Archive for June, 2009
image by Alicia Book aboveCongrats to Jeannett, our random generator came up with #5!! Thank you everyone who commented!!!
Vera Wang Dress aboveShort dresses are just so much fun.. both for the bride and bridesmaids. As a petite (ie short person) I find dresses just above the knee makes my little legs appear longer.. that and some good open toe heels!
Romana Keveza Dress above
image above by Stephanie Williams
Marlin Munoz image above
Melissa Sweet dress above
This is the last day to enter our giveaway for a diaper clutch. Enter by leaving a comment here!! Good Luck!

Barn- Firestone Winery- Halberg Photography
What kind of wedding style are you? Here a few modern venue ideas, some are casual, others formal. Be inspired to find a location that fits your personality and vision.
Vineyard by Tanja Lippert
Simpson Inn House- Santa Barbara image by Katie Moos
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts- Nicole Polk
Old Mission Santa Ines- Joseph Mark Photography
Rincon Beach Club- Santa Barbara photography by Vita Bella
Elings Park in Santa Barbara- Alessandra Photo
For more details on great gems in Santa Barbara- Check out Kelly Oshiro Events and her complete list!
image above by Victor Sizemore
Camarillo Ranch House image by Kimberlee Miller
amazing photography above by Jose Villa
I grew up in a rural part of California, where FFA was the biggest club on our high school campus. Just about everyone I knew lived on at least 1/2 to 10 acres of land and had an assortment of animals and pets. Cattle roamed just outside our Chemistry lab and there still is not a signal light in the lovely community of Happy Valley. I spent many years trying to be extremely un-country.. but small towns have a special place in my heart. Here are a few wide open, rustic, country, chic looks…
image via this is glamorous
via Lantliv i stan
photography above by Cameron Ingalls
bridesmaids dress by Coren Moore
If you want to see more rustic, homespun goodness check out this real wedding on Ritzy Bee!
photography above by Allyson Magda
layout above by oh, hello friend
Check out these free printable labels. Love them for addressing envelopes and gifts! See more great resources and inspiration at Oh, hello friend!

Last week we featured the sweet products of Fruit. Today we’re happy to announce a giveway this week for this chic diaper clutch in black and white. It’s the perfect size for you or to give as a gift. To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment here describing a few random items in your purse.
All entrants must have an email address that I can easily find so that I can contact them if they win. I will be randomly drawing the winner at the end of the day Thrus June 11th! Good luck!
There are some weeks I wonder if it’s all worth it.. and then every once in a while I get showered with encouragement. It’s been one of those weeks that has inspired me to press on!
Check out this super sweet post on {The Wedding Standard} that I was asked to be apart of. Cameron and Anna are so very talented, and they shot our letterpress pieces so creatively and beautifully! If you’ve been around the blog long, you know I reference their work all the time. Check it out, I’m always so inspired! Also check out all Cameron’s wedding photography here, it’s his passion and you can see it in every shot. Amazing talent. Thank you again! b
all image by Cameron Ingalls, Inc
Candy Bar- image by Cameron Ingalls
From the Venetian in Vegas- table setting
Laduree Macaroons- I love the packaging- classic french style.
Love this dreamy photo above by Victor Sizemore.. so talented
These linens look beautiful enough to wear!
photography above by Our Labor of Love
Oh-so dreamy and magical image above! Have a wonderful weekend!
Here are 5 of many happy moments over the last 5 years, in reverse order. There are too many to count, but these are a few I or others caught on film. Enjoy!
Troy and Emma reading together at bedtime. It’s fun to watch those you love, blossom into new roles. If you look closely they are holding hands:-) They mutually adore each other. Image by me.
New Years- Life is always sweeter shared with life long friends. Of all the friends pictures here, Troy was the last I met. It’s pretty awesome we have so many mutual friends. Image taken by Mr. Tripod.
Hilltop over looking Florence. Picture taken by our traveling companions Steve & Melissa
Italy is a must for everyone!
On a motu in Bora Bora for our surprise honeymoon. It’s actually more beautiful than even pictures can describe. We dream all the time about going back. Photo by a random tourist we asked to take this for us.
Five years ago today. I can’t believe how quickly time flies! You really only get sweeter, wiser and better with time Love. Your always, qt.













