March 13, 2010
London Calling!
Guess what? Aimee traveled {All Across the Pond} and is here in London for a week!
Our adventures have just begun, so come back to see our inspiration hunt unfold!
Cheers!
paige & aimee
March 12, 2010
Irish Inspiration for a St. Paddy's Day Shower
The timing of St. Patrick's Day and bridal shower season seem to coincide a bit, so if your bride has a little wild side, why not throw a little spin on the shower and get inspired by the good ol' Irish!
Welcome the lassies with a customized pin...
And start with some yummy traditional drinks...
{nutty irish{wo}man}
{black & tan}
Serve some homemade Irish concoctions that'll comfort every soul in attendance...
Finish it off with a dessert bar featuring stout & ice cream floats, shamrock cookies and cupcakes, and as the focal point, an emerald graduated green layered cake!
...and send the lassies home with these little shamrocks as a sweet little favor!
cheers!
paige
p.s. click on the photos for links to the how-to guides
photo credits: marthastewart.com, iam baker layered cake, and mad hungry blog for black & tan
March 11, 2010
I Do Originals
parasols are perfect props for photos
love, love, love
Kristin answers all your questions with regard to monogram etiquette. Here is one very important question to keep in mind when determining how you want to use your wedding monogram:
Q: When can we start using our wedding monogram?
A: If you want to use traditional wedding monogram etiquette keep these simple rules in mind:
{before the wedding ceremony} if you are following traditional wedding etiquette it is a big no-no to use your married monogram before you're actually married. so that means using a monogram with your new last name or initials on your save-the-dates, invitations, thank you notes, etc. is taboo. instead, use a monogram that has just your first initials or first names.
{during the wedding ceremony} this is still a gray area for some, but I say if you want to use your married monogram, go for it! the married monogram is a visual symbol of two people joining as one... so the wedding ceremony is a perfect time to begin to use your new monogram on anything from the aisle runners, unity candles, programs, etc.
{after the ceremony} anything goes! Use your married monogram on anything you wish...
banners are precious for a ring bearer to hold
colored banners make your monogram pop
my favorite bible verse
showcase your new last name with pride!
March 10, 2010
Etsy Wednesday: 5eizen
It is amazing how little details of your wedding day can slip through the cracks until the very last minute. Your ring pillow being one of them. Now granted it is only centerstage for a few minutes, but why go through months of planning all of your other details and let one of the most pure and heart pounding moments of your day slip through the way side?
5eizen (pronounced 5-E-zen) is another one of my favorite Etsy designers. Irene Lam is the founder of 5eizen. Her own wedding inspired her to create the dazzling line which reflects her style and sensibility. Every one of her products is original, well designed works of art that will pair beautifully with your wedding details.
The ring pillows featured below are just breath taking (I can't even believe I am saying this about ring pillows!) She has over 94 designs and also accepts custom orders...pretty incredible, huh?!
ivory bloom and dupioni silk
coral bloom and ivory ring
fuchsia bloom and ivory ring
gray bloom and yellow dupioni silk ring
fuchsia and gold leaves
black and gray ring
March 9, 2010
Dress Up Your Desktop
Rachel at Benign Objects has designed this darling, happy spring inspired desktop to share with everyone:
To set this as your desktop background, click on the correct size image to navigate to the full screen version of the image. PC users: right click , Mac users: control click on the image and select "Set as Desktop Background." Et voila -- your new spring wallpaper!
Enjoy!
xox~aimee
March 8, 2010
Tea for Two, Two for Tea
Following our delightful spring afternoon at Kew Gardens, we meandered into a quintessential British tea house, the Original Maids of Honour. For over a century and a half, visitors have enjoyed taking tea here. Featuring its namesake pastry, favored by Henry VIII, it provides a classic English experience.
{the spread}
{three of the best things on earth: scones, clotted cream and jam}
Bring a little old fashioned England to your wedding festivities! If you're a bride looking for a creative way to honor your ladies, here's a perfect way to do it. Break out your kitschy tea cup collection, throw on a vintage apron, prepare a little nostalgic nosh, and invite your maids of honor over for a royal afternoon of high tea.
Cheers!
paige
March 7, 2010
Harbinger
March 6, 2010
Melanie Molesworth: London Freelance Interiors Stylist
This week I discovered that one of my boot camp buddies does freelance interior styling for UK magazines. My jaw dropped when she sent me the link to her blog and portfolio: major eye candy! I ordered her book right away, too.
Here are a few scrumptious scenes that she styled from her Textured Whites shoot for Real London for Key magazine.
Junk Style is her book, and I can't wait to get mine in the mail! You can order your a copy here, too.
Peruse her portfolio (which feels very Real Simple magazine-ish to me) with a cappuccino in hand, and enjoy! There's even more to see on her blog.
Thanks for letting me share your beautiful work, Mel!
xo,
paige
Textured Whites photography: Claire Richardson ©real.london
March 5, 2010
Bloody Delicious
I don't know about you, but it sure seems like it's been a l o n g week! I'm fighting a cold at the moment, so the thought of a freshly squeezed {and shaken}, vitamin c enriched cocktail seems oh-so-appropriate. Blood oranges are in season, so finding this colorful citrus at the market should be easy peasy!
I know what you're thinking. "Is it 5pm yet?" The answer is yes. If you're reading this Friday morning in California, it's 5pm here in London.
Happy, Happy Hour!
cheers,
paige
photos & recipes: 1: martha stewart, 2 & 3: mark thomas via epicurious.com, 4. laylita's recipes
March 4, 2010
Our 100th Blog!
We're 100 blogs strong...and still smiling!
a larger than life
T H A N K Y O U
to our loyal readers for inspiring us to post ideas daily
and to the lovely, talented, diligent, creative
A I M E E & S O N I A
who both carry quite a load
and never cease to impress us
the fun has just begun, and the best is yet to come!
X O X O,
paige
March 3, 2010
Etsy Wednesday: Tie One On
Toying with the idea of a finding a unique tie for your stylish groom? Take a look at toybreaker's hand-screened collection on Etsy (aka Cyberoptix Tie Lab). You can outfit all the groomsmen with their wedding packages (cross that gift off your list!), while the groom can still look distinguished in an accent color of his own. With all the thought and planning that goes into the bride's gown and bridesmaids' attire, it's only fair to give the guys a little accessory love, too!
It's not all for gents; they also make hand-screened silk scarves for the bridesmaids...
Tie up your attire details with toybreaker! Those plain suits just got a little more exciting!
xo,
paige
photos: toybreaker
London Calling!
Guess what? Aimee traveled {All Across the Pond} and is here in London for a week!Our adventures have just begun, so come back to see our inspiration hunt unfold!
Cheers!
paige & aimee
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March 12, 2010
Irish Inspiration for a St. Paddy's Day Shower
The timing of St. Patrick's Day and bridal shower season seem to coincide a bit, so if your bride has a little wild side, why not throw a little spin on the shower and get inspired by the good ol' Irish!Welcome the lassies with a customized pin...
And start with some yummy traditional drinks...
{irish coffee}
{nutty irish{wo}man}
{black & tan}
Serve some homemade Irish concoctions that'll comfort every soul in attendance...
{open face roast beef sandwiches}
{irish stew}
Finish it off with a dessert bar featuring stout & ice cream floats, shamrock cookies and cupcakes, and as the focal point, an emerald graduated green layered cake!
...and send the lassies home with these little shamrocks as a sweet little favor!
cheers!paige
p.s. click on the photos for links to the how-to guides
photo credits: marthastewart.com, iam baker layered cake, and mad hungry blog for black & tan
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March 11, 2010
I Do Originals
It's all in the details.
For all you devoted readers, you have seen me repeat myself from week to week. But let's face it...those weddings that are featured on countless blogs and magazines get noticed by the strategic planning that went into the Big Day. And more times than not, the most beautiful details are affordable, simple touches.
I Do Originals is your go-to website for custom hand painted or printed parasols, banners and aisle runners. Kristin, the founder and owner of I Do Originals launched her line in 2006 with the idea to offer brides cost efficient ideas for custom designed products that required NO DIY effort on the bride's side (there are only so many hours in the day for DIY).
parasols are perfect props for photos 
love, love, love
say thanks with style
Kristin answers all your questions with regard to monogram etiquette. Here is one very important question to keep in mind when determining how you want to use your wedding monogram:
Q: When can we start using our wedding monogram?
A: If you want to use traditional wedding monogram etiquette keep these simple rules in mind:
{before the wedding ceremony} if you are following traditional wedding etiquette it is a big no-no to use your married monogram before you're actually married. so that means using a monogram with your new last name or initials on your save-the-dates, invitations, thank you notes, etc. is taboo. instead, use a monogram that has just your first initials or first names.
{during the wedding ceremony} this is still a gray area for some, but I say if you want to use your married monogram, go for it! the married monogram is a visual symbol of two people joining as one... so the wedding ceremony is a perfect time to begin to use your new monogram on anything from the aisle runners, unity candles, programs, etc.
{after the ceremony} anything goes! Use your married monogram on anything you wish...
banners are precious for a ring bearer to hold
colored banners make your monogram pop
my favorite bible verse
showcase your new last name with pride!Let us know how you are implementing your monogram in your wedding. We would love to hear your dazzling details!
xoxo
xoxo
| posted by Sonia at 12:00 AM |
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March 10, 2010
Etsy Wednesday: 5eizen
It is amazing how little details of your wedding day can slip through the cracks until the very last minute. Your ring pillow being one of them. Now granted it is only centerstage for a few minutes, but why go through months of planning all of your other details and let one of the most pure and heart pounding moments of your day slip through the way side?5eizen (pronounced 5-E-zen) is another one of my favorite Etsy designers. Irene Lam is the founder of 5eizen. Her own wedding inspired her to create the dazzling line which reflects her style and sensibility. Every one of her products is original, well designed works of art that will pair beautifully with your wedding details.
The ring pillows featured below are just breath taking (I can't even believe I am saying this about ring pillows!) She has over 94 designs and also accepts custom orders...pretty incredible, huh?!
ivory bloom and dupioni silk
coral bloom and ivory ring
fuchsia bloom and ivory ring
gray bloom and yellow dupioni silk ring
fuchsia and gold leaves
black and gray ringJust gorgeous...
Happy Wednesday!
xoxo
Sonia
| posted by Sonia at 12:00 AM |
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March 9, 2010
Dress Up Your Desktop
Rachel at Benign Objects has designed this darling, happy spring inspired desktop to share with everyone:
To set this as your desktop background, click on the correct size image to navigate to the full screen version of the image. PC users: right click , Mac users: control click on the image and select "Set as Desktop Background." Et voila -- your new spring wallpaper!Enjoy!
xox~aimee
| posted by Aimee at 12:00 AM |
3 comments
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March 8, 2010
Tea for Two, Two for Tea
Following our delightful spring afternoon at Kew Gardens, we meandered into a quintessential British tea house, the Original Maids of Honour. For over a century and a half, visitors have enjoyed taking tea here. Featuring its namesake pastry, favored by Henry VIII, it provides a classic English experience. 
{the spread}
{three of the best things on earth: scones, clotted cream and jam}
Bring a little old fashioned England to your wedding festivities! If you're a bride looking for a creative way to honor your ladies, here's a perfect way to do it. Break out your kitschy tea cup collection, throw on a vintage apron, prepare a little nostalgic nosh, and invite your maids of honor over for a royal afternoon of high tea.
Cheers!
paige
| posted by paige at 12:00 AM |
2 comments
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March 7, 2010
Harbinger
"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose
I would always greet it in a garden."
-Ruth Stout
...and so we did!
We ended a gorgeous spring afternoon at Kew Gardens in London by taking high tea...come back tomorrow and you will see!
xo,
paige
photos: paige galla
I would always greet it in a garden."
-Ruth Stout
...and so we did!
We ended a gorgeous spring afternoon at Kew Gardens in London by taking high tea...come back tomorrow and you will see!xo,
paige
photos: paige galla
| posted by paige at 12:19 PM |
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March 6, 2010
Melanie Molesworth: London Freelance Interiors Stylist
This week I discovered that one of my boot camp buddies does freelance interior styling for UK magazines. My jaw dropped when she sent me the link to her blog and portfolio: major eye candy! I ordered her book right away, too.
Here are a few scrumptious scenes that she styled from her Textured Whites shoot for Real London for Key magazine.
Junk Style is her book, and I can't wait to get mine in the mail! You can order your a copy here, too.
Peruse her portfolio (which feels very Real Simple magazine-ish to me) with a cappuccino in hand, and enjoy! There's even more to see on her blog. Thanks for letting me share your beautiful work, Mel!
xo,
paige
Textured Whites photography: Claire Richardson ©real.london
| posted by paige at 12:00 AM |
0 comments
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March 5, 2010
Bloody Delicious
I don't know about you, but it sure seems like it's been a l o n g week! I'm fighting a cold at the moment, so the thought of a freshly squeezed {and shaken}, vitamin c enriched cocktail seems oh-so-appropriate. Blood oranges are in season, so finding this colorful citrus at the market should be easy peasy!
I know what you're thinking. "Is it 5pm yet?" The answer is yes. If you're reading this Friday morning in California, it's 5pm here in London.
Happy, Happy Hour!
cheers,
paige
photos & recipes: 1: martha stewart, 2 & 3: mark thomas via epicurious.com, 4. laylita's recipes
| posted by paige at 12:00 AM |
0 comments
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March 4, 2010
Our 100th Blog!
We're 100 blogs strong...and still smiling!a larger than life
T H A N K Y O U
to our loyal readers for inspiring us to post ideas daily
and to the lovely, talented, diligent, creative
A I M E E & S O N I A
who both carry quite a load
and never cease to impress us
the fun has just begun, and the best is yet to come!
X O X O,
paige
photo: paige galla ~ thanks to my chiswick boot camp buddies for being models!
| posted by paige at 12:00 AM |
3 comments
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March 3, 2010
Etsy Wednesday: Tie One On
Toying with the idea of a finding a unique tie for your stylish groom? Take a look at toybreaker's hand-screened collection on Etsy (aka Cyberoptix Tie Lab). You can outfit all the groomsmen with their wedding packages (cross that gift off your list!), while the groom can still look distinguished in an accent color of his own. With all the thought and planning that goes into the bride's gown and bridesmaids' attire, it's only fair to give the guys a little accessory love, too!
It's not all for gents; they also make hand-screened silk scarves for the bridesmaids...
Tie up your attire details with toybreaker! Those plain suits just got a little more exciting!xo,
paige
photos: toybreaker
| posted by paige at 12:00 AM |
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