nesting

You've heard of a ring pillow, how about a ring nest? These would be so cute for a woodsy wedding! From Erina at Y&E.

{alix in wonderland}

Have been following Alix's adventures in Japan, where floating among the cherry blossoms at the Shinjuku Gyoen garden is like being " . . . lost in a fantasy world . . . wishing it could last forever."

{photography by the cherry blossom girl}

new crew

A new week, a new J. Crew dress. Love the stripes!
I hope everyone is enjoying this unseasonably warm weather. I know I'm spending some time outside in the next few days, even if I have to take the computer with me onto the lawn.

{more lyell}

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my dog ate my earring

Last night I was wearing my favorite earrings, (bottom left). I love these earrings because they're super light, super comfortable, and everyone comments on how nice they are. I love them. Correction; loved. *sad face* I woke up this morning to discover that my puppy had gotten one of them off the coffee table and chewed it to bits. He's still in the "dog house", as it were.
I bought them in San Fran. when I went to visit my sister, and I had no idea the name of the shop where I got them or the name of the person who made them. Luckily, I have a magical sister who happens to be the world's best internet searcher. She found Molly M's website and now I can go ahead and forgive Shorty. Yay!
Since I was so pleased to have found a source for these babies, I thought you might be interested as well. These would be perfect bridesmaid's gifts. I love the ones on the top left, they'd be gorgeous against dark hair!

wedding decor: vintage vases

{each photo links to its shop}

for eco-friendly reception centerpieces -- what other creative things could you repurpose or reuse as vases?

shrugs from rohm

Need a shrug? I love the swiss dot fabric on the top one! It's so simple, yet so feminine. It'd be the perfect topper to sleeveless gown in need of a little pizzazz! All of the above handmade by Emily of Rohm.