surprise!

my sister + her boyfriend just got engaged - yay! i could not be happier for the two of them, they are wonderful together + their story is so romantic. they sent out an email to relatives + friends with this picture attached - i think their idea is precious (can you see it?). how did you announce your engagement?

pink petticoat

what happens when you combine jessica sloan's design creativity, flowers by jasmine trenary, a pink petticoat + a tennessee vineyard? an incredible wedding - that's what you get! green wedding shoes recently featured the most amazing wedding full of personality and fun. i love how the event design was a perfect reflection of the couple's style, everything from the attire to the decor. this wedding seemed like a blast! 

 

• does your wall need a hug?
• stop being lazy! swap out your clothing go to's with something a bit more stylish.
• i'm loving this summer style staple. 
• dan cretu is incredible - check out his sculptures.
• click here to read the 100 best things in pop culture right now.
• we just booked our photographer!

have a marvelous monday!

*leah bell

imagine nations

 struggling to find a personalized + unique present for recent grads, newborns or newly weds? why not "give them the world?" wendy gold, a san fran based eco artist, transforms vintage globes into a work of art using recycled material as decoupage. her work has received lots of press, + rightly so! why couldn't i think of something like this?

• i'm trying to master the fun bun.
• my new obsession : cool hunting by honestly...wtf 
• get inspired!
• pitchfork guide to upcoming releases - oooh the excitement!

have a great friday!

*leah bell

inspiration boards

my current obsession : style me pretty's build a board feature (below). try it - you'll be cutting + pasting photos to the inspiration board of your choice. i posted a few of mine here + plan to add more later. i may or may not be addicted to this! 

orchard wedding

kelly green wedding

gray + yellow wedding

cupcake tower

• tripping is so embarrassing. 
• every time i'm sad i can always count on ellen to make me laugh!
• this weather app is incredible.
• which nora ephron quote do you most relate to?
• have you tried the no heat curl? 
• joanna always finds the coolest stuff.

hope you're having a great monday!

*leah bell

dana tanamachi

i have total job envy! i've always wanted to be the artist to do the chalk boards in coffee shops or make the signs at whole foods. well, dana tanamachi does just that. you may recognize her work from the february 2012 O magazine cover or the tommy hilfiger ads. she is an incredible graphic designer who specializes in chalk boards. imagine her designing something for your wedding : a photo back drop, a fun menu or escort cards!

live what you love!

*leah bell

party garland

i love this DIY backdrop idea from oh happy day. simple, colorful + adds the perfect decorative touch to any event. you just need to grab a pair of scissors + your favorite colors of crepe paper + get to it!

• adoring these sassy camera straps.
• the perfect thursday mantra by able design.
• a summer shoe necessity. 
• most precious baby shower ever!
• need a place to keep your wedding rings?

happy thursday to you!

*leah bell

welcome bags

i'll never forget when my friend + i arrived at our hotel for a dallas wedding, + the bride had placed welcome bags for us in our hotel room. it contained homemade cookies, local beer, texas bbq sauce, etc... it was a great personal touch, + really made us feel welcome + excited about being in dallas! this is something i definitely want to implement in our wedding, especially because its destination. i've been cruising the net in hopes of getting some ideas, + wow, there are a ton! 

add visual appeal to your welcome bag, order this adorable cotton tote from Maptote.
these bags feature hand drawn maps from over 50 locations.

the creative gals over at momental designs came up with this hand made welcome bag
for a costa rica destination wedding. it contains amazing goodies : native coffee, chocolate covered nuts, a moleskin journal + colored pencils!

100 layer cake put together this bag for a hawaii destination wedding. 
the custom made bag includes sunscreen, kauai coffee, macadamia nuts,
a mango, grass mat, soap, a lei + a honolulu cookie.

check out the top 10 welcome totes featured on brooklyn bride.

did you get some ideas? 

*leah bell