Board No. 36: Lemon Drop Martini

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The combination of an intimate City Hall ceremony with a swanky lounge reception for family and friends later that night is what inspired this board. The decor of the fabulous Viceroy Palm Springs helped, too. Striped stationery, a square cake, and thickly-petaled ranunculus add to the mod vibe.

Palette: charcoal + steel + lemon drop + marigold

The Details:
First row, left to right: ranunculus boutonniere photo by Myrtle & Marjoram via Style Me Pretty; yellow wedding dress at City Hall photo by SJ Kim Photography; ranunculus centerpiece by Martha Stewart Weddings

Second row: Viceroy Palm Springs decor; save the date by Cheree Berry via Weddingbee PRO

Third row: mix-and-match black bridesmaids dresses by J. Crew; mod square cake by Lovin' Sullivan; flower hair piece by Beetle and Bloom via Weddingbee

Fourth row: thank you note by Thoughtful Day via Weddingbee PRO; programs photo by Myrtle & Marjoram via Style Me Pretty; sketch escort cards by Martha Stewart Weddings

I'm already working on boards for a few lovelies, but I'd be happy to take on your wedding, too! Check out the details, shoot me an email, and we can get started.

Monday, Monday + Head in the Clouds

{Photo by J}

Last week I hiked in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We stayed overnight in an amazing cabin perched on the edge of a ravine {for $12 a night, I might add!} and this was the view we woke up to: frothy clouds swirling around the mountains and piling up over their peaks. Amazing.

Happy Weekend + Kitchens

I might try out some new recipes this weekend, and doesn't this kitchen look like a lovely place to work? Have a restful few days, friends!

{Image c/o France Ruffenach}

Peonies

The peonies in my garden seem to have burst into bloom overnight, which reminded me of how much I love peonies in bouquets and centerpieces.










{All images c/o Martha Stewart}

Are you as in love with peonies as I am?

My new favorite...

...way to address envelopes! Can't bring yourself to run those thick, beautiful wedding invitation envelopes though the inkjet but don't have the budget for calligraphy? Buy a custom handwriting stamp from Lettergirl on Etsy and not only will she solve your conundrum, but you'll have a reusable return address stamp for use long after the wedding. {Obviously this is a fabulous idea for those of us not planning a wedding, as well!}

Check out her shop here - my other favorite styles are the "Wedding Perfect" and "Wedding Delight." Both the Perfect and Delight are self-inking, but the "Wedding Script" (shown above) is rubber and can be paired with a coordinating ink of your choice.

Most stamps are between $34 and $38.

Brea & Tom

I can't get enough of this wedding that's been floating around the blogosphere lately. Check out the most recent {and most extensive} post over at Southern Weddings. Romantic, glamorous, whimsical... alltogether lovely.

All photos c/o Jonas Peterson

Felix Doolittle

I love Felix Doolittle's whimsical illustrations. A set of his calling cards would be such a fun extravagance, but I also love his return address labels and book plates {which are 20% off right now!}. Which design is your favorite?