tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27181535948874226092024-02-06T19:44:26.122-07:00Swatchbook Weddings - Phoenix Based Modern Wedding Invitation DesignerHere I will keep everyone up to date on my newest couples, their weddings, and their invitations. I will constantly update it with different ideas and inspirations for their weddings and their invitations.Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-20311842656313003672010-05-25T21:53:00.001-07:002010-05-25T21:55:17.165-07:00Are You Still Following This Feed?<b>We've moved!</b> Visit us at our new address: <a href="http://swatchbookweddings.com/blog">http://swatchbookweddings.com/blog</a> to stay up-to-date on our posts!<div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TyfJT8sI0Jk/S_yppdNT1EI/AAAAAAAACV0/gcaBc19HBOQ/s400/signature.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 46px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475437776655864898" /></div>Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-16105422292894128282010-04-20T06:19:00.001-07:002010-04-20T08:53:53.705-07:00We've Moved!Please visit us at our new address - <a href="http://www.swatchbookweddings.com/blog">www.swatchbookweddings.com/blog</a><br /><img alt="we've-moved" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/4531751250_090bdcf8e5_o.jpg" width="550" height="614" /><br /><div>We are working on our new site, getting ready for the next phase of Swatchbook Weddings so bare with us if things get a little wonky every now & then. And be sure to change the address in your readers & bookmarks! I mean, if you don't, you'll miss Tuesday Shoesday tomorrow & nobody wants that.</div><br /><div>See you over there!</div><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-85365911369306912522010-04-19T10:37:00.005-07:002010-04-19T10:45:28.182-07:00Dress CrushSo when it comes to a wedding dress there are two things that must be:<br />1) Texture<br />2) Monique Lhuillier<br /><img alt="Monique-Lhuillier-550" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4535504660_5b7dd8fa8c_o.jpg" width="550" height="827" /><br />BAM! Perfection. Photo by<em> </em><a href="http://grazierphotography.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=2119&Akey=B2RVBF6S"><em>Matthew Grazier</em></a> for <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/19/wedding-dresses-by-monique-lhuiller/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fstyle_me_pretty+%28Style+Me+Pretty%3A+The+Ultimate+Wedding+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><em>Style Me Pretty</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-79690401284688835882010-04-16T08:17:00.005-07:002010-04-16T12:44:45.584-07:00DIY: Wood Slice VaseI have been in love with the look of wood slice ANYTHING for quite awhile now & this little DIY vase is the perfect way to introduce it to you guys! If I can remember right, I think I saw <a href="http://www.divinedesign.tv/master.asp"><em>Candice Olson on Divine Design</em></a> do a whole wall like this and I just about died. The natural element, the visual pattern and texture — so awesome.<br /><img alt="DIY-Vase" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4526113208_e9f329d15c_o.jpg" width="550" height="581" /><br />Here’s how to do it!<br /><br /><strong>Materials</strong><br />Several small branches from trees or bushes, ranging from ½ to 1½ inches in diameter<br />Terra cotta pots, old vases or recycled tin cans<br />Low-VOC, nontoxic glue such as RooWood Glue<br />Coarse sandpaper<br /><br /><strong>Tools<br /></strong>Lopping shears or long-handled pruners<br /><br />1. Using shears, cut branches into slices about ½-inch thick. You will need slices in a variety of diameters to cover the surface completely.<br /><br />2. Start at the bottom of the pot or can and work your way up. Dab glue on both the wood slice and the pot’s surface to ensure a good bond.<br /><br />3. Always dry-fit each piece in place first to ensure that it will fit nicely with the other pieces. Fit tiny slices into small, awkward spaces.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/homemade-home-decor/vivified-vase.aspx"><em>Image & instructions from Natural Home</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-15485496019105659442010-04-15T11:25:00.004-07:002010-04-15T11:31:36.463-07:00PANTONE Fashion Color Report - Fall 2010Here they are! I am 100% in love with 100% of these colors!! <a href="http://www.pantone.com/images/pages/20710/2010-02/index.html"><em>Click here</em></a> to see the look book.<br /><img alt="pantone" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4523373679_fe5da8ba39_o.jpg" width="550" height="476" /><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-44858030464883431002010-04-14T11:10:00.003-07:002010-04-14T11:16:14.779-07:00Resort LooksI need these. You need these. We all need these pieces from <a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/"><em>Trina Turk!</em> </a><br /><img alt="Trina-Turk" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4521383396_05e8c6013e_o.jpg" width="550" height="1219" /><br />Perfectly bright & beachy for your honeymoon! Don't even get me started on how bad I need everything from the <a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/c/501/Residential.aspx"><em>home collection....</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-81325761913327898342010-04-13T19:56:00.009-07:002010-04-13T20:38:50.154-07:00They're Going All In!Okay, at this point I'm just gushing - you know Angie & Corey by now...<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4519861618_84c1a5d521_o.jpg" width="550" height="825" alt="ENGAGEMENT-PICTURES-051" /><br />...they are ridiculously awesome and are getting married at <i><a href="http://swatchbookweddings.blogspot.com/2010/04/perfect-place-to-be-lucky-in-love.html">this casino!</a></i> They wanted a fun & totally unique invitation, so here's a little sneak peek at what we came up with!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4519281957_a9eb85f6cf_o.jpg" width="550" height="418" alt="Angie-&-Corey" /><br />I can't wait to show you guys what they look like when I get them printed & assembled!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" alt="signature" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-48300065191507808012010-04-13T12:14:00.002-07:002010-04-13T12:17:06.311-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAY<img alt="teal-shoes" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4518791926_ed0598e5f3_o.jpg" width="550" height="510" /><br />Love her hot pink pedicure with these teal shoes! <a href="http://www.norahburrows.com/"><em>Photos by Norah Burrows Photography</em></a><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" alt="signature" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-3053218260576155582010-04-13T05:00:00.003-07:002010-04-13T05:00:08.609-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAY<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4516716442_f9f9f50995_o.jpg" width="550" height="360" alt="Stuart-Weitzman" /><br />Peep-toe & bow perfection. These shoes exist to be someone's "something blue!"<br /><a href="http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-jumbo-royal-satin?zlfid=111"><i>Jumbo by Stuart Weitzman, $325</i></a><br /><br />Don't forget to visit <a href="http://simplyandforever.com/blog/"><i>Simply & Forever</i></a>, <i><a href="http://gwynethpaige.squarespace.com/blog/">Gwyneth Paige</a></i>, <i><a href="http://superburbs.blogspot.com/">Life in the Super Burbs</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.landlockedbride.com/">Landlocked Bride</a></i> and <em><a href="http://meanttobesent.wordpress.com/">Meant to be Sent</a></em> for more great picks!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" alt="signature" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-13701706705452625612010-04-12T14:44:00.004-07:002010-04-12T14:52:24.363-07:00Hello YellowCan I just tell you how happy these photos make me!? A yellow & gray wedding? His & Hers yellow shoes? Yes, please.<br /><img alt="yellow-shoes" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4515510417_27dcd23566_o.jpg" width="550" height="826" /><br /><img alt="yellow-shoes2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4515510499_b4fd68b585_o.jpg" width="550" height="826" /><br />Photos by <a href="http://katewebber.com/"><em>Kate Webber</em></a> via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/12/fresh-outdoor-wedding-in-sonoma/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fstyle_me_pretty+%28Style+Me+Pretty%3A+The+Ultimate+Wedding+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"><em>Style Me Pretty.</em> </a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-36102628328773141162010-04-08T16:04:00.006-07:002010-04-08T16:19:18.975-07:00The Perfect Place To Be Lucky In LoveCheck out the venue for Swatchbook couple Angie & Corey's wedding in July! These shots are from the Home bar/lounge at the <a href="http://www.ameristar.com/St_Charles.aspx"><em>Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa</em> </a>in St. Charles, MO.<br /><img alt="Home-Lounge-1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4503431305_a4df9c9cfe_o.jpg" width="550" height="413" /><br /><img alt="Home-Lounge-2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4503431303_ba0abdb0c8_o.jpg" width="550" height="733" /><br /><img alt="Home-Lounge-3" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4503431297_61c4267e3e_o.jpg" width="550" height="413" /><br />If this isn't a recipe for a fun wedding, I don't know what is!! I seriously can't wait to see the photos from this wedding - 1) Angie & Corey are SO fun! 2) They are going to be shot by the ever fabulous <a href="http://www.kateharrisonphotography.com/"><em>Kate Harrison!!!<br /></em></a><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-16412180869854342782010-04-08T11:00:00.003-07:002010-04-08T11:15:27.126-07:00First Feathers, Now FlowersI'm talking about my obsessions. I have spammed everyone with <a href="http://swatchbookweddings.blogspot.com/2010/04/guinea-garter.html"><em>this,</em></a> <a href="http://swatchbookweddings.blogspot.com/2010/03/feather-accent.html"><em>this,</em></a> and <a href="http://swatchbookweddings.blogspot.com/2010/03/fancy-feathers.html"><em>this</em></a> post about guinea feathers, and now I'll share with you my newest love. Anemones. These have got to be the coolest flowers ever! Available in a variety of colors (which I'm sure I will blog about over & over) I just really love the crisp white ones in these photos.<br /><img alt="Jessica-Claire-1" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4502785975_9bc39e5023_o.jpg" width="550" height="756" /><br /><img alt="Jessica-Claire-2" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4503416834_053f5287f1_o.jpg" width="550" height="756" /><br /><img alt="Jessica-Claire-3" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4502786055_9d803eb70b_o.jpg" width="550" height="756" /><br /><img alt="Jessica-Claire-4" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4503416890_79248eebe8_o.jpg" width="550" height="756" /><br /><img alt="Jessica-Claire-5" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4503416918_a6afa607d2_o.jpg" width="550" height="403" /><br />Now do you see why I'm in love?? <a href="http://www.jessicaclaire.net/index.cfm/StartRow/16"><em>Photos by Jessica Claire Photography</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-33649147733876762362010-04-07T10:32:00.004-07:002010-04-07T10:43:34.606-07:00Eye CandyNo this did not happen without me - why wasn't I invited!? So what if I don't know them, this table is absolutely unbeliveable!!!!!<br /><img alt="garden-table" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4499993133_4872cbfe7b_o.jpg" width="550" height="825" /><br />What an amazing way to create an intimate atmosphere ((le sigh)) See more photos from this wedding by <a href="http://www.robertandkathleen.com/"><em>Robert & Kathleen Photographers</em></a> on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/1264"><em>Style Me Pretty.</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-60517480542617325322010-04-07T10:05:00.002-07:002010-04-07T10:13:48.421-07:00Guinea GarterThere they are again! Guinea feathers!! (No, I'm not over them yet, thank you very much!)<br /><img alt="Garter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4500564032_620e0007b0_o.jpg" width="550" height="692" /><br />This gorgeous garter by <a href="http://www.thegartergirl.com/"><em>The Garter Girl</em> </a>has stolen my heart - the creamy satin with bead & ribbon detailing is divine. I love it! Think it would make a perfect addition to your wedding ensemble? Get it <a href="http://www.thegartergirl.com/shop/miss-rosette/"><em>here</em></a> for $175.<br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-66682073667189620662010-04-06T16:15:00.002-07:002010-04-06T16:25:45.581-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAYI'm a little late, but it's time for a Tuesday Shoesday encore!<br /><img alt="jeremy-lawson" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4498540912_d2f35bbf97_o.jpg" width="550" height="367" /><br /><img alt="jeremy-lawson2" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4497913103_35fab3afea_o.jpg" width="550" height="367" /><br />Photos by <a href="http://www.jeremylawsonphotography.com/"><em>Jeremy Lawson Photography</em></a> via <a href="http://with--this--ring.blogspot.com/2010/04/real-wedding-chicago-il.html"><em>With this Ring...<br /></em></a><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-56559492263722387252010-04-06T04:30:00.000-07:002010-04-06T04:30:01.922-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAY<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4495762862_fff3749b73_o.jpg" width="550" height="470" alt="rampage" /><br />Talk about putting a little Spring in your step! I love the cheerful bright colors & modern floral pattern. It's a fresh pick for Tuesday Shoesday! <i><a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=37075&vid=1&pid=764854&scid=764854012">Nicki by Rampage, only $40!</a></i><br /><br />Don't forget to visit <a href="http://simplyandforever.com/blog/"><i>Simply & Forever</i></a>, <i><a href="http://gwynethpaige.squarespace.com/blog/">Gwyneth Paige</a></i>, <i><a href="http://superburbs.blogspot.com/">Life in the Super Burbs</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.landlockedbride.com/">Landlocked Bride</a></i> and <em><a href="http://meanttobesent.wordpress.com/">Meant to be Sent</a></em> for more great picks!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" alt="signature" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-51868187194209951652010-04-05T13:30:00.004-07:002010-04-05T19:28:10.627-07:00My Type of Type<img alt="threepotatofour" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4494176975_ce40851f9c_o.jpg" width="550" height="751" /><br />I totally have a crush on these old letterpress blocks at <a href="https://threepotatofourshop.com/index.php"><em>Three Potato Four!</em></a> The wood color is fantastic & I am positive they belong on the bookshelf in my house...<br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-85228978794220289172010-04-02T15:18:00.004-07:002010-04-05T19:28:15.111-07:00Happy Weekend!<img alt="Easter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4485381424_7703777c5a_o.jpg" width="550" height="550" /><br />Just a little Spring prettiness for ya! My parents are coming into town tomorrow so I'll probably be MIA from the blog this weekend - just wanted to get in my Happy Easter post & wish everyone a great weekend!! <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/"><em>Images from Good Housekeeping.<br /></em></a><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-23518145277491149342010-04-01T19:40:00.004-07:002010-04-01T19:48:46.162-07:00Lindsey + Chriss' SwatchbookGetting the details finalized for Lindsey & Christine's invitations! <br /><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4482652961_5011fdd735_o.jpg" width="550" height="313" alt="lindsey&christine" /><br />I LOVE their color palette! I will make sure to post pictures once they're done!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" alt="signature" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-3083951330279959382010-04-01T10:41:00.005-07:002010-04-01T10:54:49.483-07:00Yep, Think It's About TimeI need a vacation…again. Yes I just got back from New Orleans a month ago but I think I’m due. I want a straight up get-out-of-town-go-sit-on-a-beach-kind-of-vacation. Where my only concern will be what kind of fruity umbrella drink to have. But for now, I will live vicariously through my friend <a href="http://blog.amandahein.com/"><em>Amanda’s</em></a> photos from her trip to Hawaii. Of course these are ridiculously stunning because she is a professional, but that just makes it easier to imagine breathing in that sea air. ((inhale))<br /><br /><img alt="Amanda1" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4482248088_e8c3ba0766_o.jpg" width="550" height="355" /><br /><img alt="Amanda2" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4482248108_7859d18c93_o.jpg" width="550" height="347" /><br /><img alt="Amanda3" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4481599717_acb8045e72_o.jpg" width="550" height="416" /><br /><img alt="Amanda4" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4482248374_4cf88e78c2_o.jpg" width="550" height="344" /><br /><img alt="Amanda5" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4481599971_7a7364351e_o.jpg" width="550" height="347" /><br />((exhaaaaaaale)) I want to be on this beach! <a href="http://blog.amandahein.com/"><em>Photos by Amanda Hein Photography</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-27314979771572067782010-03-30T08:52:00.003-07:002010-03-30T09:16:41.972-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAY<img alt="amykarpshoes" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4476746774_eb79c44f04_o.jpg" width="550" height="367" /><br />I don't know what it is, but photographer <a href="http://www.amykarp.com/2010/03/erin-thomas-engagement-session-in-fort-worth-sneak-peek/"><em>Amy Karp</em></a> gets me every time with her sneak peeks! (Check out <a href="http://swatchbookweddings.blogspot.com/2010/03/eye-candy_22.html"><em>this other</em></a> photo of hers that I'm in love with) This is a perfect sneak peek pic for Tuesday Shoesday - gotta love a bride & groom with style! Get her Vivienne Westwood shoes <a href="http://www.zappos.com/vivienne-westwood-anglomania-lady-dragon-heart-ii-fuscia">here.</a> Disclaimer: they're plastic :)<br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-31014270542361409572010-03-30T06:00:00.004-07:002010-03-30T09:04:36.082-07:00TUESDAY SHOESDAYOh my friends, won't you indulge me & my feather obsession just a little more??<br /><img alt="Valentino" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4473108997_1217c414f0_o.jpg" width="550" height="531" /><br />These are fantastic! <em><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3070644/0~6006558~6007166~6007167?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007167&P=11">Feather trim sandals by Valentino, $695</a></em> <div><br /></div><div><em><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3070644/0~6006558~6007166~6007167?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007167&P=11"></a></em>Don't forget to visit <a href="http://simplyandforever.com/blog/"><i>Simply & Forever</i></a> for super cute sandals, <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2jQgsG/gwynethpaige.squarespace.com/blog/2010/3/30/tuesday-shoesday.html"><i>Gwyneth Paige</i></a> for modern mary janes, <a href="http://superburbs.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesday-shoesday_30.html"><i>Life in the Super Burbs</i></a> for fun flats, <a href="http://ow.ly/16VH97"><i>Landlocked Bride</i></a> for some awesome purple suede pumps and <a href="http://meanttobesent.wordpress.com/2010/03/30/tuesdayshoesday/"><em>Meant to be Sent</em></a> for some nautical heels! <div><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" /></div></div>Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-87078825564629485272010-03-29T14:04:00.004-07:002010-04-05T19:28:30.415-07:00Happy Furniture<em>So here's a little background to explain this non-wedding-related post: </em><br /><em><br /></em>I interned my senior year of college <a href="http://www.drake.edu/"><em>(Go Drake!)</em></a> at <a href="http://www.meredith.com/"><em>Meredith Corporation,</em></a> which publishes Better Homes & Gardens magazine. I worked for the Special Interest Publications division, mainly for <a href="http://www.kitchenbathideas.com/"><em>Kitchen & Bath Ideas</em></a> and it. was. awesome. I had so much fun working there! I got to help style photoshoots with the art director & choose products to feature every month – it was just a really cool place to work and for a creative person like myself, it was pretty perfect. They’d even have stock sales every few months were you could buy products used in photoshoots (that the vendor didn’t want returned) at a fraction of the cost!! Glorious.<br /><br />But alas, the publications are based out of Des Moines, IA and if there was any chance of me getting out of that city, I had to do it right after I graduated. So, I came to Phoenix but still kept a catalog of vendors in my head of all the cool places I would buy things to outfit my home when I got settled. And with the fantastic Spring weather we’ve been having here, it made me think of these pieces from <a href="http://www.archiesisland.com/"><em>Archie’s Island.</em></a> How fantastic is this outdoor furniture!? So cheery it makes me want to relax in the sun all day at my (imaginary) beach house, then snuggle up with a blanket & watch the sun set. I mean, their tagline is "Happy Furniture" - Agree?<br /><br /><img alt="Archie1" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4473817279_5f97b2a261_o.jpg" width="550" height="376" /><br /><img alt="Archie3" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4473817373_35c3175775_o.jpg" width="550" height="422" /><br /><img alt="Archie2" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4473817331_285a8528e1_o.jpg" width="550" height="418" /><br /><img alt="Archie4" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4473817413_29e54937b6_o.jpg" width="550" height="376" /><br /><img alt="Archie5" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4473817455_0ce1816f22_o.jpg" width="550" height="418" /><br />I want it all!!<br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-45165485537619097782010-03-29T08:56:00.004-07:002010-03-29T09:05:53.071-07:00Feather Accent<img alt="feather" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4473751610_7f6b2a28c3_o.jpg" width="550" height="366" /><br />I spotted another one of those feather accents this morning! This bride featured on the <a href="http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2010/3/29/details-brittany-steven.html"><em>Southern Weddings</em></a> blog looks beautiful with it tucked into her hair, don't you think??<br /><a href="http://danagrantphotography.com/"><em>Photo by Dana Grant Photography</em></a><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718153594887422609.post-20776925709240985482010-03-26T11:12:00.003-07:002010-03-26T11:43:35.383-07:00Fancy FeathersI have a small obsession with feathers lately – those little black feathers that have the white polka dots and are just down right awesome. What are they called? Anyone know? I first fell in love when I saw these yellow shoes from J.Crew but then Abby over at <a href="http://superburbs.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesday-shoesday_16.html"><em>Life in the Super Burbs</em> </a>posted these Diane von Furstenberg sandals and it confirmed my obsession.<br /><img alt="feather-shoes" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2704/4464645753_0f0d825c38_o.jpg" width="550" height="275" /><br />In my hunt for more of these feathers, I came across Etsy seller, <u><span style="color:#800080;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42271574"><em>portobello,</em></a></span></u> who has created these gorgeous hairpieces. Besides the mannequins kinda freaking me out, they are fabulous!<br /><img alt="portobello" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4464645793_b8f45df2fa_o.jpg" width="550" height="860" /><br /><img alt="signature" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4276689747_a2caa2f2d5_o.jpg" width="120" height="46" />Swatchbook Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16219527723550404713noreply@blogger.com1