I'm taking off my "cool wedding blogger" hat for a moment to admit that I am utterly obsessed with this shoot. Coming from Emily Steffen , I expect nothing less, but really. I'm embarrassed to tell you just how much time I've spent fawning over every last shot. This is my favorite Valentine's Day inspiration. Ever. From the photographer... A simple...
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I'm just going to come right out and say it - I've always found boudoir sessions a tad bit intimidating. Just the thought of stripping down to my skivvies with a camera in the room is enough to send me running the other way. But then I see photographs like Lacie Hansen's and I rethink everything. The way she captures natural beauty is awe-inspiring, and she's...
Ah, The Moms Project, how I love thee. We've chatted about their fantastic mission in the past, and I'm thrilled that we're back with another epic feature. This time, all eyes are on one of my personal favourite topics: cheese (oh yes, I have heart-eyes for...
Today is our favorite day of the whole year, all due to the love that is literally wafting through the offices. And I ask, what's more perfect for that Valentine's Day love than a sweet, snowy engagement shoot from Erin Summerill Photography? Nothing. The correct answer is absolutely nothing. From the photographer... Utah can be...
Valentine's Day has officially arrived - on a Friday, no less - which means date nights across the world are about to commence. Luckily our friends at Your Cloud Parade whipped together the perfect little guide to get you totally inspired. And with photos by Mark Brooke and Mathieu Photo, the...
We love Valentine's Day around these parts (any excuse to celebrate love is a good one in our books), so when we came across this adorable shoot from Wendy Alana we just knew we had to share it with all of you. And boy are we glad the day is finally here, because it's overflowing with sweetness styled to perfection, and...
It's officially Valentine's day! Clearly SMP's favorite holiday. So here's what you're going to do. Run to the store and grab 5 ingredients: strawberries, pre-made pie dough, powdered sugar, strawberry jam and nutella. This will give you everything you need - minutes a few staples that you definitely already have - to make Strawberry Milk &...
I love getting dressed up and going out just as much as the next person, but I firmly believe that some of the best Valentine's Days you'll ever spend are the ones you spend at home. Those are the days spent breakfasting in bed and cuddling with your honey... and this beautiful shoot from Jordan Brittley and Stellar Staging & Design? Well, it captures those...
This, loves, is exactly the way we should all be spending our Valentine's Day: an amazing day of pampering, baking and cuddling. Because this gorgeous photo shoot from the talented team of Cori Cook Floral Design, Talia Events and Jill Carter (to name a few) is, well... awesome. And it's as pretty as it is luxurious...
Remember that time Style Within Reach gave us an inside peek at her beyond gorgeous engagement party? Total perfection, in our book. And today, she's back to break down the DIY Heart Backdrop that took center stage. It's the perfect decor to gussy up any Valentine's affair, and you can find the step-by-step instructions waiting...
I don't know about you lovelies, but I can't think of a better way to celebrate your 10-year anniversary than with a drop-dead gorgeous photo shoot on Valentine's Day. And not just any photo shoot, a photo shoot from the talented team of Ever After Wed (the happy couple!), Vanessa Velez and ...
The best part of waking up on Valentine's Day? The line up of pretty we've got for you celebrating our favorite day of the year. First up is a brilliant photobooth (a vintage, beautiful VW Bus) from Photobooth Planet and the ridiculously romantic shoot from the likes of Hana Floral Design...
How good is strawberry milk? And how gross is that stuff that you pour into it with 15 unidentifiable ingredients. So we gave this favorite treat a little SMP makeover with fresh strawberries, real sugar and a touch of vanilla. And the result? Not sure, it was gone in about 6 seconds.
In wedding world, Valentine's Day is a bit like Christmas morning. We look forward to this Day o' Love all year long, and pull out all the stops to celebrate. First up on today's swooning agenda? A red-on-red love notes shoot from Katie Parra, En Fleur Event Design, The Sweet Side, and so many more. Grab a handful...
Listen up all you modern lovin' bride and grooms-to-be, because this gorgeous post full of contemporary pretty? It's for you. I'm talking 20 of our fave modern wedding ideas, from chevron stripes to insanely...
In the midst of yet another Boston snow storm, this bright, lovely wedding is officially my happy place. Filled with pops of orange, plum and pretty much every color in the rainbow, I'm certain it's just the thing to slap a smile on you face too. Have a look in the gallery of Lisa Diederich's captures right here! From Lisa Diederich...
We've always known California weddings to be some of the most lovely, most romantic, most take-your-breath-away "I dos" around. So when we saw this garden beauty took place in Healdsburg, let's just say we weren't all too surprised. It's the kind of wedding that happens when you round up vendors like The Great Romance, La Fleuriste and ...
Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so it's no secret that love is in the air! And right this moment? Well, I'm seriously smitten with the entire Romance Collection from Allure Bridals. Filled with stunning dresses featuring lots of tulle, lace and amazing, feminine silhouettes, these gowns will have you falling head-over-heels, too! I mean, just beautiful! And if the shape and fabric of the pretties in the...
Everything you need to know about this wedding is wrapped up in that ceremony arch. It's structural and strong, like the groom, yet organic and playful, as is the bride. And it's something worthy of your every swoon. Four Winds Weddings designed and planned a beautiful day, which was captured as only A Brit & A Blonde can, and lucky for you...
Christine Dovey - of the beloved blog & brand, Bijou & Bohome - is one of my design icons. Whether we're talking about her adorable family, her dedication to her business, her sense of taste and style in a world that is both eclectic and entirely edited - I love every last bit of her. So needless to say that I am over the moon Christine agreed to sit down and talk all things...





















