playful colors of fall

this fall we're seeing lots of bold, citrus colors in stately places such as skinny pants paired with pumps. bow tie blouses of the 80's get a breath of fresh air and are less serious sans shoulder pads and paired with jeans and casual jackets! {j.crew}

nine cakes, how charming!

we went gaga over these adorable and sweet confections from nine cakes. paired with a vintage-inspired cake stand and a soft palette, these beauties are sure to be the wow factor of any fabulous soiree!

a wedding in yonkers

a gilded, vintage wedding fit for a princess! couture bridal designer annie sullivan doesn't miss a gorgeous detail at her own dream wedding in yonkers, ny! {see msl gallery}

saying goodbye to a visionary

english charm!

nothing catches our eye like a delicious, victorian sponge cake! there's something so wonderful about how elegant, yet rustic this wedding cake looks. it works and it's not every day that a wedding cake tips the "let's dig in" scale! {cake: the needlemakers, photographer: lisa devlin—see more of the wedding here}

mirror, mirror, can you dress up my wall?

i've started to collect vintage, silver platters—not out of trendiness, but because i find a story and beauty behind each tarnished treasure. now what to do with my finds? cabinet space is limited in my urban townhome so i began searching for ideas. i found and love the look of showcasing my treasures on a bare wall! equally, i love using mirrors of unusual shapes and textures instead of wall art—especially over a gorgeous bed! {lucas allen photography, joe schumezer photography}

when magic happens

lovely and inspiring photos! {elizabeth messina photography}