erin ever after

A Week of Lovelies

2012-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

a dreamy dress for a wedding re-do

Image courtesy of Alea Lovely via Style Me Pretty

stylish ladies as art

Image via Lucky Mag

behemoth chandelier as heaven

Image via Inside the Loop

delightfully delicious protea

Image via Kevin Charlie

I have the bowls, now I just need the kitchen

Image via EclecChic

homemade Momofuku Milk Bar Birthday Cake. Not Vegan. but I don't care

Image and recipe via Kitchen Heals Soul

wishing to cover my walls in Lulie Wallace

Image via (you guessed it) Lulie Wallace

baby stars. and no I'm not pregnant. promise

Image via DecoPeques

brightening up a dreary day

Image via Glitter Guide

watermelon art! don't try this at home kids

Image via Green Wedding Shoes

champagne is my Party in a Glass. Add a twizzle stick and it's a done deal

Image via Lauren Conrad

Menagerie

2012-01-23T16:04:00.000-08:00

really amazing photographs. by Sharon Montrose. of baby animals. perfect for a nursery. or my apartment. get them here

Images via The Animal Print Shop

The Big, Bad Tassel

2012-01-12T16:04:00.000-08:00

I quite like this new wedding trend. yep, I'm all on board with the tassel

Images: 1. Confetti System 2. and 3. Love Me Do Photography via 100 Layer Cake

I Made This

2012-01-08T16:23:00.000-08:00

a little birthday gift to this man

Isn't he handsome? He also happens to be my most favorite Husband ever, hence why just a regular old I love You wouldn't do. I felt it needed a bit more oomph; know what I mean? Now all that's left to do is go wash my mouth out with soap. Totally worth the cute wall art though

Just in case you are jumping on the potty mouth bandwagon, you can download your own F'ing love print in Black, Grey, or Citron. Once you download, each print will be packaged in a nice 8 x 10 for your printing pleasure. Now go spread the love.

Image via Corbin Gurkin Photography

Speaking of Glitter

2012-01-02T06:52:00.000-08:00

My oh my how I love when two of my favorite things collide into one fabulously sparkling sweet treat. Behold the wonderment that is Edible Glitter.

Images: Desserts for Breakfast, Glitter Guide, Purl Bee, Apollinas, The Coveted, Mrs. Lilien

Champagne and Glitter

2011-12-30T09:37:00.000-08:00

That's what New Years is all about, right? Chin Chin to 2012!

xoxo

Images: Row 1: Pretty Stuff, Style Me Pretty, Small Shop Studio Row 2: Glitter Guide Tumbler, Not On the High Street, Confetti Garden Row 3: Glitter Guide, That Inspirational Girl, Wedding Bells

A Winter Week of Lovelies

2011-12-27T13:43:00.000-08:00

swoopy bridal lashes and a bun

Image courtesy of Carolina Wahnish Rivera via Style Me Pretty

a pretty candleholder DIY that I plan on crafting stat.

Image via Once Wed

good to remember on those bitter cold days ahead

Print via Society6

winter style I'd LOVE to steal

Image via Note to Self

a fabulously modern pile o' wood

Image via A Well Traveled Woman

long live stripes

Image courtesy of Elle Decor via Apartment Therapy

this dress speaks to my heart. It's saying BUY ME loud and clear. Does it do that to you?

Image via Sterling Style

how freaking amazing are these paper goodies? Really FREAKING AMAZING

Image via Oh So Beautiful Paper

looks like I'm not the only one who enjoys torturing cute pups for the Holidays. This festive look would also work well for New Years

Image via A House in the Hills

pretty inspiration to gear up for a festive New Years outfit

Image via

It's a nice day for a white wedding

Image via

sparkle cookies are the new cake ball

Image via Anthology Mag

three things I like chubby: Babies, Grandmas and chairs

Image via Live Breath Decor

Holy Floral Arrangement, Batman!

Image via Jose Villa

A Very Chloe Christmas

2011-12-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

This little munchkin and her fabulous eyelashes came to visit for the Holidays and all was well and good until we decided to play a little game of dress the dog up. Poor Chloe. I'm pretty sure she is raring to go home

Elf Chloe is super cute but Santa Chloe is by far my favey fave even though the picture is a bit blurry. Doesn't she look enthused?

What's Black and Brown and Spotted All Over?

2011-12-15T04:45:00.000-08:00

I admit, my OBSESSION with leopard is made quite a bit more embarrassing when my last name is taken into consideration (Lepperd - like the animal only cooler)so I try to add just a dash with out going too overboard. On that note, is a leopard couch considered a dash?!? How about a leopard clutch? Fine, fine, more dashy, I know. But just know glorious leopard sitter....I have my eye on you.

Images: Board: Pretty Stuff, La Dolce Vita, Pinterest, All You Need is Love, The Glitter Guide, Pinterest, This is Glamorous, Kendi Everyday, Clutches: Late Night Fashion, Simply Her, The Pretty Little Blogger, The Outfit Diaries, For the Love of Pretty, Cupcakes and Cashmere, That Inspirational Girl

President of the Rifle Paper Co. Fan Club

2011-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

and this is why:

Ruby Cho and her insanely cute birth announcement.

I also am currently deciding between the myriad of lovely Holiday goodies that Rifle is crafting this season. How does one choose?

Images: Oh Joy, Rifle Paper Co.

Nordic Knitwear

2011-12-05T04:21:00.000-08:00

When the temps drop, I always find myself dreaming of cozy Fair Isle sweaters and mittens galore. The two seem to go hand in hand and this knitwear is making an appearance just about everywhere this season. Seriously, even your puppies can get in on the action. Me loves.

Fair Isle for

1. Your beverage 2. Your Feet 3. Your hands 4. Your Dome 5. Your Pup 6. Your Legs 7. Your Home

Images: Free People, I'd Rather Thrift, The Purl Bee, Trendnista, Free People, J.Crewing, The Vintage Showroom, Details, J.Crewing, Trendnista

Engaged: Alex and Jordan

2011-11-14T06:42:00.000-08:00

Alex and Jordan are all sorts of adorable and their engagement session captured by mega talents Kyle and Vanessa of Chupp Photography has all the things I go bananas for: gorgeous photography, so much love it's practically bursting from each and every image and last but certainly not least, a great pair of boots.

 a big fat thank you to the Mr. and Mrs. Chupp for sharing this lovely shoot and Alex and Jordan, wishing you a lifetime of happiness.

xoxo

All Images via Chupp Photography

A Week of Lovelies

2011-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:00

the bouquet had me at hello but it's the dress that stole the show

Image courtesy of Jemma Keech via Style Me Pretty Australia

gold and pink and macarons oh my

Image courtesy of My Sweet and Saucy

through the looking glass

Image via Design Love Fest

a sweet, sweet wintery proposal

Image via Chris Emeott Photography

manly bedroom McSexiness

Image via Rue

air plants are the new succulent
Images courtesy of Gabriel Ryan Photographers via JL Designs

flowers, flowers everywhere. clearly I'm in the mood for some pretty flora since this is like the bezillionth picture of the petal variety. oh well, we'll just go with it
Image via Elizabeth Messina

hot pink. hot gold. hot damn
Image via No Clue...sorry!

I kind of feel like this bathroom and I were meant to be the best of friends

Image via Daisy Knows Best

a rainbow of Elie Saab sparkle madness and I whole heartedly dig it
Image via New York Mag

so much amazingness in one little powder room
Image via My Favorite and My Best

elbow patched sweaters = dapper chic
Image via A Little Dash of Ash

sometimes I forget but this is a great reminder
Image via I am Blessed

Framework

2011-11-01T04:16:00.000-07:00

Come November 12, I'm joining the club. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that I will look even half as adorable as these lovely ladies. Now hows about a looky-loo at what's currently at the top of my eyeglass lust list

Find them here: Jason Wu, Cutler and Gross, Linda Farrow Luxe, Warby Parker

Images: Glitter Guide, Scotch and Scones, Modern Hepburn, Prism London, Glitter Guide, Keiko Lynn, Pinterest, SF Girl By the Bay, Oh Joy!

Glam'd Up Halloween

2011-10-31T04:54:00.000-07:00

Hope your Halloween is full of splendid treats and glamorous pumpkin designs. Mental note, next year I must attempt the insanely fabulous ikat number like below.

Images:Row 1: Jose Villa via Once Wed, Houzz, iDiY, Row 2: Better Homes and Gardens, These Tings Take Time, Country Living, Row 3: Robbie Moriarty, Annie's Eats, 30 Media

Painted Pumpkins: Alisa Burke

Mixing It Up

2011-10-26T06:28:00.000-07:00

sometimes, it just works.

Images: Caitlin Wilson Textiles, That's Chic, Wedding + Photography + Design, Decorista Daydreams, Haute Design, With Two Cats, Cozamia, Late Afternoon, Made By Girl, Oh Joy!, Design Sponge, Atlantic-Pacific, Atlantic-Pacific, Coco + Kelley, Honestly WTF, Apartment Therapy

Speaking of Anniversaries

2011-10-25T06:04:00.000-07:00

 1. Fuzzy Man Moccasins  2. Fluffy Lady Friends

this is how we celebrate the Anniversary of I Do in the Lepperd household – with a nice cozy pair of Wicked Good Slippers from L.L. Bean. Sexy, right? With Chilly McFreezing Winter just around the corner and not a slipper in the house, we figured who needs fancy dinners or weekend getaways to Vermont? Instead lets indulge in fuzzy goodness for our toes. So order we did all while gulping down a nice big bottle of Cab. I mean it wouldn't be an Anni without wine, right?

In other news, I spotted quite the lovely Anniversary Party over on Oh Happy Day.  

Gorgeous cake, a little croquet and dinner with friends all captured by Leo Patrone. Sounds like my kind of party. Maybe next year we'll forgo the robe exchange (because robes are a natural progression from slippers, duh) and opt for a pretty party instead

Images courtesy of Leo Patrone via Oh Happy Day

Two Years Ago Today

2011-10-24T09:19:00.000-07:00

we said I do

and we thought it was the best day ever.

but little did we know, the amazing moments were yet to come. Happy Anniversary my love. May we have a million more perfect, perfect days just like this.

All Images via Corbin Gurkin

No Sleep till Suri

2011-10-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

Inevitably there comes a moment in time when I get super stressed and despite complete and total exhaustion, just can't sleep. This also happens to be the perfect time for me to catch up on all my favorite blogs. So if you happen to spot a weirdo from Boston perusing your site at 3am, ya that's me.

Last night just such a thing occurred and in my trolling of the blogosphere I stumbled upon this treasure trove of snarky-goodness. I present to you Suri's Burn Book. Have you seen this gem?!?! It's Us Weekly meets Mean Girls from the faux point of view of Suri Cruz and the witty banter abounds. I might have just read the whole thing last night and could not contain the barrel laughs.

If you know what's good for you, you'll head over right this very second. skedaddle

and don't think I haven't already started following her on twitter 

Feathered Friends

2011-10-19T17:00:00.000-07:00

Have you heard? One of my most favorite image capturers in the whole wide world, the lovely Ms.Sarah Yates, has cozied up to other amazing photog friends for a brand spankin new team of fabulousness. All you upcoming Brides and Grooms, I'm talking to you. Believe me, Sarah Yates does a wedding good and I'm pretty sure these Birds are where it's at. I, for one, can't wait to see what comes out of Birds of a Feather. I think many a pretty picture is on the horizon.

All Images via Birds of a Feather

Cape Pretty

2011-10-05T05:39:00.000-07:00

Capes are making quite the appearance this Fall. Do you Cape? I think I'm converting to the Cape side.

Images: Pandora, Keiko Lynn, Catch Coco, Sunday Crossbow, Daily Cup of Couture, This is Glamorous, Boy en Girl

Because It's Been Awhile...

2011-10-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

I present to you, my loyal readers, a Monday of lovelies...
enjoy.

Giraffe images never get old. ever.

Image via Pretty Stuff

waiting for this to happen in Boston. It seriously makes all the other miserable months of weather so worth it.

Image via Beautiful Portals

Salted Chocolate Caramel is soo not on my vegan diet list but you bet your bottom dollar the next cheat day I have, I'm going right for these babies. seriously, they need to get in my mouth. now.

Image via Amy Atlas

an ombre clothespin backdrop is pure genius

Image courtesy of Shannon Lee via Style Me Pretty

polk-a-dot clutches are proving to be a weakness in my spending freeze

Clutch via Anthropologie

a flower trophy

Image via Oh Joy!

I think this scarf and my neck need to be friends

Shawl via Virginia Johnson

wedding donkeys are the new mustache on a stick

Image courtesy of Aaron Delesie via Plum Pretty Sugar

chalkboards and doughnuts
Image courtesy of A Beautiful Mess via The Sweetest Occasion

let's take a minute to behold the beauty of this lamp

Image via Simply Grove

and don't you forget it

Image via design work life

When your Best Friend is Preggers

2011-09-20T05:09:00.000-07:00

a) you lose your partner in vodka sipping crime (although I must admit my Sundays have been hangover free for quite awhile now and I kind of like it. Does that mean I'm finally growing up?!?!?)

b) you lose your mind over each and every cute little baby adornment, baby picture, baby room. All I have to say is god help this blog when I get knocked up. For now, it's just my pinterest account that's been high-jacked by mini-human inspiration

I honestly feel like every single person I know has a womb squatter as of late: co-workers, faux sisters, old friends, new friends, favorite bloggers (oh and here too). The list goes on and on and on. So in an attempt to gather my baby crazed thoughts into one post*, I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the fun bits currently offered for the littles in your life. Behold some pretty finds for the wee lasses...

and who can forget the itty bitty gentleman. Not I. And this sucker comes complete with a Wild Things Crown...

Girly Baby Goodness: 1. Polk-a-dot Jacket, 2. Rosie Toy, 3. Le Petit Voyage Bed, 4. Gold Booties, 5. 10 Mil Besos via Lay Baby Lay, 6. White Century Crib, 7. Imabari Towels, 8. Striped Romper (not available right now)

Boy Bitty Wonderment: 1. Yellow Sweater, 2. Fur Booties, 3. Wild Things Crown, 4. Sheep Rocker (this frightens my Hubs but I think it's all sorts of amazing), 5. Dinosaur Mobile, 6. Grey Crib, 7. Zebra Rug, 8. Zinc Letters, 9. Snakey Snake

* Who the heck am I kidding? My best friend's growing a human! eeeeeeee it's going to be the cutest little thing I ever did see and I'm pretty positive there will be more than one post on this subject to follow

Jade with Envy

2011-09-16T13:46:00.000-07:00

vibrant greens and jades, heck we'll throw teal in there too, maybe a little mint? they have captured my heart this morning and pair so nicely with moody greys. How could I possibly resist? I'm unbelievably ready for Fall by the way. I dusted off the boots last night and they are just begging to be worn for a little apple cider sipping or maybe a few crisp air-infused jaunts

Images: Splendid Sass, Keiko Lynn, Kitschy Living, Desire to Inspire, Jak and Jil, The Design Files

Images of the Shoe Variety

2011-09-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

my favorite kind of shots. these come sans gagging or terrible hangovers. what's not to love?

Images: Style Me Pretty, 2-4: Oh Joy!, 5-8: Design Love Fest, A Beautiful Mess, The Lady is Sweet

Whoopsy Daisy

2011-09-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

has it really been over two weeks since I blogged? Don't know how that happens. I must have been having way too much fun eating my weight in chips and salsa in California or editing gorgeous weddings over at my Day Job but I'm back and I promise to fill your readers with tasty bits soon, very soon. No more staring at "An Ode to the Boy". promise. Instead you can gaze upon that big ol' balloon. Fun right? Until tomorrow lovelies...or maybe this evening. It all depends on when I get my act together.

xoxo

Image courtesy of 1. art life beauty via Brooklyn Bride

An Ode to the Boy

2011-08-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'm jumping on a plane today for sunny Los Angeles and it never fails... as I run around throwing every pair of shoes I might possibly need, every lovely outfit I own and wayyyy too many pjs for one little week, the only thing I REALLY want to put in my suitcase is Mr. Lepperd. Really I could do without the rest but my love/ life bestie/ best spooner ever...him I whither away without. So to you my love, hoping this week flies by quicker than ever before. And someday, lets get soo rich that we can just fly everywhere together. Sound like a plan? xoxo

Image: Alicia Bock Photography

So Pretty... Sooo, Soooo Pretty

2011-08-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

a little bit bohemian flower child-esque mixed with the essence of home spun pretty in peach wonderment gives you this display of gorgeousness spotted on The Bride's Guide. Of course, the florals are courtesy of my most favorite florateer in the whole wide world, Amy Osaba. Isn't she a genius?

All Images courtesy of Our Labor of Love via The Bride's Guide

black | white

2011-08-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

i am the first one to admit that color is my crack and there isn't anything in my life that hasn't been touched by a splash of bright hues but I also have a major weakness for black and white. Photographs seem more breathtaking, outfits more chic, interiors more dramatic. And who doesn't die for breathtaking, chic or dramatic?

Images: Christine Pierce, Simply Seleta, Musings in Femininity, I drifted off for a moment, Solid Frog, Beautiful, Ovadia & Sons, Elements of Style, Float, Hanneli, Dress Design & Decor, Sketch 42, Adam Barnes via Style Me Pretty,

Mi Lovely es Su Lovely

2011-08-14T09:11:00.000-07:00

zebras hugging it out. aren't they the cutest?

Image via Pretty Stuff

these Geronimo Balloons are all the rage and I am officially jumping on the bandwagon

Image via Geronimo Balloons

white, bright and happy all over

Image via Lonny

these shoes need to find a home in my closet

Image via Glitter Guide

mon petit cake

Image via Style Me Pretty

pretty, pretty watercolor invites

Images via Scout's Honor Co.

french. gold. enameled. need I say more?

Image courtesy of Beklina via Hip Hip Gin Gin

that marble island DOES IT for me

Image courtesy of Teri Lyn Fisher via Seesaw

skirted bridesmaids all in a row

Image courtesy of Oh,Darling! via Snippet & Ink

my thoughts exactly except maybe I'll add salsa and guac to that list.

Image via Designspiration

may this week be a good one

xoxo

Gilded Florals

2011-08-11T05:14:00.000-07:00

As if flowers weren't insanely pretty on their own, their lovely factor soars through the roof the second they come within 5 feet of a gilded object.

And on another note, I think I may need to go to One Kings Lane-ics Anonymous. I really can't stop myself. But do you blame me? I'm pretty sure french bulldog bookends are a total necessity, right?

or an owl vase and a ceramic bird jar? I can think of a million uses for these

That jar will especially come in handy when Mr. Huz does me in for spending all of our money on frivolous housewares. Hey, at least my ashes will have a pretty, pretty resting place.

Images: The Inspired Bride, Rifle Paper Co., Pinterest, Rue, Style Essentials, Rue, Rue, One Kings Lane

Feathered Wall Friends

2011-08-08T05:07:00.000-07:00

I have an obsession with white feathered things so it's no surprise that these juju hats have long been on my design radar. I had no idea what they were called or that they are headdresses from the Cameroon area of Africa but that just makes them ten times cooler. Hoping to acquire one of these fabulously feathered puppies for my bedroom because my gilded bed is lonely in there. She needs an equally fabulous playmate.

Images: Ish and Chi Flickr, The Cross Design, Table Tonic, Table Tonic, Odi et Amo, Inspime, Lonny

A Week of Lovelies

2011-08-05T07:16:00.000-07:00

a scrumptious bouquet full of summer brights

Image courtesy of Leila Peterson via The Wedding Chicks

yummy summer food

Images via Butterfly Food

a classic summer beauty

Image via Jose Villa

this tablescape is having a gold moment and I am wholeheartedly in love

Image via Coco + Kelley

this just may be the sweetest combo of upholstery and chubby little chair silhouette that I ever did see

Image via What's Up Whimsy

start off your weekend with the Mrs. scrub a-dub-dub
Image via Mrs. Lilien

 a garland of feathers that had me at hello

Image via Swoon Events

fancy a color blocked coat? I do
London coat via EmersonMade

rain, rainbows and a whole lot of love

Image courtesy of Gia Canali via 100 Layer Cake

a new website with a lovely factor through the proverbial roof

Image via An Apple A Day

sometimes an old trunk and a fabulous tassel are the epitome of bar chic

Image via Rue

a glamorous display of flower diving

Image via Coco + Kelley

lakeside living is where it's at

Image via Wanderlust

this new heirloom lingerie collection by Claire Pettibone puts my yoga pants and Huz t's to shame

Image via Kiss the Groom

tousled to perfection

Image via A Glamorous Little Side Project

my mantra

Print via Rockett St George

happy weekending loves!

xoxo

Dreaming of Tulle

2011-08-04T08:08:00.000-07:00

Did you all see this wedding over on Once Wed? I nearly keeled over from a gorgeous mix of fashion, lovely light and pretty images from Tec Petaja. I have been in love with that Amsale Calista dress for about as long as I can remember and this bride is positively GORGEOUS in it. See the full wedding here.

And some other brides that have shimmied down the aisle in that pretty tulle number...

a wedding built for two captured by Aaron Delesie featured on Style Me Pretty

and Tanja Lippert captured this gorgeous Calista clad bride featured on Style Me Pretty

all Brooklyn Boathouse images courtesy of Tec Petaja via Once Wed

A Love Affair with Color: Summer Sorbet

2011-08-03T04:33:00.000-07:00

I can't stop pinning pretty images filled with pinks and corals and other sorbet infused hues. Thinking a little dose of pink does the summer body good.

So to satiate my rosy musings, I've gathered some of my current lusts from around the interwebs. Everything from pink to coral and all of the melon hues in between...

1. J.Crew Greer lace-up heels 2. Cocoa and Hearts Painting 3. ban.do sequin fanny pack 4. Topshop Pink Bikini Top and Loop Side Bottom 5. Madeline Weinrib Pillows 6. Kenneth Jay Lane Stretch Coral Bracelet 7. Halston Heritage Georgette Skirt

And clearly these fashion lady bloggers know what's up...

Images: Row 1: Cubicle Refugee, Decor8, Style.com, Row 2: EmersonMade, Paris Apartment, Row 3: Avanza Press

Fashionable Ladies: Kendi Everyday, Atlantic-Pacific, Cupcakes and Cashmere

In and Out

2011-08-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

So sadly I've never taken a shower out of doors sans suit but there is something about being outside all nakey butts that just sounds soooo nice and refreshing. In my future dream home, these indoor-outdoor showers are at the top of the list. Heck, I'll take the pool too.

Images: Remodelista, Emma's Design Blog, We See What We Want, Pretty Stuff, The Cool Hunter

Engaged

2011-08-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

Clinton and Melissa are quite the adorable couple and their engagement images captured by Amanda Borozinski of Boro:Creative Visions are a fabulous mix of pretty engaged folks and an easy breezy country backdrop. In other words, total perfection with a side of yummy outfits.

Melissa, the gorgeous Bride-to-be had this to say... " To stick with the rustic feel of our wedding, we wanted to keep that theme throughout our engagement pictures. Like our wedding plans, we wanted to find beauty in the natural and ordinary things of life. We shared our thoughts with our photographer, Boro: Creative Visions, and she helped us find the prefect farm that fit our vision."

A big huge thank you to Amanda of Boro:Creative Visions for sharing her pretty, pretty images with us and a fat Congrats to Clinton and Melissa. They will be skipping down the aisle this coming September 10 in a fab backyard soiree in New Hampshire. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!!

All Images via Boro: Creative Visions Photography

Put a SKIRT on it

2011-07-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

I realize that the skirted table is not a new concept. But these hot, modern specimens full of straight lines, perfect pleats and lovely tailoring are right up my alley. And music to a small space's ears since you can hide all sorts of unsightly bits underneath. I'm thinking this would be the perfect bar solution for our little apartment and since I am not a sewer what so ever, Wisteria's skirted table might be my best bet. I also found a few no-sew tutorials at Little Green Notebook and Johns Journal if you feel so inclined.

Images: Domino Book of Decorating, Lonny, Apartment Therapy, Maggie Rose, My Ideal Home, Luxe + Lillies, Apartment Therapy, Lonny

BHLDN Fall Preview

2011-07-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

Those BHLDNers really know how to throw one kick ass party. The Fall preview in New York made for quite the shindig. We are talking loads upon loads of gorgeous dresses, shoes, accessories, (capes!)and a plethora of fab decor all rolled into one night of wedding wonderment.

The Fall collection will be available starting August 4th and if you're a fan of texture and feathers galore like moi, you are in for a treat. Seriously will someone please rock that wavey shrug?

Another fave was the pink, fluffy getaway moment at the back of this car. This needs to happen at your wedding.

A big, HUUGGEEE thank you to Dana and the rest of the BHLDN crew for giving me a sneak peek of whats to come. The collection is spot on gorgeous and lucky us August 4 isn't too far off. I have a feeling feathers and Bridal capes are going to be hot, hot, hot this year.

xoxo

From Shipped to Fabulous

2011-07-27T10:42:00.000-07:00

So a little back story before we get started. My husband spends his days fighting planet destroying villains at the Union of Concerned Scientists and to say he is eco-friendly is quite the understatement. I, on the other hand, am more a fan of creature comforts that may include but are not limited to blasting the AC the second I feel a wee bit warm, taking taxies everywhere my pocketbook will allow, using paper-towels for any and everything and pretty much being a total electricity whore. But I am slowly, slowly seeing the light at the end of the green tunnel.

In our house, we no longer do paper towels. We don't do shopping bags or zip-locks. We don't do cars. (This I reallllly miss) And we DO do locally grown produce, LOTS and LOTS of recycling and soon composting. (I will definitely let the Huz take care of that worm-filled bin)

Which brings me to today's musing... Shipping Container Houses. This just might be Mr. Lepperd and I's happy medium. They satisfy my design-loving tendencies and they're totally upcycled and environment approved. Plus, the guest house/ office/ mancave possibilities are endless.

Images: Poteet Architects, Whorange, Architeria, Dwell, Busy Boo

BHLDN and the Big Apple

2011-07-26T04:44:00.000-07:00

BHLDN, the purveyors of fine wedding wares is having a fall collection preview in New York this week and guess who's been invited to the pretty party? Yours truly which also means I'll be sharing all the lovely frocks and things I spy along the way. Sit tight for updates because I hear this season is bringing mix and match separates... for weddings...dying.

And their invitation had me at hello. We're talking pure paper doll magic all wrapped up in a lovely box. I'll be sure to share the awesomeness when i get back. Until then loves

xoxo

Images clockwise: Pinterest, Jason Allies Flickr, Bowknot Pocket Shift, Pentagram, Deco Feather Clip from BHLDN, Chain Link Heels, Ribboned Silk Gown

Fly Me Away

2011-07-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

Today I'm dreaming of far off lands full of bright, exotic wonderment. You know somewhere where things like this are a daily occurrence...

But alas I am stuck simply gazing at images with just the right amount of zebra print and loads of color to tide my exotic musings over until I can hop on a plane to paradise. One thing is for sure, it makes Mondays a whole lot prettier.

Images: Jamais 203, Pretty Stuff, Rue, A Dozen Cups of Coffee, JJJJound, El Hieroglyph, Wild Thing, EclecChic, Pinterest, Quadrille Fabrics, Jose Villa, Emily Gilbert Photography via Crush Cul de Sac, Desire to inspire, Crush Cul de Sac, Photo Problem, Brides, Lonny, Pretty Stuff, Inspired Design, Jose Villa, Atlanta Homes, This is Glamorous, Elle Decor

Homes of the Fabulously Glittery

2011-07-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's no surprise that the second I laid eyes on Tori and Myka's homes on The Glitter Guide I was in complete decor lust. Tori's abode is the perfect mix of beachy girly goodness with loads of color and gold accents and Myka's pied-à-terre in San Francisco is sleek city wonderment and filled with trinket trays galore. Total porn for the gold and glitz obsessed and I wouldn't expect anything less from the ladies behind Sitting in a Tree Events.

Tori's House Images courtesy of Joielala via The Glitter Guide and Myka's Abode captured by Tinywater Photography via The Glitter Guide

Starting the week off with a few little Lovelies

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popsicles soaking in Prosecco – the perfect way to toast a hot, summer day

Image via Southern Living

white hot

Image via Colour Me Happy

heaven to the millionth degree

Image via Lonny

art de tulle
Image via Design Love Fest

bedazzled turquoise bangles

Image via Net-A-Porter

a fab "Geek Chic" Bridal Shower

Images courtesy of Readyluck via 100 Layer Cake

it's high time for a road trip and car hood picnics are absolutely mandatory

Image via Karicakes

say YES to the breakfast nook

Image via Decorology

yummy tropical florals to brighten your Monday

Image courtesy of Jose Villa via Once Wed

on my future house list - a kitchen with an outdoor bar

Images via The Diversion Project

also on the list? A Nestrest!

Image via Dedon

I hate to say it but I have been looking forward to Monday allll weekend long. The Huz (a.k.a. my weekend playmate) was out of town and sad to say I was bored to tears. It started out all fun and girly with loads of Sex and the City episodes, Lifetime Movies and pjs but then, well, it just took a turn for the worst. We're talking deciding to work all day Sunday because I really couldn't think of anything else to do. Yeah bad I know. But Mr. Lepperd should be walking through the door any moment and my to-do list for today is a mile long so time to get the party started. Happy Monday loves

xoxo