Peachy Keen

If I could plan any wedding right now, it would be a peachy, minted, rustic, vintage, romance filled, ultra feminine, shabby chic wedding in an airy palette like this: and it would be inspired by the images below. Who is helping to plan your big day?

Images all retrieved from Pinterest.com

From Design to Reality!

Last year I designed an inspiration board for one of my best friend's weddings. She planned one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen! From vintage and feminine centerpieces, her grandmother's collection of hankies as favors, to a romance filled ceremony she didn't miss one detail! It was so breathtaking and I was so excited to help design it and be a part of her special day. So here is the inspiration board titled Vintage Blush Romance from one year ago, followed by the board of the actual day. I threw in a few gorgeous photos from their wedding as well done by Anna Jaye Photography. Brittany made the most stunning of brides!

Inspiration

The actual wedding!

An Alice in Wonderland Themed Wedding Shower

Bringing Fantasy to life! 

A few co-bridesmaids, Mother, and of course MOH are planning a May Alice in Wonderland themed Wedding Shower at the Bride-to-be's request. This theme is pretty much every girl's dream. We are going to give her the tea party/shower of a lifetime! Dressing the part will be one of the main pieces to this equation. As the planners we will practically be walking decorations. I am sure it will make for a photo perfect day.

I have been styling outfits in my head in anticipation for the fun filled festivities. I know Brittany (bride-to-be) really wants to keep her ensemble as close to Alice's as possible with a little bit of a modern twist. With Tim Burton's box office hit, Alice in Wonderland-inspired clothing is really everywhere you turn your head. Finding these outfits was way easier than I could have imagined. Whether attending a themed party or not, I think taking some cues from the style boards would add a little fun and fantasy to any gal's wardrobe. After all I found everything in regular shopping sites and just threw them together, so the pieces are in fact in style!

I don't know if I can say I have a favorite. I have been the Queen of Hearts twice for Halloween, once making my costume by hand, and it turned out fabulous! I will most likely either go as a regular tea party attendee or do a little bit of a Mad Hatter inspired look. No matter what, I think the key to selecting an outfit for a day spent in Wonderland is to pick crazy, romantic, fun, wild, uber girly, and historic inspired items to complete your outfit. So what do you think? If you were an attendee what would you wear? And what Alice inspired ensemble do you think would look best on our petite and curvacious blonde, bombshell bride Brittany?!

Live in a barn? Umm...OKAY!

Those that know me and my personal style know that I love me some rustic elegance. This Connecticut barn was converted into a home by its owners. I am in love with it! I love how they mixed the modern pieces with something that is so "down-home" and lets face it... country. Also the beams and high vaulted ceilings make it seem open and airy. I know Hunter and I would pack up our bags and move in if we could, this is right up our alley! Check it out!

 How about that fabulous light fixture?

 I just love these floors! The variation in size and wood tones gives the space texture and depth. Also it looks to be reclaimed wood, which in most cases is an absolute favorite of mine!

 I probably would have chosen a different tub personally, but to each his own!

 I like that the owners decorated the space for what it is. They didn't try to change it, they preserved its character.

We are indeed still in the barn, though it is harder to tell! I am loving the natural light and these rustic brown leather chairs. Gorgeous!

So, this photo is not part of the barn. BUT, I think it would look fabulous in the space and I am pretty much a huge coffee lover so I thought it was too good not to show. Oooing and Ahhing right? Yeah me too. I can only dream of a coffee station like this in my home....some day...mmm I want some coffee!

images: style at home, martha stewart