Color Palette: Sweet Pastels

Via The Sweetest Occasion

I'm insanely drawn to sweet pastel palettes like this one! I usually make my own but I had to pass along this one I found via Pinterest from The Sweetest Occasion. It reminds me of the upcoming Spring and all the pretty things it brings with it as well as all the things I'm hoping for. Things I hope will blossom into lovely events, great changes and fond memories. It's such a refreshing mix of colors isn't it? What do you most anticipate about Spring? 

Defining Decor: Erin Fetherston's NY Apartment

Via | Vogue

“I see it as a reflection of my creative universe, It’s romantic and chic, but clean and modern," says fashion designer Erin Fetherston about her Tribeca apartment that overlooks the Hudson River. It has an undeniable old-world charm with personal touches that add a whimsical eclectic feel to her spacious yet cozy home.  

I love her home style, it's effortlessly  chic in a down-to-earth way. Understated elegance could describe it. After living in France for 5 years she was able to capture the European style she loved so much by shipping over her antique furniture once she moved to the States. The subtle blue color of the walls in her living area bring a welcoming and calming sense to the space don't you think? Those antique nesting tables are gorgeous! The clean simplicity of her bedroom and office space speak volumes for "less is more".

 Chinoiserie  touches like the lamps and silk screen in the bedroom add refined grace and sophistication in an otherwise plain room. Meanwhile, there's a structured kind of mess to her closet and dressing table. Venetian mirrors and fresh flowers on a vanity are a weakness for me.  I appreciate the mixture of textures and details within her home, the small details capture personality and add to the ambiance. You can read the full interview here, at Vogue. 

Romantic Shabby-Chic Bridal Shower Florals

Flowers

L | M | R

           Milk Glass   |  Mercury Glass 

Happy Monday! I'm so excited the weather is cooling of and it's slowly beginning to feel like Fall, I can't wait for rain actually. So I'm making all the florals for my friend's upcoming shower that I've been blogging about lately and I'm pretty excited. I don't have a lot of experience but enough to undertake the job. 

I have decided on using a mix of milk and mercury glass vessels to keep with the elegant, shabby-chic theme. As for the flowers, my ideal choices I'll be looking for are soft pink and peach roses, some lavender hydrangea, white or cream mums and maybe some sweet peas and dahlias if I'm lucky. The centerpieces will be eclectic and include vases of different sizes along with other decor like frames and teacups that will be sitting on doilies. I'm off to brain storm ideas and plan some more!    

Today I Like: Pretty Cruisers

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Isn't she pretty?

For my birthday my lovely husband got me a cruiser, I've been wanting one for so long. I chose a black and hot pink cruiser because they didn't have my first choice of mint and white. It has yet to be completely decked out, a basket and cute bell is in order. These one's above I found on Pinterest are so pretty and girly, don't you think? There's something whimsical about a bike with a basket full of flowers. If you're in the market for one, this one at Target is so cute.

{DIY: Tin Can Vase}

This DIY project is simple, sweet, and great to do when you have a day off and want to take it easy. Fun to do with friends or kids. These vases would look great clustered together at a bridal or baby shower!

What you’ll need:
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Scrapbook Paper or gift wrap with interesting designs
- Decorative ribbon
- Spray Adhesive
- Containers to cover like an empty can, old unused vases and soda cans
- Floral foam
- Flowers

Instructions:
Step 1: Choose the container you would like to cover and measure a strip of the scrapbook paper to fit around the container.
Step 2: Cut the scrapbook paper into a strip that fits around the container.
Step 3: Spray a thin layer of the spray adhesive onto your scrapbook paper strip on the side you want adhered to your container.
Step 4: Wait one minute for the spray adhesive to get really sticky.
Step 5: Then, carefully adhere the scrapbook paper strip to the container.
Step 6: To add more interest to your covered container, spray measured pieces of ribbon with the spray adhesive and adhere to the container.
Step 7: Then, fill your container about halfway full with water. Cut flower stems at an angle to ensure they get the most water pumping through their stems. For a more hand-picked feel, simply cut the stems and place in the container. For more of a controlled, full look, you can use floral foam. Simply cut the floral foam into a piece that fits snuggly into your container and insert stems into foam.

{idea and instructions via: Ruffled}

{Romantic Malibu Wedding}

One of the most lush, romantic weddings I've seen in a while. Just breathtaking.

...The cascading flowers, the birdcages, the cake, the antique displays!

{via Ruffled}

{Oh, so lovely: Ikea}

Everyone in the blog world is raving about the new direction that Ikea has taken for it's new catalog and I couldn't agree more! I love the styling {found here} and photography for their new look. I think it caters to a lot more people, especially those of us that aren't huge modernist fans. Seriously, how many bright red slip covers and abstract furniture can you possibly cram into your place? This is a new direction; cozy, inviting and sopisticated. I love Ikea.