Just a quick little pause in our Fall inspired loveliness today to remind you to submit your yummy Fall recipes. And what better day to hang around in your PJ's, break out your recipe goodness, and create something entirely delicious. Submission guidelines are all below. And we simply can't wait to see what you come up with...then make it for ourselves!! Photos By Two Be Wed CONTEST: Best Fall Inspired Recipe… from signature...
And now that you've gotten your own backstage pass to all things Claire Pettibone, it's time to devour all of the gorgeousness. It's Claire's Windsor Rose Collection and in a word...it's stunning. From vintage lace, to sexy but timeless silhouettes, this particular collection it pure perfection. The full spread can be seen right here and if you're lucky...
We have such a treat for you today. In celebration of this weekend's upcoming Bridal Market in New York, we hit up one of your all time favorite gown designers to give us a sneak peak into her genius and share her crazy beautiful inspiration behind some of this year's most beloved collections. Ms. Claire Pettibone. Or I should say the lovely, kind, gracious, and absurdly talented...
Did you know that Tanja Lippert is the photographer behind the single most shared wedding on SMP? Yep, it's true. Tanja is a photography genius and because of those mad skills she happens to score some of the most wonderful clients on the planet. Case in point? This next little number. Of which I'm pretty sure is going to...
If there are two things we can't hide our love for on SMP...it's easy, breezy, unabashedly gorgeous California weddings. And the genius of Amy and Stuart Photography. So when you put the two together, you generally have a room full of happy bloggers wishing we were right there in the photos, drinking champagne and reveling in the total loveliness. And this Malibu fete is just that. With a stunning bride. A dress that looks like it was made...
Today, on SMP at Home, we're doing babies. Cute, sweet, kiss them until you can't kiss any more kind of babies. And it's going to be lovely. Because mixed into all of the sweetness we have serious pretty. A pretty home with pretty parents. A pretty (and delicious) treat that you could spike and drink when the babies go to sleep and the prettiest of pretty 1st birthdays that is far cooler than any birthday I've ever had.
Elizabeth Messina. Honestly, the intro could end there. It's all you really need to hear to know that this feature is going to be be-yond. That the images are going to be breathtaking works of art worthy of the most prestigious of art galleries. Am I gushing? Perhaps, but she's worthy of every word. And this shoot at the gorgeous Bacara Resort & Spa would be worthy of...
If you've ever been curious as to what the actual definition of the word pretty is...well, today's your lucky day. Because never has their been a wedding so perfectly captured in a single word. Pretty. The prettiest of pretty actually. With a palette of pastels that would warm even the bitterest of hearts, a sweet love story a la high school sweethearts, a style by Amorology that is all together loveliness and perfectly perfect...
I love Jen Huang. Like, love, love, love. Like I should get "I love Jen Huang" t-shirts printed kind of love. Because I've never not teared up at one of the weddings she photographs, any one of them of which I could hang on the walls of my home. Despite not knowing the bride or groom. Jen's photographs simply speak to me. They are soft, and etheral. Soulful and rich. Simply...
We're always looking for ways to gussy up simple, household items. And of the projects that we seem to tackle time to time again, it seems like vases seem to always be at the top of our list. Mainly because they are so accessible and such a great canvas for sparkle or gold or in today's case...nautical with a chic twist of rope. These little gems are total cuteness and have instantly warmed up my modern white kitchen table. Tackle one or tackle all, you're definitely going to be proud of your...
People keep asking me what sort of wedding I would have if I could do it all over again. And I'm just not entirely sure what the answer is. There are so many beautiful ideas that we see here every day, it's sort of eye candy overload. But one thing I do know is that I would approach the wedding exactly like this next bride did. Carefully choosing her guest list, letting the space inspire her style and opting for simple, gorgeous details with effortless grace and charm. And they couldn't have...
Is there anything better than a tall drink of water in a crisp blue uniform? Can I get a what-what? Sorry, way too old to be saying things like that. But seriously, am I right or what? Case in point, this next dreamy groom who is all the dreamier thanks to his stunning leading lady and the gorgeous wedding that they crafted together. Photographed by Clary Photo, this little number will be delivering butterflies and wedding giddies girls around...
Sometimes all it takes is a sweet, classic wedding to make everything right in the world. Where Father of the Bride memories can float through my head and I can kick back and just soak up every last ounce of pretty. As is the case with today's lovely, lovely wedding photographed by the fabulous Desi Baytan (who is behind some of our all time favorite weddings by the way...
It's been quite a day! But the reason that we wanted to break apart this particular party is because we want you to see what a fun and creative process planning something special in your own home can be. This was my first grown-up, I can't believe we hired a chef and actually had rentals in my home, definitely a splurge kind of party but it was so worth it. Sitting in such a warm and familiar spot, all gussied up and glittery, with the people that you love, sharing wine and laughs and a sense of...
Okay, you've seen the inspiration board and the invitation sketches and I'm hoping that you love the concept as much as I did. Organic, glamorous, intimate, warm and modern. All wrapped up into one big ball of pretty. Two of the areas that we really wanted to concentrate on for our Surprise Party were the bar area - which would include a fun pink champagne +...
Once you have your vision nailed down, it's time to start conceptualizing each piece. Starting with the paper goods, as it's those invitations that have to be popped into the mail before the rest of the party comes to fruition. And the paper pieces for this wedding ended up taking center stage. When we were conceptualizing everything, we really felt inspired by watercolor and calligraphy. Handcrafted pieces that addes a sense of art to our...
We have such a treat for you today. It's a party, of course. But it's so much more than that because today, we're really breaking it apart, getting down to the nitty gritty and showing you how to design a beautiful celebration from inspiration to the last toast. Starting the way we always start on SMP...with an inspiration board. Because we whole heartedly believe that whether you are planning a wedding, or a surprise birthday party like this one, that having a refined inspiration board will...
We've been celebrating like crazy round these parts today...bubbly has been broken out, heels have been kicked off and dancing has ensued. Why? Because, we finally got to spill the beans that our show-stopper of a book is now for pre-order ...
As you read this post, please imagine a girl, sitting behind a computer, smiling so hugely you just might think she's a touch crazy. But she's not. She's just more excited than she's ever been in her whole life. Or at least very, very close. Because the day has finally come that she gets to announce her book. The book that consumed the vast majority of her life for the better part of a year, that is more beautiful, more perfect than she ever could have dreamed. With a cover image by...
