Real Wedding | Mireille + Allan

February 12th, 2012 No comments

This seaside ceremony in La Jolla, California is like a dream! The gorgeous ocean view and the modern architecture makes Mireille and Allans big day artful and fresh.  Things to love about todays featured wedding: the cascading white and green flowers staged in tall glass vases; ocean side cocktails at sunset; and my absolute favorite Mireilles Junko Yoshioka dress. Strapless, baby A-line gown with georgette draped bodice and chiffon pleated rosette detail, opening to reveal tiers of rufflesJust perfect!

The Ceremony
We had an afternoon Catholic ceremony with live music.

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makeup monday: la vie en rose

January 20th, 2012 No comments



I like being pale but when Winter hits, it’s a whole new level of pasty and dull. Gone is that porcelain skin (okay, “porcelain” might be a stretch), making way for its washed out alternate. The combination of cold weather and dry indoor heat is an unpleasant combination, drying out skin and giving it that ghastly appearance. It’s important to exfoliate and moisturize to keep your skin hydrated and blotchiness at bay, but to give yourself a little extra glow and restore color to your cheeks via that magic little thing called makeup, read on. Full post…

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Gift Giving: Rings To Ring In The New Year

January 15th, 2012 No comments

Lavender Amethyst Tip Ring by Anne Maa Designs of Los Angeles, CA

Upsycled Hardware Sculpture Ring By Deanna Burasco of Merriam, KS

Day 189 Ring by Mike and Mary Jewelry Of Chicago, IL

Leaf Ring by Laise Design of Milford, CT

Cage Ring by Dina Varano of Chester, CT

London Blue Topaz Ring by Nothing Simple of Lombard, IL

Utrecht Ring by Go Robot of Bend OR

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A Practical Wedding (A Great Book For Every Bride)

January 5th, 2012 No comments

Im such a fan of weddings.  Honestly, I could go to one every day.  I watch them on tv (all the time) and I love to read and talk about them.  Im totally hooked.

And while, of course, I love the fantasy and beauty of them, what Im really attracted to is the meaning of them.  Love. Commitment.  Forever.  It is just so magical. I cry absolutely every time I see a groom watch his bride walk down the aisle.

And that is what I adore most about Meg Keene, and her blog, A Practical Wedding, and now her book,  A Practical Wedding | Creative Ideas for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable and Meaningful Celebration.  Megs book guides you though how to plan a wedding that is truly meaningful to you.  One that really reflects who you are. And, as

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