True Fact

Random thing you may not know about me: If I could live in any era other than right now, it would be the 60's. True Fact.

Source: Image Spark

Autumn Decoration Inspiration

I fell in love with this post this morning on the Wedding Chicks, a photo shoot by Chris Nease of Celebrations At Home Events.  I love the combination of the rustic apples with the lace and all the handmade goodies that for me make an occasion so special.

Coloured glass is always a huge hit with me plus the rustic touches from the brown labels to the sunflowers which of course always compliment a rustic scheme so beautifully.

We are creating a wedding this week with a rustic feel and cannot wait to see the results. Lots of wood chopping and raffia going on at the moment which is a complete contrast to our wedding the following day with a crystal and lemon theme, so a busy week!

Colourful Bathrooms

I have a bone to pick with Australian bathrooms. They are so often white, tiled and b-l-a-n-d. Loving this reference from Ruby Rhino to bring some colour back into the b'room. What's your fav pic? Me? I'm going to go with the green walls.

Source: Ruby Rhino

three's company

Today you are three. You have not learned how to hold your fingers just so to show everyone...but that will come. I have tucked you in and the house is quiet now. We have already cuddled and read your favorite princess story, sung your favorite song and you have knelt by your bed with me and prayed for great grandma and princess dreams. In the morning you will wake up with a stretch and a yawn and I will ask you how you slept and you will exclaim in your cute little squeaky voice that you had good dreams about princesses. It is always the same and it makes us smile. You will ask for kisses on your cheeky and then grab my face with your little hands and ask to tell me a secret. Your secret is always the same too. "Mommy, I am a princess". It's true. Sometimes you pull the broom from the side of the fridge and begin to sweep as you recite, "I'm sweeping beauty!". When you dance you hold your skirt at each side and twirl as you sing. You clip clop around the house in shoes that are too big for you that you have pulled from my closet. You still call the shower tickle water as you let out a giggle when the water hits your back. You love make- up and mirrors and pants are never preferable....only fancy skirts. I often catch you hiding under the table eating cookies from the cupboard. You are sneaky and sugary and we can't get enough of you. You tell me you want to grow up to be a doctor, a mommy and a princess and I believe you may be all those things.

I love the way you can change my day just by simply saying "I love you mommy". I love you my sweet little girl. Happy Birthday .

Martha, Dresses, Palm Springs

I'm back! Hopefully work isn't going to be so crazy this week. Cross your fingers my pretties! In the meantime lets kick into some 7 Year Wedding Goodness. We bring you Martha, a shed load of dress and a Palm Springs feel. Score!

Source: The Ritzy Bee

East or west, grey is best.

A few photos of Angela's flower-strewn farm wedding in Vermont. We collaborated on a custom dress in the perfect pale grey shade of cotton satin. You can view a closeup of the silk embellished neckline here. Best wishes, lovely girl!

Photos: Sam Simon Imaging

Where To Find Cheap Wedding Dresses 2010

If you don't want to spend too much more on your wedding dress, read on! There are lots of places, where you might want to spend more money on your wedding. You might want to spend more on a DJ, the reception or get more beautiful flowers. This means cutting on some other expenses, and your wedding dress might be one of them. Don't worry, as you can still purchase a beautiful, elegant wedding dress even if you have a budget.

Here are some ideas for you and some places to look to save money on your wedding dress:

- Your Mother's Wedding Dress. Some brides love the dress their Mom wore when she got married, and choose to use again, when they get married. If you love your Mom's dress, and she is going to let you wear it, you are in luck. All you might have to pay for are some alterations and cleaning, instead of paying for a whole new wedding gown.

- Clearance Racks and Sales at Bridal Stores. Bargains are everywhere; remember to look for them and to ask for them. Many retailers discount items at the stores from time to time, and bridal stores are not an exception. Look for clearance racks at bridal stores, ask about when sales are - you might find out that your perfect dress there is on sale right now!

And do look at the department stores even if you are looking for something a bit more formal. You never know what you can find sometimes.

- Sales and Clearances at Department Stores. Especially if you are looking for informal wedding dresses, department stores might be a great place to look. Sometimes special occasion dresses get discounted a lot, and you can buy a very pretty wedding dress for under $100.

- Online Stores and Sales. Search for wedding dresses online, including online web stores and auctions. Sometimes you can get a much better deal online, then you would ever find at stores.

Good luck with finding that perfect dress. Once you have an idea about the dress that you are looking for, as well as the price range you are willing to pay, you should be able to find that perfect dress.