I am so so SO loving this. Since our girl Shannon is doing something with keys for her wedding, the idea of her husband-to-be wearing this tie is sending me OVER THE MOON!!

Ummmm…. key to my heart, much??

I love how it even wraps the chain around the back. It’s really speaking to me. I’m diggin it today. Thanks to one of my amazing clients for pointing me to Toybreaker’s shop on Etsy!

Find this tie here and buy it immediately. Keep this guy in business!!

As for me- I have a fun filled weekend with an incredible wedding at a modern art museum in San Diego. SO excited. Really. Seriously. And I’ve still got tons to blog!

Drive with the windows down and let the wind mess up your hair at least once this weekend!!

xoxo,

A.

I absolutely am SO into the banquet table idea right now. I love it for a group of 50 or so, in an intimate setting. But more than that, these fresh, simple ketchup-colored buckets with large white pouffy dahlias are the best thing I’ve seen all week! I’ve been cleaning out my photo program on the old laptop and stumbled across it and threw it into my “inspiration” folder [we all need one, right]- but I have NO clue where I found it! Anyone happen to know??

Hope that your weekend is fresh, simple, and full of blooming love!

xoxo,

A.

A quick list, with pictures of course!

1. These pictures of Josh that were taken by the oh-so-fabulous-it-actually-physically-hurts Trever Hoehne [and yep, he does weddings]. I can’t stop looking at my gorgeous man!

And yes, he has a mohawk. This photo shoot was so, SO last minute. So glad that it came together and that the babe is so happy about his photos and impending album artwork!

[That's right! Show off that ring and tattooed A! Hell yeah!] Moving on…

2 This cake is KILLING ME:

It’s not the top as much as the tiers. I LOVE the folds. A big bunch of peonies on top and I’d be just as happy!!

3. Lisa’s invitation supplies came in and they are BETTER than either of us could have imagined. Just wow.

The ombre ribbon is perfection with this grassy green and metallic teal combo. Ugh!

So peacock-inspired and fun! All we have to do now is print…

4. This picture from Brian Khang is changing my life [or at least affirming it]:

This picture from my niece [via MiPhone] is, too:

5. Popped into Z Gallerie yesterday and this is the first thing that made my jaw drop [my personal style, if I had to pick ONE store, would be the Z]:

These little dessert stand/cup/glass thingies with covers, I am 100% in LOVE with. Do not be surprised if you see them featured in the next round of tabletops I do.

CUTE!!!!!

6. My weekly Wedvice column over at Elizabeth Anne Designs [every Wednesday]!! Talk about a growing experience for me. An expert?? Really??!!

Plus I get to display fabulous pictures of tabletops and real weddings! So fun. And so thankful that the ladies there believed in me and gave me a chance!

7. My comment from Keyla yesterday on my birthday post. Holy goodness. It was hands-down the most incredible thing I’ve heard about my business. And Spain! That means I’ve been featured in Spain AND Brazil. Who knew!!

8. My husband’s EP being featured in the “Pop” section of New/Noteworthy on iTunes. Hollar!! I can’t even believe it!

It’s been a great week. And 2009, you’ve got me smitten like a kitten so far!

xoxo!

A.

I know that, from my generation at least, baby’s breath is like one of the “worst of the worst”, bottom of the line things to have in your florals. But honestly, I can’t deny that pictures like this:

[which apparently- and not shockingly- I just found out was the work of favorite OC florist Flower Allie]

And this:

are forcing me to re-think my entire understanding of the small “filler flower”. They are dainty, delicate, soft, subtle, and most of all… gorgeous! I’m urging you to re-think it as well!! Have a fabulous Monday night. Great inspiration to start a great week! xoxo!

It’s not like I’ve just noticed! Not only did Nicola and Nick fill their stage area with mercury glass votives for their beach-feel wedding, but just a few weeks later, Courtney and James dawned the same mercury glass accents to add a special touch to their wedding day. A couple of Nicola’s mercury items, to jog your memory on the insane deliciousness of mercury glass:

Now, here I sit, about two months later, bombarded with the beauty and array of different mercury glass items available! I must admit… if mercury glass is a trendy train, I’m ON BOARD! I love it! The way candles light up a hurricane or votive holder made from the unique mixture is simply gorgeous. It’s unique, it’s vintage, but most of all… it’s NOW!

Check out some of the items Pottery Barn has to offer:

I loooove the large urn and bowl, with the “x” pattern. Squeal!

And a colorful set of votives:

And for more, Target is chocked full of mercury glass as well! Just a few of their many offerings:

They offer a large selection of hurricanes, bowls, and accents in gold and silver.

Lastly, and these very well may be the winner in my book, Jamali Garden, a FAVE website of mine, made me almost pass out with these puppies:

Ugggh someone have a 7pm January wedding and hang these from their arch!!!! I can just see it! And some more:

I even found this, ornate votive holder at The Present Past in pink!!!

Swoon!!

Trendy or not, mercury glass is unique and CHIC! Don’t forget it. I have a feeling this is just the tip of the iceberg… one I’m happy to be sailing on. :) I HEART mercury glass!!!