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Friday I’m In Love

August 14th, 2009

This past weekend, I second shot a wedding in Palo Alto and loved so many of the touches the bride and groom chose for the day. The bride is quite creative and did some fun things to personalize their wedding, one of which I thought I would share today. A sweet sign welcomed guests as [...]


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This past weekend, I second shot a wedding in Palo Alto and loved so many of the touches the bride and groom chose for the day. The bride is quite creative and did some fun things to personalize their wedding, one of which I thought I would share today. A sweet sign welcomed guests as they came to the house for the backyard wedding and it set the tone for the entire event. Don’t you love it?

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This time of the year the tomatoes are going crazy! I love this idea from Martha Stewart Weddings for favor centerpieces. Aren’t they perfect for decorating a late summer wedding? Fresh tomatoes smell like summer, add pops of color (especially if you incorporate heirloom tomatoes), and would be a delicious favor for your guests to take home.

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Julie and Julia- I loved this movie. I know there are people  out there saying it was slow… this isn’t an action flick! Go see it- it’ll get you inspired to get yourself a cute apron (Anthropologie has sweet ones!) and cook!!!

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I have a crazy weekend ahead- two weddings and then a commercial shoot on Monday, so no relaxing for me this weekend! I hope you all have a fun relaxing one!

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Friday I’m In Love

August 7th, 2009

I missed last week- sorry! It has been crazy around this place. My husband and I decided to put our house on the market and it has been so much work to get it ready! It looks amazing though- I think I will have to dig through old photos so you can all see the [...]
 

I missed last week- sorry! It has been crazy around this place. My husband and I decided to put our house on the market and it has been so much work to get it ready! It looks amazing though- I think I will have to dig through old photos so you can all see the before and after of our place. We did a complete remodel and it looks amazing. Whew- I couldn’t miss two weeks in a row, so here we go!

I came across these sweet little birch boxes from NHWoodcreations on Etsy. I think they are perfect for a low key event to an upscale one, they can be dressed up or down. Imagine them filled with a mound of brilliant green moss- perfect for placecards!

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DIY ruffly belt via 100 Layer Cake- isn’t this just delicious? It would dress up a simple dress- you could do an accent color… gorgeous!

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True Blood- I am obsessed. Not as bad as I was with Twilight (I think my kids were ignored for days on end while I read!), but really- I am a little sad that the season is almost over. If you haven’t seen it, add it to your Netflix to catch up and then follow it on HBO. And to top it off- Sookie and Bill are getting married in real life!

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Friday I’m In Love

July 24th, 2009

Happy Friday everyone! Jesse took the day off today so we can take the kids somewhere fun before a big work weekend. Our house is going on the market and though I am a little sad about it as we love our place and neighborhood, I am really trying to focus on the adventure ahead [...]
 

Happy Friday everyone! Jesse took the day off today so we can take the kids somewhere fun before a big work weekend. Our house is going on the market and though I am a little sad about it as we love our place and neighborhood, I am really trying to focus on the adventure ahead and stay positive. Sooo, without further adieu, here are some Friday gems.

I saw this a couple times on Facebook yesterday and it made me smile and laugh out loud. When the bride finally walked down the aisle, I got chills- I think it is so fabulous. I love love love when couples make their wedding day unique. I have been to more than my fair share of weddings, and I know it is easy in our culture to think your event “should” be a certain way, so when a bride and groom let their personality shine through my heart pitter pats. It is what makes their wedding memorable. So check this out if you haven’t.

Blackberries- I love them. They remind me of my childhood, every time I eat one, I am taken back to the Oregon coast and picking berries on my grandparents property. My grandma makes the most delicious pies- my siblings and I would pick bucket fulls in hopes of getting a slice of homemade pie with Umpqua ice cream. This summer, we have been taking our kids to Swanton Berry Farm on the coast near Davenport for strawberry picking and you know what? Blackberry picking time begins now! I love this place because their berries are organic. Pick some berries, grab a picnic lunch and enjoy the nearby gorgeous beaches.

Sunday Suppers- I know, I know, I blogged about them a while back. I am really loving the sneak peek they just posted and can’t wait to see more. Wouldn’t that cake be amazing at a wedding? I love the turquoise and tangerine combination. It is so fresh!

Photo from Sunday Supper Blog

Photo from Sunday Supper Blog

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

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Friday I’m In Love : Adding color to your event

July 17th, 2009

Welcome to this Friday’s edition of Friday I’m In Love…. I’m focusing on decorations this week that can add punches of color and wow to your event. I love love love the paper parasols from Luna Bazaar. I think I will have to purchase some to bring to weddings as props- they are that cute. [...]
 

Welcome to this Friday’s edition of Friday I’m In Love…. I’m focusing on decorations this week that can add punches of color and wow to your event.

I love love love the paper parasols from Luna Bazaar. I think I will have to purchase some to bring to weddings as props- they are that cute. Wouldn’t it be dreamy to have these for your guests to protect them from the hot sun for your outdoor ceremony? I heart the paddle fans too. Oh, and the lanterns… I dream of having them hang under a huge oak tree in my backyard, perfectly ready for a summer dinner.

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Nettleton Hollow has gorgeous decorative branches you can use to add height to table decor at wedding or decorate your home.

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Delicious ice cold Jones Soda, customized with your engagement photo. Wouldn’t that be a great way to add color to your event?

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Friday I’m In Love

July 10th, 2009

TGIF! Have you been looking for some tabletop inspiration? Then look no further than Toast and Table by Sarah Dennis. She has some inspiring looks and ideas up on her blog, give it a look! I adore this next one… doesn’t the lemon place card scream SUMMER? Above images courtesy of Toast and Table Style [...]
 

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Have you been looking for some tabletop inspiration? Then look no further than Toast and Table by Sarah Dennis. She has some inspiring looks and ideas up on her blog, give it a look!

Image courtesy of Toast and Table

I adore this next one… doesn’t the lemon place card scream SUMMER?

Above images courtesy of Toast and Table
Above images courtesy of Toast and Table

Style me Pretty states that it is an obsession for brides…. ummm, how about for photographers too? It is a wonderfully inspiring blog full of delicious images. And it is updated so frequently! Love it!

In Style Weddings… I know, I know, this is a no brainer. I just adore the wedding ideas section, put me in a happy place.

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Friday I’m In Love

July 3rd, 2009

This Friday is all about preserving your personal photographs. When you work with a professional photographer, you are privy to their connections with professional album makers, but what do you do with all those photographs you have on your computer that you can’t have made into an heirloom album? Blurb Books offers the opportunity to [...]
 

This Friday is all about preserving your personal photographs. When you work with a professional photographer, you are privy to their connections with professional album makers, but what do you do with all those photographs you have on your computer that you can’t have made into an heirloom album?

Blurb Books offers the opportunity to make your own book store quality books. Make a book for each year, highlighting your favorite images. Make a book of a favortie trip to preserve the memories of your travels. Write a story for your child, featuring pictures of your child as the main character. The books are reasonably priced and look great! They have a design program that is easy to use. I just got one as a yearbook for my daughter Cecily’s year at preschool.  You can also buy books created by other people- there are all sorts of fine art photography books, children’s books wedding and fine art books. You can create them with your galleries from Flickr, Picasa, Smugmug, and TypePad

Kimbra Studios features all sorts of custom photo jewelry and gifts. Have a treasured photograph made into a ring, necklace, or bracelet.

Last, but not least, one of my very favorite DIY photo site, Photojojo. Photojojo has great photo tips and DIY projects. Their most recent feature tells you have to make zipper pulls, jewelry and other fun items from your photographs using shrinky dinks. Uh huh, I know- shrinky dinks!!!

Photo from Photojojo

Photo from Photojojo

Oh, and Happy Friday!

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Friday I’m In Love

June 12th, 2009

Rose and Radish based out of San Francisco has some wonderful floral arrangements and I love their website. They also sell fine art and the coolest looking wallpaper designs. Their website is clean and modern, I love looking through it. Etsy oh Etsy, who doesn’t love perusing this site of all goods handmade? I love [...]
 

Rose and Radish based out of San Francisco has some wonderful floral arrangements and I love their website. They also sell fine art and the coolest looking wallpaper designs. Their website is clean and modern, I love looking through it.

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Etsy oh Etsy, who doesn’t love perusing this site of all goods handmade? I love looking through the jewelry and hair accessories. So many gems to check out!

Looking for some table inspiration? Check out the Sweet DIY Tips or the eye candy from Lollipop Events & Designs.

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