Sponsor Intro: My Sparrow

I am so excited to introduce my newest Sponsor to you! 

My Sparrow is one of the most charming online shops around - I know you're going to LOVE it. 

Owner, Christina, has impeccable taste and stocks her shop with must-haves for the home, sweet accessories for you and perfect items to incorporate into your wedding or event!

Here are a few of my favorites...

Adorable, right?

And hurry over to her shop, as she is generously offering a 10% discount through October 5th!

{enter code NEWSITE10 at checkout. Discount not available on furniture or Etsy items}

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Get the Look: Shopping List { Family Style Dining}

I'm so glad you enjoyed last week's shopping list! Here are a few must-have items based on yesterday's Family-Style Dining board...

 Mirror Plateau with Glass Dome I $100 I { My Sparrow } 

Use a cluster of these lovelies for cheese and fruit at a Wine Country fete or create a pretty terrarium centerpiece.

Pillivuty Queen Ann Dinnerware I $108/5-piece set I { Williams-Sonoma  } 
 Crisp white plates with charming scalloped edges won't compete with the beautiful, colorful food.

Vintage Grape Crate I $28 I { Terrain }

Perfect for holding Baguettes, styled with garlic or other vegetables or housing lush wildflower-like arrangements.

Hemstitch Dinner Napkins I $19.95/dozen I { Napkins Online }
At virtually the same cost to rent a hemstitch napkin, you can purchase these nice, lightly detailed napkins to use for future dinner parties!

Reclaimed Wood Chalkboard I $398 I { Terrain }

I am IN LOVE with this one. It's the perfect place to scribble your menu for the evening.

Wood & Glass Lantern I $88 I { Terrain }

How Gorgeous would a cluster on these look hanging over your table?

Ivory Pillars I 4 for $4.89 I { Save on Crafts }

With 25 hours of burn time, these simple votives will last the entire dinner, and several other dinners too!

Wrought Iron Dish Warmer I $29.95 I { Farmhouse Wares }

Keep your food nice and toasty with this pretty dish warmer.

 Avoca Pine Scarf I $48 I { Terrain }
I love the woodsy-ness of this scarf ... perfect for fall dinners! I'd even throw this guy over a simple ivory sheath wedding dress, like this one!


{top photo Tec Petaja}

Inspiration Board: Family Style Dining

I'm finally back and playing catch up! We had an amazing trip, spending 5 days at the farmhouse HammerSky Vineyards {where we were married in June '09!} and then styling a wedding there on Sunday! {congrats Amy & Mike!!}

The wedding was gorgeous! Can't wait to share photos. One of my favorite elements was the long dining table shared by all 37 guests and the family-style meal they shared. And I'm very lucky because 2 of my weddings next year are already planning a family style dinner as well...love that!

Here is a board to inspire those of you who are planning a family style dinner party, wedding or brunch.

Think big platters placed on  the table being the main focus decor-wise, along with small, simple florals, bottles of wine, carafes of water and flickering votives.

{credits from left: Jen Huang, Jillian Event Design, Martha Stewart, Tec Petaja, Katie Quinn Davis, Country Living, Jillian Event Design, The Sprouted Kitchen, The Sprouted Kitchen, Jose Villa}

Handcrafted Celebrations

 I had to stop by to let you know about the Handcrafted Celebration Challenge hosted by City Cradle Design! 

I am honored to be one of four judges who will help determine the outcome of this contest. There is a lot of talent involved, so be sure to stop by and check it out.

Holiday

I will be spending a few days away with my husband & ending the week styling a lovely wedding for the sweetest couple!

I don't think I'll be writing any posts while I'm away, but I look forward to spending one of my mornings this week relaxing with a cup of tea and reading your blogs!

See you soon! 

xo

{photo by One Love Photo}

Get the Look: Shopping List { Updated Rustic }

I'm starting a feature on Dandelion & Grey called Get the Look. A shopping list is a service I provide to the clients I style for {just on a much bigger scale!!}

For this series, I will take one of my inspiration boards & provide you with a list of decor & detail items  based on the look & feel of the board.

I'd love to get your feedback! Do you like this idea? Would you purchase any of the decor for your wedding, event or home decor?

Based on yesterday's inspiration board, "Updated Rustic"....

  { Vintage Farm Ladders } A Rustic Garden  I One of these would be sweet propped up on your guestbook table, with a hanging note directing guests' to sign.

{ Rustic Console Table} Wisteria I Use this beauty for your dessert buffet or welcome table.

Well-thumbed Books { Anthropologie } I These are so lovely they don't even need an explanation!

{ Wire Gathering Baskets } Farmhousewares I These baskets are perfect to hold family & childhood photos to entertain guest's at your reception or to house end of event goodies- think individually wrapped homemade brownies, mini candy apples or your favorite candy.

 

 3-Tier Rustic Wooden Display { Save On Crafts } I Absolutely ideal for miniature desserts, a lovely twist for a candy buffet, favors, escort cards...endless possibilities!

{ Vintage Belgian Sap Buckets } White Flower Farmhouse I I love the idea of using these in lieu of vases.

{ Barnwood Beam Votive Holder } White Flower Farmhouse I Simple & perfect for a rustic tablescape. I adore that they're made from old beams!

Baberg Dress {Anthropologie} I A sweet, modern alternative to a classic wedding dress.

Wooden Box { Wisteria } I I love this box for florals or for escort cards;  holding little jars with tags for guests' names.

{top photo: Jose Villa}

Inspiration Board: Updated Rustic

{Credits clockwise from Left: Jen Huang, Leigh Miller, Jose Villa, Jen Huang, Jose Villa, Jose Villa, J Crew, Katie Quinn Davis, Flights of Fancy, Lane Dittoe, Flights of Fancy, Flights of Fancy, Anthropologie, Aaron Delesie, Aaron Delesie}

 

Wouldn't this be the perfect place to spend an evening with your love?

There's something about this photo that is so charming. I love the pretty dress against the rustic wood doors!

How sweet is this "handkerchief print" card? You can download it here!

I'm adoring this beachy e-session from Olive Juice Photo.

Such a fun idea for escort cards! Mini kraft paper bags overflowing with cherries!

I've been collecting blue glass lately, so naturally I'm very drawn to this vintage-looking polaroid.

Dreamy wedding loveliness!

Isn't this such an epic, beautiful photo?

Such a perfect photo of the sweetest looking shop in NY!

I like the subtle mystery this lovely lady gives off in this editorial-worthy photo.

How sweet are these delighted wedding guests?!


{top photo: Sarah Laird}

Real Wedding: Maya & Dave: Part II

Happy Monday! 

I got busy and wasn't able to share part II of this amazing wedding on Friday, but here it is!

When I first met with Maya & looked through her inspiration photos, I noticed she pulled lots of images of great furniture pieces. I was instantly excited about that & knew I already had a few perfect pieces for these two to incorporate into their day.

Cue "yellow lovely"

Perfect name, right? Maya gave her that nickname & it couldn't be more fitting.

We used this gorgeous vintage dresser as their cake and dessert table {and the matching side tables at the ceremony site} placed in front of one of the venue's lovely wooden gates with a charming papel picado garland as a backdrop.

I loved the variety of treats Maya & Dave offered their guests! A sweet cake, red velvet cupcakes, pan dulce & mini donuts! YUM :-) We used cake stands in varying heights to create a little a-symmetry and lots of lovely pieces of Maya's grandmother's dishware alongside vintage flatware.

Aaaand not only did they provide such great desserts, they also had a charming snack table! {Lucky Guests!}

We used a collection of old soda crates as well as a piece of vintage luggage to house caramel apples, cotton candy & other goodies!

A big thank you to Maya & Dave for having me be a part of your day, for being so thoughtful, creative & fun to work with. And thank you for allowing me creative freedom to do my thing! I had a blast working with you to bring your vision to life!


Also thank you to Jen @ Green Wedding Shoes for the amazing feature & to Abby @ Style Me Pretty for including a link to this wedding on their Wrap it up Pretty post on Friday!

ps! Yellow lovely and other vintage lovelies are available to rent for your wedding or event! Check out the ever-expanding inventory & email me with questions or for a quote. 
xo

{photography by Love Ala}