happy new {best} year!

happy new year from all of us at sponge cake press! here's a little fun "how to" lettering from {joy ever after}.

green with delight

today was one of those days where i could go just about anywhere and do just about anything. i choose to start my day at one of the prettiest floral shops in san diego, green fresh florals. i wandered in blindly, but my eyes suddenly widen at the gorgeous window display and smart logo ~ it called to me.

i started at the wall of amazing letterpress cards ~ cards from all my favorite letterpress shops {smock, egg press, and sable & snow}. i then moved to the wall of golden urns, glass vases and knotted drift wood. next were the florals ~ blueish greens, pink peonies, seeded eucalyptus ~ all of my favorites.

finally i moved to the outdoor area that was full of beautiful pots and succulents ~ you felt like you were in tuscany! the square frame succulent garden hung with great beauty, which i loved the most and thought i could recreate at home.

after carefully studying every corner, i came out of there with a handful of cards, a few succulents to make my own potted garden and an armful of pink peonies. a delightful visit i should say.

a BHLDN day to remember

check out The Newlywed Cookbook author, sarah copeland at the new {and gorgeous} BHLDN store book signing in downtown chicago! we couldn't be more thrilled to have these two forces meet—leaving brides everywhere well equipped for the very stylish wedding {and first years) of their dreams!

feeling summer

this week we experienced the first days of summer. what were you wearing? we like the effortless and versatile looks ~ always a pop of color and a neutral to keep the right balance. to avoid being too prim, keep an element of surprise to your summer look. cheers! {jcrew}

the newlywed cookbook + martha stewart

ever dreamt about being on the martha stewart show live, baking with martha herself? well that dream has been realized by the very talented recipe developer and author of 'the newlywed cookbook', sarah copeland. be sure to stop by her lively blog for a behind the scenes look at her trip to the martha stewart studios and then watch her on the show!

life is a little sweeter...

you probably already know that sarah copeland of {edible living} is my favorite lifestyle expert & recipe developer, but did you know that she is sharing one of her rockstar recipes with martha stewart living tomorrow in their studios? i'm on pins and needles in anticipation! while waiting for this magic to air, come visit sarah at her book signing event at the fabulous {pink olive, nyc}! delicious!

pretty little things

there's something glorious about a white palette with wonderful textures and details. we love {olive manna} ~ check out their pretty tags, fun packaging and great home decor.