bienvenidos el ano 2011

Here it is again, that time of year that feels so fresh and new, a time we naturally find ourselves reflecting on the year that has passed and forming hopes for what lies ahead. 2010 was a good year to me, I do have to say it was one of the best in my life so far! Rather than dread the passing of another year (they really do seem to pass faster and faster), I welcome 2011 with open arms and an open heart and pray that it has much good in store.

no more excuses

Procrastinating is my worst trait. I put off doing things that I dread. I put off doing things that I don't mind but just don't feel like doing in the given moment. I even put off doing things that I want to do. Blogging is one of those things I've been putting off doing even when I've really wanted to jump back in.

I never intended to take a break from this blog, it just happened. Several times I've sat at the computer, clicked on "new post", then decided to check out my favorite blogs instead. You see how well this has worked for me? No more excuses. I'm back. So stop back by and see what I've been up to.

if my wedding were a house...

Photos found here on Living Etc.

it would look like this.

i want one of these

Destined, Tom & Bethany's Love Story Film from alan silva on Vimeo.

I'm so in love with these videos I've been seeing on various wedding blogs!

Rob Loud Photos

There are two things I want from my wedding day:
1. to be married (obviously), and 2. good photography

Wedding blogs are full of gorgeous, totally drool-worthy pics by really talented photographers who all live a really long way from me. In my search to find "the one", I first have to decide what it is that I'm really looking for.

I'm seriously loving these photos by photographer Rob Loud. I love how bright and saturated with color these pictures are. So far, I've really been drawn to dreamy, vintage looking shots, but these are making me so so happy right now.

Of course, it just might be the exotic location that I'm loving here...

Seriously, what's not to like?

All photos found on Brenda's Wedding Blog

vintage & vibrant

One Love Photo

I love the vintage and vibrant look of these photos I came across on Once Wed.

morning wedding

Now here's something to consider, a morning wedding

more pom poms? yes please!

What could be better than big fluffy pom poms? Pom pom vines of course! And it just so happens that I came across a tutorial for these lovelies right here.

pom poms? yes, please!

Add these gorgeous creations to my current obsessions list! To try some of your own, visit Martha Stewarts website where you will find a tutorial on making these fluffy fun thingies. Original post found here.

elements of table decor

Tec Petaja Photography

While I love the idea of more of a freestyle approach to scattering a collection of things on the tables, I like how these decorations become more of a centerpiece when placed within a frame.

How cool, too, would spray painted thrifted books used as risers be??

table setting

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this table setting via Green Wedding Shoes courtesy of Tec Petaja Photography. It has such a wonderful vintage and garden vibe. My head's spinning with ideas!

bridesmaid dresses

I LOVE this whole post on non-matching bridesmaid dresses I found on Green Wedding Shoes. I always knew I'd want my girls to wear what would flatter each of them best, but had never considered for them to be in completely different colors. This opens up a whole new area of decision-making!

painted branches

found here

I love the idea of this natural element tweaked with color. What a great excuse it would be to get out the old collection of spray paints! Did you know that you can actually buy tree branches??!!

pie pops

Bakerella

I came across this photo while blog hopping and I just wonder if it would be too much to ask my future mother in law to help me out with a project like this. Wouldn't these make the best wedding favors?! Original Pie Pops story found on Luxirare

Check out Bakerella's Flickr photostream for some additional eye treats, and if you don't already feel like you've gorged yourself without even taking a bite, follow the link on the right side of Bakerella's Blog,

i have a thing for banners

Once Wed photo by Charley Star

In all their shapes and forms, I just can't get enough!

festive wedding inspiration

Snippet & Ink

Does it get any more festive than this?

the succulent in wedding florals

Through my gardening adventures I have developed a deep love of succulents. They come in so many shapes, colors, types and sizes and collecting them can become addictive. I was so surprised to see how many ways they are being used in wedding decor. I'm seriously in love with these ideas!

moss ring bearer pillow by April Hiler Designs

succulent table arrangement found on Once Wed, photography by Charlie Star

a lovely succulent and yellow crespedia bouquet photographed by Erin Hearts Court

succulents as accents on a cake, mycoffeetablebook


can you believe the color you can add with succulents?

little succulent centerpieces that double as favors, Succulent Love Designs, via 100 Layer Cake

succulent terrariums to use as table decor, Succulent Love Designs, via 100 Layer Cake

Aren't these ideas great?!

candle makeover

I'm loving this idea for jazzing up cheap dollar store candles using fun, crafty supplies that I have in my stash! So great for a wedding or any occasion! You can find the tutorial on the Kenner Road blog here.

a wedding that inspires

This wedding is filling my head with so many inspiring ideas. I love every little detail, the colors, the feeling I get when I look at all the pictures. It has such a great relaxed and fun vibe.


Really, how cool is this?

And I'm really in love with this unique dress the bride is wearing.

Make sure to check out the rest of this beautiful wedding on the Nichols Blog here.

All photos by CJ & Jennifer Nichols.

I'm head over heels

In love with this wedding!


Photos found on Once Wed

I love everything about it, the sweet, vintage style, the cluster of decorations centered by a place mat, the twinkle lights, and pom poms.

Also from this wedding, but found on a different blog, 100 layer cake, are a few more images:
I love her veil and the rows of pictures hanging from the trees.Banners? Yes please.

All photos by Erin Hearts Court