One thing you’ll realize very quickly about me (and perhaps you already have) is that I am a huge fan of covers. So here I go again with a song that was originally released by The Beatles in 1964, Eight Days a Week. I grew up listening to The Beatles thanks to my dad and I am forever grateful. Their songs stand the test of time as being some of the most charming and moving out there. Other versions of this song have been recorded, but this West Indian Girl version is by far my favourite. It’s tender and feels like warm sunshine when I listen to it. If you want something light-hearted and fun to add to your playlist, this is the one!

{photo from Michele Ronja on Flickr}

{photo from bleubirdvintage}

These vintage-inspired garters by Florrie Mitton Couture are Gorgeous with a capital G! I don’t think I’ve even seen garters looking this luxe. I’ll take 5 please! Don’t really have an occasion for one, but heck – I’ll make one… or five.  ;)

{photos from Florrie Mitton Couture on Etsy; found via The Inspired Bride}

Who said brooches were just for grandmas? Whether you’re a guest or putting together the look for the entire wedding party, an old-fashioned brooch might be a fancy touch. Just stray away from those kitschy ones, like panthers with jewel encrusted eyes. :S

1. Vintage Rhinestone Bar Pin Brooch from The Pickers
2. Sparkling Daisy Vintage Goldtone Reworked Brooch Barrette from Ginger and Tonic
3. Edwardian Art Nouveau Antique Brooch Pin from Rage of the Age
4. Vintage Snowflake Pin from Addicted 2 Vintage
5. Vintage Turquoise Blue Flowers with Hearts Brooch Pin from Damson Gin

Um… can we just take a moment to admire the beauty of this cake created by Duff Goldman and the gang at Charm City Cakes in Baltimore? Um… really, really incredible. The detail is fantastic. It’s just like blue chinaware.

And if you haven’t already, you should try to catch an episode of their reality tv show on the Food Network, Ace of Cakes. Pretty intense what those cake makers have to deal with. You’ll never see pastries the same.

{photo from Charm City Cakes}

A new Japanese fashion label, Tamago (which means egg in Japanese), opened in Amsterdam this month. While it has nothing to do with weddings, they have some lovely clothing, as well as beautiful decoration and interior. I found this inspiring as the theme of egg was carried out in the store, with subtlety and elegance. Here are some photos from the opening party:

I was most drawn to the leaves decorating the rectangular vases – so natural, yet so geometric. The yellow and white chrysanthemums were also a nice way to say egg!

Paper pockets and egg carton trays were also a creative (and eco-friendly) way to serve party foods :) I used to fold those origami cups with my cousin all the time when we were little, it’s actually so easy to do. Look up paper cup, and you can definitely DIY.

{photos from Jane Wheeler, found via Spoon & Tamago}

{inspirational photo from Fiona (lunasdal) on Flickr}

Sweet and vulnerable.

{photo from thealphafemale on Flickr}

I was floored when stumbling upon the photography of Max Wanger, particularly this dreamy engagement shoot of Joanna and Alex with a pretty pink balloon. And just when people were beginning to say that balloon shoots were getting tiresome, I see something like this and it makes me swoon!

You can swoon too by seeing the rest of his collection here or following his blog.

{photos by Max Wanger}

I love abstract illustration and Robin Cameron, who is a Canadian artist but based in New York, has an extensive portfolio of them.

I really like the affect of this dream-like photography with gouache overlays.

She works a lot with just forms and texture, mostly watercolour, collage and graphite. It really lets you appreciate the quality of the medium, and gives off a romantic feeling without really knowing what the content really is. It’s just so raw that it draws me in instantly and without any real explanation :) And that’s what love is like right? Just a gut feeling, and plain beauty.

{photos by Robin Cameron}