Hot Air Balloons and Weekend Things

  This week has been extremely busy but so much fun. First, I had the chance to work on a friend's wedding. She is having a pot luck reception with yard games and a bluegrass band. I can't wait to share the photos; it's going to be stunning. 

Second, our neighbor's restaurant, Saltworks II, is being filmed as we speak by the Food Network show Restaurant Impossible. We eat at his restaurant every Sunday with six of our neighbors for Breakfast Club. We are so stoked for Mike and have dinner reservations tonight at 7:30pm for the unveiling. 

On another note, one of my clients for next year told me that her parents were married in a hot air balloon. That got me thinking what it would be like to really get married in a hot air ballon. Joy Thigpen and Jose Villa just style and shot this for Southern Weddings Magazine. How about that?

Birthday Wish

Just a snakeskin Chloe bag. That's all. 

So Necessary

Neiman Marcus just unveiled their Christmas Book. This year’s ultimate fantasy gift? 

The Tory Burch customized trike. 

Friday Flowers

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Can I get an AMEN

For the most perfect wedding shoe ever. I hate to say this but.... I DIE.

And the most bad ass clutch of all times by the late 

Alexander McQueen. 

One of the many treasures he left behind. 

These two beauties took me to church and back

Birthday Wish List: Fab Wine and Cheese Party

What's a birthday without a fab party? I love to throw a party, but believe it not, I get a little stressed when the party is for me. A wine and cheese party is the perfect solution to the anxiety ridden birthday girl/boy. When a party has a purpose, i.e. sampling wine and cheese, the focus isn't on the birthday girl, but on the wine. Perfection!


Letterpress invitations, vineyard inspired decor, and a simple rustic setting

Keep it simple with a few cheeses, breadsticks, pears, nuts, olives, and hummus

Individual cheese boards with hand-drawn labels are a thoughtful touch for guests

Cheese labels written in calligraphy add a special touch that isn't so expensive

A dessert table with sweet cheese is perfect for a wine and cheese party

Homemade vanilla and sea salt ice cream with french press coffee for late night

Olive oil favors in pretty glass jars for your party guests to take home

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Birthday Month!

As I have said in the past, birthdays are a big deal around here. My birthday last year was a little less than stellar and I've been having a pity party about it ever since. This year, I have vowed to not think about it. I have been giving gifts to myself for the past several months in decorating my house and will be off to Paris in less than a month! 

What could be better than that? 

Keeping in the spirit of all things birthday, after all, this is only a once in a lifetime get out of jail free card for the husband, I'm making a "wish list" of birthday things but don't expect a thing. I really mean it!

First things first... CAKE!

Is this not the most absolute adorable cake you have ever seen? I love it with my whole heart and don't think I could ever cut it. 

Gorgeous flowers and a few treasures hidden into drool worthy bags

Lots, lots more to come. In the meantime, I'm off to torture myself with a little Bikram Yoga