lately.

hello there. yes, it's me. i know it's been some time since my last post. what have i been up to you ask? securing a venue, a date, a bridal party, a dress and a wonderful wedding planner. now, on to the fun stuff...the details...below, my inspirations that might inspire you. and not just for a wedding-it makes me want to revamp everything! loves.

SEQUINS.

i am obsessed with sequins right now. specifically sequin table linens. what is it about these sparkles that make me feel like a little kid again? needless to say, they will be making an appearance at our next dinner party.

FONTS.

so, in my spare time-which, i have much of these days thanks to being 'in between' jobs, i am teaching myself calligraphy. it's just so beautiful and really takes notes to another level. check out these amazing looks compliments of where else, etsy of course.

LOUNGE.

these darling outdoor living spaces were created as lounges at weddings. seriously? they are more lovely than most people's homes (myself included). something to aspire towards.

CUSTOMARY.

i had custom wine labels made for the lovely ladies standing on my side at the wedding and they are EVERYTHING. lori, at ten twelve designs (here) did an stunning job-so much so that i am officially dubbing her as our stationarist. yes, that is a thing. this idea goes far beyond nuptials. use them for beer, booze, waters, anything really. they make the best gifts even if they are for no real occasion, simply to say, i'm thinking of you. loves. 

until next time my loves. and remember, do something creative every day. 

watchit...

hello dears. so as you might have guessed it, wedding planning has taken over my life and mostly my mind. where to do it? when? who to invite? what to wear? the list goes on and on. my forever love to those of you that plan weddings for a living-it's so dynamic and amazes me now that i've gotten a little taste. one idea that my loves and i are thinking of including is an outdoor movie night on thursday for folks that come in early to celebrate with us. what a fun way to have everyone meet and mingle and sets the tone for the weekend. which is, to celebrate our love and our families and to make sure everyone enjoys themselves and feel comfortable and a part of the family. while pondering the idea a few inspirational photos to help my case:

we may just have to have a dry-run at our humble abode...whatever y'all are watching i hope it's as fabulous as you! loves.

garden partay: how to make your home grow green.

i have what you'd call a black thumb-or whatever is worse than that, an invisible thumb really. i can't get much to grow indoors or out. the problem with this is that i really enjoy greenery and would love to have a secret garden in our urban home. if you're like me, find a few of these tips, compliments of the one and only martha which seem to help. finding lovely inspiration doesn't hurt either. loves.

LIGHT:

• If the tag says direct light, the plant needs six or more hours of bright sunshine a day, hitting it head-on.
• If the tag says moderate light, the plant needs bright, direct sunshine only part of the time—about four hours a day.
• If the tag says indirect light, the plant needs to be kept a few feet away from pounding sun at all times. It wants only ambient light.
• If the tag says low light, the plant needs no direct sunshine and little ambient light. It’s happy in a room that never gets much sun.

North-facing windows don’t receive much light, southern windows tend to be sunny for much of the day, and eastern and western windows are sunny for part of the day. But, of course, trees, shrubs, and buildings can block light. Get to know the light in your home simply by observing it. That’s the best way to figure out what plants you can accommodate and where they should live.

WATER:

How often should I water my plants? Because conditions vary, there’s no way to give hard-and-fast advice like “Water once a week.” Heat and sunlight specific to your home will dry out the soil at different rates. You’ll have to feel the soil with your finger. If the plant’s tag says, “Water steadily or evenly,” then water whenever the surface of the soil is dry to the touch. If the tag says, “Water moderately,” allow the top inch or so to dry out between waterings. One note: Don’t overwater. It’s as liable to kill a plant as underwatering.

What’s the best technique for watering? Thoroughly saturate the soil until water comes out the bottom of the pot. (If the water is not reabsorbed within a day or so, empty out the saucer.) When you can, take plants to a sink or a tub and give them a soaking; most plants love this. (African violets are an exception.)

CONTAIN:

The Right-Size Pot: When replanting, use a container the same size as the one the plant came in or two inches larger (a four-inch-diameter plant can go in a six-inch pot, a six-inch plant in an eight-inch pot). Too big a pot means too much soil that holds too much water—and this can rot the roots. Also, a pot should always have a drainage hole in the bottom.

Smart Materials: Terra-cotta is a durable classic, but also consider resin or fiberglass. These hold moisture longer (moisture evaporates through terra-cotta), which gives you a little advantage if you’re forgetful about watering. To protect floors and furniture, use saucers that are glazed on the inside. (Any glazed dish works just as well.)