Speaking first hand (as the mama of a sweet pup), keeping a home stylish and clean with pets can be SUCH a challenge. Because for me? The two go hand in hand. After nearly 8 years with our girl Savannah, I think I've finally got a good routine figured out to tackle the not-so-pretty that comes with having a pet. Grab the tips below! Hardwood Helps If you can afford it (or you are moving into a new house like we did), go for hardwood! Seriously, such a lifesaver when it comes to the ease of...
If you were to bottle up everything that I love about weddings, everything that has made me jump out of bed to log on to SMP every day for the last six years—this wedding, captured so beautifully by Caroline Tran and planned by So Happi Together, would be it. Classically elegant with attention to detail, yet totally unfussy and full of heart. SO much...
Heather and Karson came to me from Lubbock, Texas to plan their “destination” wedding in the Dallas area. From the moment we began our discussions I knew Heather and I would be the perfect pair! When we started focusing on design, we quickly discovered a shared love of the color pink. We played with all shades -- from the palest of pinks to the darkest fuchsia and then added pops of dusty blue. The outcome was sensational and the perfect way to soften the barn at...
From blogger Cara Fries... If you ask me, there is no better time than gathering around for family dinners. When I was younger, my family would eat dinner together every single night during the week, so as an (almost) newlywed, I want to make sure to carry on that tradition with my own family. For easy and fun at-home dinners, here are the...
I am deeming every birthday from here on out a Taco Party. Because A.) Tacos are the best food group and B.) I dare you to find a better shindig than this pretty celebration crafted by Palm Beach Lately. In a mere 72 hours, no less! Catch all the cactus and tequila infused party details captured by Shea Christine right...
Amore Eterno is an editorial shoot conceived to re-tell the history of one of Oxfordshire's most beautiful stately homes, Newington House. Newington House's story is impossibly romantic. Newington House hosts a small number of exclusive weddings each year allowing guests to have full use of the gardens and some of the beautiful spaces inside the house itself.... ~...
Tucked inside this ballroom wedding is a day filled with gold and glamour. (Two of our favorite things) There are sparkles, there are elegant, modern details and a neutral color palette that shines so, so bright. Just add in a ridiculously beautiful couple and a team of vendors including Exquisite Events by Amanee, Blossoms, and...
Lisa and Jonathan met one fateful night while they were enjoying drinks at Lusk 25 in the heart of San Francisco. From that moment on, they knew they belonged together. They wanted to treat their friends and family to an elegant, black tie evening celebrating their marriage without the typical events and detailing that would make a wedding feel typical.... ~ Charmed Events Group It was important to them...
We all want our home to look design savvy but when it comes to real life, things like budget or kids often trump all those dream home wishes. Now enter Rachel Madden. She designed this Marin abode with modern sensibilities but practical enough for a family with a brigade of boys and their sports equipment. Take...
I remember when the Style Me Pretty book came out... I had just gotten hired. That was nearly six years ago! I loved how the book was broken up into styles—inspiration for every kind of couple. And today, we still celebrate those styles. But my favorite thing ever is when weddings...
When a professional football player married a bohemian beauty by the coast in New Jersey, it was certain that the day would be special... Kristen & Gerrard's love was effortless! On their wedding day, Kristen was a vision in her Watters gown and her eucalyptus crown. With clean whites, cool blue tones and nautical details, the day was overflowing with beachy vibes. K&G's truest smiles and tear-jerking vows made this day one of our all time favorites. We can still feel the love! ~...
What is the very first thing you did when you got engaged? Try on dresses? Book your venue? Instagram the news? Want to know what I did. I registered. For all of the amazing kitchen-ness I had always dreamed of. Because the thought of stocking my apartment with a stand mixer and a blender and a giant food processor was basically most people's equivalent of winning the lottery. And while I'm not going to say this is a normal feeling, I am going to say that maybe it was the making of Style Me...
On a rainy day in April, the heavens showered the Earth and blessed the union of Amanda and Matthew. From the start when they first met, these two dog lovers and vegans have been inseparable. The adorable couple celebrated their everlasting love with their family and friends at the whimsical McGovern Centennial Gardens of Hermann Park in Houston, Texas. ~ from...
Romanticism is a perception. A dance which mingles love and beauty. For us, beauty is the light; soft, warm and may be wistful. Love is a bright pink color, acidulous like a last kiss of summer. This is our wedding definition, a pinch of light on a lover's heart. The result is the alliance of elegance and a soft design... Photography by Marinella de Castro / Event Planning + Design by...
This ballroom wedding held at Atlanta's Georgian Terrace is gorgeous all on its own but cut to the first look and I swear you'll be a goner. It's the sweetest moment between the Bride and Groom. And that is followed by glamorous touches designed by My Simply Perfect, with florals by Stylish Stems and...
From Chiara with Weddings in Tuscany... We decided to organize the shoot at Villa Barberino for its beautiful Italian style gardens, which provided an absolutely perfect outdoor courtyard setting. Set halfway up the hill separating the Valdarno and Chianti Valleys, Villa Barberino dates back to the 14th-century. It was an amazing day working...
It wasn't until we read the description behind this wedding day that we fully comprehended that it is, in fact, real life. Let me repeat, this is not a styled shoot. Instead, you'll find the most romantic Moscow affair inspired by all things art. From lush painterly blooms by Flowers Lovers, to a Bride crafting an art piece during her boudoir shoot and a day layered in the dreamiest hues planned by...
Sprinkling athletic flair with bohemian elegance is the name of this co-ed baby shower game. And you know what? It's as if these two were always meant to be. Designed by Nicole Rosengren + Hope Shelly, with rentals by Archive and images by Brooke Borough, see how this...
The Bride we are hosting today for a bit of real advice deserves a wedding trophy of some sort. Not only is she planning her own Big Day (a challenge in and of itself), she is a Maid of Honor in THREE other weddings and a guest in an additional wedding! I'm blown away by her and even though I'm already married, I want to know allll her tricks for staying sane (maybe I can apply them to mama life with a toddler, too!). I'll let Lisa take it from here, because I know all of you B-to-B's are dying...
From Ashley of Chic & Pretty Events... Kestrel Park feels like something from the pages of a storybook. Every inch of the grounds are meticulously tended to with endless rows of flowers and trees adorning this English-like castle. For this style shoot, I wanted to stay true to the natural character of Kestrel by pairing refined and romantic with garden-style influences. Inspired by the turning of seasons from summer...
