Truly Smitten

Have a great weekend everyone! Next week I have LOTS to post! My little Hershey says “Werrrooooo!”

I would LOVE to see these on a bride!!! Here are some TRULY stunning jewelry created by Palen Design.

A long while back, I totally fell in love with Mr. Boddington’s Studio, a couture correspondence studio based in New York. I emailed back and forth with the owner and creator of Mr. Boddington, Rebecca Schmidt-Ruebensaal, a couple months ago to discuss her work. She’s so incredibly creative and each piece is uniquely themed and they even customize their own typography. I’ve always been a fan of her style: charming, whimsical, and very very clean.

I also discovered Cheree Berry recently when I was reading an article on Kate Spade’s stationery. I’ve always wondered who designed their line and was very happy to discover that Cheree used to be the associates art director at Kate Spade and branched off to make her own line! As you well know, her products has been featured on Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine many times. And she’s recently designed all the Tiffany themed print materials and invites for the previous ‘Today throws a Martha Stewart Wedding’

Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Cheree Berry

Cheree Berry

Cheree Berry

OMG…I just finished reading Jane Austen’s Persuasion and I find myself in a dilemma… I’ve always loved and been loyal to Pride and Prejudice – Mr. Darcy has forever been my hearthrob! But now, the table has turned and I find myself being drawn to Captain Wentworth. Both are cold, distant, brooding, handsome, rich, and SO in love. I can’t decide whom I favor more! Same goes for the heroine of both novels. Any Jane Austen fans out there? (I’m a Jane Austen FREAK) Although, I have to say, Persuasion was a damn good story!

I hope everyone’s had a lovely memorial day weekend! I sure did! A good friend of mine got married this weekend at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. It was truly a magnificent and beautiful wedding! The bride and groom couldn’t have looked more perfect and happier. Two hours before the outdoor ceremony, there was a huge rain storm and we got worried that it would have be moved inside, but luckily, the clouds went away and the sun just came out full force and dried everything up! The wedding was planned by Chicago’s very well respected, A Perfect Event. Debi Lily was wonderful to work with and her and her staff did an amazing job. Once her real wedding photos come in, I will be sure to do a feature on their wedding. But in the meantime, here’s a glimpse of their wedding from my ghetto point-and-shoot digital camera =). Enjoy!

The Ceremony at the Hedge Garden

Fans, menus, and programs designed by, yours truly, me.

The beautiful bride!

The Hubs & I

Cocktail Hour. They served some DAMN good mojitos!

Yellow cake with bavarian creme and strawberries….yummmmmm