magpiesandmagnolias

please welcome liz leeeeemmmmmoooon

2011-04-07T11:44:00.001-05:00

I am so buying this today. Love that Tina Fey. (Although those man arms are kind of repulsive, right?)

p-dubs cooks

2011-03-30T11:03:00.004-05:00

Are you as obsessed with Ree as I am? Last night I cooked up a version of her Summer Stir-Fry and it was the perfect blend of fresh garlicky tastiness. I tweaked it a bit by adding queso fresco, cilantro, fresh squeezed lime and a bit more butter. The hubby added diced avocado as well. Serious Yum. A definite go-to recipe to add to my repertoire.

pic via PW. I will add my own as soon as I can get it uploaded to my computer.

the romantics

2011-03-30T10:48:00.004-05:00

Have you seen the film, The Romantics? It stars Katie Holmes, whom I have loved since her Joey Potter days. The story is about one small-wedding weekend among a group of very closeknit friends. The lakeside home in the movie is absolutely beautiful. My favorite scene is when all of the people in the bridal party are giving toasts at the rehearsal dinner. It captures the absolutely akwardness of knowing so much, almost too much, about another person in a wonderful way.

I love this haunting song from the soundtrack. Excuse the cheesy medley video. I like it because it showcases the JCrew campaign

Preparedness, The Bird and the Bee

The trailer. Totally worth renting.

calypso + target

2011-03-26T13:09:00.004-05:00

Holy moly! This is the first Target Designer Collaboration that I literally CANNOT wait for! I love Calypso, but can really only afford their goodies when they are on massive sale. The whole store just screams effortless summer chic. So, this is a definite "can't miss" for me! Coming to a Tarjay near you on May 1st. Mark your calendar.

via the cut.

the flea

2011-03-26T12:35:00.001-05:00

Join me today at Southside on Lamar? Have a happy, sunny Saturday friends!

all about your heart

2011-03-18T11:34:00.001-05:00

Hope you enjoy this lovely, lovely song for your Friday. Sometimes I feel just like that little cutie. I could just spin and spin and spin for hours.

All About Your Heart, Mindy Gledhill

Another good one from Mindy. We are off on a lake house weekend retreat and the weather is slated to be in the 80s. I love spring. Hope your weekend is full of sunshine too!

well organized home

2011-03-17T12:55:00.004-05:00

Constantly in search of little tips and tricks to keep our casa neat and organized (I am a little bit too type-A). This is a brilliant solution from Martha, of course.

p.s. I didn't initially realize it, but there was a happy little bit of green for you on St Patrick's Day. Enjoy!

one whole year

2011-03-13T22:02:00.002-05:00

Today is my one year anniversary. Holy moly. I am the luckiest lady in the whole wide world.

Love you sweet husband. xoxo, your wife.

image via an anniv e-card my mama sent us.

oscar superlatives

2011-03-08T13:16:00.006-06:00

Remember Senior Superlatives? I was nominated for Most Sarcastic. Ha! My hubby won Mr. Garland High School. He was so cool. Which obv makes me cool because I married him. I am so lucky! His 10 year reunion is this year. Goodness, time flies!

Here are my nominees for Best Dressed at the Oscars (in no particular order):

Michelle

Hilary

Cate

Amy

What do you think? Cast your vote in the comments. My money is on Cate. Simply gorgeous.

all photos via yahoo.

do you pin?

2011-03-02T15:30:00.006-06:00

Well do you? I do. And let me tell you sister. It is addicting. And a genius concept if you ask me.

Pinterest, as I am sure you all know by now, is a virtual interwebs version of an inspiration board. And it is interactive. Meaning you can follow other pinners who are inevitably more clever and creative than you. And you can repin their pins without feeling like a wimp who can't find their owns things to pin because the whole point of pinning is to share. How cool is that? And it helps me feel more organized. I don't have to have 15 sticky notes with web addresses and 42 word docs with links on my desktop anymore. Anyway, you can sign up here. And follow me here. I highly suggest it.

Hand dipped beeswax birthday candles via Herriot Grace. See other items from my frivolous wish list here.

new series premiere...dear husband

2011-02-28T16:45:00.007-06:00

Dear Husband,

I would Very much like to own this satchel (don't you luurve the word satchel-very Kat Hepburn).

It is on sale right now (your favorite price point, right after free!, plus an additional percentage off if we buy it today which I can def arrange) and we have several lovely gifting occasions coming up, including but not limited to: the anniversary of you getting to marry me-lucky dog!, my birthday, your birthday, my excellent work review, our tax refund check coming in the mail, and it is a monday.

Soooooo?

xoxo, your ever-loving wife

lovely armory satchel via the crew

lay baby lay

2011-02-16T20:04:00.003-06:00

This new-to-me mama blog, lay baby lay, is incredible. The blog is full of sweet baby inspiration boards, tutorials and little gems for the kiddos. And Joni is so, so talented. The nursery she created for her beautiful baby girl (see it here and here) is seriously the best I have ever seen. I love it. And I can't wait to dig through all of her archives. You should too.

images via lay baby lay. what an awesome blog title, too.

newlywed map

2011-02-16T19:57:00.002-06:00

Jordan has the best ideas. I would love to have a gigantic map of the world with little colored pins dotting all of our adventures. Pink for places I have been, lime green for him. Blue for the places we have traveled together, and yellow? orange? polka dot? for places we dream of visiting. How fun!

image and links via oh happy day.

february fourteenth

2011-02-14T15:12:00.004-06:00

Happy Valentime's day to my sweet, kind, funny, hunky husband! Hooray for our first married lover's day! You are the sugar in my coffee, the icing on my cupcake, and the love of my life. Basically you are the best! Happy vday and happier 11 months + 1.

yours truly, forever and ever,

your wife

xoxo.

burro, burro much ecard via kate spade's bmine gallery.

did you know?

2011-02-14T14:32:00.002-06:00

did you know that it has been almost a year (a year!) since i last posted? what on earth has been going on? oh, you know, just a little bit of getting married and settling into married people life. the usual. so i have decided enough is enough! time to get back on the wagon. will you join me?

one of my resolutions for two thousand and eleven is to re-discover my creative outlet. i am hoping writing will help me get back to it. let the journey (re)begin!

you and i

2010-02-25T15:10:00.003-06:00

I am mildly obsessing over this song today. Lovely. Hopefully someday C & I will be able to buy our parents exotic homes and everyone dance lessons. For now, we are living on love. Good enough for me.

You and I, Ingrid Michaelson

3 weeks and counting

2010-02-22T14:26:00.003-06:00

Let the countdown begin. Only 19 days to go until I am Mrs. Williams. Holy crow!

Engagement photo by our lovely and uber-talented photographer Lauren Larsen. I feel blessed to be working with her before she inevitably becomes super famous. Also, she took some beautiful photos of our church. Love love love-can't wait!

nesting

2010-02-18T11:01:00.005-06:00

C & I have the joy of decorating our first place together. We have pretty different taste-he likes clean and modern, I like vintage and cozy. Part of the excitement is the challenge of meshing the two together. This past weekend we purchased this rad adjustable height, glass top table from Ikea to be used as our everyday table in our dining room. I intend to take a bit of the modern edge off of it by adding mix matched vintage chairs and my signature milk glass centerpieces. Can't wait for the move in date!

Our next challenge is bedding. Here are a few things from West Elm that have caught my eye. Luckily C agrees that any of these would be a nice addition to our new home (except for the little yellow table-he needs a bit more convincing on that one).

Pleasted Duvet Cover & Shams (on sale!)

Channel Stitch Quilt & Shams

Striped Sheets

Knit Pillow Covers (on sale!)

Pebble Rug in Slate (on sale!)

Chunky Plaited Wool Rug (on sale!)

Yellow Laquer Serving Tray & Stand

All images via West Elm.

kickin' it old school

2010-02-16T20:45:00.002-06:00

This one takes me back to college. Love love love. West Texas country done right.

Texas Angel, Honeybrowne

saint valentine's day

2010-02-14T14:55:00.004-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day to my love. This is our 5th Valentine together, but the first (and only) one when he is my fiance. I am most excited that I will be spending every Valentine's Day from here on out with him. Oh how oh-so-very sweet it is to be loved by him.

P.S. Snow days + holiday weekend + 4 days off of work + being in love with your valentine + having a lovely bridal shower hosted for you + sister being in town = AMAZING weekend. Just thought you would like to know.

Adorable couple by Nan Lawson via You Are My Fave. This is actually a portrait of Melanie and her honey, but it looks and awful lot like me and C.

slouchy blouse

2010-02-11T22:17:00.002-06:00

Love this look tucked into a pair of skinny jeans with a slender belt and ballet flats. Can't wait for spring.

Elizabeth and James, Joie and Parker blouses via Piperlime.

snow day

2010-02-11T11:09:00.003-06:00

It's snowing! In Texas! Too bad it isn't stinking or we could have had a bonafide snow day.

NY snow day via the Sartorialist.

j'adore

2010-02-05T09:57:00.002-06:00

I love this shot from Elizabeth Messina. Our engagement pics are tomorrow. Maybe this one can be simulated?

my kind of camping

2010-02-04T16:14:00.003-06:00

I totally dig this. Would be so cool for a kiddo's room.

Instructions on how to make your own on desert fete.

apt therapy

2010-02-04T10:38:00.002-06:00

I spent a bit of time recently browsing apartment therapy. Is anyone else a little bit addicted to it? So many great ideas. Here are two I would love to incorporate into our new home. That wall of photos on ledges would be an excellent way for me to group my mish mosh collection of art. And the bedroom art is a must DIY. A must.

cover your shoulders

2010-01-26T14:28:00.005-06:00

Wow it has been a long time since I have posted. So sorry friends. I have a ton of wedding goodies to share with you. Soon, I promise! Until then, I want share these two amazing third layer pieces I saw on Camp Comfort (great read, by the way).

Wool shrug via Camp Comfort, via Wool and the Gang.

Creature Comforts cardigan via Modcloth.

Gah-so good right?! I think I NEED that wool shrug. Anyone know how to knit?

how inviting

2009-12-28T16:00:00.002-06:00

Our invites are in the mail today! Amy did a wonderful job. I am absolutely in love. Pics to come when I return from our Steamboat ski trip.

Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2010 is a magical, wonderful year.

Love, Ashley

merry christmas

2009-12-23T10:27:00.003-06:00

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Have a lovely family-filled holiday my friends. See you in 2010!

Warm wishes via this super awesome holiday photo shoot on Snippet & Ink. Photo by Open Air Photography.

save the date

2009-12-16T16:44:00.003-06:00

We sent our save the dates out a few weeks ago. We decided to send them electronically to save time and money on shipping costs. I am incredibly lucky to be marrying a man who is very creative and good with layouts. He created these with a nod to our engagement in a canoe and the great adventure that is ahead of us. Our wedding is a little less than three months away. The time is literally flying by! Holy Cow! In 87 days I will be a Mrs.

home is wherever i'm with you

2009-12-11T14:35:00.001-06:00

Home, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Excellent sentiment. Happy Friday friends!

wreath

2009-12-09T23:40:00.002-06:00

Beautiful wreath. The ribbon is sumptuous and sweet. I am contemplating how to incorporate wreaths into the wedding. I am thinking one on each of the chapel doors.

via frolic!

diy menu

2009-11-30T17:37:00.003-06:00

I would love a DIY menu board for my day. We are doing buffet though. Can you still do one large menu board or do I need little menu cards at each buffet station?

P.S. Sorry for the radio silence lately. Real life wedding planning has taken a front seat to online blogging and blog reading. Please do forgive me.

Menu via 100 Layer Cake.

also from olivet

2009-11-02T11:43:00.003-06:00

This luncheon reception is killer. The pops of red against the all white linens is spectacular. I am attempting to focus on my inspiration for the reception. This is a pretty tempting option.

also from Olivet, via Wiley Valentine.

alternative altar

2009-11-02T11:34:00.003-06:00

This handmade reception entrance piece would be perfect as an alternative to an altar table. It would represent the closing of one door (singleness) and the transition through into a new chapter (married life). How cool is that? Plus the greenery is quite fab. Don't you think?

via Olivet, via Style Me Pretty.

opulent wedding

2009-11-02T10:41:00.003-06:00

Holy cow. This reception is quite, quite stunning. And in my colors too! The draping is to die for.

via Classic Bride.

open shelving part tres..or quatro?

2009-10-26T15:55:00.002-05:00

I am registering for all white dishes, a la Martha. Because, you know, Martha knows best.

via Inchmark.

white washed cotton

2009-10-16T14:59:00.002-05:00

More cotton. We must incoporate this somehow.

via Jason Keefer.

wedding vision, continued

2009-10-16T14:55:00.002-05:00

What a beauty. Still loving banquet tables. But it is that vaulted ceiling that is supreme.

via Lisa Lefkowitz.

wedding vision no. 2

2009-10-09T15:25:00.001-05:00

Man I love me some banquet tables. Family style dining at its finest. Also, bentwood chairs are quite nice, aren't they?

Via Once Wed.

wedding vision no. 1

2009-10-05T13:00:00.002-05:00

via Once Wed.

darling wedding

2009-09-25T10:27:00.004-05:00

I am totally stealing these two ideas from Whitney of Darling Dexter. Hopefully she won't mind. I have been thinking about having multiple cakes for a long time. C and I are total dessert people, so I want to offer as many options as possible (ok, and also maybe save a little bit of money). The timeline in the programs is a totally rad idea. C and I have been together for what seems like forever, and it has been quite the journey. I think it would be neat to share a little of that history with our guests.

Via Darling Dexter.

garden party

2009-09-25T09:51:00.002-05:00

More wedding inspiration. Love the colors. I may begin posting random bits of wedding beauty in the form of just pictures. Please bear with me.

Via Simply Bloom, via Once Wed.

cotton valley

2009-09-25T09:41:00.002-05:00

Oh how I dearly love the look of cotton bowls. This will most definitely need to be incorporated into our wedding. I love the old timey, grainy vibe of these photos. The vintage glassware is stunning as well. Perfection.

Anthropologie display via Stephanie Williams.

inspiring wedding

2009-09-23T15:27:00.003-05:00

Holy lot of gorgeousness! This Dallas wedding looks like a dream. And her gown, oh my. This couple had the reception at the Nasher Sculpture Center. In another world, with another budget, this would be ideal.

All pics via D Magazine online.

wedding colors pt.2

2009-09-23T15:19:00.003-05:00

Kathryn hit the nail square on the head with this one. Almost exactly what I have in mind. Pink and gold and sepia and ivory and peach. Add in a little kraft paper and champagne and we are all set.

gorgeous gowns no. 1

2009-09-22T23:48:00.003-05:00

These Amsale gowns are so over-the-top gorgeous. White cotton candy fluffs of dresses. Pure romance.

My lovelies-any tips for choosing a bridal gown? I am having complete shopping ADD when it comes to the wedding gown. Every style I see is more beautiful than the next. How do I choose just one?

well hello there

2009-09-22T10:34:00.003-05:00

Three cheers for the first day of fall! If I can look one ounce as chic as Keri does above, it will be a great season. Plus, PLUS!, I will be wedding planning. And honeymoon planning. And marriage planning. And life planning. It is sure to be grand.

Keri via coco+kelley. Come to think of it, I have this issue of InStyle. I should pull it out for more inspiration.

wedding dress shopping

2009-09-18T16:23:00.002-05:00

I love being engaged. C+A=Love. Pure bliss. I am hitting a bridal sample sale tomorrow. Will my dream dress be there? Cross your fingers.

Have a lovely weekend!

c+a tennies via mustard and sage.

turtleneck weather

2009-09-17T23:34:00.003-05:00

Are you ready?

JCrew is. And I am. Bring it on.

wedding colorway

2009-09-16T15:02:00.004-05:00

This just about sums up the muted look I am going for. Dreamy, no?

Pink peonies via Victoria Pearson, via Little Green Notebook.

open shelves pt. 2

2009-09-16T14:56:00.004-05:00

Ok, ok. You've got me. Open shelving has a hold on my interiors loving heart.

Lovely shelves via you are my fave.

sneak peek

2009-09-16T14:22:00.005-05:00

I got engaged! My amazing fiance :) asked me to marry him on Sat. God is so gracious to have blessed me with such a wonderful man with such a huge heart. I am thrilled to start planning our new life together!

Please indulge me as I begin blogging bridal pretties. We are hoping to host our wedding in the Spring, and I will need all the inspiration I can get. Will you please lend me a hand by offering your opinions and any advice? I would truly appreciate it. You guys are the best!

P.S. The (slightly blurry) phone snapshot of my ring above is just a preview. Many more pics from the engagement party to come.

weekend bliss

2009-09-14T15:58:00.001-05:00

How was your weekend? Mine was STELLAR. Want a hint? It involved a ring. More details to come...

labor away for an extra day of rest

2009-09-04T15:35:00.004-05:00

Just a quick note to wish you a happy and rest-filled long weekend. We are taking a little trip to wooded East Texas for a bit of a retreat. Should be bliss. Hope yours is a doozy!

Woody wagon via this is glamorous.

so very lovely

2009-09-03T14:23:00.003-05:00

Here I go again with my love of lace. So pretty. Plus there is something a little bit ballerina about it, no? Even better.

Caroline Seikaly dress via classic bride.

hayden harnett

2009-09-02T15:05:00.001-05:00

And so my love affair with Hayden-Harnett continues. So perfect for fall. Major want.

loads of lovely layers

2009-08-27T00:39:00.005-05:00

This is my all-time favorite way to dress. I'm ready. Bring it on, Fall. Bring it on.

All the lovely layers via the crew.

breath like a baby

2009-08-26T22:54:00.005-05:00

Why do I have a newfound infatuation with baby's breath? For some reason the inexpensive, throwaway, laciness of it all is enthralling me. Especially those table toppers. Is that crazy? And I am totally digging how economical they must be. You could definitely make them yourself. So cool.

Table topper and hair wreaths via Grosgrain Bride, bmaid bouquets via esb via Christine Chang.

flurry of flora

2009-08-20T01:02:00.005-05:00

Do you think it would be possible to work these beauties into my everyday wear? It is mighty tempting. My oh my, there is a flurry of gorgeous flora on etsy these days. Love love.

Garden Corsage via sweetpeaandfawn.

cotton and lace

2009-08-19T15:55:00.005-05:00

The bf and I met in college out in the plains of West Texas. Cotton country. These cotton bowl bouts are SO up our alley.

I am also loving this sweetly simple cotton and lace wedding dress. So classic and beautiful.

Cotton and lace images via Bella Grace.

they'll name a city after us

2009-08-18T16:35:00.001-05:00

It's just you and me, pal. c + a.

Us, Regina Spektor

g style

2009-08-18T15:25:00.005-05:00

I think these lifestyle/musician portraits by Trever Hoehne are freakin awesome. This guy's style would make an awesome groom's outfit. Don't you think? And oh how I love the lighting. Also, this makes me a little itchy to take some pics on some railroad tracks.

gimme gimme

2009-08-17T14:18:00.001-05:00

I think these need no explanation.

Via Jessica McDougall, among others.

i want to be your family

2009-08-17T13:41:00.004-05:00

This song by Whitney's hubby is so simple and sweet and charming. Whitney and her hubs are super creative and take wedding pics as a duo among other things. And while I am at it, I must say that I adore her blog Darling Dexter. Check it.

Honest and True

an inspired space

2009-08-14T11:46:00.002-05:00

Someday I will have a studio as beautiful as this one. A place to play and think and create. An inspired space where magical things happen. A place where I can organize my thoughts and my many collections. A place with a tiny corner carved out for pretty vintage pictures and ephemera, a wall for my antique hand mirrors, a niche for my knick knacks, and shelves upon shelves for my cake stands and milk glass. A space where creativity can grow. Someday.

Cynthia Warren's office via maemae paperie.

scripted

2009-08-12T14:51:00.003-05:00

I have been thinking a lot lately about being a professional calligrapher. Is that even a profession? I have a long history of doodling in various handwritings. I think calligraphy marries my love for pretty paper with my love for weddings and parties and my love for shiny, swirly stuff. I am contemplating a class offered at SMU. What do you think? How should I get started?

Pretty little flourishes via the craftiest lady around.

oh how i forgot

2009-08-12T00:51:00.002-05:00

Long time love.

Star Witness, Neko Case

we build ourselves a fire

2009-08-12T00:38:00.002-05:00

New love.

Acid Tongue, Jenny Lewis

an ode to open shelving

2009-08-11T15:52:00.006-05:00

Oh open shelving, how I love thee! I especially love you when paired with all white cabinetry or subway tiles or both. Sigh. I am such a collector of things. Pretty things. Things like milk glass and cake stands and white vases. And I have lots of pretty things that would look even prettier grouped in little vignettes on open shelves. Someday.

xoxo, me.

All the lovely inspiration above via the newlywed diaries.

if only i were twelve

2009-08-06T19:49:00.005-05:00

Oh to be a kid again. I would beg for one of each of these. Aren't all the juicy colors just lovely?

All the little lovelies via Crewcuts.

2009-07-23T15:51:00.006-05:00

Hip hip hooray for Thursday! Today is my Friday at work because I am off on a roadtrip to Austin tomorrow with a few girl friends. So fun!

So today I will keep it short and sweet. Have a happy weekend!

P.S. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, I HIGHLY recommend seeing this movie or this one. Both are stellar. Summer movies are the best.

Let's take a drive via .V.

rich

2009-07-20T15:32:00.004-05:00

"There are people who have money and people who are rich." Coco Chanel

Private runway debut via French Vogue via La Boudoir.

happy birthday pops!

2009-07-16T15:48:00.004-05:00

Happy 50th birthday to my dad! Hip hip hooray! My dad and I have always had an odd dynamic. I am heady and emotional and he is stoic and sure. But as I get older I am respecting and cherishing our relationship more and more. He is full of wisdom and sound advice and can be quite hilarious. He has always taken care of all his girls and probably spoiled us rotten. I love that crazy dad of mine!

Happy birthday old man!

Pic from a family friend's wedding 2 or 3 years ago.

for caleb

2009-07-10T16:34:00.003-05:00

Beards are the new black. Obvs. Right C?

Happy Friday folks! Hope your weekend is splendiferous!

Via mustard & sage.

skirting around

2009-07-10T11:50:00.006-05:00

I am loving these skirt looks from my most favorite of favorites, JCrew. It is nearly impossible to want to put on pants in the Texas summer heat. I think any of these would keep me stylishly cool at work. Divine.

Dulce Sequin Skirt, $450.

Vintage Cord Pencil Skirt, $59.50.

Burnished Linen Skirt, $49.99 (on sale).

P.S. This is my 200th post. Holy cow!

giddyup

2009-07-09T13:00:00.001-05:00

This picture just about sums up my weekend in the Texas hill country. Hilarious.

offbeat beauty

2009-07-03T00:12:00.003-05:00

How gorgeous is this vintage 70s lace dress? I think it would be awesome for an offbeat, indie type wedding. Don't you?

Just add this cheeky little hat and dazzling bag, and you are all set.

All lovelies via etsy seller allencompanyinc.

i love july the fourth

2009-07-02T16:13:00.006-05:00

This weekend is one of my favorite times of the year. I love sparklers. I love laying by the pool all day. I love fireworks. I love hot dogs and seven layer dip and cider in the bottle. I love parades and parties. I love friends and family all around. I love the official start to summer.

This weekend we are off to the Texas hill country to do a little wine tasting, a little antiquing, a little fishing, a little eating, a little fireworks watching, a little sparkler burning.

I love July the fourth. I hope you have an oh so very Happy 4th of July!

Retro car picnic via .v.

please remember me fondly

2009-07-01T16:01:00.002-05:00

It is overwhelming how much I am loving this song right now. It's just so good. I love songs like this that you can get all wrapped up in.

The Trapeze Swinger, Iron & Wine

the king of pop

2009-06-25T18:09:00.002-05:00

Today is a sad day. First Farrah, and now Michael Jackson has died. I am feeling truly saddened for his family and music lovers around the world. He was the king of pop. His tunes are catchy and classic and will forever be loved. His music was a huge part of my childhood. Rest in peace Michael. Rest in peace.

Pic via the internets.

all the pretty little flowers

2009-06-24T15:46:00.006-05:00

Want. Need. That's all.

All pics via ban.do.

get lost

2009-06-24T15:40:00.001-05:00

What do you say Caleb? Can we? We have a three day weekend coming up. Surprise me, please.

Via c is for charmed.

wide open spaces

2009-06-22T22:13:00.002-05:00

There is nothing like the wide open beauty of the West Texas sky. My heart is in love with that horizon.

Pics of El Paso, via me.

cha cha

2009-06-22T22:00:00.003-05:00

These shoes are fabulous. Good thing I am not a size 6, otherwise these suede beauties would be in my cart and on my tootsies. You should buy them though!

Hot shoes via etsy seller ErinJade.

busy bee

2009-06-19T15:48:00.003-05:00

I love bees. In fact, the bf calls me his bee. And I think that bee jewelry, especially little lapel pins and earrings, are extra sweet. These little bees are especially lovely.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I know that I have been a busy little bee myself lately, but I promise to be back to regular posting soon. Until then.

monday monday

2009-06-15T15:26:00.002-05:00

This is where I wish I was today.

Cozy pink bed via this is glamorous.

le fleur

2009-06-12T15:45:00.008-05:00

I would love to have one of each piece in the fleurwood Summer 2009 collection. So floaty and dreamy and sultry and utterly summer.

These dresses are to die for. Wouldn't some of these beauties make lovely, offbeat wedding gowns?

And a few playsuits for good measure. Honeymoon anyone?

And with that, I wish you a wonderful weekend. See you on Monday!

3eb

2009-06-10T22:15:00.006-05:00

So I randomly decided at the last minute to tag along with my younger sister to the Third Eye Blind concert at the Palladium Ballroom in Deep Ellum on Monday. And I am so glad I did. The concert was so, so great. 3eb reminds me of high school in a good way. And I bumped into my best friend, who I recognized by his smell alone (don't ask. we have been friends for a really long time). It was amahzing. I have to say that a live concert by a 90's band is probably one of my most favorite things. Ever. It was an awesome way to spend a summer night. What can I say? I live a semi-charmed kind of life.

My bbf, Danny.

My beautiful sister, E.

I Want You, Third Eye Blind (my most fave 3eb song)

lucky girl

2009-06-10T21:57:00.004-05:00

I am such a lucky girl! I won a lovely little treat from the wonderful Bertie at casando ideias. It is a gorgeous rose head piece/headband from Twigs & Honey . Jealous? I would be! Isn't she lovely? I also received the latest copy of UK Brides magazine which would have cost a small fortune here in the States. Oh, how I love a good bridal magazine (I always have! Don't get too excited)!

Thanks so much Bertie! I love it!

P.S. I apologize for the outfit-I had just gotten off of work, and was super excited about the package!

sweet succulents

2009-06-05T11:58:00.004-05:00

Oh how do I love succulents? Let me count the ways. Way one: they are almost impossible to kill, which is great for my sadly black thumb. These beauties even like arid desert-y climate, meaning that if you forget to water them for awhile, you can rest assured they will forgive you. I have a small one that lives on the windowsill in my office (all the way up on the 42nd floor) that has flourished despite the harsh flourescent overhead lighting and sporadic watering. Gotta love that. Way two: they seriously have quirky little personalities. C's grandparents have a HUGE flowering agave in thier sandy front yard in El Paso that is spindly and leggy and awesome. Way three: they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and colors (and change color depending on the lighting). Plus they are all so positively juicy looking. I love them, and C loves them. I gifted one to my grandmother for mother's day and I was gifted a little planter full of them (similar to the ones below) for my birthday back in April.

Needless to say, I love love this idea from the cute, quirky new blog yes, please. Kelly and her hubby had seriously amazing DIY succulent centerpieces and guest goodies at thier wedding. Totally inspirational and totally an idea worth stealing! She got her cool zinc numbers at Anthro and her little plants for approx. $1.75/plant at Home Depot. The little galvantized tin planters that they used as guest favors were from ikea. So stinking sweet.

P.S. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. This weekend I am re-potting some plants, including my office buddy, doing some late-spring/early-summer cleaning (including my closet if I can bribe myself with enough coffee and cookies) and generally laying low. And I can't wait.

All pretty pics via yes, please.

newlyweds

2009-05-31T23:31:00.003-05:00

A beautiful bride. A classic and simple wedding. A beaming groom. A happy couple. Jason+Sarah=Husband and Wife. Congratulations to our wonderful friends.

merry weekend

2009-05-29T12:08:00.003-05:00

Hello lovelies! Sorry for the long pause. It was nice to concentrate on family for the past week. I hope that you all had a lovely three day weekend. This weekend we are gearing up for a great wedding. C is going to be the best man for his best friend Jason on Sunday. We love Jason and Sarah and are SUPER excited for them! It is going to be the event of the summer. I can't wait!

Happy day via Snippet & Ink, via the ever incredible Max Wanger.

bittersweet day

2009-05-22T00:34:00.002-05:00

Please pray for Caleb's family. We received news today that his grandmother has passed away. I will be away from the blog for a few days while we travel to be with family. Hope you all have a restful long weekend.

a day of joy

2009-05-21T12:01:00.008-05:00

Happy birthday to the love of my life. I am so thankful for the last 4 years we have had together and I am extremely excited about the next 74. Love you more than there are penguins in the arctic. More than there are smiles on a clown. More than there are freckles on my face. More and more every day. Love that smile and those hands and that warm heart.

I love my bearded man. Besos mi amor.

sassy little underpinnings

2009-05-19T16:46:00.005-05:00

Equal parts lacy, racy, sweet and saucy, these delicate little pretties from NYC lingerie shop Journelle are super sexy. My favorites hail from The Lake and Stars, Eberjey, and Myla. But truly, I love it all. Because really, every girl deserves a drawer full fancy underthings.

And every girl needs a frothy little slip for all her summer dresses. Truly.

black on white

2009-05-19T14:32:00.003-05:00

I don't really need any more tshirts, per se, but that doesn't stop me from wanting all of these. I live for the perfect white tshirt. It matches literally everything. And something about the graphic pop of black on white in each of these makes them that.much.better. Which is your favorite?

Girls in Glasses TShirt, $35

Love Me Tee, $94.50

Lovely Eyelashes Tee, $100 (Currently Out of Stock)

Lanvin Leggy Tee, E$310

Rivers Cuomo Glasses TShirt, Not for Sale :(

Young Love Tee, $29.50

And one white on black.

Love Karl Tee, $150

sweet summer blooms

2009-05-12T14:40:00.005-05:00

It looks like summer has officially arrived in the South. My favorite trees are in bloom. Oh how I love those magnolias.

Pics of the magnolia trees next to my patio via me (sorry for the camera phone quality!)

sneaky shadows

2009-05-11T11:25:00.005-05:00

Bloggers are so cool. The creativity is overwhelming! Seriously.

Color Me Katie created the Shadow Project to answer the question "what do our shadows do behind our backs?" She cut shadows out of black butcher paper and pasted them up around Brooklyn. Then she waited until passerbys lined up with the "shadows" and snapped their pictures. The results are hilarious.

P.S. Check out this Alabama girl who is selling all of her posessions to the highest bidder. Kinda rocks.

All pics from Color Me Katie, via Cup of Jo. More photos of the project here.

love and happiness

2009-05-11T11:17:00.003-05:00

In spite of this rainy, gray Monday, this is how I am feeling today.

Love and Happiness, Marc Broussard

Love this version, but the original is so dang sweet.

2+1=3

2009-05-11T11:09:00.003-05:00

I put this on my someday list.

Bicycle built for three via i heart you.