ban.do love

  

I am so loving these stunning hair accessories from ban.do! So many to choose from how could a girl decide? Would have loved to have worn any of these at my wedding...alas, not in existence seven years ago. And so many of the other amazing accessories on the ban.do site are just perfect for a bridesmaid. In fact, I'd happily wear either of these beauties to a swanky cocktail party. I just love all the fabulous and slightly retro headbands and clips that are our there right now. Ban.do just seems to do it best.

photo wedding announcements

      

My photo wedding announcements are now available at PhotoAffections.com! At the moment I have five wedding designs (Cartouche, Rings, Floral, Damask, and Gentry). Each one is truly unique. There will be more new designs coming soon. I hope you take a moment to check them out and pass along the website to your friends and family.

Martha Stewart Weddings - Spring 2009

Hi everyone! I have been chomping at the bit for months now just waiting to be able to share this wonderful news...

My design Spring Stripes is featured in the Spring '09 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine (shown above - page 160)! It hits newsstands Monday, April 6th. I am so thrilled! MS Weddings is the one weddings mag that I buy religiously every season. I'm pretty sure I have every issue ever published. So this is a dream come true for me. Spring Stripes, the design featured, will be available for sale on the minted.com website immediately. It is also available in two alternate colors: greyfog/white and lapis/white. This is the perfect invitation for a classic, elegant wedding - but the bold pop of color will ensure this invite doesn't get lost in the shuffle!


image source: Martha Stewart Weddings

Spring Stripes Save The Date

I am so excited about my Spring Stripes save the date cards now available at Minted.com It's a classic design with a bold Citrus Green background. Spring Stripes also come in two other colors: Grey Fog and Lapis.

image source: Minted

l e t t e r p r e s s !

I am so thrilled to announce that we have letterpress wedding invitations available on our website now! A few of the designs are updated versions of our tried and true BUT we also have some very chic, new designs just for letterpress. Shown above are Tea Garden and Lattice. We will be using Crane's Lettra paper which is a gorgeous paper made just for letterpress. Unfortunately, we do not have any samples yet - they're just so expensive - soon though. It's been a lot of hard work so we're tired but happy. Lol, I sound like I just gave birth ; ) Anyway, please take a look and let us know what you think!

yum!

You know how they say you shouldn't go to the grocery store when you are hungry? Well they need to say the same thing about blogging! I came across these cupcakes from Whipped Bakeshop in Philadelphia. Don't these just look scrumptious! I guess it's obvious I have a little "problem" with chocolate, huh? And I've always been fond of the idea of doing cupcakes instead of a wedding cake. First shown are chocolate cupcakes filled with marshmallow fluff, topped with rich bittersweet ganache, graham cracker crumbs, toasted marshmallows and mini Hershey bars. Yum! The pink cupcakes are chocolate with handmade chocolate scribbles atop tinted vanilla buttercream. Again, yum!

Photos: Whipped Bakeshop

updos with a twist

Try one of these lovely updos from The Knot for your wedding. The updo is a classic and timeless style that looks stunning on just about everyone, if done right. Don't use too much hairspray and take it easy on the backcombing.

orange crush!

Inspiration . . . I have been seeing a lot of orange recently - and I love it! A bright orange like our Poppy Colorscope goes so well with just about any theme. It can be rustic if paired with Chocolate. Or it can be fun and whimsical when paired with Chartreuse or Blossom. If you really want to be chic, put it with crisp white or industrial grey. Check out these orange Dahlias too! I LOVE Dahlias (hey, it's my daughter's middle name). Hmmm, I feel a Poppy orange invitation brewing . . . stay tuned.




These drink stirers caught my eye for their pop of bright orange color and sleek modern style. Also, LOVE this J.Crew Mirabelle dress in this "Orange Peel" color. Why didn't they make bridesmaids and wedding dresses when I got married!!!

photos:
Brides.Com
JCrew.Com