Rabu, 29 Februari 2012

Ombre Cushions :)



It is widely known that I have a cushion obsession and just had to share these fabulous rosette cushions with you from Etsy, aren´t they just divine and I love the Ombre touch.

I can see my lounge being transformed in the next few months and how fabulous to have a wedding or party chill out with this idea :)

The Most Amazing Curtains From West Elm

I have a ritual that once a month I try and invest a little in the house - I'm not talking big splurges, it could just be a cute little bowl from a second hand store, or perhaps a cute throw cushion from Etsy.  But in the case of this months investment I went straight over to West Elm and bought these amazing curtains. They are due to arrive in a week and I am literally counting down the days!  I promise to take some pictures once they are up.  Stay tuned lovely readers!



Source: West Elm

Selasa, 28 Februari 2012

What's Your Choice For a Veil Alternative?

I'm curious - what do you prefer lovely readers when it comes to veil alternatives?  A bedazzled hairpiece or ornamental headbands?  



Source: Unknown :(

Minggu, 26 Februari 2012

DIY Art For $4! Hello!

Would you be interested if I told you you could make your own large scale art for all of $4?  How about hell to the yes!  The uber talented Jenny from Little Green Notebook saw this tutorial which inspired her to take an amazing 1960's image of a temple and turn it into an artwork for her commode.  All she had to do was scan and print her picture at kinko's and then attach it to some foamcore.  I love for some extra interest she painted the edges in red.  It really pops doesn't it?



Source: Little Green Notebook

Sabtu, 25 Februari 2012

One of our featured Destination Weddings


We are delighted that one of our weddings we planned and decorated for Kelly and Wil last year has been featured in the latest Canadian WeddingBells special edition magazine.

Kelly and Wil were an amazing couple from Canada and needed help to plan their intimate destination wedding from across the Atlantic. So we organised and planned their wedding with them via email and had everything arranged ready for their arrival shortly before their wedding day at the fabulous Suite Del Mar at Puente Romano Hotel.

It was a stunningly beautiful day here in Marbella last September and we were delighted to be hosting, organising and decorating their very special day and we are thrilled their beautiful wedding has been featured in the delightful WeddingBells special edition magazine. 

Our thanks to Joee Wong, their wonderful photographer, that formed part of their entourage for capturing our work and sharing this truly special day.

Spanish Wedding Flowers

This week whilst browsing Pinterest I noticed one of our brides, Sue who got married here last year, pinning lots of South African wedding ideas. 

My stalking hat was put on and I as I repinned her pins I was intrigued as to what Sue was creating these lovely ideas for.  I am too nosey to stalk so sent Sue a message and it transpires Sue is helping a friend design her South African wedding for next year and the ideas they have are lovely including the clever use of animal prints for the cakes and detailing :)

The flowers for this inspiration are proteas, a tropical flower native of South Africa. This flower is named after the Greek God Proteus, who could change his form at will due to the fact there are such a wide variety of proteas.  This flower is also sometimes called a sugarbush which I thought was rather a pretty name!

I was intrigued that the colours this tropical flower naturally creates, a colour scheme with the pale silvers, gorgeous greens and the tones of orange are gorgeous. 

Using these flowers here are perfect for Spain as they of course can withstand the Mediterranean heat so perhaps not your vintage rose or peony but worth considering this style of flower if you are planning a wedding here in the hot summer.

Thank you Sue for your lovely inspirations this week and I am looking forward to the hen night themes :)!

Jumat, 24 Februari 2012

Gathered: A Wedding Event (tonight!)

Join me this evening for a cozy little congregation of my favorite Portland-area wedding experts! Sip champagne, meet and greet, get inspired...see you at Ink & Peat!

Ghost in New Zealand.

Caroline just sent me these incredible photos of her New Zealand elopement. Now that's what I call a romantic setting for a runaway wedding. Best wishes, Caroline and Matt. xo

Ghost in New Zealand.

Caroline just sent me these incredible photos of her New Zealand elopement. Now that's what I call a romantic setting for a runaway wedding. Best wishes, Caroline and Matt. xo

Couples wanted for a Stylised Engagement Session in Madrid

The Jason Groupp from NYC are heading over to Madrid at the beginning of March and are looking for newly engaged couples for a stylised photo shoot.

A signature of their studio is I Heart New York and they have some stunning stylised takes for an engagement session, take a look here to find out more, a touch of NYC Madrid Style!

So if you are heading to Madrid on the 1st and 2nd March and would love an engagement photo session with this fabulous team do contact them or perhaps this could be a good excuse to plan a pre wedding romantic getaway!

Due to the fact this is rather short notice they are also considering anyone with a special occasion, perhaps an anniversary or a celebration.

We are also hugely excited too as NYC comes again later this year in the form of another amazing photographer, to visit Reviva and photograph some of our weddings to take back across the Atlantic!

Rabu, 22 Februari 2012

Domino Is Coming Back!

It doesn't take a scientist to work out that the best shelter magazine ever was Domino magazine.  Their take on American interiors inspired me endlessly and I would constantly be stalking specialist newsagents eagerly awaiting the next international copy I could snap up!  And like every other blogger out there a little part of the decorator in me died when they said goodbye.  BUT NEVER FEAR!  DOMINO IS BACK!  Yes, this news is so big I have to put it in caps.  Check out all the deets here and in the meantime check out some inspiration from some of my old copies.  






Selasa, 21 Februari 2012

Blog Love: Bridal Snob


Source: Bridal Snob

Wedding Diamond Rings Jewellery

Wedding Diamond Rings Jewellery


For love Wedding Diamond Rings Jewellery is not only valuable but also makes a perfect gift for Makeityourring diamond engagement rings and any special occasion like engagement, birthday, Valentine's Day and the like. 

Wedding Diamond Rings Jewellery

All diamond wedding sets jewelry collection is blessed as the beautiful diamond earrings and beautiful diamond rings. Similarly, special occasion like an engagement is blessed when it comes to a small jewel called diamond engagement ring. Diamond Jewellery is always in fashion and trend and attracts a large line of the fan. Diamond Rings makes quite a valuable fashion investment. You feel stylish, elegant and trendy, and there are studs on every woman's taste and personality. The best thing about diamond engagement rings style  is that they never go out of style and can be passed from generation to generation with great balance and grace.

Diamond Rings Jewelry on the finger of a person in the form of a circle, again the most cherished moments of your life and refreshes the person is the engagement ring. Engagement is a time when two people decide to get married and the ring is the symbol of the decision. This rings is carried by women, but in some places even men wear. This ring was given for makeityourring diamond engagement rings to the individual by his life partner would be and that means commitment. According to custom it is the man who gives the diamond ring to the woman after marriage is completed in a grand ceremony in front of family and friends or at the time of the proposal as a sign of love.

According to customs in general, the unique diamond engagement rings is worn on the left ring finger. This is due to a myth that the finger veins, which leads directly to the heart. Diamond rings like all other jewelry, but are made in different metals such as platinum, yellow gold and white gold. You can create different stones in engagement rings such as Ruby, sapphire, pearl and diamond. But diamond is the most popular among women these days. There are several brands that are specially designed by designer diamond engagement rings for both men and women at diamond stores. Certified diamonds can be purchased through wholesale jewelry buyers. However, to make sure you have a real diamond, the stone, turning into a mirror of any kind. If the diamond cuts do not matter, your Wedding Diamond Rings is not a real diamond.
Why Women Love Gold Diamonds Engagement Rings

Diamonds and Gold together or not to sell at a dime a dozen. These items is really an investment. The ability to hand-out costs for gold and diamonds is simply, to individuals, depicting the creation made: a mark of achievement. For example, influential Hollywood Grand arrivals to wear diamonds, gold and fine clothing.

A woman with gold diamond  ring in a time is seen as more interesting. In the film with Marilyn Monroe "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Marilyn gives more than diamonds and gold ever was flashed on a woman. Men give women such a large heart shaped diamond to the woman and tell everyone he has tied a piece of art. If a woman has received a gift of diamonds and gold, it means very clearly to the woman, "I am loved." Where a person is their love for her means measurable.

They are expressing their love tangible habit that promise their love. It is OK by Gold Wedding Diamond Rings Jewellery and makeityourring diamond engagement rings.

Senin, 20 Februari 2012

Diamond Jewelry - Necklaces


Grayling Bridal Jewelry Collection




Photos: Lisa Warninger
I'm honored that Portland-based Grayling used some of my dresses to showcase their new bridal jewelry collection. See the whole collection here.

Arm Candy Love

I've had an obsession lately: Arm Candy.  I can't get enough of arm candy.  Big bracelets, little bracelets and watches all perfectly combining together to give any outfit pizzaz.  Lately I've been getting into lots of golds but to be honest any stack will do.  So I'm curious; do you do arm candy and what's your perfect combination?


Source: Five Things, Sterling Style, The Man Repeller, La Dolce Vita