Celebrating life's special moments... and everything in between.
Happy Friday everyone! I’m finally in my new apartment after a disastrous moving experience, but things are looking better and I just can’t wait to be fully unpacked.
For the weekend I leave you with a sweet backyard shoot by Anne Robert featuring couple Naomi and Josh from the Rockstar Diaries blog. I love the tree swing! What a playful and heart-warming scene.
{photos from Anne Robert Photography and Rockstar Diaries}
Stripes seem to always be in fashion. And since it’s summer, why not not make a bold, graphic statement with this oh-so popular pattern.
{1) Grey Striped Notecards from Pounding Mill Press 2) Striped Ice Pops from MarthaStewart.com 3) Lane Lines Maillot from Anthropologie 4) Rebels Rascal Espadrille Flat from Delias 5) Striped Table Runner on Pinterest 6) Striped Fleece Backpack at Poketo}
I think this picnic engagement shoot just made me have a cutegasm. Records, robots and balloons – oh my!
Check out more photos from the shoot at La Belle Bride.
{found via La Belle Bride; photography: Lyndsay London Photography}
I recently reconnected with a friend from university, and if that wasn’t heart-warming enough, I soon realized she had just tied the knot! I am so thrilled for her and her family. I was also fortunate enough to meet her husband, Tommy, while they were still dating and I knew right away they were in for the long haul.
Best wishes to Nichole and Tommy and their new adventures as a married couple. And as a family with beautiful daughter Olivia. Just look at that gorgeous face! xo
{video by Honey & Dear}
Ice cream is one of my most favourite desserts, especially in the summertime. But an ice cream cone piñata? Now that’s just gold! Check out the process of how it was made by Sarah Parrott here. It seems relatively simple, actually. Just a lot of newspaper, glue, and craft time. If my birthday wasn’t in February, I would definitely want one.
{images from Sarah Parrott’s blog.}
Today’s Happy Listening video was found via Blush Affairs, a boutique-firm based in Toronto and London, specializing in designing unique events for every occasion. I am fortunate enough to be invited to participate in their Brunch for the Cure event this year being held in Brampton on June 26th, by donating a special Have & Hold stationery gift package for their silent auction. I’m planning to put in lots of great goodies, including my Celebrate! line and a few new fancy things that I have yet to reveal. Just you wait! It’s coming up real fast… And I am truly excited to be helping out. But there is also a way you can help out too, and not only by attending yourself (which you should, because I’m sure it will be fantastic)…
By clicking “like” on their Facebook Page, Blush Affairs in partnership with Circle of Hope will donate $1 to the Princess Margaret Hospital. Funding goes to breast cancer research, education, services and general care. So please share this page, and click “like” to help.
And now something for your ears… and eyes! I’m loving the new trend of Save the Dates in video form. Particularly this fun theme park announcement, paired with the song The Girl by City and Colour. It just shows that couples can really get creative when planning and sharing their event details with friends and family. There is no limit to format and style. Enjoy!
Here are some cool pins to beat the summer heat. My summer essentials: a bit of bare skin; a cute carry-around tote; something sweet and frozen to taste; and something refreshing for my skin after those long, hot days.
{1) GoMax Ares Brown Braided Thong Sandals 2) Limited Edition Super Summer Tote Bag on Etsy 3) Green Apple Sorbet from Kitsch in the Kitchen 4) Mint Condition Paperbag Shorts from Ruche 5) Sea Vegetable Soap from Lush 6) Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray from Fred & Friends}
Well, summer is upon us and I wanted to post something to celebrate the sunshine. Another great video to match the song here, directed by one of my absolute favourite video artists, Spike Jonze. There is an alternative video for this song actually that features the band (Weezer) playing at a Mexican wedding. But it happens to be the less popular of the two …because let’s face it: nothing beats out cute, fuzzy, baby animals on a remote island!!!
Enjoy!
Beirut is the type of music I can listen to all summer long. It reminds me of far away places, waves crashing on beaches, sunshine and good company. There is something very… well, let me just quote Wikipedia since whoever wrote the article on the band there seemed to sum them up perfectly: “the music combines elements of Eastern European and Balkan folk with Western pop music, fusing the American mainstream and indie-rock culture and the World Music market”. …that’s exactly what I was trying to express.
So because I couldn’t pick a favourite, I’m featuring two spectacularly romantic songs by Beirut today. The first is Elephant Gun and the video is a gorgeous piece of art incorporating modern dance. I absolutely love the styling for this video. You know how much I love confetti!
The second song is Postcards From Italy and the video featured here is a beautiful piece from For You Love Me featuring husband and wife team Josh and Naomi Davis from The Rockstar Diaries. I just had to share it!
Stumbling upon these Ila clutches actually put a smile on my face. The pretty spring/summer colours and patterns are perfect for any occasion. Check out all the styles here.
{via 100 Layer Cake}
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