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Fashion Fridays: Walking through the Fields

I wouldn't actually go walking through the fields in this outfit, but I would walk through the city, or do some wine tasting in this causally chic outfit. Enjoy your weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisDgkEMvzGnVm_RTScXXtShyphenhyphen_z3qvpw3DIQTZpWf9l_kWinjGtvsaXpQC0s-j_EQCsSEEQ7GQfyDXybrd9W-GL5mZ7rE9sTcLvU3I2kmjF4rjlM18hDh8_XB4gOS1e3VQ4e_NScYJ3aJBX/s1600-h/fashion.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364543839515318610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisDgkEMvzGnVm_RTScXXtShyphenhyphen_z3qvpw3DIQTZpWf9l_kWinjGtvsaXpQC0s-j_EQCsSEEQ7GQfyDXybrd9W-GL5mZ7rE9sTcLvU3I2kmjF4rjlM18hDh8_XB4gOS1e3VQ4e_NScYJ3aJBX/s400/fashion.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249029933_6">Calypso St. Barth : Twen-tee Tank $70 </div><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.calypso-celle.com/Twen-tee-Tank-p-16473.html">calypso-celle.com</a> <div><span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: rgb(220, 238, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1249029933_8">Sonia Rykiel Stud Fringe Handbag $945 <a href="http://www.intermixonline.com/">www.intermixonline.com</a> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Hat H&M Shop Online</div> <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://shop.hm.com/">shop.hm.com</a> <div>AURELIE BIDERMANN - SILVER FEATHER EARRINGS $719 <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx#getData.aspx%7CCallType=Product&prodId=M0V003&season=actual&gender=women&group=accessories&des=M0V&cat=&seasProdID=50I">luisaviaroma.com</a> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Grey suede stud belt $33 </div><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=147418&parent_category_rn=51593&productId=1286971&langId=-1&cmpId=affwin&cmpid=awin">dorothyperkins.com</a> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Preen Line Preen Shorts $349 </div><a style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204); font-style: italic;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=3736&sid=22">lagarconne.com</a> 0101 Web Channel Suede Boots <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://voi.0101.co.jp/voi/wsg/wrt-3_wno-P03353_mcd-VO080_cpg-015_pno-02_ino-01.html">Web Channel</a> </div> </div>

Fashion Fridays: Walking through the Fields

I wouldn't actually go walking through the fields in this outfit, but I would walk through the city, or do some wine tasting in this causally chic outfit. Enjoy your weekend! Calypso St. Barth : Twen-tee Tank $70 calypso-celle.com Sonia Rykiel Stud Fringe Handbag $945www.intermixonline.comHat …

31Jul2009

Traditions - Chuppah

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-5qcpK7_o3V_txbQD4WXjl8jofZP88Tdq7znK84BuWzGjAkZObqZNXmxHgKvUG-cA9rT7nOC-5Zy0CDUx5l0kh-GfAaaJ-_lSONOHMr2eEzbqY96t6p1TztmGr_cVi9S7ZVUSWNmbjSV/s1600-h/chuppa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363811776436415586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-5qcpK7_o3V_txbQD4WXjl8jofZP88Tdq7znK84BuWzGjAkZObqZNXmxHgKvUG-cA9rT7nOC-5Zy0CDUx5l0kh-GfAaaJ-_lSONOHMr2eEzbqY96t6p1TztmGr_cVi9S7ZVUSWNmbjSV/s400/chuppa2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a> My favorite part of a wedding ceremony is the many cultural, and religious traditions I've seen. This week tradition is the Chuppah. The chuppa carries a religious significance in a Jewish ceremony. It consists of a cloth or a <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallit" title="Tallit">tallit</a>, stretched or supported over four poles. It is sometimes carried by attendants to the ceremony. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqQSXXAnPkGS9-ku3RSPT2ND2JpPi3-ivJlNFUyTOIhNaR2IxovynVd84GSELCPOYRLXVEf_w9amGLs4MEJiB-jymjBIz7PZu6yHYr9iFPOM0mscZ0evmq2BI_pklkpLDJNV5hD3kH1w-/s1600-h/chuppa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363811782963393554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqQSXXAnPkGS9-ku3RSPT2ND2JpPi3-ivJlNFUyTOIhNaR2IxovynVd84GSELCPOYRLXVEf_w9amGLs4MEJiB-jymjBIz7PZu6yHYr9iFPOM0mscZ0evmq2BI_pklkpLDJNV5hD3kH1w-/s400/chuppa.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> The wedding ceremony takes place under the chuppah (canopy), a symbol of the home that the new couple will build together, and the spiritual birth of a couple's life together. It is open on all sides, just as Abraham and Sarah had their tent open all sides to welcome people in unconditional hospitality. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOCvVs7YKzZMoPJhScqXP7QZoO_0i-l2zYADChW7rTgrHAlA5e_A-oDE27WL7EsXheR0UjV5CwqWL1nA2YETPG_1Ja1EOZe2SlKUy4DW3qz7UQD_ZVpKuaCWENDuihQAr8okf7AuNRMq2/s1600-h/chuppah-beth-tikuah_jpg-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363811771167430082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOCvVs7YKzZMoPJhScqXP7QZoO_0i-l2zYADChW7rTgrHAlA5e_A-oDE27WL7EsXheR0UjV5CwqWL1nA2YETPG_1Ja1EOZe2SlKUy4DW3qz7UQD_ZVpKuaCWENDuihQAr8okf7AuNRMq2/s400/chuppah-beth-tikuah_jpg-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 400px;" /></a> The Ashkenazi custom is to have the chuppah ceremony outside under the stars, as a sign of the blessing given by God to the patriarch Abraham, that his children shall be "as the stars of the heavens"(Genesis 15:5). Sefardim generally have the chuppah indoors. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJv9zkcoqxz78kfarLCbGq9SVsKGINEvBOQBI_x8pAD2O27kidxkY-hBgoYAVbkKgtaQZDc5SpXVqAOs-fyfwKCn500UHjzI198-aAHCGSaAUnNV6gGmxE0MucNxcg_QSCiKM62zp-EJV/s1600-h/www.projectwedding.com.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363811564516338386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJv9zkcoqxz78kfarLCbGq9SVsKGINEvBOQBI_x8pAD2O27kidxkY-hBgoYAVbkKgtaQZDc5SpXVqAOs-fyfwKCn500UHjzI198-aAHCGSaAUnNV6gGmxE0MucNxcg_QSCiKM62zp-EJV/s400/www.projectwedding.com.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 334px;" /></a>Images via <a style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" href="http://projectwedding.com/">Project Wedding</a>

Traditions - Chuppah

My favorite part of a wedding ceremony is the many cultural, and religious traditions I've seen. This week tradition is the Chuppah. The chuppa carries a religious significance in a Jewish ceremony. It consists of a cloth or a tallit, stretched or supported over four poles. It is sometimes carri…

29Jul2009

Just for Fun... Diamond Ring Favors

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwKphgMxNGsSvCOvByGmmTUBAFcOL5DJbLVYSi4HrZP2-9gNd0GH7iaGgshOCfAo8ydh0YDzNo7BlcaSqg3tK-sWD-f8_7lECwgrN_T6A_oTXvMVKkmhse3ZXSTn47dIyGHZgaoBaV44t/s1600-h/ring-bronze1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363662588704612322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwKphgMxNGsSvCOvByGmmTUBAFcOL5DJbLVYSi4HrZP2-9gNd0GH7iaGgshOCfAo8ydh0YDzNo7BlcaSqg3tK-sWD-f8_7lECwgrN_T6A_oTXvMVKkmhse3ZXSTn47dIyGHZgaoBaV44t/s400/ring-bronze1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a> How fun are these classic Tiffany-setting diamond engagement ring. But AMT’s version is acrylic, way more affordable and a lot of fun. Go for clear or basic black or choose from a spectrum of brilliant hues like ruby, black, pink, clear, ivory, and bronze. Stack them to create your perfect Diamond Ring. They make perfect favors for a bridal shower or bachlorette party!<div> </div><div>Where to buy: Poketo for $10</div><div> </div>

Just for Fun... Diamond Ring Favors

How fun are these classic Tiffany-setting diamond engagement ring. But AMT’s version is acrylic, way more affordable and a lot of fun. Go for clear or basic black or choose from a spectrum of brilliant hues like ruby, black, pink, clear, ivory, and bronze. Stack them to create your perfect Diamond R…

28Jul2009

Just for Fun...Tin Can Alley

To continue my tin can theme. Check out these fun tin can wedding invitations from <a href="http://www.christrivizas.eu/">Chris Trivizas</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9YhCdFWHYEeS5Re4SbZyqUqUQNVC-RUJ6Jwbmz3XPrbNbgsw-wOFzSeShqJvBv-p4fPI-LxVdWWs36h2dQEMOAZo2DA7MLbSibJFNulSsHxbbBnyCr8uVFZQdmWtX64UzS_IfFSAknnL/s1600-h/wedding1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362949192260923426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9YhCdFWHYEeS5Re4SbZyqUqUQNVC-RUJ6Jwbmz3XPrbNbgsw-wOFzSeShqJvBv-p4fPI-LxVdWWs36h2dQEMOAZo2DA7MLbSibJFNulSsHxbbBnyCr8uVFZQdmWtX64UzS_IfFSAknnL/s400/wedding1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 339px;" /></a> “Wedding invitation in a tin can which after the ceremony is attached at the back of the newly married couples car. It is accustomed, after the wedding ceremony, for friends and relatives of the couple to bang saucepans and bells in order to make noise and send away jealous spirits. The wedding invitation is packaged with a string. While reading the text (date, place, etc), there’s an illustration which explains how to tie the string at the back of the can and the whole making at the back of the car.”<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglknIp07903kxmk_zZF4tBY8gLcPukTi4i_F6nzjHUuKPMO7HqTpeaALjcRmLVIRakJz8ZI1mhEZxokPgDWu_K5-b1iZ0SU_Or5g4ywSC6UviiEx7lnZT_K7MsZS6I-2gyovIEzvxZeMh4/s1600-h/wedding2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362949190083504418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglknIp07903kxmk_zZF4tBY8gLcPukTi4i_F6nzjHUuKPMO7HqTpeaALjcRmLVIRakJz8ZI1mhEZxokPgDWu_K5-b1iZ0SU_Or5g4ywSC6UviiEx7lnZT_K7MsZS6I-2gyovIEzvxZeMh4/s400/wedding2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9APayaqAa-wl-5HgggtjnSYrfeOd4IV5ljypUwLjlL7XRt2Z5dtvv-0gv76rjw-SuRq-EROPx828Wj8ZvxsIa6Y9Vz6850dsp7AQa3VivtcXkVAybJ5yZ2f8OFKbdKPvpZO6lgDMMhuo7/s1600-h/wedding3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362949187373199506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9APayaqAa-wl-5HgggtjnSYrfeOd4IV5ljypUwLjlL7XRt2Z5dtvv-0gv76rjw-SuRq-EROPx828Wj8ZvxsIa6Y9Vz6850dsp7AQa3VivtcXkVAybJ5yZ2f8OFKbdKPvpZO6lgDMMhuo7/s400/wedding3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 349px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMbbbWD5WsGER9oFnyvoq1VRl0WzAgqPnUxcFQxb9cA5PBiA0kgjgPbIxHng4wZEvOEd6gwLkULsnPr2Okasr4MfkRip4mQdBRrpMHbW2NKQDZO4c6THDBXifXUuQDhsqSgJLUqdLiO2j/s1600-h/wedding4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362949185582470930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMbbbWD5WsGER9oFnyvoq1VRl0WzAgqPnUxcFQxb9cA5PBiA0kgjgPbIxHng4wZEvOEd6gwLkULsnPr2Okasr4MfkRip4mQdBRrpMHbW2NKQDZO4c6THDBXifXUuQDhsqSgJLUqdLiO2j/s400/wedding4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" /></a>Images Via: <a href="http://lovelypackage.com/wedding-invitation/">Lovely Package</a>

Just for Fun...Tin Can Alley

To continue my tin can theme. Check out these fun tin can wedding invitations from Chris Trivizas.“Wedding invitation in a tin can which after the ceremony is attached at the back of the newly married couples car. It is accustomed, after the wedding ceremony, for friends and relatives of the couple…

26Jul2009

What I like...Country Tins

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Tb25YaH3lcKfAHai9mdDIkjXUeWZ_Srx1O2zh3HyF3k7Dtb6GauO6Dt3f1WW-B3UJOaXw7EiHpGGXfdJ6zUC75Xd_SO5-n9NPJEnD26rSZisNLo1JR5jTifAx9unRTRhCkymoJzr1F3B/s1600-h/PH-milk-cans.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360783994507537026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Tb25YaH3lcKfAHai9mdDIkjXUeWZ_Srx1O2zh3HyF3k7Dtb6GauO6Dt3f1WW-B3UJOaXw7EiHpGGXfdJ6zUC75Xd_SO5-n9NPJEnD26rSZisNLo1JR5jTifAx9unRTRhCkymoJzr1F3B/s400/PH-milk-cans.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 245px;" /></a> I took advantage of working in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week and booked a stay at Robert Redford's <a href="http://www.sundanceresort.com/">Sundance Resort</a> for the next few days. It's been simply wonderful to decompress and take in nature at one of the most beautiful resorts in North America. I happened upon these hanging vintage tin milk cans from <a href="http://www.farmhousewares.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=333">Farmhouse Wares,</a> which fit perfectly with my mood. I can't wait to use them for one of my weddings. They are simply sweet and make unique, rustic centerpieces. And the fun doesn't stop there. They're perfect for stylish storage in the home, whether they're repurposed to hold tools, pens, keys, or other odds and ends. How perfectly green!

What I like...Country Tins

I took advantage of working in Salt Lake City, Utah, this week and booked a stay at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort for the next few days. It's been simply wonderful to decompress and take in nature at one of the most beautiful resorts in North America.I happened upon these hanging vintage tin mil…

20Jul2009

DYI...If I Could Save Time in a Bottle

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbAEvpiZslLSNwGyCI7P1GwPYoZYO3sNS495ouDr05L1FGBjBvbZkRxb0e4MoDOavp6Y6lpIb042xwath2HV-JHKDCqizgFqJ_2UxG2cT4bIjiXmng0vH9rMfQeg78wsosDHBx761KmnY/s1600-h/bottle.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359897634517768946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbAEvpiZslLSNwGyCI7P1GwPYoZYO3sNS495ouDr05L1FGBjBvbZkRxb0e4MoDOavp6Y6lpIb042xwath2HV-JHKDCqizgFqJ_2UxG2cT4bIjiXmng0vH9rMfQeg78wsosDHBx761KmnY/s400/bottle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 357px;" /></a>Here's a great way to display vintage family photos. Follow these few easy steps from <a href="http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2009-07/home/bottle-photos-project">Yankee Magazine</a>. You'll need: glass bottle or jar glass cleaner photocopy of a photograph or print scissors two wooden skewers 1. Choose an attractive glass bottle or jar, whether new or antique (the larger the neck or the mouth the better). Clean it and dry it thoroughly. (Polident denture solution works great for getting old glassware clean.) 2. Make a color or black-and-white photocopy of your picture on regular copier paper. The copy should be small enough (in length and width) to fit unrolled inside the glass container. Trim excess paper if necessary. 3. Wrap the photocopy, blank side showing, around one of the wooden skewers and roll it into a tight cylinder. 4. Slide the photocopy cylinder off the skewer and slip it, right side up, through the bottle's neck (or the jar's mouth). 5. Insert both skewers down through the neck (or mouth). 6. Working from the blank side (to avoid damaging the print), use the skewers to unroll the cylinder until it's flat inside the bottle or jar. Pressing toward the front of the container from the back of the photocopy works best. 7. Leave the top of your bottle or jar open if you like, or finish with a cork or clean metal cap.

DYI...If I Could Save Time in a Bottle

Here's a great way to display vintage family photos. Follow these few easy steps from Yankee Magazine. You'll need: glass bottle or jar glass cleaner photocopy of a photograph or print scissors two wooden skewers1. Choose an attractive glass bottle or jar, whether new or antique (the larger the nec…

18Jul2009

Inspiration Board: Fly Butterfly Fly

For free-spirited and nature-loving couples, a butterfly theme is dreamy and romantic. You can even have your wedding at the <a href="http://www.weddingsatthebutterflyhouse.com/home.html">Butterfly House</a> in Topanga, California. It's a beautiful garden estate with plenty of butterflies, of course. Top it off with a butterfly release at the end of the ceremony for a magical moment! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDz6bkdATyIy9mHNBUQbv8sEGaRb5ukKLM8IIncmw6i7bXjoUYTCnHAvKHuKxAbcOQxJQ-7eh7N2A0gAR5frLhhNb4kEGpMjbm641snTS06uVWuV5ifDPy4tq9gRNZuP31p-_qFv5pkiub/s1600-h/mosaicc737a752d638c36facb6d31cdcd82bfdee1df64b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357781450095164786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDz6bkdATyIy9mHNBUQbv8sEGaRb5ukKLM8IIncmw6i7bXjoUYTCnHAvKHuKxAbcOQxJQ-7eh7N2A0gAR5frLhhNb4kEGpMjbm641snTS06uVWuV5ifDPy4tq9gRNZuP31p-_qFv5pkiub/s400/mosaicc737a752d638c36facb6d31cdcd82bfdee1df64b.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Images Via: Top Row:<a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/bird-and-butterfly-decorations?lnc=&rsc=lpg_col2&lpgview=thumb&showComments=true#ms-global-breadcrumbs"> Martha Stewart Images</a>, Paper Lanterns, Bouquet, Placecards, Drinks, 2nd Row:<a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" href="http://montereywedding.blogspot.com/2008/06/wedding-dress-i-would-never-wear-but-i.htm">Wedding Gown,</a> <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" href="http://%20blog.pinkcakebox.com/butterfly-wedding-cake-2007-05-19.htm">Cake</a> 3rd Row: Wheatgrass centerpieces (unknown), <a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/laura-and-ben?lnc=00e72f09fba1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_Homepage&lpgStart=1&currentslide=11&currentChapter=1#ms-global-breadcrumbs">Martha Stewart Favors</a> 4th Row: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19646359">Esty Butterfly Invitation,</a> <a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" href="http://www.canadianbridal.ca/2008/06/04/butterfly-wedding-themes-%C3%A2%C2%80%C2%93-fluttery-decor-for-a-whimsical-marriage-ceremony/">Favor box,</a> <a href="http://www.confetti.co.uk/productCategory/view/1308-0-b-Butterfly_Place_Cards_for_your_glasses.do">Glass Placecards</a>, <a href="http://www.weddingsatthebutterflyhouse.com/">Butterfly House</a>

Inspiration Board: Fly Butterfly Fly

For free-spirited and nature-loving couples, a butterfly theme is dreamy and romantic. You can even have your wedding at the Butterfly House in Topanga, California. It's a beautiful garden estate with plenty of butterflies, of course. Top it off with a butterfly release at the end of the ceremony …

12Jul2009

DYI...Lollipop Stand

<a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/lollipop-stand-how-to?lnc=00e72f09fba1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=from_the_magazine_Homepage_Homepage">Martha Stewart </a>created these fun, colorful lollipop stands. Inspiration for a circus or carnival wedding! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm45Lu29gM2a7vJTH_ZawN9JTMA0QuySuTF7Xa9cb8jV_f3fnlmxv987qivGKohrC3F3n5KQHKCAH44nVU_O_-_6o4Al52HKoXI025yKpBGGLNmpoudV2DnlJieQzACdxTCFvGgbOo85ik/s1600-h/6a00e5503c8898883301157118467a970b-320wi.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354828261193528130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm45Lu29gM2a7vJTH_ZawN9JTMA0QuySuTF7Xa9cb8jV_f3fnlmxv987qivGKohrC3F3n5KQHKCAH44nVU_O_-_6o4Al52HKoXI025yKpBGGLNmpoudV2DnlJieQzACdxTCFvGgbOo85ik/s400/6a00e5503c8898883301157118467a970b-320wi.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a>Tools and Materials Styrofoam cone from <a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank" href="http://baischandskinner.com/">Baisch & Skinner</a>Floral spray paint (choose a color that will match your ribbon)Extra-wide flat washers (these will add weight to the bottom of the cone and keep it steady; to get a heavy-enough weight, Cheree used 2 and hot-glued them together. The more surface of the base that the washer covers, the steadier the cone will be; so, if you can find a "Large OD" washer that's 8 millimeters or wider from a plumbing-supply store, that would be best)Hot-glue gun8 yards of 5/8-inch-wide ribbon (use 1-inch-wide ribbon for a 24-inch-tall cone; <a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank" href="http://baischandskinner.com/">Baisch & Skinner</a>Gold-topped boutonniere pins (about 30)Lollipops (some of our favorite sources include <a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank" href="http://jucsuckers.com/">Ju-C Suckers</a>, <a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank" href="http://hammondscandies.com/">Hammond's Candies</a>, and <a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank" href="http://candydirect.com,/">CandyDirect.com</a><a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" href="http://candydirect.com,/">.</a>)Flag template (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf">download template here</a>)Slim wooden dowel (for flag)Craft glueLollipop Stand How-To<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDNvO_TC4Pwpg38q185qGF4y1B4feBlc2qVT4Swc10hijrnqePhPmY6U1ypH1pOjbAvLqKrGrNWtIIj9Q5WGd-yzLG9Pg_jh5hVtfJ0P_APtGUaXtUWzl2ZwLnLM-7nNVuCEr23aBpjQE/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_washer_l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825438786362722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDNvO_TC4Pwpg38q185qGF4y1B4feBlc2qVT4Swc10hijrnqePhPmY6U1ypH1pOjbAvLqKrGrNWtIIj9Q5WGd-yzLG9Pg_jh5hVtfJ0P_APtGUaXtUWzl2ZwLnLM-7nNVuCEr23aBpjQE/s400/sum09_lollipop_washer_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a>1. Spray paint cone with floral spray paint, and let dry. Hot-glue the flat washer to the bottom of the cone, and let set. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_tcwyi8QXz4NZWcWGb8Fprqp4fgFYMENZOdoHpdSQ9RfLaijgtLgC9M49a6sRgWRJMFT1EnCOSv3uh49LO_tBFDfW_sF9BPy0CnlnIklvfzfjD-DKu649da75k8L6CDaQyuo344bSA59/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_ribbons_l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825444223007970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_tcwyi8QXz4NZWcWGb8Fprqp4fgFYMENZOdoHpdSQ9RfLaijgtLgC9M49a6sRgWRJMFT1EnCOSv3uh49LO_tBFDfW_sF9BPy0CnlnIklvfzfjD-DKu649da75k8L6CDaQyuo344bSA59/s400/sum09_lollipop_ribbons_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a>2. Cut the ribbon into graduated lengths so each wraps once around the cone, with extra for overlap; the shortest piece (for the top of the cone) will be about 5 inches. You will need 25 pieces of ribbon for 16-inch cone, 28 pieces of ribbon for 18-inch cone, and 27 pieces of ribbon (of 1-inch-wide ribbon) for 24-inch cone. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KlozC780RjjObPVZlc_BN5y6TMBNiyIE3H9tOyJmHBKrKZeN1P_xGCJhz_ZTEBEYGBJdR3G-GSzN2Pvln_FRK95jaXpOJP0gvaQwT8ZXu3aOIdB9ReKWk4wpTWOWfuSdyBbzdSXvqmm/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_pinning_l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825440920715650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KlozC780RjjObPVZlc_BN5y6TMBNiyIE3H9tOyJmHBKrKZeN1P_xGCJhz_ZTEBEYGBJdR3G-GSzN2Pvln_FRK95jaXpOJP0gvaQwT8ZXu3aOIdB9ReKWk4wpTWOWfuSdyBbzdSXvqmm/s400/sum09_lollipop_pinning_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a>3. Cover cone with ribbon, starting from the top. Wrap the first ribbon snugly around the cone (you will need to wrap the ribbon at a slight angle so that it lays flat on the conical surface). Fold the end under to hide the raw edge, and use a pin to secure. Continue down the cone, overlapping the ribbons only slightly. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkbo1tm763SsVbYVd4Mo5DuCkBd-Ewuff86Z0DJWDTaIHqa8VRT4O_e8nW4NNXbKrd0uKu-PpMaDjwT5dz6cAiRWVys_PJO0MTu9QHIKRaekX6h2Y06CsbtFzF5MG6Guiv2fBXTcjz3ne/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_insert_l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825445938211250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkbo1tm763SsVbYVd4Mo5DuCkBd-Ewuff86Z0DJWDTaIHqa8VRT4O_e8nW4NNXbKrd0uKu-PpMaDjwT5dz6cAiRWVys_PJO0MTu9QHIKRaekX6h2Y06CsbtFzF5MG6Guiv2fBXTcjz3ne/s400/sum09_lollipop_insert_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a> 4. Insert your favorite lollipops into the cone, slipping the sticks between the ribbons and angling them down. We used rock-candy swizzle sticks, so we used scissors to cut off the balls on the ends of the wooden sticks. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXnuXMnyHjpGOn7S6Me-_C7BGwDA0bJnVoQclwGYHoZFW8JHUetU0dUVrYH0exL0ZIqhnoDqZv6KGfOFn9e9MqZCvdyBPa_OM-dZOWW9qrNpnxf5mH5S2Gn2lt5jupIzPSwdqjUgZHIwn/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_flag_l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825452096842754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXnuXMnyHjpGOn7S6Me-_C7BGwDA0bJnVoQclwGYHoZFW8JHUetU0dUVrYH0exL0ZIqhnoDqZv6KGfOFn9e9MqZCvdyBPa_OM-dZOWW9qrNpnxf5mH5S2Gn2lt5jupIzPSwdqjUgZHIwn/s400/sum09_lollipop_flag_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a> 5. Stick a sign into the top of the cone, or insert a single lollipop instead. Flag <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf">template </a><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf">download </a> and print it out, then use a craft knife and a metal straight edge to cut the flag just inside the lines. Glue it to a slim wooden dowel; if you like, cut a second sheet of paper and glue it to the back of the flag to cover the dowel.

DYI...Lollipop Stand

Martha Stewart created these fun, colorful lollipop stands. Inspiration for a circus or carnival wedding! Tools and MaterialsStyrofoam cone from Baisch & SkinnerFloral spray paint (choose a color that will match your ribbon)Extra-wide flat washers (these will add weight to the bottom of the cone a…

04Jul2009

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Enjoy your barbecues, the beach, and fireworks!…

03Jul2009

What I like...Pillow Talk

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZrDm11D4l6srlC9yLeFZY6CGzr5hLjdEgbiKMGYrvycl-xHu6fSEVUsghfUqdg8ob3uGkJYMH2TLZQFQXZGOs4Sgm_iKx__hf1f8odywV37_-cKWr8AscOHziwn4hqAZyo4kk-izP4_E/s1600-h/together_pillowcases.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353390102585632466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZrDm11D4l6srlC9yLeFZY6CGzr5hLjdEgbiKMGYrvycl-xHu6fSEVUsghfUqdg8ob3uGkJYMH2TLZQFQXZGOs4Sgm_iKx__hf1f8odywV37_-cKWr8AscOHziwn4hqAZyo4kk-izP4_E/s400/together_pillowcases.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 128px;" /></a> Here's a "G" rated version of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillow_talk">Wikipedia</a>'s definition of Pillow Talk: "Pillow talk is the relaxed, intimate conversation that often occurs between two partners after whoopee." <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibABO-388-Z-hcHs2GnI2ua7L7YprEnDvOYIy3tv2Kfa9zapqd27BE-YUcV2NWzcr06nVvsX-6NWcejVE_s3x5UM00qKNVMdjnrP8dNuCVishaZuZnB3jaAmpajeq60hyR0tr79FmBcFa/s1600-h/soulmate_pillowcases.gif"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353390097724726514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibABO-388-Z-hcHs2GnI2ua7L7YprEnDvOYIy3tv2Kfa9zapqd27BE-YUcV2NWzcr06nVvsX-6NWcejVE_s3x5UM00qKNVMdjnrP8dNuCVishaZuZnB3jaAmpajeq60hyR0tr79FmBcFa/s400/soulmate_pillowcases.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 128px;" /></a> These pillow cases from <a href="http://boldloft.com/osc/nature-touch-together-c-144_147.html">Bold Loft</a> will bring sweet dreams for you and your honey.

What I like...Pillow Talk

Here's a "G" rated version of Wikipedia's definition of Pillow Talk: "Pillow talk is the relaxed, intimate conversation that often occurs between two partners after whoopee." These pillow cases from Bold Loft will bring sweet dreams for you and your honey.…

01Jul2009