If you're the kind of gal who can't be bothered to bake or sauté an elaborate morning meal on Monday morning, then this recipe from the always-ingenious Jacquelyn Clark of Lark & Linen will become your new go-to! Filled with nutritious ingredients in...
If you loved the Elegant + Whimsical Crane Estate Wedding, starring our editor-turned-bride, Michelle, then prepare to get giddy with glee, because today we have the scoop on her lovely late-spring bouquet, from floral...
Would you believe me if I told you weekday weddings are a thing? I bet you would if I told you I got married on a Monday, and if that doesn't convince you, then maybe a few famous faces ( like Cameron and...
We've shared some sunny and sandy wedding details from some of our favorite Aussie beach weddings, and now it's time to put the spotlight on another venue option, beloved across Australia and beyond: the...
At the end of a long week, there's nothing quite like a little R&R in the form of a delicious (read: strong) cocktail. And what better what to kick off the weekend than a celebratory sip? Whether it's a low-key dinner party with friends...
When I started planning my wedding, the Little Black Book was my first stop. OK, I know—I may be a tad bit biased, but the honest truth is that these peeps are pretty amazing and...
The only thing more incredible than the hilltop views of Sonoma Valley is the wedding set here. Inspired by the Tuscan countryside and gussied up with pink-on-pink bloomage by Urban Botanica, it's a day with a decidedly chic flair and we can't get enough. Clary Pfeiffer told the story through...
This little spot is where preppy accents and peonies mingle; where storage is bountiful, the bar cart is stocked to the gills and fab reading material is at the ready. It's also where Lacoya, the wedding and event planner behind Hello Love Events, works her magic. She called upon Kathleen Mapson to craft a home office with style for miles. Have a look at the full tour captured...
They certainly are adorable when bearing your rings or tossing petals, but there are moments when these little babes can steal the show in more ways than one. Between tantrums and tears and TV appearances gone silly, it's a reminder that life (and weddings) aren't always diamonds and rosé - which is why it's important to laugh off and embrace those less than frame-worthy moments! So in honor...
This collection of yard games is perfect for whipping up come Labor Day or any day that finds you out in the backyard hosting a little get together. I mean flamingo croquet? How could you possibly go wrong with those cuties? If you missed it, check out Abby gabbing with Hoda and Jenna on the Today Show about fun outdoor games plus a few hilarious ...
Who doesn't love Yahtzee!? We just supersized ours so that guests could play on the lawn while enjoying a cocktail. We used 3.5" wooden cubes adding traditional dice dots to each using round Avery labels, then sealed them with all weather sealant so that we could enjoy them for years. It's fun, it's crazy simple and it will provide tons of entertainment for your guests and it also makes a really cute gift when bundled into a tin can jazzed up with gold duct tape! est. time to make: 1 hour...
Our large scale version of Jenga is made by cutting 2 x 4's down to size. And while I'm never afraid to get my hands a little dirty, this was a job for our local hardware store. Most box hardware stores will cut down wood to whatever size you want - in this case, you need 48 7.5" pieces of wood. We sanded the edges, painted them in fun colors and a jenga we had! est. time to make: 4 hours for 1 set of 48 blocks (6) 2”x3”x8’ boards Sandpaper or sander Exterior paint in various...
I have three children and the art of building a fort that can withstand their squeals and wiggles reigns queen in our house. These fort kits make the process SO much easier, with ready to hang bed sheets that we fitted with grommets that can either be tied with rope to trees or even chairs. We used really inexpensive, easy to find ingredients for this project making fort building totally doable inside or out then included a few fun add-ons like a pretty lantern and some glow sticks. We give them...
Koby & Terilyn Brown of Archetype have this way of capturing scenes that completely transcend beauty. It's elegance drenched in seaside details that'll have you perusing The Vault for more. With styling and blooms by the talented Roxanne Hallstrom of the Foraged Fern, it's a gallery of...
Elegant in the way that will truly never go out of style, this Chicago affair captured by Britta Marie Photography at the River Roast is pure perfection. With florals from Pollen, beauty by Carly Pribich and entertainment by ...
If you've ever dreamed of running away with your love, escaping to the nearest mountaintop to declare your love, then this wildly romantic inspiration shoot is just what you've been dreaming of. Brimming with Flower Factory florals, soft smoky eye inspo and dapper details for the...
I love love. I'm a hopeless romantic, big gesture, heart-over-head kind of girl, which is probably why I love this romantic Parisian elopement so much. After a long distance relationship, a fantasy trip to Paris and the Groom's near-fatal car accident, this gorgeous duo returned to the City of Love to celebrate the most important thing of all: love. Fall for it all thanks to Coco Tran's stunning photography...
You can take the couple out of New Orleans, but you can't take New Orleans out of the couple, and this festive affair is proof. Infused with Big Easy touches—from the brass band to the beignet desserts and magnolia-adored cake—this wedding, captured by Weddings By Sasha, is the...
A Southern daytime wedding is my cup of (sweet) tea! Overflowing with love and sweet looks, these two said "I do" at Fearrington House and toasted with Southern comforts from cornbread to grits galore. We...
Although their offices were literally across the street from one another, it wasn't until they attended the same sermon that these NYC cuties crossed paths. What soon followed was a nautical affair bursting with bright blooms and beauty around every corner. From the Ceci New York paper goods to the gorg gallery from the lens of...
