just a simple wish

I just want to "wish" everyone a fun friday today.

Especially a dear blogger friend...

via FrenchCharming

inspiring brides

just what i needed to get me out of a funk...

this board is soaking into my body as i write...

happy (almost) spring everyone...

via: Inspiring Brides

FRENCH CHARMING

Love There Is Like No Tomorrow

Happy "Mmmmmm, Monday" everyone...


(via French Charming... she has everything I love right there on her site.)

color, inspiration & a contest

I love a good inspiration board and my friend at The Perfect Palette creates some amazing ones! Well she and The Dessy Group are hosting an Inspiration Board Contest!

Head on over and check out the details!

Best of luck and can't wait to see the winner!
(I might do a board just for the heck of it... looks so easy and fun!!!)

poodles by the sea

These photos are enchanting me...



... and check out this model's eyes! They are the same color as her lovely silk blouse...



Just a little eye candy to help you through this Monday Morning!

(via dustjacket attic)

fabulous friday, indeed

some people just corner the market on "fabulous"...

it is here... at the Bottom of the Ironing Basket!

Happy Holidays and have a Fun Friday browsing her blog...

twilight

I found these amazing shots at green wedding shoes... I am so into the "Twilight" books and am going to see "New Moon" tonight with a friend!

This theme would be great for a Holiday Wedding too!!!!




Question:

Edward or Jacob?

THE BEACH POST

This collage is from a fantastic site called THE BEACH POST. Please stop by and check her out and vote for a good cause.

dan's cover art

Dan's Papers, the "Largest Weekly circulation in the Hamptons..." has a Commemorative Cover Collector's Edition out now.

You may remember I mentioned Dan's Papers a while back. Well it seems there is a great story behind the artwork that has graced the covers for so many years.

Check it out, along with the paintings and artists that made them.

Here are a few of my favorites and their "sponsors"...

Which painting is YOUR favorite?




December 01,2006
Artist: Liz Duerschmidt

Sponsor:

Hampton Coffee Company










May 4,2007
Artist: Daniel Pollera

Sponsor:

Coastal Cedar of the Hamptons
631-329-7063









January 20,2006
Artist: Richard Mizdal

Sponsor:

We Do Windows
1-800-924-3332
www.wedowindowsusa.com







August 24,2001
Artist: Maryann Lucas

Sponsor:

American Dollhouse Company
www.americandollhousecompany.com 631 478 4225
Mike Zuckerman Owner






July 27,2001
Artist: Max Siebel

Sponsor:

Canine Control
61 Main St
Southampton
631-283-1913







May 25,2001
Artist: Daniel Pollera

Sponsor:

HSBC








November 17,2000
Artist: Dinah Maxwell Smith

Sponsor :

Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road
Greenport, NY 11944
1-888-273-2664
info@peconiclanding.com

Happy Father's Day, Honey

To my husband:
I can't wait until summer to go camping in our pop-up again!
Things may be different this season, but let's enjoy as much as we can.

Santa Barbara Silver Safari - Vintage Airstream Rental
(via snippet & ink)

(By the way..., this is the next camper I want!
Happy Father's Day!)



and still missing dad

vespa love

Ok, so I'll be the first to admit..., I'm kind of a chicken. I don't like Amusement Parks, I don't like going fast or high. I like to be IN control and don't like feeling OUT of control! And I don't care for motorcycles...

However...

I just noticed Vespa Providence on Twitter (They began following me!) and I must say..., I've always LOVED Vespas!

If I get a little bit more courage, I might just head on over there and get me one! I like this limited edition pink, and they make a nice light blue also.

Hmmmm. For now I might have to settle for their mug!



(photos via: Vespa of Italy)



One of my favorite movies of all time is Roman Holiday. This photo is from a scene where Audrey Hepburn takes off and rides a Vespa for the first time! Look out!

Buy the print here.

Check out some of these cool Vespa Wedding Photos below.
For more and their sources visit here.











One of these days I'll tell you all about a fantastic wedding I went to in Rome...

best kiss

I've been inspired!

(see why... a great blog una bella vita here)

OK, not your first kiss with your fiance, but what's your favorite MOVIE kiss?

I'm sure I could make a huge list but since I graduated high school the year this one came out..., and I wanted to be a drummer just like Mary Masterson in this movie... Plus, Eric Stoltz is hot... this is my favorite movie kiss.

If you don't know how this movie goes, these two are best friends, but he asks some other girl out (Amanda Jones). But, the blonde likes the boy, he just doesn't know it... until... (Now view the next video. That kiss is cool too. But it's the re-make of Elvis' song that I can't get enough of!)



Please share yours with us! (Keep it clean folks!!!)

And, if you take another few minutes..., please check out these great movie kisses. Mine is included in it, but once I saw it, I came up with a few more favorites!



Oh Boy! It's looking like a great day!!!
(Hubby is coming home today too... )

Darcy's Wedding Idea of the Day

If you don't already get these daily Wedding Ideas from MarthaStewart.com, you need to...

check out this great idea for May 22...

"Pretty Prose
A few lines of Shakespearean verse photocopied onto newsprint paper and wrapped around a favor box spell out pure romance."

the art to packing light - by anthropologie

How cool is this bag? I must have it... This is how they describe it:

Morning's Call Tote
A wide-eyed rooster wakes up a utilitarian canvas tote with batik-inspired feathers and flora, and a carved, beaded bauble.



They call this last outfit "sea cove".
Anthropologie claims everything here is "packable..."

Honeymoon anyone?
Destination Wedding, perhaps?

Isn't it all too lovely?

AND, if you are looking for some really different Bridesmaids Dresses... check these out:



"Biarritz"


"Summer Surplice"


"Final Note"


"Bungalow Gables"


"Peppercorn"


"Hidden Grove"


"Confetti Whirl"


"Inagua"


"Sweet Olive Shift"

OK, I'm going to pretend I get to plan my wedding ALL OVER AGAIN!!!!

Which one of these "bridesmaid's dresses" would YOU pick?
Your Thoughts, Your Answers? What's your fave?