This kind of sums up my feeling today. I adore soft shades of purple mixed with deep aubergine tones. This inspiration board evokes the perfect ethereal quality I adore… a beautiful cherry blossom lined path, ballet inspired couture pumps, parisian macaroons, and natural fruit infused drinks.

I never tire of the “enchanted forests filled with fairies” look for a wedding or event. I absolutely adore this vibe! So earthy, yet magical, whimsical, and chic all at the same time!


Last week, I posted an interesting question on Twitter. Certainly not a question that has never been asked before, but an interesting one just the same. The question was simple - “what makes you feel most alive in your work?” I immediately thought of the question I am asked so often - “what inspires you”? I think this is an important question we should all ask ourselves, regardless of our professions, don’t you think?
I put together a few images from the past few weeks that made me stop and say wow. Obviously pattern is an affinity of mine, saturated color, yes, but also the concept of contrast. The bull posing in front of the fussy wallpaper is a good example of my obsession with contrasts.
The gorgeous headboard below motivated this invitation design recently.
From top left - Longwood Gardens, Anthropologie, Catherine’s Animals, Red Headboard via Design Sponge
So, what inspires you; makes you feel most alive?
This week’s “What I heart Now” features a mixture of things from a vampire teeth necklace to a camping wedding!! Check it out…

{1}This engagement photo by Sweet Monday Photography amongst all those street lamps is so magical!! {2}Vampire teeth necklace!? A little scary yes, but something about it is so amazing! I must have this. via etsy shop juelladesigns. {3}As soon as i saw this camping wedding over on the fabulous Once Wed I was instantly in love. They set up “Tent Town” for guests to stay the night. How fun!! {4}Whenever Amy Atlas sends over her latest creation our entire office gets excited. This latest fall inspired dessert table was no exception. {5}I am so in love with this laid back beach wedding I spotted over on the beloved Green Wedding Shoes, each guest gets a blanket to snuggle with and a beer. How great is that!? {6}This wooden ring from etsy shop stoutwoodworks is amazing!!
I came across this fabulous collaboration the other day and I am so in love! Jonathan Adler designed a life size Barbie Dream House and the results are over the top pretty pink girly magic! From a closet filled with hot pink Christian Louboutin shoes, to a mirror made from vintage barbies, to a chandelier made from barbie's hair! Wow!

Photos via {the barbie portraits from here; dream house exterior via Victor Hodge; house sketch via Style News; barbie dream house interior photos via Apartment Therapy, Victor Hodge and Huffington Post.}
I stumbled upon this website while reading one of my favorite blogs, Unruly Things. Samantha Robinson is a porcelain artist whose website is one of the most innovative I have seen in some time. I just adore the pencil-sketchy-casual feel with pops of unexpected color.
Dive into her website to find lovely porcelain vessels adorned with gorgeous pattern work in all shades of color. I am especially enamored with these Illuminators.
I am absolutely smitten with all things crochet lately. I love the new unique ways etsy artists are using crochet and I just simply cannot get enough!

Check out these fabulous items : {1}I absolutely adore these earrings from this great shop {2}this bamboo neck warmer is so delicate and chic! {3}these crochet book jackets are just too cute, and how perfect to snuggle up with a book during the winter/snowy season! love! {4}I adore these unique crochet earrings! so delicate.
Ok so while visiting my parents in Park City the other day, I stumbled across this absolutely perfect packaging in their freezer and I was jumping up and down I was so excited. The packaging is for this all natural, amazing gelato called Talenti. The packaging reminds me of a lush body scrub, however it holds actual gelato! How fun! Some of the fabulous flavors include Caramel Cookie Crunch, Argentine Dulce de Leche, and Old World Eggnog. See for yourself…

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