Spring has sprung!!!

I have been traveling for work this week, apologies for my absence. But I returned to NYC last night to the most glorious weather ever! This weekend is actually going to be in the low 70's - HOORAY!!! I am actually excited to do some spring cleaning, run outside and of course enjoying the beautiful weather at some outside restaurant/bar is on the list of things to do. How can you not when it's so nice out!? Enjoy these beautiful images that remind me of spring :-)

Images from Girly Me

Happy

I couldn't help but smile when I stumbled upon these pictures on Girly Me today. So be happy - it's almost the weekend!

How FABULOUS!!!

How I wish I was the one reading this book...

yummy...but so pretty at the same time :)

Absolutely adore this room! So feminine... looks like you would find this room in an enchanted cottage in the woods

Beach bum...

Yes, I know we had a blizzard last week....and maybe it's the 40 degree weather, the sun staying out just a little bit longer or the fact that Steve and I ran outside this weekend without freezing our buns off..... but whatever it is - I feel the winds of change slowly but surely creeping into the NE corridor!

These one-piece swimsuits from JCREW remind me of a retro-20's esque style. I can just imagine sitting beachside with a book and a fabulously floppy hat sporting these trunks!

Love these nautical stripes!


I think this one is so sweet with the floral pattern

Have a great week!!

Snowed in...

HAPPY FRIDAY!

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Soon enough...

Soon these rainy, ice-cold days will be over. And I"ll be sitting on a dock down the Cape, shading myself from the glare of the sun....soon to be married....soon...

Image courtesy of coco + kelley

Words so sweet....

I fell in love with a piece that I saw over at Brooke's posting about her child's nursery on Blueprint Bliss. After doing some digging (emailing Brooke and her so kindly responding) I found out who makes this beautiful artwork - Sugarboo Designs. I googled them and of course went to their website and all I can say is WOW. I was captivated by all the beautiful words that Rebecca and her husband, Rick ,have captured and creatively displayed on SO many different types of artwork! I seriously could spend hours just sitting on their site reading all the amazingly heart felt quotes...

Not only are the pieces touching but they would look fabulous in any space! Everything from signs, handmade frames, and much much more. I want to hang them all over my apartment (ok, that might be overboard in my 1,000 sq.foot brownstone...but still) - I just love them! This is one talented duo over at Sugarboo and I will most definitely be purchasing multiple pieces in the future. Be your own judge and check them out here! And thanks again Brooke !

Love it!

How sweet in a nursery?

They have so many small frames that would make for amazing gifts!

Have a good week!

Chatham, Cape Cod - 6 months AND counting....

It's Friday - Happy day! I figured I would share with you a few things that have been keeping me busy (and away from blogging these past few months). Here is a smattering of images that have inspired my vision for our wedding on 8/21/2010 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Some of these images are my own and others are from my vendors or my fave wedding blogs. 6 MONTHS AND COUNTING TO AUGUST 21st...eeeek!

Love lights...lot's and lot's of lights!!

Cute Idea for a welcome basket

Inspiration for placecards

Invitations - except ours will have indigo writing and indigo inside cover flap

Cute idea for guest book - poloroids!

Inspiration for some church decor hanging on the front doors - "S" & "C"

L-O-V-E this cake. I am really hoping the baker at CBI will be able to replicate it! Crossing fingers!!!

Love calligraphy

Our Save The Date :-)

Church

Courtesy of our wedding venue: Chatham Bars Inn

My bridesmaid dresses from Jim Hjelm

Inspiration for centerpieces.... Image from my florist

I really have to say - I have received sooo much inspiration from all the design and wedding blogs out there - I can't thank you enough! However, since it was quite a long time ago that I collected these images, I can't recall where I got all of them. I am fairly certain many are from my favorite wedding blogs, Style Me Pretty and Snippet & Ink. If you see an image here that is your's - please write to me and I will give you credit!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Amazing kitchen...

I stopped by Lauren's blog, Pure Style Home, and stumbled upon this amazing kitchen story! Guest blogger, Brooke Giannetti from Velvet & Linens, told her story of a fabulous kitchen re-do. I love this kitchen "after" AND "before"! Something about the space is sooo inviting and almost whimsical (if it's even possible for a kitchen to be whimsical)! Enjoy :)

Before

So pretty!

After

Love the rustic sign above the window and the bread box

She infused an industrial look into this "oh so" traditional kitchen by adding these chairs and painting the lights silver, very cool.

Read the full story here

Our kitchen is the last thing in the condo that we will be touching. Probably not until after the wedding. I will show some pictures in the coming weeks....but I am in so much envy of these images. A girl can dream can't she!?