adorable candy necklace

these necklaces from One Charming Party are just so darling!

Interiors: "The right amount of wrong"

When I was touring some venues with my client the other day, we passed the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia.  She and I agreed that the space is amazing as I had just seen the new website & apparently, she had taken a tour a few years ago.  One of the things she remembered most from the tour was that every room has a touch of imperfection as a reminder that only g_d is perfect.  This concept has stuck in my mind, so when I was reading a magazine and saw an ad for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas- "The right amount of wrong" my interest was piqued enough to go online and check out the photos.  Although I am not a Vegas girl, this looks like it might be worth the sacrifice...

fabric flower bouquet

this fabric bouquet "how-to" from rock-n-roll bride rocks!

yummy thanksgiving treat

these cute treats look fairly easy to make and what a fun presentation from wedding chicks!

have a wonderful thanksgiving.

i will be here tomorrow sharing our special thanksgiving feature on style me pretty!

Haru- I am crazy about this stuff!

texture (check), color (check), paper (check)- Haru

I just had to share their gorgeous work- this lady is a paper genius!

eco-friendly party in a box

Zulily, a great online discounter for hip children's products is featuring Acme Party Box Co at 40% discount until 11/5. I love this innovative, environmentally conscious business concept, which sells stylish goods for kids & adult parties. They make it so easy for you by grouping the goods by party concept such as the Fall Harvest or the circus party.  Their complete packages include everything from letterpress invitations to reusable favor bags.

Here are some of of my favorites-

cute guestbook idea- calendar

from paper-source, our favorite resource for DIY craft supplies, which now has a location in Suburban Square- Ardmore, PA!

great Australian resource-Wedding Guide

I found this adorable floral party via You are my fave from a great resource-Wedding Style Guide.  this just adds to my list of awesome designers from "down under".  there is something so clean and fresh about Australian designers and this guide is packed with gorgeous stuff that is appropriate for all types of parties!

etsy find: personalized hangers

while i was checking out a local photographer (who is awesome btw & i hope to work with soon), Alison Conklin, a photo of this great hanger caught my eye.

i searched etsy & alas i discovered LilaFrances. these are a perfect way to personalize those dress photos and priced so reasonably at only $25!  i can't wait to get one - how fun for a bridal shower gift!  my favorite is bride ♥ groom.  what is your fave?

Fashion Fridays: cute robe

found this adorable robe from the supercute shop and blog, wedding chicks- perfect to wear during hair and makeup and can even be customized to your color preference. Another fab blog, Style Me Pretty, is offering a 30% discount if you enter code "stylemepretty"

etsy shop- A Remark You Made

Every Wednesday, I am going to celebrate hump day with a fun find etsy shop. There are so many creative and talented sellers on etsy, and a lot of my real life friends are not familiar with etsy at all, so I thought it could be fun to share them here.

So to start, I have found A Remark You Made . I wish I had found them a bit sooner because these bark card holders would have been perfect for a rustic wedding we just designed...



















They also have a plethora of natural wooden buttons that could be fun for numerous projects including these very cute napkin rings with burlap & wood.

















Lastly, I thought these ice breaker conversation starters could be cute for a hostess gift or even on the table at a shower.

dressing up invitations with vintage stamps

I have adored the idea of mixing old stamps in your color scheme for some time. I just came across this etsy seller -Verde Studio - that simplifies the concept by selling the stamps in color coordinated groups.  This could be a colorful way to make your invitations, save-the-dates, or thank you notes extra special!  You could also always go the DIY route and scour ebay for the right combo.

vintage rentals

i have been noticing couples are trending away from super modern furniture and using rustic and vintage pieces for wedding decor. too bad this amazing resource is clear across the country in California. Jeni from Found has an amazing eye!

images via Wiley Valentine

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

I have been wishing for a W Hotel in Philadelphia since I first stayed in a W in Chicago a decade ago. In 2006, it looked like it might happen, but with the economic downturn, I guess Starwood pulled out, and alas we still have no W Hotel. We did, however, get a hotel that is equally chic and perhaps even better with it's boutique feel and gorgeous design. what i love about it: the chandeliers,the ballroom chairs, the organic conference table, the soft palette, the pop-art Ben Franklin busts, and it's green (LEED certified)!

John Derian for Target on Gilt this Friday!

John Derian is a decoupage artist in NYC that is teaming up with Target for the 3rd time to bring his high-end line of tableware & stationery to the masses at a reasonable pricepoint (most pieces will be under $25). These pieces could be fun for a wedding display or for home decor & Gilt is having a flash pre-sale on Friday at noon. So get the goods before they become available at Target stores in early September (last time they were really hard to find in Philly). If you don't have a gilt account- get one here.


see more images at Casa Sugar

Fashion Friday- local vintage dress source

who knew we have a great source for vintage gowns about an hour from Philadelphia in Lambertville, NJ at Mill Crest Vintage? here are some of my favorite picks...