Showing newest 26 of 35 posts from July 2009. Show older posts
Showing newest 26 of 35 posts from July 2009. Show older posts

Friday, July 31, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

More Melanie...

What can we say?  Other than--Gorgeous...


Gorgeous Images: Melanie Nashan

Melanie Nashan and her associates shoot some amazing weddings (as you can see below) with photographers in San Francisco, Montana, and Florida.  Her work has appeared in some impressive glossies from Martha to Town & Country and every fantastic publication in-between.  Definitely check out her site and blog for some amazing inspiration, events, and images. Here is some info about Melanie and her work (of course) in her own words...  More. Later.


“Photography is my passion. It is intuitive to me. When I'm working, I see the beauty and emotion of people's shared connections, and capturing those moments on film comes naturally to me. Being a part of creating family histories for others brings me back to memories of my own family. I know how important it is to have that history. That’s why taking beautiful photographs of profound moments in people’s lives really matters.” - Melanie Nashan

Melanie earned her MFA in photography from Vermont College. Her work has appeared in Martha Stewart , Elegant Bride, Bride’s Magazine, PDN, and Forbes, among other publications and books. She has taught workshops for aspiring photographers across the country. Melanie enjoys spending as much time as possible at home on her ranch in Montana with her husband and two children.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Adorable Flower Girls...

We were perusing the crewcuts website and found these adorable dresses for kids--we immediately fell in love with them and thought--adorable flower girl dresses.  So cute!

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Friday, July 24, 2009

"To-Do" List



New York:  Every New Yorker holds brunch in highest esteem--so more reason to hit up the new restaurant Permanent Brunch.  Yes. Brunch. All Day. Every day. Heaven. 95 First Ave., 212.533.3315  L.A. (okay, well OC): We are totally loving the surfer vibe of  the newly opened Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach.  Huge fans of The Strand in general, the hotel is located right along the promenade.  Side note: we are also dig the summer bonfires on the beach.  Very chill.  500 PCH, Huntington Beach, 714.861.4470 

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Goodness: Self Edge

We usually have our "To-Do" list on Friday, but we can't resist telling you about this--because it's rad.  Being the fans of denim that we are and wearing jeans as if they are our official uniform, we are obsessed with finding the perfect fit.  Starting tomorrow search no further than the LES.  Self Edge, with its original location in San Francisco, is a store filled with the best vintage and new denim created by the most cutting-edge artists from the U.S. to Japan. We all know that Japenese jeans kick ass because they are made on vintage American shuttle looms.  Yay!  Bonus:  they will hem your jeans with a vintage chainstitching machine for the authentic jean look.  Self Edge:  157 Orchard St. @ Rivington.  212 388.0079.



L.A. Style Unveiled top 10 List!



We were SO thrilled and honored to be named in L.A. Style Unveiled "Perfect 10" SoCal Wedding Blogs.  Check out the link and the amazing company for which we are listed--like The Bridal Bar Blog!  Also, major props to one of our all-time faves Green Wedding Shoes for winning the "Best Wedding Blog" from the Wedding Channel.  Very much well deserved Jen!  Her blog is consistently filled with uber inspiration and eye candy every day!  


Here's what L.A. Style Unveiled had to say about us.  Wow-- thanks!  We are blushing...



Lyndsey Hamilton Events:  We love this blog for obvious reasons ... Lyndsey Hamilton, of course!  :)  A wedding planning guru, style expert, and a lady who learned the ins and outs of wedding planning from her own personal experience ... Lyndsey has built a wedding planning empire all on her own!  If that's not inspirational, we don't know what is :)

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Goodness: Heath Ceramics

For our love of all things mid-century modern Heath Ceramics is a perfect match.  Heath is located in L.A. and has been making handmade pottery, tiles, and tableware for over fifty years.  Check out some of their beautiful designs.  A few of our faves below.  Loves it.


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Monday, July 20, 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Goodness: Crissy Farah--Engagement Shoot

We are in love with this engagement shoot from Crissy's blog--did we mention that we love Crissy too??  *Enjoy*




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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Goodness: The Charlie

Sor for the lack of posting, but we are super busy with weddings every weekend all this month.  So, we wanted to post a non-wedding fave:  The Charlie.  The Charlie is a collection of 14 bungalows in West Hollywood, once the site of Chaplin's actual home, and before that, studio housing for 1920s movie stars.  Loves it.  Each bungalow is named for the famed guests who once lived in the bungalows:  Monroe, Swanson, Gable, and of course, Chaplin.  Here's just a peak inside--the site has gorgeous images of all the cottages.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Props from our fave blogs!

Thanks for the mention from the gals at our FAVE 100 Layer Cake blog.  Also, we love the shout-out from Harmony @ The Bridal Bar blog.  xo



Friday, July 10, 2009

"To-Do" List

New York:  Mark your calendar on Tuesday for Bastille Day in Tribeca.  French Independence will be celebrated with a 1920s Jazz band, French bowling, and a block party.  July 14th. Noon-8pm.  W. Broadway b/t Beach & White.  L.A.  Soolip wants to School you.  Yay for all things creative!  

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Throwback Thursday

We are mixing it up a bit and posting a throwback today. This was a fabulous Moroccan-themed Fortieth Birthday party at a private estate in Newport Coast. The lovely photos are from the lovely Crissy Farah and the decor by Matthew Robbins. This bash was equip with a fortune-teller, henna artist, gambling tables, and Moroccan costumes that we rented from one of the Hollywood studios. Guests had a fabulous meal by Wolfgang Puck Catering.