Sneakie Peekie

Not to worry, I haven't fallen of the face of the earth. I'm trying to reconnect with my crafty side so I started a little DIY project about 2 weeks ago... around the time of my last post. It wasn't turning out how I envisioned, so I have let it sit on our kitchen/craft table, waiting for tiny little gnomes to come finish it in the middle of the night. No gnomes yet, so it looks like I'm going to have to finish it myself. I have been scouring the internet, hoping for some inspiration and a stroke of genius when... Aha! Carol Hannah just posted a little sneak peek into her bridal collection. Hallelujah!

Just as I figured, I'm in love....

And here's one for the maids...

The full collection premiers in March, but for now you can oogle over a little sample of what's to come on her Etsy shop. You're welcome :)

P.S... DIY project to come soon... really.

Photo credit: etsy.com

In the words of Martha, a few "very good things"

Happy Friday! I didn't have a post planned for today, but I just happened to stumble upon something(s) wonderful and I just had to share...

Not sure if any of you are fan's of Project Runway, but I consider myself a bit of a fanatic. Last season, I was slightly devastated by the outcome because, in my very humble opinion, I thought that sweet little Carol Hannah Whitfield deserved the goods. But, unfortunately, first place ended up in the hands of "Mean-a Irina". {Irina may be a perfectly sweet human portrayed by Lifetime as a heartless villain, I'm just saying, I don't agree with the outcome, thank you very much}. Carol Hannah's designs are modern, feminine and completely wearable and I just adore her style. Cut to the story already, lady - ok. Carol Hannah is coming out with a line of wedding gowns! Color me excited. According to People.com, the line is due out in a couple months. I just cannot wait to see what she comes up with, be sure to check back because you know we'll have a little feature :) In the mean time, check out her other lines on her website here.

Another reason we "heart" Carol Hannah? Carol Hannah hearts Etsy. She featured this fun little vintage ring she bought from laralewis.

More laralewis l.o.v.e.

I love the cute little flower detail on the clasp of this bracelet...

I could seriously go on and on, this girl has a ton of beautiful vintage for a very tiny price tag. Any of her pieces would make great wedding day jewelery, bridesmaids gifts, or everyday wear, just beacause you're fancy like that. Time to get your shopping on, loves!

Photography Credit: laralewis on Etsy

Great Find: Calla Bridal - Seattle, WA

One of my very loyal friends and readers lives in downtown Seattle and passed along a great wedding dress store find: Calla Bridal. There are a number of bridal stores in the Seattle area that have an incredible selection of beautiful gowns, but Calla is the only salon in Washington State to offer one of my favorite lines to date: Reverie by Melissa Sweet. 


Reverie features elegant, whimsical, fairy tale-esque gowns; often embellished with sweet little ruffles, ribbon and rosebud details - the ultimate girly-girl wedding gown fantasy.

For your viewing pleasure...

"Eze" from Reverie

Thank you for the wonderful tip, Ms. Bostwick! I can't wait to see all of the little beauties Calla has to offer for myself. Check out the Reverie trunk show at Calla on January 8 - 10 at:

561 NE Ravenna Blvd.

Seattle, WA 98115

Have  I mentioned that I love my blog readers?? Another fabulous reader, Claudia, may have cured my Anthropologie registry (or lack there-of) woes. Check out MyRegistry.com to create your own personalized registry from any on-line store your little heart desires. May the cute kitchen accessory obsessions begin :) Thanks for the tip, Claudia!

Photo Credit: www.callabridal.com 

White Hot!

I must need a vacation. Today is October 1st, which means I should be dreaming of big comfy sweaters and Pumpkin Spice lattes, but while perusing ETSY for a Wilma Flinstone Halloween costume (more original ideas welcomed), I stumbled upon this little beauty and could only think one thing: destination wedding...

by Nostalgia, on Etsy

Will someone please buy this dress for their destination wedding/sexy engagement shoot on the beach before I do? Trust me, you need it more. If it stays there much longer I may not be able to contain myself... and there's gonna be one stylish Mrs. Flinstone wandering the streets on Halloween.

And how about this little ditty? I'm thinking New Year's Eve cocktail wedding...Oh, how I love thee, Max Azria...

And I really wish I had known about this little gem before my nuptials... can we say after-party dress?? Another genius Max Azria creation. LOVE.