August 2014 Archive

Drink Coffee, Read Books, Be Happy

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BOOK HANGOVER: Inability to start a new book because you’re still living in the last book’s world.

A debutant, a politician, a vampire, a love story, a scandal or a mystery. Four straight days of nonstop reading just to have a four month BOOK HANGOVER. I can’t pick up another book, until I am over fantasizing and picturing myself in the last one.

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Past and Present, prepare to dream, learn, and grow with my personal favorites:

1. Luxe Series by Anna Godberson. Take a carriage ride into the life of the richest debutants of the 1890’s in New York City. Deception, luxury, love and betrayal; you won’t put this series down!

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2. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks. Calling all hopeless romantics! Nicholas Sparks has done it again and you might want to finish this one before the movie comes out in October.

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3. America by Dinesh D’Souza. For a heavier read, this is my current nonfiction go to. It keeps me questioning, thinking, and digging deeper.

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4. Style Me Pretty Weddings by Abby Larson. Both dream worthy and FABULOUS, this lovely wedding book helps to determine your style by providing you with fresh and timeless inspiration. A fun read for those tying the knot!

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Vendor Love : Wildflower Linens

Cake, flowers, dress, oh my! There are so many specifics to attend to. Let me tell you about the detail many brides don’t take advantage of. It is the feature that can put your wedding on top or over the edge. Linen! It can turn the simplest venue into one that is simply stunning.

Photography : Studio EMP

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Dress your chairs!

Designed by Alissa Hussey from David Tutera /Photography: The Yodsukars

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Designer Youngsong Martin transferred her art and eye for designing high-style women’s apparel to creating linen masterpieces! The result was Wildflower Linens: home of charming chair covers & trendy tablecloths that will take your wedding to the next level.

Event Design: Sarah True of True Events / Photography: Justin and Mary Marantz

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How breath-taking are these princess chairs?!

Go visit Wildflower Linen to discover how to take your event to the next level with such an easy step!

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Marvelous Monday : Feeling Inspired

We know how tough Mondays can be tough (sigh) When we are feeling a little sluggish in the beginning of the week these quotes get us going and back into productive mode. We hope they can do the same for you!

Happy Monday!

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Create something beautiful this Monday.

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Oprah wasn’t built in a day.

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Believe you can and your halfway there.

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Channel your inner girl boss.

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And of course when in doubt, Beyonce is inspiration enough for any Monday.

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Upcoming Shoot : French Garden Wedding Inspiration

Our newest coordinator, Sydney, is up to something magical! She has a breathtakingly elegant french garden inspired shoot up her sleeves and we can’t wait to see what she creates!

What were predicting…lavender, soft romantic florals, and delicate macaroons…YES PLEASE! French Garden Wedding Inspiration [2] copy[2]

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