I’m excited to introduce my new series about wedding planning. My sister is getting married in October of this year and I have officially taken over as wedding planner extraordinaire. Something about my obsession with weddings coupled with her absolute lack of interest, we make a pretty good team. Since I’m a rookie at this, I thought I’d share my experience with you all, step by step, a “how to” plan your wedding if you will. I think if you know someone or happen to be one of the lucky type A personalities out there, there’s no reason you can’t do it yourself! 

So first step, secure a date! How do you do this? Most importantly, find a venue (and confirm the dates with your officiant, if needed).  So here are a few of the venues I’ve run across doing my research, some casual with benches and pillows, some more elegant with a long rose-lined aisle. Which is your favorite? 

And the winner is... the most beautiful of all (since we don't live where ever that first picture was taken)... Laguna Gloria!

Images: (1, 2) Style Me Pretty, (3) Green Wedding Shoes, (4, 5, 6) Laguna Gloria images

In the Closet With Proenza Schouler…

Feeling like you need a little P.O.C. (pop of color) in your outfit to fight off the winter greys and blacks?? I spotted some Proenza Schouler bags online the other day and wowza. Not to mention their divine shoes, jewelry, clothes, I can go on and on. take a look at these beauties, it's true love. Check it!

I love their blanket tribal print and bright color scheme. These guys aren't afraid of color, which makes their pieces just perrrrfect for anyone who wants a little something special. So what’s with the name? I know right. Apparently these two fellas met in fashion school, and founded their brand after their mothers’ maiden names, Proenza and Schouler. You’re welcome. Now, back to the eye candy…

Can't afford their stuff? ME EITHER! In the mean time, you can always opt for a fabulous accessory like shoes, bracelets, or whatever fits your shopping budget! YOU CAN however, use their designs for your own inspiration the next time you shop. Check out some items I found on Asos that are Proenza inspired... (or at least I think so!)


Look alike: PS1 pouch

Look alike: PS1 keep bag

Look alike: PS1 large leather bag


Check out their story and full collections here…
Proenza Schouler

I'm BEAMing

I am so excited to be back with new blog members and daily posts! 

I will be posting Mondays about the store and home design, 

Kendall will post on Tuesdays about Fashion, 

Sophee will post Wednesdays about wedding planning and such, 

Danielle R. will post about cooking and health on Thursdays... 

and Danay will post Fridays about ... something :)

Rob and I are continuously looking at houses to buy. We currently live in a rental house... and we're done with it... but our lease says otherwise. So we escape our tiny cubical rental by searching homes and looking at pictures.

I have decided I want an older home because it has more character... and by character I mean BEAMS. Beams are so beautiful and add so much charm!

My "beam" now... go popcorn! 

My beam dreams...

via 1, 2

My current beam options... (utility is in the garage..fail)

via

Some one killed these beams

via

Don't paint the beams. ever. Even though this room does look good. 

Catch-up, goes great with Coffee.

I've been taking pictures to do blog posts and then I don't do it! But sometimes these are more entertaining than focused posts. So here we go! 

Finally took my mom to Tiny Boxwoods. Love. Thank you to
 Kendall Cockerham for introducing me to this jewel.
(Also you should follow her on pinterest because
she's like the Rachel Zoe of pinterest.)

Bought this awesome old bike... and decided I would like

a new "old" bike. oops. Let me know if you want it! I'll give you good price!

Lola, just normal...

Lola, when you say "Zucoto Cake"

Sonia and me at Wild West dancing it up

INSIDE BHLDN

 The decor room, My cake plates would have been here.... OH WELL.

these glass cases hold independent designers jewelry. so cool. 

I like that the shoe room "has wings"

This was a little scary. 

The hall of Brides

I liked this wall. 

Fresh flowers everywhere

The lighting in the fitting areas with mirrored ceilings 

The mirror at the end of the hall of brides

who wouldn't look good framed like this?!

Also, you can see me in there with my new anthro skirt!

Would you wear this?

They look guilty...

A card Sonia found in the sale bin at Anthro....

hahahhaha

Made home-made pizza with half real cheese- half fake.

the "blurry" side is the actually just real cheese. 

But the fake side was just as good :) 

New cards in the etsy shop that is up and running again

First glimpse of fall morning!!! 

Remember that sweater I couldn't find?! Well, found it online finally 

and its sold out in my size. ugh.

Stay tuned/ Run to Barnes and Noble 

to grab a copy of the November issue of Food Network Magazine 

out October 18th

where my cake plates are featured!!!! 

 I leave for Europe the 17th so someone 

let me know how it turns out!