Amidst all of the toys and joys that your little one finds during the holidays, isn't it often more fun to go back to the basics? To make and craft and create. To build memories with your smallest friends with a little bit of glue and a whole lot of love? Making your own toys teaches your kids to have fun with the simple, to the value the handmade and to love the process. All without batteries. Felt in various colors - white, ivory, black, dark brown, brown, tan, burnt orange...
You may or may not have heard, but we're in a pretty festive mood here at SMP. And with Christmas just a little over a week away, we thought we'd dedicate our entire weekend to all things Happy Holidays. Yep - that's right. Our entire weekend. Which means a Saturday AND Sunday of SMP at Home goodness with uber-amazing crafts, fun DIYs for the kiddos and a gorgeous Christmas party. Oh, and we're kicking it all...
My loves, you've got eleven more days until Father Christmas' big day. Can you believe it? I'm sure this weekend is filled with lots of holiday festivities for each and every one of you - be it cookie making (or eating!), present wrapping, or perhaps perfecting that perfect shade of red for your lips for your Christmassy big day... but before we let you jingle off into the weekend, we've got a little preview of the big day that is coming straight to a computer screen near you Monday morning...
Just when we thought we couldn't possibly love onelove photography any more, this little pretty lands in our laps. It basically contains each and every element in wedding planning that is guaranteed to make us weak in the knees. From the soft color palette to the al fresco dining to the delicate detials - you almost have to catch your breath after taking in all the prettiness. And ...
We like to consider ourselves professional matchmakers here at SMP. We're constantly finding (and promptly adding to our Little Black Book) phenomenal talent in the industry and hoping we can hook them up with a super awesome couple. This wedding is proof that not only does it work, and we are the best matchmakers around, but it is gorgeous when two people meet and fall in love - with weddings. This bride first found...
I may be able to create image boards in my sleep at this point but for this wedding, the images literally took me hours. Each and every photograph by Angelica Glass is so gorgeous, so layered I wanted to publish them all. Just a whole line-up of ninety nine crazy beautiful photos. Which I thought about. But then what would be the fun of the gallery? There you...
We're total suckers for how-we-met stories and we just love it when our brides and grooms, just like this couple, are best friends. Because not only do friendships make for the best marriages, they make for the best DIY weddings ever. Long nights spent crafting and creating beautiful details for your wedding truly make for the best times. And when you're as talented as this couple, well, you've got casual, DIY wedding style on lockdown. ...
Growing up, our moms had the whole holiday decoration thing down. Come Thanksgiving, the tree would go up with ornaments galore, the intricate needlepoint pillows came out, and the crystal bowls were filled with pine potpourri... Little did we realize that this effort was years in the making! As you may have realized, building a holiday decoration arsenal from scratch can be slightly daunting. This is why we love photographer Kari Herer's...
I really, truly love this wedding. It's a little bit whimsical, a little bit vintage and a whole lot laid-back which is exactly what an outdoor soiree at the gorgeous Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens should be! From the etherial bunches of baby's breath by Brisbane Wedding Designs to the bride's perfectly chic...
Weddings and marriage totally change you as a person, that's a total no-brainer. But what you may or may not know yet is that they can also change your sense of style. This self proclaimed non-traditional bride wowed her friends and family with an unbelievably romantic wedding day in Italy with lots of tulle, lace and pink. And let me tell you, it's absolutely gorgeous! Trendinozze helped bring her vision to life and designed and planned...
There are so many reasons why we love weddings here at SMP and each and every day we are reminded just how lucky we are to get to share in all the love and joy these weddings bring. Sometimes it's a look between the bride and groom that gets us and other times it's all those pretty, little details. And in this case, it's both. We adore this couple and their sweet as can be day captured to a T by none other than LachancePhoto.
Now, I'm not usually one for crashing parties, but if there was ever a chance I could've gotten myself into this stunner, I just might have snuck my way in. I'd give my right arm to have seen the beautiful sunlight rest its rays on this super attractive wedding party all beautifully captured by Jaqueline Barkley Photography, or sat beneath the magnificent chandeliers of...
The moment I read that this darling bride watched "The Little Mermaid" on the morning of her wedding, I knew we were in for something special. And then I saw the talented group of vendors she and her Mr. enlisted for the Big Day and I was more than certain. Because when the oh-so-fabulous Bloom Photography joins forces with the equally as amazing 36th Street Events and ...
We all know Atlanta weddings are awesome. That goes without saying. But, did you know that you can have a secret garden-esque wedding right in the middle of the city? Well, you can. And if you are anything like these two cuties, you'll infuse it with one gorgeous DIY detail after another, a sweet vintage vibe and dreamy pastel hues. The ever-amazing Amy Arrington Photography snapped up all of the pretty and you'll be a fan...
Envisioning a classic Old Hollywood theme for their wedding day, this couple stumbled upon Saint Clements Castle and when the only open date for the following summer happened to be the groom's birthday and the exact date of their engagement...well, it was simply meant to be! Once the venue was set, the details fell into place from the bold florals to the bride's...
It is impossible to go wrong with navy and white stripes. Especially when you're going for something ultra chic and nautical. It's like peanut butter and jelly, Meg Ryan and The Chick Flick, Michelle Turner Photography and Maine Seasons Events. Like this gorgeous bride and her handsome groom. Made for each other. MFEO. The...
If you are a true SMPer, if the love of beautiful weddings runs through your veins even long after (or before) you are married - then you know Jose Villa plus Joy de Vivre equals perfection. Pure, can't be matched perfection. It never ever fails, when they join forces inspiration turns into something even prettier than you could possible imagine, and that is...
I'm in the midst of a serious case of wedding envy and I am not afraid to admit it. That's because I know full well that each and every one of you are about to feel the exact same way. The reason? This ever-so darling Parrish affair captured by Aaron Bornfleth, which is literally boasting one crazy gorgeous moment after another all set against one of the prettiest backyards in the entire state. Oh, and that masterpiece of a cake...
Wednesday's 12.12.12 concert benefitting Hurricane Sandy was a stark reminder that even though some have fully recovered from the storm, there are many still dealing with the devastation left behind. This gorgeous e-session from CLY CREATION was taken at the Brooklyn Bridge Park + Jane's Carousel in September, just a month before the storm. These images, so full of light and a true celebration of LOVE serve as a reminder of what was and...
I think that in some past life, I was the bride in this wedding. It feels oddly close to home, with a palette of soft but beautiful pinks and creams and grays. A romantic and yet utterly chic approach to design and a hello beautiful gown. And don't even get me started on the goodness of that Jenny Packham gown that I literally want to steal right out of the bride's closet. It's like everything that I ever wanted in the whole world wrapped up into one flawless piece of gorgeousness. And thank...
