"Whimsical"

Here's how I knew this wedding was going to be awesome: the bride wore a pink dress.  A seriously stunning, stop-you-in-your-tracks, glam-filled pink dress that was designed by her sister (Dana Normand Bridal) and rocked in ways I can't even explain in words.  Also awesome?  Her crazy amazing wedding, which was planned to perfection by Toast Special Events and featured beautiful blooms from Teena Bedard, stunning images from ...

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We have a new series here on SMP Living: Party Ideas. Totally comprehensive, totally executed ideas that you can steal right from our blog and put into some serious action. Because like the rest of you, we are party throwing junkies and we're always looking for chic, fabulous, utterly adorable ideas that will knock the socks off your guests. Enter: A Sprinkles Party. Inspired by this here cake (which we didn't copy nearly...

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Ok you guys. Hold the phone. This little girls birthday party was inspired by pink lemonade. I mean, honestly though! Does it get any cuter than that? Styled by A. Dominick Events and captured by Abby Jiu  I'm seriously considering throwing my own pink lemonade party. I'm not too old for that, right? (On second thought, don't answer that)! ...

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A wedding that includes giant marshmallows (hanging from paper clouds) and edible chandeliers is pretty much guaranteed to be a good time.  That's kind of a given.  And when this darling duo incorporated those two elements into their big day, it was just the beginning of one serious fun-fest.  I'm talking sparkler send-offs, yummy cuisine and a "dreams" theme that was simply bursting from every last moment.  The perfect mix of beauty and magic?  We think so.  See it all captured by...

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We've noticed this trend in baby showers lately. They are of course inspired by little ones, but there is this element of chic built into the day that sort of transcends the whole shower thing. And serves as inspiration for basically any party on the planet. Which is exactly why we think you're going to love this particular shower that the girls at True Event threw for their lovely leading lady Sarah True. With stunning flowers by...

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A post-wedding Bridal Session.  Now there's an idea I can get behind.  Especially if it's one that is as amazingly beautiful as this one captured by Charla Storey Photography.  Because if there is anything in the world as exciting as stepping into your wedding gown on your Big Day, it's getting to do it all over again.  And with stunning florals from Kate Foley Designs and a...

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Summer garden parties are amazing.  We all know that.  So, when you combine a summer garden party with a sweet pair of nuptials?  Pure and absolute heaven.  Which is exactly how I would describe this darling affair from Stephen Pappas Photography with its DIY details (I am looking at you, beautiful blooms), vintage meets eclectic stylings and downright gorgeous ...

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Though I'm typically drawn to more traditional spaces, I can't deny that this colourful & fun nordic-inspired home, captured by Julien Fernandez, is reigning me in. As a trained colorist,  Caroline did a fabulous job at incorporating highly saturated hues in a manner that doesn't feel overwhelming. And let's be real here, any space that has a pink fridge is one I'd be...

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There is DIY, and there is DIY from this Bride, who happens to take do-it-yourselfing to a new sparkly level. It's almost as if she waved a magic, talented wand over her beautiful Delray Beach day, and then wallah, crafty perfection. But anyone who's planned a wedding knows better - and one peek at the pretty captured by 13:13 Photography in the...

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I, personally, am completely enamored with this Behind the Blog series. It's so nice to be able to dig deeper and garner some inspiration from some of the crazy talented ladies that I've followed for years and years now. And Caitlin Wilson is absolutely, unequivocally no exception; I mean, the girl oozes pink and pretty in the very best way.

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