <a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/38069/detailview.aspx?type=3&id=38069"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);">Centerpieces</span></a>,<a href="http://fortheloveofsugar.com/BumbleBeeCupcakes.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102);"> Cupcake</span></a></span></span>

Bubble Bees: Yellow & Brown

Bumble bee baby showers are perfect whether you're expecting a boy or girl. I've created a board in yellow and brown, but for a modern shower you can use yellow and black. Guests can arrive to the classic "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Okay, that may be a little much, but …

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Bridal Blog Awards

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Wedding Channel Announces Bridal Blog Awards....<a href="http://http//weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/bridal-blog-awards.aspx"> Vote!</a><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHIpxY1aRvPuVwUDWfl6QTbxZgVEI_vS7ufDHm_yb8RhI1Nmg2HdrD_Ce8QKe_fpRIEIOoBjn38HqJLqC1ZHD_ByhkQUHCC5-paFvHnb295ohcYg0S2LpXjMLHC4uE43MlA5ErZ13zwly/s1600-h/5E6AB7DE849841028124090178D40CF4.ashx.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350807172897800482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHIpxY1aRvPuVwUDWfl6QTbxZgVEI_vS7ufDHm_yb8RhI1Nmg2HdrD_Ce8QKe_fpRIEIOoBjn38HqJLqC1ZHD_ByhkQUHCC5-paFvHnb295ohcYg0S2LpXjMLHC4uE43MlA5ErZ13zwly/s400/5E6AB7DE849841028124090178D40CF4.ashx.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 195px;" /></a>

Bridal Blog Awards

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Smooth as Ice

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">With the weather heating up, why not treat your guests to a nice surprise? Shaved ice! It's refreshing, unique, and a fun treat for your guests! </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgFDq-Ip2_dHuiR4i9lBgdDXNZPSZHesqICmgU7LgLcwdps0J2SSW6OSx7T5rriS-27VQ8CgiyLfunfbH1eZJgw1ash_b92gF9s4_oF6e9-HwPICzc8yP8pb-0awX4JdippXm4OkIH0wQ/s1600-h/aapplemint.com:%3Fs=shaved+ice&x=0&y=0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350379572164137778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgFDq-Ip2_dHuiR4i9lBgdDXNZPSZHesqICmgU7LgLcwdps0J2SSW6OSx7T5rriS-27VQ8CgiyLfunfbH1eZJgw1ash_b92gF9s4_oF6e9-HwPICzc8yP8pb-0awX4JdippXm4OkIH0wQ/s400/aapplemint.com:%3Fs=shaved+ice&x=0&y=0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Where to get shaved iced? </span><a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.hulagirlsshaveice.com/">Hula Girl Shaved Ice</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"></span>

Smooth as Ice

With the weather heating up, why not treat your guests to a nice surprise? Shaved ice! It's refreshing, unique, and a fun treat for your guests! Where to get shaved iced? Hula Girl Shaved Ice…

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Fashion Fridays: 60's Chic Bride

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">This </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">hip, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">sophisticated</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> vintage collection comes from our lovely bride Sana. I love the shades of cream and deep reds together. Thanks for sharing your vision!</span><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThfBJZmhSQtl1UT7JsxJOgKQKOhocLqBqJsZ6as7gflQTj8PJi3KkWIBKbMCk8Fg5LL2ongEkzPkJxh8E3-3S8tErJHKREgE7IQcmWo4v_3JxfzeXEI__L0CZjFHFYOWlxPzM5nQ4lugq/s1600-h/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlppU01mckphM2hHaHpkNlJ6NGU5TWcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349282570202757138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjThfBJZmhSQtl1UT7JsxJOgKQKOhocLqBqJsZ6as7gflQTj8PJi3KkWIBKbMCk8Fg5LL2ongEkzPkJxh8E3-3S8tErJHKREgE7IQcmWo4v_3JxfzeXEI__L0CZjFHFYOWlxPzM5nQ4lugq/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlppU01mckphM2hHaHpkNlJ6NGU5TWcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br />Fantastic Cream Silk Shantung 1960's Cocktail Dress w/ Embroidery </span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">$175.00 - </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://vintageous.com/">vintageous.com</a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />Pearl Earrings</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">$600.00 - </span><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://monalisapearls.com/">monalisapearls.com</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Valentino Shoes</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">760,00 EUR - </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://colette.fr/">colette.fr</a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />Brooches</span> <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.wristielove.etsy.com/">www.wristielove.etsy.com</a></span>

Fashion Fridays: 60's Chic Bride

This hip, sophisticated vintage collection comes from our lovely bride Sana. I love the shades of cream and deep reds together. Thanks for sharing your vision! Fantastic Cream Silk Shantung 1960's Cocktail Dress w/ Embroidery $175.00 - vintageous.com Pearl Earrings $600.00 - monalisapearls.comV…

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WristieLove...So Mod

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7397164"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">WristieLove</span></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> home of </span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">"The 'Mod Corsage'. "A hybrid of the old school corsage and your favorite piece of jewelry, and array of other wedding accessories with and without fresh f</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">lowers."</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /><br />Started by one of my</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> lovely bride Sana, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">she creates modern corsages from repurposed material, recycled fabrics, trims and metals. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Perfect for all you gree</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">n brides!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaUakxfRau8YtZvkjrAZKcEz8ILIq3wb_9-qSYlSAVXqtgsDAPAxSGd9g5jy5KLhaMClVN-TmPBaQe1h6wEq6K0h0r28v_KJxh-s30ThCzD8awsptCArTBqeA1cpS7fjyd5KDiFuWDP47/s1600-h/wrist0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348861404888199522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaUakxfRau8YtZvkjrAZKcEz8ILIq3wb_9-qSYlSAVXqtgsDAPAxSGd9g5jy5KLhaMClVN-TmPBaQe1h6wEq6K0h0r28v_KJxh-s30ThCzD8awsptCArTBqeA1cpS7fjyd5KDiFuWDP47/s400/wrist0.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_7H8UCyNlZAPgEZhmeB9OVijDDBlPV6lmsj6i9K840Zrg-LHwNZ580Rdwf8vWILAKaKjY6RGisR977PYR-bGsJyXu08G2-CBG1-y8zMd_UF0sENFLJokjq7rpssGTUjF4i_Yrs-dgGOf/s1600-h/il_430xN.74570563.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348861413533055186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_7H8UCyNlZAPgEZhmeB9OVijDDBlPV6lmsj6i9K840Zrg-LHwNZ580Rdwf8vWILAKaKjY6RGisR977PYR-bGsJyXu08G2-CBG1-y8zMd_UF0sENFLJokjq7rpssGTUjF4i_Yrs-dgGOf/s400/il_430xN.74570563.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnpe5c4LHKFnv_YYnrFvTL0AdGbUkX6hGiE_4GQGi949o9d-5xbnsx1jQU8F_QPs5DC842NAKCL0QWZYAsKio3Mnv4cID2jAPvIMQqvSYtqtP5NNhIQngedvCy-foKHCvdGH2Np6_72Fp/s1600-h/il_430xN.74389953.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348861409387256322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnpe5c4LHKFnv_YYnrFvTL0AdGbUkX6hGiE_4GQGi949o9d-5xbnsx1jQU8F_QPs5DC842NAKCL0QWZYAsKio3Mnv4cID2jAPvIMQqvSYtqtP5NNhIQngedvCy-foKHCvdGH2Np6_72Fp/s400/il_430xN.74389953.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwiRuejzWD-V6KlrShUQBn41Zk36fOJNMEIZMHLFJUd9ga7_AEyBBe9bRO_BIqOLVWxnmajBfMV3n79yC7sctkW34bvuYvwUt0piLAcahBjgHFhp_MUvLxcVm4BUMpbDpiTG9iqwxPoZFR/s1600-h/il_430xN.75857044.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348861423005067186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwiRuejzWD-V6KlrShUQBn41Zk36fOJNMEIZMHLFJUd9ga7_AEyBBe9bRO_BIqOLVWxnmajBfMV3n79yC7sctkW34bvuYvwUt0piLAcahBjgHFhp_MUvLxcVm4BUMpbDpiTG9iqwxPoZFR/s400/il_430xN.75857044.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Where to buy: <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7397164">WristieLove</a></span></span>

WristieLove...So Mod

WristieLove home of "The 'Mod Corsage'. "A hybrid of the old school corsage and your favorite piece of jewelry, and array of other wedding accessories with and without fresh flowers." Started by one of my lovely bride Sana, she creates modern corsages from repurposed material, recycled fabrics, tr…

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Strawberry Fields...

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Perfect inspiration taken from nature, strawberries! Red and white, with accents of green or soft pink makes a sweet theme for summer weddings. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIClfqj7b4E5DmDgiugRcLR9UyY2T5OMKRxrMxFKEgHBkhL7nMMneyJtzEI4bPt5sDDyJFTJy093b1VXXj7c37q6lol91kfnT2FzU7A0X2t4Gn0wXEiQr9s5VTvD6y2w1gEIo5EVt70Nrd/s1600-h/mosaic821042c1e6a87a54927b45596a3948efffdf0662.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348153920815911602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIClfqj7b4E5DmDgiugRcLR9UyY2T5OMKRxrMxFKEgHBkhL7nMMneyJtzEI4bPt5sDDyJFTJy093b1VXXj7c37q6lol91kfnT2FzU7A0X2t4Gn0wXEiQr9s5VTvD6y2w1gEIo5EVt70Nrd/s400/mosaic821042c1e6a87a54927b45596a3948efffdf0662.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Images Via: </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://http//sugarpluminvitations.blogspot.com/2008_06_01_archive.html">Sugar Plum Invitations</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-size:85%;" ><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://http//sugarpluminvitations.blogspot.com/2008_06_01_archive.html">Sugar Plum Invitations</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, <a href="http://theknot.com/">the Knot</a><br />2nd row: <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6132427">The Playground</a>, <a href="http://theknot.com/">the Knot</a>, <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6132427">The Playground</a><br />3rd row: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/recipe/frozen-strawberry-souffles?autonomy_kw=strawberry%20sortbet&rsc=image_6">Martha Stewart</a>, </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/recipe/frozen-strawberry-souffles?autonomy_kw=strawberry%20sortbet&rsc=image_6">Martha Stewart</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">,</span> Unknown</span><br /></span></span>

Strawberry Fields...

Perfect inspiration taken from nature, strawberries! Red and white, with accents of green or soft pink makes a sweet theme for summer weddings. Images Via: Sugar Plum Invitations, Sugar Plum Invitations, the Knot2nd row: The Playground, the Knot, The Playground3rd row: Martha Stewart, Martha Stewa…

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"Stick Together"

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">These sweet candy sticks from</span></span> <a href="http://www.navyandlavender.com/product/stick-together/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Navy and Lavender</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">make great favors for any occasion-birthdays, sweet sixteens, stocking stuffer, etc...  </span></span><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Don't you love the seersucker napkin?  I see an inspiration board idea coming on!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347747478204001250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yH0O1SJ6hE3_ihAZjPReHAP9Soyqa0kM75d3WZQpjJlleGhKrDPsznNxpYetL9Cp2EOzaAnFckjUCXZl3wWcxRnay5mROZfdi5du297Wd6ucnFzCD7M0k0t6A8IWLOD0unX7HV2t94UA/s400/productimage-picture-stick-together-448_jpg_326x326_crop_upscale_q85.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 326px;" /></div>

"Stick Together"

These sweet candy sticks from Navy and Lavender make great favors for any occasion-birthdays, sweet sixteens, stocking stuffer, etc...  Don't you love the seersucker napkin?  I see an inspiration board idea coming on!…

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DIY RUSTIC WEDDING CENTERPIECES

<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345974841894293266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukrgOj1mnTNgqvhabi8O0edftOeh2u2G8p2G9JnuaGts_fZ8HScweHitBH8Izjji4MI8qOQ1oMgHWRmAxjLcLjyQrj6Y1VQaKg3TuFG9zE1doB2FB13rcIgMC9g9Tk88Tb6JBo_HpsMQ8/s400/cakestand_1-680x1023.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">adore all things rustic and natural, and with the economy still hurting I guess, I should figure</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> out how to DIY. </span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/514/diy/decorations/rustic-wedding-cake-stand/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Once Wed</span></a></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">as created a simple way to make rustic cake stands or centerpieces.</span></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345975477948918322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO40Q19r17pUl4CSj1Hv1E6PDNY7S3O3-WZ8IUMRMpjj8Z_tsrUpqdxF6NKJVLcE5zwLc7XEwOCQu7IuFSU__7e4Gg8cOoJ6l-dpzVF2_auzrhyhibsJjO3WpgAMmgqPjhAzzRHoeXPHpr/s400/tree_pedestals_instructions-1024x1024.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 74); line-height: 18px; font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What You’ll Need</span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb   (Make sure the top and bottom are parallel)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (or a similar extra strong wood glue)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Large Wood Clamp</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Instructions<br /></span></span></strong></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cross-cut wood plaques can be found in your local craft store or online at </span></span><a href="http://www.hofcraft.com/walnuthollowbasswoodrounds.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(103, 178, 139); text-decoration: none; "><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hofcraft</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> The come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches in diameter.   They are usually found in the section with the wood-burning kits and other wood crafts.  They are clean, sanded and ready to use.</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1.  Take your tree limb section and wipe the cut surface clean.   Put a generous amount of extra strong wood glue on the surface. (see figure 1)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2.  Place the limb section in the center of the back side your wood plaque and press down firmly.  Wipe away any excess glue with a clean, damp cloth. (see figure 2)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3.  Place the two joined pieces in a wood clamp and let dry for at least one hour.   If you don’t have a wood clamp, you can stack a few heavy books on top of your pedestal until it’s dry.   (see figure 3)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4.  Use your pedestals to display cakes and desserts (see figure 4) or use as a base for a centerpiece.   If you want to place food directly on the wood surface, coat it first with a food-safe wood sealer.  If you would like to keep the wood it’s natural color, place a piece of parchment paper beneath your cake or dessert.</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What it Cost</span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wood Plaques $3.99 - $5.99 each</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tree Limb - Free from our wood pile!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wood Glue - $3.35</span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

DIY RUSTIC WEDDING CENTERPIECES

I adore all things rustic and natural, and with the economy still hurting I guess, I should figure out how to DIY.  Once Wed as created a simple way to make rustic cake stands or centerpieces.What You’ll NeedA Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb   (Make sure the top a…

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Enchanting Fairies

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">This wedding struck me as so magical and enchanting I actually dreamt about it last night. Photographer </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.elizabethmessina.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); ">Elizabeth Messina</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">showcased this fairy tale wedding on her blog </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.kissthegroom.com/?p=2413"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); ">Kiss the Groom</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">.</span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">I had the pleasure of working with florist T</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">ricia Fountaine last year, and am sure she was in heaven creating this enchanting wedding!  </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345607103389356338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-wpqBqO2q2Q4FQVouHDRYr7VfqAyJdrwGoxJ4TZahHldcjtRN6orzzsT8CMTeGEyVxloLOz44vu1yiXQl1vnnd1ws8fFq0GcTWk8v0Z3ExEZP4WMV7-yffs2skslYORscHQF1rK9S5xt/s400/eliz2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345604558994552370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItCC3L9i_EJsh3zpdIn3ZZHfogwBdAzzYmGRthTW_4imx_gufsgJ2qbcBZFxgtb0IBmqu9BciQKJJKBu9OJCKv46kTZzygEI7bRZI1wgjbhb8RVwofsyB55BPpJlBP-cevN8Zyjnl_m_r/s400/eliz1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 361px; height: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345610973409376914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_xxRzbKaenTT5c2_rw-LEF78gOy-CrXOMduMAtuva6ZsKe4l-kVSIonve1kn00jw2xAZCpINr-9gzUA2FdPlW3QIsNsLWcKJlVV98MRtu5ZlRxo3oeRTDaNFbu2qGT1zzDJOhkkhPQHz/s400/eliz6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9gaj7Tv5VHl5bsiJcErNp9PERZjQCYLHOQMhEI3cOFCeXqCBNxTnLlpOELidsfBn_5FSiWNtk1SmON1VFi_eNPKU8ljvzLeMNyfhLBFiV5upZf3d3Emu9GWcvxSczaiGogC8zW_DJkFp/s1600-h/eliz3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345608649511672994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9gaj7Tv5VHl5bsiJcErNp9PERZjQCYLHOQMhEI3cOFCeXqCBNxTnLlpOELidsfBn_5FSiWNtk1SmON1VFi_eNPKU8ljvzLeMNyfhLBFiV5upZf3d3Emu9GWcvxSczaiGogC8zW_DJkFp/s400/eliz3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Enchanting Fairies

This wedding struck me as so magical and enchanting I actually dreamt about it last night. Photographer Elizabeth Messina showcased this fairy tale wedding on her blog Kiss the Groom.I had the pleasure of working with florist Tricia Fountaine last year, and am sure she was in heaven creating this en…

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Marrakesh House

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEici-2xJRbguaMsWU8UtR6bu-fgqaK4iwztsquIwHaeUbqUex1nFntWbJro4A9eqivHIqWB_Nov6TXyfjpiR4gsSP1CLrbZ81J9UwSPRml_dBAxBv-VtOY1WYh9-WCXeQ4_fKuwhGd-Bpee/s1600-h/redroom-323x300.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345220115349120226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEici-2xJRbguaMsWU8UtR6bu-fgqaK4iwztsquIwHaeUbqUex1nFntWbJro4A9eqivHIqWB_Nov6TXyfjpiR4gsSP1CLrbZ81J9UwSPRml_dBAxBv-VtOY1WYh9-WCXeQ4_fKuwhGd-Bpee/s400/redroom-323x300.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I touched on the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><a href="http://marrakeshhouse.com/">Marrakesh House</a></span> in Friday's post.  Here's the skinny on the newest green venue for events and weddings.  Located in Culver City, adjacent to California's newest state park, this 4,300 square foot venue blends artistic expression and environmental values.   </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I have many Morrocan items in my house and I wish I could put it all together the way interior designer </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Charlotte Jackson has.  The tea temple is the perfect place to hold your ceremony with your guests seated around the pool and lawn. You may also choose to have cocktail hour or dinner around the pool.  </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345219081184773314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTDPVSyODbokGBc7yRCEfOyN7CEHp2orLjoC8E3acDLtTmRhDn_u7pBlNPr0621hUODe1G8GtD_ioFYreK4j5KbPho86Svsk74lANjve7l5zDaABqwKAxV6HphJq66iL5z3AmJb3cklUR/s400/3598525211_c1a5208179-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345219087393184290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgduU6-khuz1dz4ZrRhdgMXiO5UMpbeSJeYj9IIbA8WjhM4z8Y3bxDGBnBQeshjvgUoRkKEBy8UPATfSkt6e2nB3lsOH0O2VMhBs1eatja6KgsHlet8WmOdFT76f-RaJEfpKuPHYPUfKb/s400/3598544153_3a3717d814.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What makes this space green?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(47, 44, 41); line-height: 16px; font-size:12px;"><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 2px; font-size:1.45em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Exterior</span></span></span></h3><ul style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 1.25em; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The landscaping utilized permaculture techniques. The plants used need little water, are native, or are edible trees and bushes. By trimming a neighbor’s overgrown cactus and replanting the trimmings along the edge of the house, plant life was rescued and introduced an additional plant that does not require water.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Existing trees were pruned and the pruned branches were used to created fences around the property.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Low-flow irrigation is used outside to water the edible and native plants that require water.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The retaining walls around the property are all made from waste materials from other construction sites around the city. No new materials were purchased for the retaining walls.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Cement path walkway blocks were reused, rather than pouring new walkways.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Reclaimed barn wood was used for gates and privacy partitions around the property.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The organic living food garden is a three season garden with a variety of edible plants. The wood used to create the planters in the garden uses non-treated lumber from Trex and post-consumer milk crates.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A two panel solar thermal array heats enough water for four people on average. The hot water tank is 97% energy efficient stainless steel. An on-demand hot water heater is used in the kitchen. No other gas or electric water heaters are used in the house.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The photovoltaic (solar) system on the roof produces enough energy, about 30 kwh a day and 11,000 kwh a year, to supply approximately 60% of the house’s electricity.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 2px; font-size:1.45em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Interior</span></span></span></h3><ul style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 1.25em; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">All the wood used in the house is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">None of the paint used contains VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds).</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The cabinets in the kitchen and bar are made of FSC formaldehyde-free bamboo. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable product that grows to maturity within 7-10 years.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">All insulation is fiber glass BATTS, a silicon-based formaldehyde-free material and only formaldehyde-free drywall paper was used.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The lighting in the house uses a low-tech approach incorporating high-efficacy (provide more light with less energy) lighting by using compact florescent (CFL), cold cathode fluorescent (CCFL), tubular fluorescent (T5), IR halogen MR16s (IR MR16s), and light emitting diode (LED) lights.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Lighting controls (dimmers and motion sensors) save electricity, make lamps (light bulbs) last longer, and turn them off when not needed.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Toilets in the house are low-flow to reduce water consumption.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The original kitchen cabinets were recycled into new bathroom cabinets.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stone floors were laid because they will last for thousands of years.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Three electric vehicle charging systems were installed in the garage</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul></span></div></div>

Marrakesh House

I touched on the Marrakesh House in Friday's post.  Here's the skinny on the newest green venue for events and weddings.  Located in Culver City, adjacent to California's newest state park, this 4,300 square foot venue blends artistic expression and environmental values.   I have many Morrocan items…

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Party Eco-Style at the Marrakesh House

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I was lucky enough to attend the </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://marrakeshhouse.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Marrakesh House</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> luncheon yesterday.  There is so much to tell you about this great location, but I'll devote an entire blog to that on Monday.  In the meantime, </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Chris Paine, director of "</span><a href="http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Who Killed the Electric Car,</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> is having his grand opening house party there tonight.  Be sure to check out this amazing green residence and event location. E</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">ntertainment includes NAKED RHYTHM, DANYAVAAD featuring Indiriani, KCRW DJ TOM SCHNABEL, BEN LEE, and Marrakesh House resident DJ Evil. Live animals courtesy of the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.wildlifelearningcenter.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">WILDLIFE LEARNING CENTER</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">, providing outreach education in wildlife biology.</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: normal; ">Party starts at 6:00 pm. See you there!</span><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344336307613888898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxJ9Cq_cdQDqedOpqQ-oirOv8Kf_52jI4oeRTuHI47g0xLnadmezKPj57jiGq0hUwhBe8KLhDwp4l1SRjVE6aYpaorIoXaBgWKU3Nk3C_mVCfm_kk6wjSOKpkmEr6A4gFwd38pv065k7E/s400/marrakesh-flyer-new.gif" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">where to purchase tickets:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 16px; "><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/57205"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Brown Paper Ticket</span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(27, 38, 48); font-style: italic; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>

Party Eco-Style at the Marrakesh House

I was lucky enough to attend the Marrakesh House luncheon yesterday.  There is so much to tell you about this great location, but I'll devote an entire blog to that on Monday.  In the meantime, Chris Paine, director of "Who Killed the Electric Car," is having his grand opening house party there toni…

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Fashion Fridays: Lifes a Beach

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Boho Chic is the perfect look for the beach. The aqua and nectarine colors are an eye- popping combination for a honeymoon on an exotic island.</span></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344021589642783298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYy7jUg-wDAXOcwyOM1ZZ9XRiK4HopbiLCeX2u4ckWzwikAJULwJGbQ3WEyZbVBBwKqCO5qftaY3VT0xZiQFBRUjPzJA3O0axJ_iEMkmHhDyC96n_3j0EtBZ5y3Ssp0evyCSzNLwNCAA-/s400/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnV2TnNlcnRSM2hHWHhXRnZReGp0RmcAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/two_piece_designer_womens_swimwear/thing?id=7323490" class="hover_clickable" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Swim</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">suit, </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_5"><a href="http://swimwearboutique.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">swimwearboutique.com</span></span></a></span><a href="http://swimwearboutique.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Turquoise Shell Studs with Rubies, </span></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_6"><a href="http://ylang23.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">ylang23.com</span></span></span></a></span><a href="http://ylang23.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">$2,830.00</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Etro Tribal print tunic, </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://net-a-porter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">net-a-porter.com</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://net-a-porter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">$605.00</span></span></span></span></span></strong></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:16px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Superb Vintage 1970s </span></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_11"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Ted Lapidus</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Paris Tortoiseshell </span></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_12"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Sunglasses,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-size:16px;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_13"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://love-worn.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">love-worn.com</span></a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:10px;"><a href="http://love-worn.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-style: italic;font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-size:16px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">STANDARD UTILITY TOTE, </span></span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_7"><a href="http://mytheresa.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">mytheresa.com</span></span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://mytheresa.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">235,00 EUR</span></span></span></div></span><div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_9"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Jimmy Choo</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> Plush embellished sandal, </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1244252119_10"><a href="http://net-a-porter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">net-a-porter.com</span></span></a></span><a href="http://net-a-porter.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span></a></div><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">$895.00</span></span></span></strong></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Green Mulitrow Bead Bracelet, Turquoise Bead Multi Necklace, </span></span><a href="http://missselfridge.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">missselfridge.com </span></span></a></div><div><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">35.00 GBP</span></span></span></strong></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> </span></span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&offerid=127413.40536&type=15&subid=0"></a><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&offerid=127413.40536&type=15&subid=0"></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div>

Fashion Fridays: Lifes a Beach

Boho Chic is the perfect look for the beach. The aqua and nectarine colors are an eye- popping combination for a honeymoon on an exotic island.Swimsuit, swimwearboutique.com Turquoise Shell Studs with Rubies, ylang23.com  $2,830.00Etro Tribal print tunic, net-a-porter.com $605.00Superb Vintage 1970s…

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What I like...Down the Rabbit Hole

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">I've never been a cake topper girl, but if they had these when I was getting married I would have definitely bought theses quirky, off the wall cake toppers from artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25904239"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Melabo.</span></a>  </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343742431167953282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15tEHZbrtPiL8m1zjA7Z_N0JyAD81HE4GhfxvjkSi9piUMT5E4UwNKSbWo7v2eEz0qZKEyuRubZ3DXrVUoMGrOF4HtMrM1WPVP4jb47iNrGLlV2ffEm5-3KeBVHJWy67XEaUp3JmG9rth/s400/www.etsy.com:view_listing.php%3Flisting_id=23766860.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /> She also has unicorn head grooms, owl groom & squirrel bride, groom with receding hairline, among others.  </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic; ">Fun and wacky, right up my alley.</span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Where to buy: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25904239"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Esty</span></a></span><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>

What I like...Down the Rabbit Hole

I've never been a cake topper girl, but if they had these when I was getting married I would have definitely bought theses quirky, off the wall cake toppers from artist Melabo.   She also has unicorn head grooms, owl groom & squirrel bride, groom with receding hairline, among others.  Fun and wacky,…

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Real Weddings: Amber & Greg part ll

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeY_JIzySrMgl0z0rdA06sGMZRUvGSJab1D6DNCpPB2UTv_FOJzIlBjmgcl9qln-Ux9YdCXILnLNkTPqVtnOziJAiMdQAm9l4obn68MaWj55_x7oar_P4995l0aRkqFSyYQuLE2PCFiIQ/s1600-h/16Asepia161.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343257766652873026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeY_JIzySrMgl0z0rdA06sGMZRUvGSJab1D6DNCpPB2UTv_FOJzIlBjmgcl9qln-Ux9YdCXILnLNkTPqVtnOziJAiMdQAm9l4obn68MaWj55_x7oar_P4995l0aRkqFSyYQuLE2PCFiIQ/s400/16Asepia161.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmn0FOkjKoEAKoqcx3cwbwSi-6o0kQi6VQiBBF6U2mFrqnuARbUNI-uYLyM2msjswy8P5WBGpOiwb43Evq-NXujIY9R-s6yDLJPhZcIoEhQ7Oabh_LJw86Ww21MNrXZgSk4Yl9hAKPiuJ/s1600-h/agopenarm.jpg"> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343257774802598834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmn0FOkjKoEAKoqcx3cwbwSi-6o0kQi6VQiBBF6U2mFrqnuARbUNI-uYLyM2msjswy8P5WBGpOiwb43Evq-NXujIY9R-s6yDLJPhZcIoEhQ7Oabh_LJw86Ww21MNrXZgSk4Yl9hAKPiuJ/s400/agopenarm.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The beautiful bouquet of bloomed cream, blush, and peach roses was wrapped in cream silk with rows of pearls.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAmn0FOkjKoEAKoqcx3cwbwSi-6o0kQi6VQiBBF6U2mFrqnuARbUNI-uYLyM2msjswy8P5WBGpOiwb43Evq-NXujIY9R-s6yDLJPhZcIoEhQ7Oabh_LJw86Ww21MNrXZgSk4Yl9hAKPiuJ/s1600-h/agopenarm.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85Sj7vua4fKrmBayPPqUBVJGVOQck6PhCHpvdZ4lJ5VobPwHPGjaXcItDln8mVk9Pa7Hdz7iG-5A_vbDH2pC2hkbDID2UgAyWInfwYX8KbMjfPN-O4AiBl8IDssULF3KLJ9T9JDWCplzO/s1600-h/9051_01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343263854723041378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85Sj7vua4fKrmBayPPqUBVJGVOQck6PhCHpvdZ4lJ5VobPwHPGjaXcItDln8mVk9Pa7Hdz7iG-5A_vbDH2pC2hkbDID2UgAyWInfwYX8KbMjfPN-O4AiBl8IDssULF3KLJ9T9JDWCplzO/s400/9051_01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVNZLH7Q2XtjuW40X4r-MtcmfYLWhxcfuag658XcvgDDaIBIprsTMJtIOIz_RQQWBBOFMevWaUtRQWNHemG29Af-TiukKd10UeEvRwhf5EDmvp3TGobquCeIzQp0NcilINZW-aDx0CZqG/s1600-h/11Avideo195.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343263851768302738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVNZLH7Q2XtjuW40X4r-MtcmfYLWhxcfuag658XcvgDDaIBIprsTMJtIOIz_RQQWBBOFMevWaUtRQWNHemG29Af-TiukKd10UeEvRwhf5EDmvp3TGobquCeIzQp0NcilINZW-aDx0CZqG/s400/11Avideo195.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeY_JIzySrMgl0z0rdA06sGMZRUvGSJab1D6DNCpPB2UTv_FOJzIlBjmgcl9qln-Ux9YdCXILnLNkTPqVtnOziJAiMdQAm9l4obn68MaWj55_x7oar_P4995l0aRkqFSyYQuLE2PCFiIQ/s1600-h/16Asepia161.jpg"> </a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">Guest were treated to a three tier organic cake made of hazelnut and fresh raspberry. The cake was lavishly decorated with orchids, and shades of pink and cream roses.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYIgv14vZb67Pfw00EV-uZTYEJsoOOcO5SqZRZZJxatMHAaAEIIw76YCY6mrUym1Pl8WUI9HHzzbGCqfK4IkpED5hwu94suWaHDn_u96psMEDaw61m1G1WMoFncOxfQkFGnOFYtQfH3Zv/s1600-h/agheadtable.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343258510505853474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYIgv14vZb67Pfw00EV-uZTYEJsoOOcO5SqZRZZJxatMHAaAEIIw76YCY6mrUym1Pl8WUI9HHzzbGCqfK4IkpED5hwu94suWaHDn_u96psMEDaw61m1G1WMoFncOxfQkFGnOFYtQfH3Zv/s400/agheadtable.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeY_JIzySrMgl0z0rdA06sGMZRUvGSJab1D6DNCpPB2UTv_FOJzIlBjmgcl9qln-Ux9YdCXILnLNkTPqVtnOziJAiMdQAm9l4obn68MaWj55_x7oar_P4995l0aRkqFSyYQuLE2PCFiIQ/s1600-h/16Asepia161.jpg"> </a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeY_JIzySrMgl0z0rdA06sGMZRUvGSJab1D6DNCpPB2UTv_FOJzIlBjmgcl9qln-Ux9YdCXILnLNkTPqVtnOziJAiMdQAm9l4obn68MaWj55_x7oar_P4995l0aRkqFSyYQuLE2PCFiIQ/s1600-h/16Asepia161.jpg"> </a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7kQ7LRP4dc5PVKkScOILhV-k68rG3uacHIIeH9w-xaclgYAMSqD1Aj46QRDcS_duu4aFGxYYsvNLyt0sbArCzWFcZ5gXj_mVg9dKxIR7r9YwIoEzXMbcur3Z-sOgmzZBP3k445iMtI8I/s1600-h/32Avideo070.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343257768654193186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7kQ7LRP4dc5PVKkScOILhV-k68rG3uacHIIeH9w-xaclgYAMSqD1Aj46QRDcS_duu4aFGxYYsvNLyt0sbArCzWFcZ5gXj_mVg9dKxIR7r9YwIoEzXMbcur3Z-sOgmzZBP3k445iMtI8I/s400/32Avideo070.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">Love the tribute to the Beatles "Abby Road" Album Cover</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R5Lra-YEBJF5psF71u_rnOQ-TkaKfTpT0P94CkGBuETKrh6qz-6QNIEq4W_d9BhEW0PH7aQ0KsKn7JjqyifrLXiRuOv8U3YdyeGPO_hPMe1uJd3ztFdctJ0wfqkWaEzlpXAVcbMRzodS/s1600-h/15Avideo162.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343257766032255314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8R5Lra-YEBJF5psF71u_rnOQ-TkaKfTpT0P94CkGBuETKrh6qz-6QNIEq4W_d9BhEW0PH7aQ0KsKn7JjqyifrLXiRuOv8U3YdyeGPO_hPMe1uJd3ztFdctJ0wfqkWaEzlpXAVcbMRzodS/s400/15Avideo162.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>

Real Weddings: Amber & Greg part ll

The beautiful bouquet of bloomed cream, blush, and peach roses was wrapped in cream silk with rows of pearls. Guest were treated to a three tier organic cake made of hazelnut and fresh raspberry. The cake was lavishly decorated with orchids, and shades of pink and cream roses. Love the tribute to…

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