thank you! mac office 2008 giveaway results

{ each photo links to its shop }

huge thanks to everyone who took the time to enter the microsoft office giveaway -- you went way above and beyond. i am still getting through all the links you suggested, and hope to compile a "readers choice" post based on your picks and tips. see the comments for scads of wedding resources for beginners, plus a los angeles love's helpful post on starting your wedding planning, i recommend!

i wish i had 30 of these to gift: the random number i pulled matched conmigo's comment. congratulations, lady, get in touch and i'll get your new software to you: etsywedding (at) gmail.

a do-it-yourselfer's wonderland

My sister (the super-crafter) told me about this amazing website, Save on Crafts, and the DIY'er in me just peed myself a little from joy! They have anything you could possibly want for DIY decor projects. Bulk feathers? Yes. Branches? Sure. Solar powered lanterns? Yup. Moss? In large quantites. Beautiful vases for cheap? Ok. Cake Stands? That, and so much more. If you are trying to do your own wedding decor, or are looking to score some craft supplies I would highly recommend checking this place out.
Have a great weekend everyone!

{inspiration: tulle on the beach}

{p.s.} more viktor & rolf

{via studded hearts}

one-of-a-kind hats: behida dolic

{ simply wine hand-draped hat }

i included one of behida dolic's hand-draped hats in a sampler last week and haven't stopped thinking about them since. see her inspiring story in her profile -- fled war-torn bosnia for florence, fell in love with art (and early-20th-century-american hats), then san francisco -- and her glorious handiwork. all are custom-fitted, most are one-of-a-kind.

these would be stunning for a fall or winter wedding.





more at yellowfield7.etsy.com

{spring collection: sarah seven}

{p.s.} also lovely:
* textile designer: louise broad

{images: beaus and arrows via moderne press}

{ad campaign: toni garrn for zara spring 2010}

{via zara spring 2010 via fgr}

{valentine's inspiration: lingerie}

{natalia vodianova's collection for french lingerie company etam via wwd}