BKFST

I submitted a photo from one of our many delicious breakfasts on our honeymoon in New Zealand to BKFST and it was published on the site over the weekend.

The breakfasts on this Tumblr page are so delectable that I find the only time to go look at this page is after a meal, otherwise it makes me starving.  Everything looks so damn yummy! The site is the ultimate source for brekkie/brunch inspiration, so if you find yourself in need of said inspiration, I highly recommend a stop over.

If you have a delicious breakfast photo, submit it here!

I miss the NW

This kitchen reminds me of a modern home you would find in Seattle, Portland or in fact, Brentwood, CA.  It reminds me of pine trees and a gentle wind, snow flurries and morning coffee with dim light.

East coast museums or west coast ski resorts, I can't decide! 

Now that we're married

Tender Rocking Cradle

Felt Moses Basket

Kidding.  But aren't these cradles the sweetest (and most creative) little things you ever did see? 

Feeling Fall

It may be 90+ degrees here in Baltimore, but that doesn't stop my inner clock from ticking Fall!

There's something funny that happens in late August and the first days of September. It just feels like Autumn, even if it's still hot outside or school hasn't begun.

For me, this occurred last weekend.  I don't know what it was, but all it took was one gray day and I was busy making creamy mushroom soup and listening to Harvest Moon by Neil Young.

Since moving to the mid-Atlantic, I have so enjoyed the long summer months (especially the extra dosage of vitamin D).  I never thought I'd say this, but I actually think I'm ready for fall: cool misty mornings, hot apple cider, and a few things like this...

Utterly over-sized scarves...

Nerdy chic glasses...

Denim-y wonderful blazers...

Glassy bottles of vino...

Wedding bells ring ding dinging...

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My baby's birthday a-la-New Zealand...

Spooky seasonal celebrations...

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What are you most looking forward to come Fall? I wanna know! 

Feeling Green

1. Absinthe Dress 

2. Seed Bombs

3. Pyrex Beaker Vase 

4. Evergreen Pendant

5. Tree Place Card Holders

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Have a great weekend.

Smiles for Thursday

A few things that have caught my eye this week...

Peach Beer

Holly Golightly's Sofa Embodied

A Special Place

A book Wreath

A Pretty Jar of Panamanian Coffee

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And this poem, in light of our recent domesic frustrations:

God banish from your house

The fly, the roach, the mouse

 

That riots in the walls

Until the plaster falls;

 

Admonish from your door

The hypocrite and the liar;

 

No shy, soft, tigrish fear

Permit upon your stair,

Nor agents of your doubt.

God drive them whistling out.

 

Let nothing touched with evil,

Let nothing that can shrivel

Heart's tenderest frond, intrude

Upon your still, deep blood.

Against the drip of night

God keep all windows tight,

Protect your mirrors from

Surprise, delirium,

Admit no trailing wind

Into your shuttered mind

 

To plume the lake of sleep

With dreams. If you must weep

 

God give you tears, but leave

You secrecy to grieve,

 

And islands for your pride,

And love to nest in your side.

-Stanley Kunitz, Benediction

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Great Hair

Isn't this beautiful bride's hair wonderful? I want THAT hair on my wedding day! 

Get a good look at this one strap lace dress! 

I love how the lace falls from shoulder to elbow.

It is so gorgeous.

{Images courtesy of snippet & ink}

xoxo

60 days!

On Sunday morning I realized it was July 25th. July 25th already? 

If it was already the 25th, that meant it was only two short months away from our wedding!

I have to admit, the realization made me shiver a bit when I thought of the loose ends that need tying up before our big day.  But, the thought of actually seeing the planning come to fruition and becoming husband and wife makes all the details worth it.  I can't believe we'll actually be married! WOW. That's a really big deal!

For now, I'll be dreaming of our wedding day...

Eating Vivace Coffee Ice Cream in my wedding gown.

Photos as pretty as these to capture each moment.

Seeing everyone's reaction to our caterer.

And...
 

DANCE PARTY with my husband (omg!) and best friends.

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The Best DIY Wedding Cake EVER!

I love my fiance!  This cake design he drew last night on Microsoft Paint is exactly why: 

Isn't this adorable?!

To match our record themed wedding invitations, Ryan designed our cake to have fondant records cascading across it's edges.  I found the original design inspiration at Brooklyn Bride and with his impressive imagination, he came up with this perfect modification.  I'm so proud!

The best part about our cake is that my mom is making it!  My mom, Jane, who is a stunningly talented self-taught baker, will be using Seattle's famous Macrina Bakery Tuxedo Cake recipe. 

How does this sound for breaking all stereotypes about wedding cake tasting horrible...

"A bittersweet chocolate cake moistened with brandy syrup and filled with alternating layers of ganache and white chocolate buttercream. Frosted with white chocolate cream cheese buttercream topped with chocolate curls."
 
I couldn't be more excited!  If you're coming to our wedding...save room for dessert!

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Our stampmaker featured on Brooklyn Bride!

Check this out!  Our favorite French stampmaker was featured on the very popular wedding blog, Brooklyn Bride!  I'm so proud!

I'm telling you, this was some of the best money I've ever spent!  Lise, the stampmaker behind the Etsy shop lilimandrill, is a kind, helpful and generous artist who will work with you to perfect your stamp just to your tastes.  Be patient, though.  Since each stamp is hand drawn and carved, it takes some time.  Ours took a few weeks to be made and shipped, but Iceland's unhappy volcano earlier this year didn't exactly help speed the process either. 

Whether my friends and family like it or not, they'll be seeing our faces stamped on way too much in the coming months (and maybe even years!).  With a gem like this, how could you not stamp it all over the place?

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Yellow, oh my!

Aren't these earrings fabulous!?

After I saw the Tiffany Diamond in New York City, I've had a new found affinity for yellow diamonds (as well as lovely little stones that sell for much cheaper).

You can find them at Emma Stine.

P.S. Martha just did a great spread on yellow engagement rings, it's worth a peek!

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California Dreamin'

I have this idea that maybe someday we'll live in California.  There's wine, sunshine, mountains, beaches, and an ocean.  Mexico is nearby and it's in the time zone I was born in, which, I think must have some cosmic significance.

California Cutting Board

California Necklace

California Redwoods Print

California Pillow

There's a chance we'll make a nest in CA, but for now, these little things will have to take me there.

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