J’adore this playful bride!

How swoon-worthy are these details!?  Miranda’s vintage Martha Stewart inspiration didn’t fall the least bit short.  Miranda and Matt, we love you and are so grateful to have been part of your joyful day!

Get the full scoop and story here in Reverie Magazine Fall 2012 issue!

Wedding Day Coordination: Donna Romani Events // Flowers: Kerstin Horneman of Blue Magnolia // Stationery: Leslie Lewis Sigler of Lilly & Louise // Calligraphy: Hillary Smazenko //  Hair & Makeup: Team Hair & Makeup // Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Bridesmaids Dresses: J.Crew // Location & Catering: Bacara Resort //

Nathaniel and I met this man at a fuel stop about a month ago in Prather, CA as we filled up our tires.  He is 92 years old, and even though I could hardly understand him, I couldn’t help but smile and nod. I’m deeply grateful to him and all the others who have served our country…

Leslie Lewis Siger, one of my favorite ladies and friends, and my graphic designer!  She is such a talented artist…  Design Sponge did a sneak peek on her quaint Santa Barbara home and studio, see their post with many more images HERE.

Stay tuned for another post of a photoshoot we did of all of her work!

Thank you Jaime and Daniel for including us in such a truly sweet, honest, lovely day…

 To see more images, check out their article in Style Unveiled here.

There’s something about the country that will always be dear to my heart…  

A year ago I spent a week in Texas for a few photoshoots.  I cannot help but miss things like sweet tea, open skys, fields of wildflowers, sitting on the porch with friends drinking a Shiner Bock, real rough cowboys, heart melting foals, and most of all…  the feeling that everyone treats you as family.

A big thank you again to the Foust family for their southern hospitality!

“He who cannot draw on three thousand years is living from hand to mouth.” – Goethe

Whitney & Lucas’ wedding day was nothing short of magical…  Their wedding film, by Cana Video Productions, still brings tears to my eyes.

See many more photos here and here on OnceWed and Style Unveiled.

“I’m sure most people say this, but I (as well as most of the guests I’ve spoken to) really felt like there was an  air of romance wafting around the Dana Powers house that day. There was no drama, no catastrophes-  only a small collective of people enjoying themselves. We danced, ate, kissed and mostly, loved every moment of it.” – Whitney

video: cana video production // flowers: April Flowers // venue: Dana Powers House // food: Bello Forno Catering // dessert: Eclair Bakery // dj: Malik Miko Thorne // dress: Vera Wang // suit: J Crew // invitations: Paper Sky // calligraphy: Rosie Calligraphie

While we were preparing for her sisters London wedding, Kelly Oshiro, her husband Sam, my best friend Anna, and I took an afternoon to frolic around the English countryside.  Kelly and Sam were also celebrating their wedding anniversary!  Countryside, tea and scones, Kings College, Cambridge, and a pint at a local pub made for the most delightful afternoon…

The poet Rupert Brooke often frequented The Orchard Tea Garden in Grantchester, where we had tea and scones.  One of my favorite poems, The Soldier, is about this countryside, and is worth the read.

These photos were also published here on Inspired by This!

As a child, Evie’s favorite poem was Annabel Lee by Edgar Alan Poe…  here is an excerpt…

I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea;
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee;
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me.

Read the full, hauntingly beautiful poem here…