Inspiration Board: 2010 Color of the Year

 

Pantone recently annouced the color of the year and it's....TURQUOISE!

I've pulled together a turquoise inspiration board with pieces that I absolutely love for weddings, entertaining, and home. Enjoy!

1. Silk taffeta bow monde dress - JCREW 

2. Respite Drops - Anthropologie 

   
   

3. Bright Bouquet - Martha Stewart Weddings  

   
   

4. Puccini Glassware - ZGallerie 

   
   

5. Turquoise & Gold Eleanor Chandelier Maura Daniel - Sweet Retreat Kids 

   
   

6. Marquise Clip - sweet grass mill

   
   

7. Dolce & Gabbana Tie - DellaModa  

   
   

8. Glitter Peep-toe Pump Christian Louboutin - Neiman Marcus

   
   

9. Ball Jar Votives - Martha Stewart Weddings 

   
   

10. Antique Mercury Glass Votives - ZGallerie 

    
    

11. Brilliant Blooms Invites and Response Cards - Wedding Paper Divas 

    
    

12. Lace Ruffle Garter - Yensew

     

    What are your favorite turquoise pieces?
    

    
    

    
    

Blogs I Love: The Brides Guide

For those of you planning a wedding, or who just love to have great ideas in your back pocket for when the time comes, you'll love The Brides Guide, and informative blog by Darcy Miller, editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Weddings.

Everything from the latest bridal fashion shows to unique favor ideas to reflective and sometimes frantic rants from guest bloggers about to walk down the isle.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Towards the end of 2008 I began to explore my "inner hippie". It all started with a gorgeous printed peasant top with tassels from Bebe. Now I've moved on to patchwork finds from Urban Outfitters - a deconstructed lace inset top and a colorful mini. I love them all...and you should too!

Pics of my Urban Outfitters finds are below. Find your own!

Ecote Floral Print Skirt

Kimichi Blue Lace Panel Top

Artist Ernie Barnes Dies

A few months ago, I did an Artist of the Week feature on Ernie Barnes. Sadly, Ernie passed in April at the age of 70.

Click here to read his obituary, as featured in the L.A. Times. Below is his most famous painting The Sugar Shack, which was notably featured on the '70s comedy Good Times.

The Sugar Shack (1971)

WHY FEED READERS MAKE US FAT

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"When do you read my blog?" : The Best Posting Time Debate

I follow a blog by Bakery -- they offer great tips to bloggers and and other web-based businesses. In their own words: We bake businesses. Their latest post focused on the best time of day to post new blog entries. They referenced a few opinions from top bloggers. But, I've decided to come straight to the source.

When to you catch up on blog reading? During work? Early evening? Late night?

Appreciate all responses!!!

A Very Southern Wedding

Readers: I sincerely apologize for my absence the past few weeks. I've been in complete wedding planning mode -- consumed with venues, invitations, centerpieces -- the list goes on. No excuse. I promise to do better. But while weddings are top of mind, I've decided to give you a little insight into my upcoming soiree.

I'm a country girl, by all means. For that reason, I've always imagined a "country" wedding. You know, old home in the middle of nowhere with lots of character and a large beautiful yard--reminiscent of the beautiful multi-acre yards with towering pecan trees that I grew up with. Well, it seems I'm lucky enough to have my dream come to fruition. While my locale is not exactly "in the country" it is a beautiful antebellum home set up on a hill just off of the Marietta Square and laying in the shadows of Kennesaw Mountain -- beautiful indeed.

FOR PARIS LOVERS!!!

As I was skimming through Google Reader today, I ran past this post by Black*Eiffel. A super cool, paper cut Paris map by Famille Summerbell. I would buy this and frame it, but I don't think its up for sale. Incredible!