[store finds : WHITE CANDLE HOLDERS]

These white metal candle holders would look good as whimsical tabletop decors for your homes or accent pieces for parties such as weddings, birthdays, bridal/baby showers & the like.

bird-topped or
drum-shaped

[vintage vows]

Say "i do" garbed in vintage fashion...

Custom wedding gowns by French designer LAURE DE SAGAZAN. 

Check out her entire collection for ideas.

[piqued my PINTEREST]

PINTEREST is what pre-occupies me now. iI is a virtual pinboard where you choose images from various categories & re-pin them on your own inspiration boards.

I love creating boards & pinning images from fellow PINTERESTers. So addicting! ;)

Here is my FOR THE HOME board:

Some categories you can pin from :

ARCHITECTURE

DIY/CRAFTS

PHOTOGRAPHY

FASHION 

WEDDING IDEAS

INTERIOR DESIGN

FOOD

Get yours now by logging in here.

Happy pinning!

photo source: PINTEREST.COM

[centers of attraction]

One of the things i look forward to seeing when i attend weddings is the reception venue. The total look of the area can really make a difference especially if the styling/arrangement of the table centerpieces are well thought-out.  Here are some ideas from marthastewartweddings.com which i like/love:

orchids, coffee beans floating candles & moss
 in long mahogany  boxes

manzanita branches with wrapped vases of
roses, cotton, tulips & ranunculus

oversized helium ballons tied to cloth-wrapped  rocks
alternating with  bowls filled with moss

rose & poppy flowers in an origami-covered can

ranunculus with votive candles arranged on top of a mirror

mini phalaenopsis in fabric-wrapped pots

floral bunches in cones

a mixture of curled sago palm leaves, roses, ranunculus

tall arrangement of soaring bells of ireland,
branches & tulips

lush fresh blossoms in a variety of blue vases

flowers in tall vases with bangle accents

fresh flowers in a jar wrapped in white paper bag

fruits & blossoms in low square wooden boxes

loose red blooms in colorful tea canisters

red carnations in porcelain container with red bow

bunches of burgundy & purple dahlias, artichokes, orange tulips,
 calla lilies, ranunculus, orchids in silver vases

lone stem blooms arranged  in vessels of various heights

burgundy cymbidium orchids with sugar maple leaves

tree branches decorated with orange orchids & candles

a small centerpiece of orange hued flowers
with blackberries &  green foliages

white bowls & platters of different citrus fruits
with lemon leaves & floral accents
like white gardenias, orchids 

[the moment just passes you by]

with HEARTS' DAY barely 2 weeks away, stories on true loves, lost loves or loves never-meant-to-be come to mind. with that, i'm reminded of a heart-wrenching scene from my all-time favorite romantic flick, MY BESTFRIEND'S WEDDING. 

this movie-moment tells of how michael & julianne came to terms with their true feelings for each other but present circumstances forced them to accept their not-so-happily-ever-after ending. 

look at how sad julianne felt at the reception when she finally let go of her "bestfriend who has won the best woman".

a lesson in love: be the best of friends but stay upfront with your romantic feelings if you ever come to that point in your lives. take the risk but be ready to accept things in the face of rejection rather than let the ONE get away.

[weddings on STYLE ME PRETTY]

following my  blog entry on the MEME PROPOSAL, i'd like to show you a website that features stylish weddings, both in the u.s. & other places as well. it's www.stylemepretty.com, described as the ultimate wedding blog. it's a complete online source for weddings (gowns, flowers, favors, wedding planners, catering services, etc.).  

my professional dancer/florist cousin, the one i mentioned here & who owns petals & posy got one of her latest works featured in this website. 

and here's her own wedding which she conceptualized & executed herself.

so if you're one of those who will be walking the aisle soon, find your bridal inspirations here & get married in style.

photo sources: www.stylemepretty.com & petals & posy's fb page