October 14, 2011

Be Bold, Be Beautiful - Be INDIE

In the last couple years, weddings have taken on a whole new approach from tradition to seek a hunger and thirst for bridal eye candy. I give applause to the bride who continues to break the barriers of design. She strives for originality and to tell a story throughout the woven day of bridal bliss. Words are strained in the thesaurus and across the web for images that tells us chic, indie, bohemian, mod, vintage, colorful, fresh, and girly. The bride who reaches to be uniquely different. 

So what could be more unique then an indie wedding gown? Your gown is your fingerprint on wedding history, you deserve a gown that not everyone else has. This has sparked my own curiosity in the search for independent designers.









Out of all these, I felt most inspired by ouma. 



If indie gowns simply don't met your fancy, here are some other bold beautiful brides to spark your creativity. Who says the gown must be white?
Be divine.



Photography, Simply Bloom Photography


If you aren't interested in saving your gown for future use, take it underwater for a fanciful photoshoot.


Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary. 



October 12, 2011

A Carter Baby-Shower for Shawntay

What a beautiful baby-shower this turned out to be! I felt so honored to assist in the planning of this special occasion to celebrate the coming arrival of a new baby girl. 


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Scrumptious cupcakes from Toledo's Cake in a Cup were a picturesque centerpiece at the shower. Butterfly girls escorted and welcomed guests as they entered the party.



Shawntay herself arriving to her baby shower!

Cherry Coconut and Toffee Crunch - melt-in-your-mouth = yum!

Colorful chinese lanterns decked the hall hanging from softly glowing lanterns. 
Made by a guest, these delightful cake pops were literally the BEST cake pops I have ever tried! *****!


Guest enjoyed getting sugar-buzzed on sparkling strawberry lemonade! Who can resist pink?? 


Guests played multiple games and enjoyed engaging in conversations and making new friends!

Butterflies buzzed to bring Shawntay her baby gifts - such adorable little girl clothes! 


The party had not started until Shawntay's brother arrived! Full of animation and excitement! 
What a sweet brother to such a beautiful sister. 


 Shawntay and her oldest daughter.

At the end of the party, Shawntay and her family gathered around for a balloon release - giving baby "butterfly kisses."


One hot Mama!

~*~

October 08, 2011

October: "A few of my Favorite Things"

   These are a few of my favorite things...

   Have you caught the FEATHERfetish? I seem to see them everywhere nowadays and am completely addicted! They definitely accent a women's natural beauty; however, this only can be accomplished in the wisdom of choosing the correct color. What colors brings out your inward beauty?

 Are you Persuasively Eclectic?               or                 Dramatically Flamboyant?
  Naturally in one with Nature?               or                 A Classic Beauty?
Wickedly Devine?               or                 Sublimely Seraphic?
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 These Heart Shoe Clips just make my heart flutter!
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 I would have L.O.V.E.D. a BirchBox when I planned my own wedding. What a lovely idea, to try all the greatest in beauty for only $10 a month! If you are a bride or know someone getting married, this lovely "Here Comes the Bride" box (pictured to the right) is only $55 and would make an elegant gift!
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Another October favorite, is the flower girl tutu. Don't you just want to give her some love? This is a winner for some too-too cute pictures!
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This concludes my blog post for a few of my favorite things, thank you for sharing the love!