Archive for November, 2009

One Month!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Since we launched this new blog on October 25th, we’ve been busy bloggers looking for wedding inspiration all over. In the past month, we’ve had 75 posts, 1,180 visits with 552 unique visitors. It’s been such an encouraging process. Thank you so much for supporting us!

We promise we will have a line up of amazing content in the near future (we’re already full of ideas!) so look out for:

  • Guest contributions
  • Downloads, yes, that means freebies
  • A portfolio (finally going to show you some projects we are working on)!

We’ve been adding new sections with music, notes and we’re also now on Twitter. Hope you have been enjoying everything as much as we have. We’re excited and look forward to expanding this blog.

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Happy Notes: I’m thankful for you

Monday, November 30th, 2009

thankful

{image from Live Now project }

Delicate Headbands

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

I am so happy to say that these wonderful hair accessories I am about to show you, are designed by a talented sister team based in Toronto (yay!). I love wearing headbands because they are such a simple and cute ornament.

OdalisPetitMenagerie

OdalisPetitMenagerie

OdalisPetitMenagerie

These romantic and vintage looking headbands are by OdalisPetitMenagerie. I love the soft silk fabric flower, with a pearl in the middle…Their selection is simple enough for everyday wear, but the styles can also suit a fancy wedding affair. I definitely see myself picking up the gold leaf one ;)

{photos by OdalisPetitMenagerie from Etsy}

Colour Palette: Exotic Bird

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Exotic Bird

Birds are a huge part of Spring time imagery, which is why I would like to share with you the exquisite photography of John&Fish. This photography team is based in Taiwan, and they capture a plethora of birds in their natural habitat. The colours are so inspiring and often unreal, and I had a hard time choosing a photo for this palette. I promise you, you will also fall in love with each delicate bird in the photos :)

{photo by John&Fish from Flickr}

Ana Carucci

Friday, November 27th, 2009

I love food, in its physical form and in illustration and photography. These illustrations for Gourmet Magazine, are whimsical and delicate…just the way I like it! The self-taught illustrator behind these playful drawings is Ana Carucci, who comes from Argentina.

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Aren’t these the best? I love the splashes of fun :) perfect for a summer party!

{images by Bam Bam Ink, found via designworklife}

Happy Listening: So Nice

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Here’s a little samba tune that just makes me feel so cheery :)

Bebel Gilberto - So Nice

{photo by ShotgunxSerenade}

Sea Unicorn

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The jewelery from the Sea Unicorn shop is absolutely dreamy. The soft, romantic photography first caught my eye, but it was the petite collection of lockets, bows, trinkets and whimsical creatures that kept me smiling.

Giselle. A bowed hexagon locket.

large cocktail mirror ring and vintage bow necklace

1970s Golden vintage whistle on chain

{photos from Sea Unicorn on Etsy}

Polaroid Couples

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

This is the cutest set of polaroids I have seen in a while. Each group of 9 polaroids, give a warm and fuzzy feeling while telling a love story.

The compositions capture the details and intimacy between a couple. A perfect snapshot of the moment :)

{photos by Juan Filipe Rubio on Flickr, found via designworklife}

Katrin Schwulst

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Katrin Schwulst creates simplistic compositions with intricate handdrawn patterns and muted colours, and the outcome is rather charming. I almost feel like I’m back in the 1970s again… oh wait, I was never around for that decade. Nevermind. Her illustrations are still super sweet though.

keep on growing

too many tea cups + plenty of pots

we follow the sun

{images from seasprayblue on Etsy}

Shahzia Sikander

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

I was at the Museum of Modern Art two days ago while visiting New York, and came across the work of talented Pakistani artists, Shahzia Sikander. The particular piece on exhibit was, Candied, which caught my eye and heart. Twenty pieces of paper, prepared with a painted background were tiled on a large wall. Each sheet was a mixed-media composition of inks and gouche. The monochromatic pinks and corals were so romantic, and I just wish I had a photo to share.

Shahzia Sikander

Shahzia Sikander

Here are two small examples of Shahzia’s work, the first one from the Candied piece I mentioned. Imagine the same fluid strokes and beautiful soft colours, in twenty different pieces! I think painted backgrounds and rough edges would look very interesting for a set of invites :)

If you are in the area, and happen to visit MOMA (which I strongly suggest you do because the current Tim Burton and Bauhaus modernity exhibitions are breath-taking to all artists/non-artists, adults and children), Shahzia’s piece is located on the first floor in the contemporary section.

{images from MOMA}