tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92115198459378568822012-06-02T07:02:22.371-07:00chartreuse & a twistinspirations gathered and delivered on all things creative...from design to photography to food to music to fashion to weddings...all things beautiful &amp; interestingBrynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-22747494220432392232012-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:002012-06-01T00:00:01.836-07:002012-06-01T00:00:01.836-07:00a few weekly favorites...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-STZkEL2B3uE/T8hCjT2H1nI/AAAAAAAAC7c/ZdcX7owKEPM/s1600/+++_vol+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-STZkEL2B3uE/T8hCjT2H1nI/AAAAAAAAC7c/ZdcX7owKEPM/s1600/+++_vol+2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQuN92HdO1A/T8hCjsRM85I/AAAAAAAAC7k/oOeN-ESCFs4/s1600/+++_vol+22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQuN92HdO1A/T8hCjsRM85I/AAAAAAAAC7k/oOeN-ESCFs4/s1600/+++_vol+22.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pwQOZwrBrQ/T8hCkMlPedI/AAAAAAAAC7s/qsx_euenaiQ/s1600/+++_vol+23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--pwQOZwrBrQ/T8hCkMlPedI/AAAAAAAAC7s/qsx_euenaiQ/s1600/+++_vol+23.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> {all photos are copyright of me}</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> hello loves :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> happy friday!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> first of all, thank each &amp; every one of you&nbsp;</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> who sent well wishes my {&amp; my mom's} way!!!!!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i can't say enough how much it means...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and it just reminds me {once again}&nbsp;</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> how much i love this blogging community :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i feel so fortunate to be a {very small} part of it!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> quick update:&nbsp;</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> while there are still no answers on why the sudden onset of her health problems,</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i am happy to report that they ran in-depth tests on all of her major organs</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &amp; everything came out perfect!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> the doctors think that they may have an idea around the issue&nbsp;</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and are sending her to a specialist tomorrow.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> as for now, my mom is resting at home &amp; sounds in much better spirits!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> thanks again for all of your kind words, thoughts &amp; prayers :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> okay...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> so what are you all up to this weekend?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i hope it is something fabulous!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> for me, it's all about wedding goodness...</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i will be helping to piece together my wedding invitations!!!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ...amongst a handful or two of other wedding projects to accomplish!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> oh! &amp; we meet with our djs...soooooooooo excited for this :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> i can't wait to report back to you all on monday!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> enjoy your weekend!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2274749422043239223?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/iGsKSADOTF0" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com7http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/06/few-weekly-favorites.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-64123583693141155422012-05-31T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-31T00:00:16.154-07:002012-05-31T00:00:16.154-07:00on my mind...<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5AjOWyvO7pc/T8b1Ptb4grI/AAAAAAAAC7A/M6cmSK7j5_k/s1600/mom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5AjOWyvO7pc/T8b1Ptb4grI/AAAAAAAAC7A/M6cmSK7j5_k/s1600/mom.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i don't have much else on my mind today other than my mom...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> just within the last week she has been dealing with a sudden onset&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> of extremely high blood pressure levels, also resulting in low sodium levels.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this has landed her in urgent care once &amp; now the er for the second time in under a week.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> she has just been admitted into the hospital tonight and will stay for an undetermined amount of time until they find out why she is experiencing these problems.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> to say the least, i am concerned.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my mom is one of the healthiest people i know...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> she has always been my inspiration for being healthy &amp; fit.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> regular exercise &amp; nutritious eating habits are simply a way of life for her...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so these sudden health problems are very puzzling &amp; have all of us worried.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hate being so far away in a moment like this...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am incredibly close to my mom &amp;&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> love her more than anything i type here could ever truly express.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i trust in god &amp; have faith that she will be fine...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the trouble is that the doctors have been unsuccessful&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> at identifying the reason why she is experiencing these problems.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i pray that all will go well &amp; that they will find the reasons behind it all soon</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so that she can get back onto living her happy, healthy life.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i also pray that it doesn't come to it, but if anything worsens</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i will be hopping on the next jet plane out to san diego.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am sorry to not deliver a cheery post today,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but as you could imagine...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my mind is a bit preoccupied at the moment.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> thank you for listening &amp; letting me vent for a moment :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> p.s. mom, if you happen to read this...i love you soooooooooooooooooo much!!! xoxoxoxo&nbsp;</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-6412358369314115542?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/jLN-Kk-w7X8" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com11http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/on-my-mind.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-77139124020887496512012-05-30T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-30T20:40:19.064-07:002012-05-30T20:40:19.064-07:00take note : {a hike, paella & lots of wine!}<div style="text-align: center;"> hello loves!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how are you?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am running things a little out of order around here this week...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> very thrown off by the long weekend ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> did you all enjoy your weekend?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YVoWSrlLpQk/T8W3H2tkZ0I/AAAAAAAAC5s/xI-P7uMIbcQ/s1600/take+note_vol+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YVoWSrlLpQk/T8W3H2tkZ0I/AAAAAAAAC5s/xI-P7uMIbcQ/s1600/take+note_vol+9.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aI_YgQiskog/T8W3IpwMnHI/AAAAAAAAC5w/TCh4Fxe-0tE/s1600/take+note_vol+92.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aI_YgQiskog/T8W3IpwMnHI/AAAAAAAAC5w/TCh4Fxe-0tE/s1600/take+note_vol+92.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QYEIEybTp9E/T8W3JYoultI/AAAAAAAAC54/kujtNHPY07g/s1600/take+note_vol+93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QYEIEybTp9E/T8W3JYoultI/AAAAAAAAC54/kujtNHPY07g/s1600/take+note_vol+93.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nRfuxve-PkM/T8boEN1vPFI/AAAAAAAAC6k/NjW_KPje8pk/s1600/take+note_vol+94.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nRfuxve-PkM/T8boEN1vPFI/AAAAAAAAC6k/NjW_KPje8pk/s1600/take+note_vol+94.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {all photos are copyright of me, find the avocado chocolate pudding recipe <a href="http://www.delightedmomma.com/2012/05/dairy-free-chocolate-avocado-pudding.html" target="_blank">here</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we stayed pretty low key in our neck of the woods...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> on the agenda was:</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hiking, celebrating, dancing, a movie day with dan,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> reconnecting with old friends,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> paella &amp; lots of wine!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> does it get any better??!!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-7713912402088749651?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/x2byGN92vyE" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com7http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/take-note-hike-paella-lots-of-wine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-60862537025709017712012-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-25T00:00:01.628-07:002012-05-25T00:00:01.628-07:00some days...{+++}<div style="text-align: center;"> some days just call for...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sffTT8teBKc/T78cquOghWI/AAAAAAAAC5A/-3mhGY5dHME/s1600/+++.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sffTT8teBKc/T78cquOghWI/AAAAAAAAC5A/-3mhGY5dHME/s1600/+++.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPKMAkVc8yI/T78crQyELMI/AAAAAAAAC5I/MHn2uycRzWQ/s1600/+++2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPKMAkVc8yI/T78crQyELMI/AAAAAAAAC5I/MHn2uycRzWQ/s1600/+++2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rafd9EfUmZo/T78csHs5dSI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/mi7kMlGXciE/s1600/+++3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rafd9EfUmZo/T78csHs5dSI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/mi7kMlGXciE/s1600/+++3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> don't you think?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what are you all up to on this long weekend???</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hope it is something good :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we have absolutely nothing planned but a bbq on monday...and that is good for us!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> whatever you do, i hope you have a fabulous one!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-6086253702570901771?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/7Uw7qrPfatI" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com16http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/some-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-40367888237934512402012-05-24T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-24T00:00:01.086-07:002012-05-24T00:00:01.086-07:002 x 2 = 4<div style="text-align: center;"> 4 images that make me incredibly happy</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pSAAxr1ZfX0/T72_IxeLSzI/AAAAAAAAC4U/kCCzYSTcAWE/s1600/the+best+is+yet+to+come.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pSAAxr1ZfX0/T72_IxeLSzI/AAAAAAAAC4U/kCCzYSTcAWE/s1600/the+best+is+yet+to+come.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {flowers in her hair} via <a href="http://www.blissfulbblog.com/blog/?currentPage=3" target="_blank">blissful blog</a> / photographed by <a href="http://www.esperanzamoya.com/fashion/yo-dona2/" target="_blank">esperanza moya</a> for yo dona /&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> art direction by <a href="http://poverastudio.com/category/woman/" target="_blank">provera</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> **such an adorable photo shoot!**</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {the best is yet to come} via <a href="http://fre-ya.tumblr.com/post/17700088685" target="_blank">fre-ya</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> **it is!!!** </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {artisan ice cream in portland} <a href="http://saltandstraw.com/" target="_blank">salt &amp; straw</a> via <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/template-makergrower-tour-maker-or-grower-tour_1-169069" target="_blank">the kitchn</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> **next portland trip, it's on!**</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {dancing with the ocean} via <a href="http://socutethings.tumblr.com/post/1057535505/clothes" target="_blank">cute things</a> , source unfortunately unknown</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> **i have a thing for carefree-feeling photos...i think i may need a gallery wall of them**</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what are some things that are making you incredibly happy right now?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-4036788823793451240?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/7KEefgss5W8" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com11http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/2-x-2-4.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-25789726663252274532012-05-23T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-23T20:02:20.959-07:002012-05-23T20:02:20.959-07:00WEDnesday : a rose by any other name...<div style="text-align: center;"> hello, my loves!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am in a bit of a pickle.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> silly me didn't really put too much thought&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> into the wedding date chosen vs. the flowers available at that time.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> not that it is a huge deal because flowers are always gorgeous...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but it is such a bummer when you learn that you can't have</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> lush peonies or frilly ranunculas.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my florist is currently on maternity leave,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so i am trying to do my own research.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i may have found a flower that i love,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but will need to confirm with her that they are&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> available at the time of our event.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNcGrGLPl-U/T7yCdtyfUVI/AAAAAAAAC3o/wcOv2N5H2GU/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNcGrGLPl-U/T7yCdtyfUVI/AAAAAAAAC3o/wcOv2N5H2GU/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WQVI9tZAsE4/T7yCeRhjv_I/AAAAAAAAC3w/BIxfRQH_wus/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WQVI9tZAsE4/T7yCeRhjv_I/AAAAAAAAC3w/BIxfRQH_wus/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dJNNb7Ip3hU/T7yCfLBzUpI/AAAAAAAAC34/kWfvjnJ7-ck/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dJNNb7Ip3hU/T7yCfLBzUpI/AAAAAAAAC34/kWfvjnJ7-ck/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CniB9Tieldg/T7yCgJ5CJLI/AAAAAAAAC4A/X_-mNLsQ8lA/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CniB9Tieldg/T7yCgJ5CJLI/AAAAAAAAC4A/X_-mNLsQ8lA/s1600/august+flowers+for+blog4.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {<a href="http://www.countryhome.com/gardening/plants-plans/english-roses_1.html" target="_blank">david austin english roses</a> / roses on cake: source unknown / bouquet: source unknown / <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_roses" target="_blank">bourbon rose</a> / <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?start=173&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;rlz=1C1CHKZ_enUS430US430&amp;biw=1290&amp;bih=712&amp;tbm=isch&amp;prmd=imvns&amp;tbnid=2Ekk9jZ5yvEBNM:&amp;imgrefurl=http://margaretevansporter.blogspot.com/2011/07/his-rose.html&amp;docid=DrYpTNZDVDmkgM&amp;imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTbru1_mOTk/Tg323vBhdWI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/eeClwPfFznU/s1600/cdm.jpg&amp;w=600&amp;h=450&amp;ei=-Hu8T9bIBYSgiQKGk5CdDg&amp;zoom=1&amp;iact=hc&amp;vpx=382&amp;vpy=378&amp;dur=7002&amp;hovh=194&amp;hovw=259&amp;tx=160&amp;ty=98&amp;sig=106844566546430585968&amp;page=9&amp;tbnh=165&amp;tbnw=237&amp;ndsp=24&amp;ved=1t:429,r:13,s:173,i:235" target="_blank">gallica rose</a> / <a href="http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-681692.html" target="_blank">david austin</a>}<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> never in a million years would i have imagined having roses at my wedding...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> though i think they are lovely, they have never particularly been my favorite.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> however, after doing a little research, i was stunned with how many</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> different varietals there are!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i might be in love ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i was especially taken by the bourbon roses, gallica roses&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; my absolute favorite: the david austin english garden rose</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {best represented in the first image}...soooooooo pretty!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> are there any previous august brides out there?&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> or gardeners?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> any advice on other flowers available in august??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i would love to hear it!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn&nbsp;</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2578972666325227453?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/0mjOfDear9M" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com5http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/wednesday-rose-by-any-other-name.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-68527412648054751972012-05-22T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-22T06:11:28.608-07:002012-05-22T06:11:28.608-07:00color collective : shades of indigo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKKY5IIiMYI/T7sfPZWhJaI/AAAAAAAAC20/vqM_YQKIzyE/s1600/shades+of+indigo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKKY5IIiMYI/T7sfPZWhJaI/AAAAAAAAC20/vqM_YQKIzyE/s1600/shades+of+indigo.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GjTSbDyCGIw/T7sfQK7N6uI/AAAAAAAAC28/f_B4o42y4PI/s1600/shades+of+indigo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GjTSbDyCGIw/T7sfQK7N6uI/AAAAAAAAC28/f_B4o42y4PI/s1600/shades+of+indigo2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIxsfqzf974/T7sfQko776I/AAAAAAAAC3E/1VPpCUgaTTE/s1600/shades+of+indigo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QIxsfqzf974/T7sfQko776I/AAAAAAAAC3E/1VPpCUgaTTE/s1600/shades+of+indigo3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1EY88AZ7dU/T7sfREvTiCI/AAAAAAAAC3M/wktzFtxoTF8/s1600/shades+of+indigo4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1EY88AZ7dU/T7sfREvTiCI/AAAAAAAAC3M/wktzFtxoTF8/s1600/shades+of+indigo4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-937Q7AUI9p4/T7sfR5AtksI/AAAAAAAAC3U/Y7sCB-Uksok/s1600/shades+of+indigo5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-937Q7AUI9p4/T7sfR5AtksI/AAAAAAAAC3U/Y7sCB-Uksok/s1600/shades+of+indigo5.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://growingindigo.blogspot.com/2012/02/recipe-making-indigo-vat-here-is-indigo.html" target="_blank">indigo dye</a> // <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/183521753535745178/" target="_blank">indigo eye</a> // <a href="http://aliceiswonderful.tumblr.com/post/4986198476/lendroit-island-of-crete-greece-august-2004" target="_blank">door</a> // <a href="http://www.rickettsindigo.com/rowland/RowlandTextiles06.html" target="_blank">dots</a> // <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/278801033151397371/" target="_blank">feathers</a> // <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/278801033151869901/" target="_blank">shades on sticks</a> // <a href="http://www.waynetippetts.com/?p=18977" target="_blank">polka dots</a>&nbsp;// <a href="http://beautiful.tumblr.com/page/6" target="_blank">couch</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hello, loves!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> *i had a bit of a mishap with my styling project on this color collective,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so i collected some gorgeous images from around the web to share instead*</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> is this color not just so stunning?!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am starting to think that i may need more of it in my life...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> that perfect hue between blue &amp; violet ~ who knew?!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> make sure to check out all of the color collective link ups below...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i look forward to these ladies' color posts week after week</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; definitely can't wait to see what they have done with&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this gorgeous hue!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fantastic day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=146253" type="text/javascript"> </script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-6852741264805475197?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/f50Agr2tjoY" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com9http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/color-collective-shades-of-indigo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-65640883880442214472012-05-21T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-21T00:00:10.696-07:002012-05-21T00:00:10.696-07:00take note : peonies, oysters & frenchies<div style="text-align: center;"> bonjour, lovelies!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> did you enjoy your weekend as much as i did mine?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> call me crazy, but i am really thinking that 3 day weekends should be the norm!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> adding that one extra day sure makes a huge difference.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> here are some bits of my life i took {visual} note on over the weekend...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNdjqoPEmiY/T7m85DJhOEI/AAAAAAAAC2I/LrfiOngcVC8/s1600/take+note_vol+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uNdjqoPEmiY/T7m85DJhOEI/AAAAAAAAC2I/LrfiOngcVC8/s1600/take+note_vol+8.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LA5z9itUu0/T7m86HszkbI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/cjh61d6Wd4E/s1600/take+note_vol+82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LA5z9itUu0/T7m86HszkbI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/cjh61d6Wd4E/s1600/take+note_vol+82.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mX-tJKfDuRc/T7m867xCgCI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/bMHGD_9Q2Po/s1600/take+note_vol+83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mX-tJKfDuRc/T7m867xCgCI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/bMHGD_9Q2Po/s1600/take+note_vol+83.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w7eyhkfSfQg/T7m87vshDQI/AAAAAAAAC2g/VU3_yEm4_8o/s1600/take+note_vol+84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w7eyhkfSfQg/T7m87vshDQI/AAAAAAAAC2g/VU3_yEm4_8o/s1600/take+note_vol+84.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my fiance was out of town all weekend, so i had a lot of me time...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> though i missed him very much, i am not complaining at all that i got to spoil myself a bit ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> :: friday ::</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a run around the lake in the morning,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> followed by yoga</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a mani / pedi in the afternoon,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> following by a spot of shopping...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> found a fabulous dress for my palm springs bachelorette at the end of june!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {will share photos of the dress closer to the trip!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> happy hour w/ a favorite friend at one of my top favorite seattle spots:</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the pink door,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> followed by a spontaneous cabaret show @ the can can&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {another seattle favorite}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> :: saturday ::</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a workout in the morning,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> followed by typical saturday chores {not so exciting} in the afternoon</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> had a little dinner &amp; movie date night, a la moi ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i kept it romantic with peonies &amp; candlelight...ha!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i watched w.e. ~ have you seen/heard??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> wow!!! it was fantastic {bravo, madonna!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it was such an incredible story about love &amp; passion,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i just had to call my fiance right after and get all mushy about how much i love him!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {seriously, i am just one big romantic...can't help it}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> :: sunday ::</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> honestly, this was just one big lazy day...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i treated myself to doughnuts &amp; coffee for breakfast,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; watched movies all day ~</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> steel magnolias, mystic pizza &amp; an education</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it was perfect.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> then, picked up my boy from the airport...hooray!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> cheers to getting through this week &amp; onto another 3 day weekend!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-6564088388044221447?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/LhA--DIR3gY" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com8http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/take-note-peonies-oysters-frenchies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-46999230358445159732012-05-18T01:02:00.001-07:002012-05-18T01:06:31.853-07:002012-05-18T01:06:31.853-07:00a quick get-a-way<div style="text-align: center;"> happy friday, lovelies!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> actually, yesterday was my friday...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i put in some extra time over this last week,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so i am extending my weekend now :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> last weekend, i decided that dan &amp; i needed a quick, spontaneous get-a-away.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, we ended up pitching a tent for the night at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_Pass" target="_blank">deception pass</a>...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a gorgeous spot that is only about an hour &amp; a half away from us.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the weekend was perfect...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we cooked up some delicious meals...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> surf &amp; turf for dinner w/ sweet potatoes &amp; asparagus w/ sangria</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> lox bagels &amp; grilled peaches for breakfast w/ mimosas</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a meat, cheese &amp; olive platter for lunch w/ more sangria :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i don't mess around when it comes to camping...we don't completely "glamp",</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but i do like to bring real wine glasses &amp; dishes, cook tasty meals &amp; make sangria...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> oh, and i do like when there are restrooms nearby ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> make fun of me if you will, but that is how camping is the most fun for me!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i like to make it festive!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EDAtPtBKHzA/T7YAlLEx__I/AAAAAAAAC0M/Qh0PDJWmXsc/s1600/lets+camp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EDAtPtBKHzA/T7YAlLEx__I/AAAAAAAAC0M/Qh0PDJWmXsc/s1600/lets+camp.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IIRqUoetoQI/T7YApgr7b7I/AAAAAAAAC08/AkD38Qo_RDQ/s1600/lets+camp2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IIRqUoetoQI/T7YApgr7b7I/AAAAAAAAC08/AkD38Qo_RDQ/s1600/lets+camp2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeRsbjLJiWc/T7YAnwVHW3I/AAAAAAAAC0k/5Uhil3PF9oI/s1600/lets+camp12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeRsbjLJiWc/T7YAnwVHW3I/AAAAAAAAC0k/5Uhil3PF9oI/s1600/lets+camp12.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrTH4o9qfw8/T7YAohH8BgI/AAAAAAAAC0s/Gk8wR9WNU7U/s1600/lets+camp13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrTH4o9qfw8/T7YAohH8BgI/AAAAAAAAC0s/Gk8wR9WNU7U/s1600/lets+camp13.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agHx-88xUdA/T7YApM1_yGI/AAAAAAAAC00/QCmGKxRhES0/s1600/lets+camp14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agHx-88xUdA/T7YApM1_yGI/AAAAAAAAC00/QCmGKxRhES0/s1600/lets+camp14.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> aren't our trail shoes sexy??!! haahaa :D</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; isn't that little chipmunk just the cutest?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we had knocked over a glass of sangria at one point&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; he kept coming back to collect the booze-infused fruits.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> he especially loved the blueberries ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> are you a fan of camping at all.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i never thought i would even say that i like it...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but now i truly love it!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hope you are up to something good this weekend!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-4699923035844515973?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/PtczbHR4HDg" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com7http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/happy-friday-lovelies-actually.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-55515632686719808672012-05-16T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-16T00:00:08.075-07:002012-05-16T00:00:08.075-07:00color me happy :)<div style="text-align: center;"> hello, loves!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> those of you who have gotten to know me a bit</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> know how crazy i am for color...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> well, today is certainly no exception!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> in fact, i am loving every color under the sun :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> just feeling a little extra cheery, i guess,&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> from all of this sunshine we have been getting in seattle!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVh_2OUAmFA/T7M29MuxmeI/AAAAAAAACy4/U8cJWmDrJUw/s1600/color+me+happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UVh_2OUAmFA/T7M29MuxmeI/AAAAAAAACy4/U8cJWmDrJUw/s1600/color+me+happy.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P_ErgNApUHE/T7M29yMYE0I/AAAAAAAACzA/PVTErhKoAOY/s1600/color+me+happy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P_ErgNApUHE/T7M29yMYE0I/AAAAAAAACzA/PVTErhKoAOY/s1600/color+me+happy2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QHUulc92qj8/T7M45nTQm_I/AAAAAAAACzw/fT9m6PwYBNg/s1600/color+me+happy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QHUulc92qj8/T7M45nTQm_I/AAAAAAAACzw/fT9m6PwYBNg/s1600/color+me+happy3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D6yNz-Rpd9A/T7M46DSZVtI/AAAAAAAACz4/ESSyl2xcIH4/s1600/color+me+happy4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D6yNz-Rpd9A/T7M46DSZVtI/AAAAAAAACz4/ESSyl2xcIH4/s1600/color+me+happy4.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4BdXL9FYKE/T7M2_wbr1CI/AAAAAAAACzY/K_eIJNAMcGY/s1600/color+me+happy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z4BdXL9FYKE/T7M2_wbr1CI/AAAAAAAACzY/K_eIJNAMcGY/s1600/color+me+happy5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeQqMbgpMKA/T7M3AkmkusI/AAAAAAAACzg/B8FOu7ZhZOw/s1600/color+me+happy6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeQqMbgpMKA/T7M3AkmkusI/AAAAAAAACzg/B8FOu7ZhZOw/s1600/color+me+happy6.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUxFzTpuhIY/T7M3BbBA85I/AAAAAAAACzo/QP-aQkBZk08/s1600/color+me+happy7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUxFzTpuhIY/T7M3BbBA85I/AAAAAAAACzo/QP-aQkBZk08/s1600/color+me+happy7.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {image credits: anthropologie <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopnew-accessories/24662082.jsp?source=pjn&amp;subid=73861" target="_blank">bobby pins</a> // tibi <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/featherweight-sandwashed-long-dress-tibi/vp/v=1/845524441940594.htm?folderID=2534374302053184&amp;extid=affprg-4441350-TIBII4041741836&amp;colorId=41836" target="_blank">colorblock dress</a> // gorgeous florals by&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.bowsandarrowsdeluxe.com/" target="_blank">bows + arrows</a> via <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/mexican-inspired-florals/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ruffled+%28Ruffled%29" target="_blank">ruffled</a> ~ <a href="http://www.nbarrettphotography.com/" target="_blank">nbarrett photography</a> // aqua top &amp; yellow skirt by <a href="http://hounddesign.com/" target="_blank">hound</a>, via <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2012/05/summer-hound.html" target="_blank">oh joy</a>&nbsp;// <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24636722&amp;catId=THERES_ALSO&amp;pushId=HOME-OFFICE&amp;popId=HOME&amp;navAction=leaf&amp;navCount=0&amp;color=060&amp;currentCategory=HOME-OFFICE&amp;source=pjn&amp;subid=73861" target="_blank">paris vs. new york postcards</a> via anthropologie // one of a kind, hand-painted vintage necklace via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95050080/one-of-a-kind-hand-painted-vintage" target="_blank">pure essentia</a> on etsy&nbsp;}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how can you look at all of that amazing color&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; not be happy??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it is impossible, i tell ya ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hope you all have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-5551563268671980867?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/nSD0LK5OsJQ" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com7http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/color-me-happy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-47944793262433855832012-05-15T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-15T00:00:10.947-07:002012-05-15T00:00:10.947-07:00color collective : lemon & mint<div style="text-align: center;"> i just can't help but love today's color palette...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> lemon yellow &amp; mint green</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the combination screams summer to me!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and with this weather that feels very much like summer,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> all i want is to make fresh squeezed lemon cocktail spritzers garnished with mint.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ahhhh! sounds so refreshing, doesn't it just?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hmmm...now if only i had a proper garden...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i would throw a garden party &amp; invite you all :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CuOvH5evl7I/T7HQec4CWbI/AAAAAAAACyc/RBKqu-1ZBLQ/s1600/lemon&amp;mint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CuOvH5evl7I/T7HQec4CWbI/AAAAAAAACyc/RBKqu-1ZBLQ/s1600/lemon&amp;mint.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ugIho-USpEU/T7HQfNrj4yI/AAAAAAAACyk/eAN30ROlWFY/s1600/lemon&amp;mint2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ugIho-USpEU/T7HQfNrj4yI/AAAAAAAACyk/eAN30ROlWFY/s1600/lemon&amp;mint2.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what do these colors make you think of?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> don't forget to check out all of the others who are linking up with color collective today!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> if you would like to participate &amp; link up, give me a shout and i'll give you all the details :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ciao, my loves!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fantastic day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=145163" type="text/javascript"> </script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-4794479326243385583?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/fhIeH94m7ZI" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com10http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/color-collective-lemon-mint.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-21467177908669449452012-05-11T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-11T00:00:02.416-07:002012-05-11T00:00:02.416-07:00easy breezy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KJ0n8xsZxYY/T6ypGvqm_wI/AAAAAAAACyI/GXq5wtyj134/s1600/easy+breezy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KJ0n8xsZxYY/T6ypGvqm_wI/AAAAAAAACyI/GXq5wtyj134/s1600/easy+breezy.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hello loves!!!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> happy friday :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how has your week been?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it has been another long &amp; crazy one here&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {it's kind of the norm these days!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; i am just so excited for this weekend...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> especially because it is due to be in the mid to high 70s!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {FINALLY!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the photo above was taken while i was lying on the beach last weekend...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> you had better believe i will be there again come this saturday or sunday!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i wish i lived closer to my mom...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> if so, i would absolutely be spending the whole weekend with her :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but the distance between seattle &amp; san diego is keeping us apart this weekend :(</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> no worries, though...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> there is a little something special coming her way...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> including a special weekend post just for mom's day :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what are your plans for the weekend?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> do you get to spend time with your mom?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> no matter what you do, i hope it is fabulous :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2146717790866944945?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/xlRRt9OAAY0" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com5http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/easy-breezy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-24200890773833229432012-05-10T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-10T00:00:04.212-07:002012-05-10T00:00:04.212-07:00tres jolie & tres chic<div style="text-align: center;"> just feeling a little extra girly today...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> perhaps it is because of mother's day, perhaps it is just because...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i can't help but love everything pretty &amp; feminine!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQKH4reuBWc/T6ta2zJs2cI/AAAAAAAACxs/vT6-i1DthNo/s1600/girly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQKH4reuBWc/T6ta2zJs2cI/AAAAAAAACxs/vT6-i1DthNo/s1600/girly.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;{<a href="http://cozamia.com/gallery/Flamingo-Mingle.htm" target="_blank">pink flamingos print</a> // the classic feminine chic 'it girl' - sjp // <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/514125" target="_blank">chair garland</a> // <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Irving-Penn-Flowers-Vogue-magazine-photos-hardcover-/250784870184" target="_blank">peonies</a> // <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/94505292151022106/" target="_blank">poppies</a> // <a href="http://us.asos.com/Oasis/Oasis-Pleated-Colour-Block-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2279940&amp;cid=2623&amp;sh=0&amp;pge=0&amp;pgesize=200&amp;sort=-1&amp;clr=Coral&amp;MID=35719&amp;affid=2135&amp;WT.tsrc=Affiliate&amp;siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-Xq1o3UOfMQi.8BaOFf7piw&amp;r=2" target="_blank">colorblock dress</a> // <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/559103" target="_blank">table setting</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m_Rv5d7OpWY/T6ta3jRaKzI/AAAAAAAACx0/hdbr13aQ3bg/s1600/girly2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m_Rv5d7OpWY/T6ta3jRaKzI/AAAAAAAACx0/hdbr13aQ3bg/s1600/girly2.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_factory_category/allnew/PRDOVR~82719/99102699321/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~30~~205+17~15~~~~~~~/82719.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&amp;siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-zB3VjsGNIKsdDFLYAzwnCw" target="_blank">j. crew top</a> // <a href="http://shop.mango.com/ficha.faces?state=she_006_IN" target="_blank">mango skirt</a> // <a href="http://baublebar.com/index.php/fashion-jewelry/jewelry-necklaces/spearmint-bauble-bib.html" target="_blank">bauble bar necklace</a> //&nbsp;<a href="http://www.aliceandolivia.com/devon-patent-heel-painted-floral.html" target="_blank">alice &amp; olivia floral pumps</a> // <a href="http://www.thecorner.com/us/women/short-dress_cod34273508mc.html" target="_blank">floral dress</a> // <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Christian-Louboutin-Fifi-Strass/501074154,default,pd.html?utm_source=GAN&amp;utm_medium=Polyvore&amp;utm_campaign=Primary" target="_blank">louboutins</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2420089077383322943?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/iVEBFmcpoyA" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com11http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/tres-jolie-tres-chic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-62048881346820677182012-05-08T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-10T22:30:47.466-07:002012-05-10T22:30:47.466-07:00color collective : pink & orange<div style="text-align: center;"> hello lovelies :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am so excited for today's color collective...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> thank you sooooooooooooooo much&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> to kirby of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theshortandthesweetofit.com/" target="_blank">the short &amp; the sweet of it</a>!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> she actually chose this week's &amp; last week's color combos!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this week's feature: pink &amp; orange&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> has to be one of my all-time absolute favorite color combinations :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> these are key colors in our wedding palette</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; since I have been collecting so many different items in these colors,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i have been inspired to also make these key colors in my home decor palette!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i just can't help but smile ear to ear when i look at these</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> gorgeous colors together :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gkiBrJ421wc/T6ipXoiFo5I/AAAAAAAACxQ/1ini9vGL2UU/s1600/pink+++orange2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gkiBrJ421wc/T6ipXoiFo5I/AAAAAAAACxQ/1ini9vGL2UU/s1600/pink+++orange2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hMj_NBZnRCQ/T6ipYJdIs_I/AAAAAAAACxY/Mie8Ek9lMu4/s1600/pink+++orange3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hMj_NBZnRCQ/T6ipYJdIs_I/AAAAAAAACxY/Mie8Ek9lMu4/s1600/pink+++orange3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> doesn't it just make you so happy??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what is your all-time absolute favorite color combo?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a cheery day :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> psst! make sure to check out all of the lovelies that link up below!!!</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=144241" type="text/javascript"> </script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-6204888134682067718?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/vGuEC3Lw2IE" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com12http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/color-collective-pink-orange.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-86704898364051343892012-05-07T07:12:00.000-07:002012-05-07T07:13:09.482-07:002012-05-07T07:13:09.482-07:00take note : i'm back!!!<div style="text-align: center;"> hello everyone!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it feels good to be back :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> first of all, thank you all so much for your support &amp; understanding&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> about my &nbsp;little break...it was definitely much needed so</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it meant a lot that you all had such sweet things to say :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> next, i just want to say how good it was to {sort of} unplug&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and do nothing but kick up my heels for the weekend.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what was a weekend of zero plans, ended up being fun-filled!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> here are a few things i took note on...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> from the weekend &amp; as of recently</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U_FZ6Yn5tiM/T6fXY3qirrI/AAAAAAAACwc/iE2uOPJTzOY/s1600/take+note,+take+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U_FZ6Yn5tiM/T6fXY3qirrI/AAAAAAAACwc/iE2uOPJTzOY/s1600/take+note,+take+7.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zv-Af1QVkfI/T6fXZwlAB8I/AAAAAAAACwk/kiUJ1jVypcE/s1600/take+note,+take+72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zv-Af1QVkfI/T6fXZwlAB8I/AAAAAAAACwk/kiUJ1jVypcE/s1600/take+note,+take+72.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAfT9WcgIZE/T6fXamWToNI/AAAAAAAACws/C0dPIDNQsqs/s1600/take+note,+take+73.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAfT9WcgIZE/T6fXamWToNI/AAAAAAAACws/C0dPIDNQsqs/s1600/take+note,+take+73.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qXiqqUZOsI4/T6fXbae4N-I/AAAAAAAACw0/MB89nTKYzqI/s1600/take+note,+take+74.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qXiqqUZOsI4/T6fXbae4N-I/AAAAAAAACw0/MB89nTKYzqI/s1600/take+note,+take+74.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {black &amp; white pattern : marimekko wallpaper <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/231266113/Product.aspx" target="_blank">via</a>}<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we definitely took advantage of the nice weather over the weekend...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> sunday was especially gorgeous, so we hopped on our bikes, grabbed some snacks &amp;&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> headed to the beach where we lounged for hours...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it was perfect.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how was your weekend?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hope it was warm &amp; sunny, too :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-8670489836405134389?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/qVd3IWuFN84" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com8http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/take-note-im-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-12531776306092810682012-05-02T00:00:00.000-07:002012-05-02T00:00:09.991-07:002012-05-02T00:00:09.991-07:00hiatus {what would be another WEDnesday}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1mF6Y18DPJs/T6DGZ_YSMGI/AAAAAAAACwI/5exg8qVRQ2Q/s1600/hiatus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1mF6Y18DPJs/T6DGZ_YSMGI/AAAAAAAACwI/5exg8qVRQ2Q/s1600/hiatus.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {<a href="http://ab-origine.tumblr.com/post/4072994964" target="_blank">via</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my loves...i just need to be real with myself for a moment...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this wedding planning stuff - while lots of fun - is incredibly exhausting...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i don't want to be a downer, but i must admit that i am feeling a little blue at the moment...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i just need to escape to a far off land...somewhere warm &amp; peaceful, specifically...for a while</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {if only in my mind}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i will be taking the rest of this week off from posting and will return new &amp; refreshed on monday!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i will still pop by to visit you, though :)&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i just need to clear my head a bit &amp; refocus...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> thanks for understanding :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-1253177630609281068?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/qzX7Yp5AS3c" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com14http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/hiatus-what-would-be-another-wednesday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-40775666557060429942012-05-01T06:39:00.000-07:002012-05-01T13:20:25.188-07:002012-05-01T13:20:25.188-07:00color collective : black & white<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hello friends :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how are you?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we went classic for this week's color collective : black &amp; white</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nVzToDmwXsw/T5_gF8wbOvI/AAAAAAAACuw/M8oEtWSurWQ/s1600/black&amp;white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nVzToDmwXsw/T5_gF8wbOvI/AAAAAAAACuw/M8oEtWSurWQ/s1600/black&amp;white.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E4NvlxMuwJY/T5_gGdu8ZCI/AAAAAAAACu4/HM7wffPkBAA/s1600/black&amp;white2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E4NvlxMuwJY/T5_gGdu8ZCI/AAAAAAAACu4/HM7wffPkBAA/s1600/black&amp;white2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gW35Rl95da4/T5_gHb0kmYI/AAAAAAAACvA/JXOlOuL76mI/s1600/black&amp;white3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gW35Rl95da4/T5_gHb0kmYI/AAAAAAAACvA/JXOlOuL76mI/s1600/black&amp;white3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9l43L3ZrnQ/T5_gIKLls-I/AAAAAAAACvI/5Bsx38f3aTM/s1600/black&amp;white4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9l43L3ZrnQ/T5_gIKLls-I/AAAAAAAACvI/5Bsx38f3aTM/s1600/black&amp;white4.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8uDMOdw0rmI/T5_kbPxAYEI/AAAAAAAACvs/WyZ08pG9oWk/s1600/black&amp;white5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8uDMOdw0rmI/T5_kbPxAYEI/AAAAAAAACvs/WyZ08pG9oWk/s1600/black&amp;white5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0iRmBf-9vY0/T5_keNMOnOI/AAAAAAAACv0/f0ynKAWzlJw/s1600/black&amp;white52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0iRmBf-9vY0/T5_keNMOnOI/AAAAAAAACv0/f0ynKAWzlJw/s1600/black&amp;white52.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;{<span style="text-align: center;">black &amp; white photos of black &amp; white things i own &amp; love}</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...collecting milk glass - mainly for the wedding, but just because i love it, too!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...some art &amp; photos i hang on my wall &amp; some extra little bits, too</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {little sketches of the cute girlies are by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/flapperdoodle?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">flapperdoodle</a> on etsy}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...a couple of pages from vera wang <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vera-Wang-On-Weddings/dp/0688162568" target="_blank">on weddings</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...a couple pages from one of my all-time favorite, classic coffee table books,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewhitet.com/" target="_blank">the white T</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i think black &amp; white can be both modern &amp; classic...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i would have to say that i am more drawn to the classic side.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i just love old black &amp; white photos... they leave so much to the imagination...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> like 'i wonder what color dress she is wearing?...shade of lipstick?...'</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what is your black &amp; white style?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> make sure to check out all of the other lovelies who link up!!!<br /> <br /> <b>update:</b> i am having technical issues with the link up tool :(<br /> make sure to check out these lovely blogs in the meantime...<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.theshortandthesweetofit.com/" target="_blank">the short &amp; sweet of it</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://every-shade-of-green.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">every shade of green</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.extraordinarywonders.com/" target="_blank">{extra}ordinary wonders</a><br /> <br /> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=143110" type="text/javascript"> </script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-4077566655706042994?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/58NDoprRfpU" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com9http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/05/color-collective-black-white.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-53735783926665674182012-04-27T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-27T00:00:00.532-07:002012-04-27T00:00:00.532-07:00happy weekend! {{bicycles & blooms}}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ekSwLvw-68/T5o7ME7BCTI/AAAAAAAACr4/odKXg7NMYOE/s1600/bicycle&amp;blooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6ekSwLvw-68/T5o7ME7BCTI/AAAAAAAACr4/odKXg7NMYOE/s1600/bicycle&amp;blooms.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> my friend took this photo &amp; sent it to me a few weeks ago...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> she said it reminded her of me</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; i just love that...such a sweet though!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {i heart you, roni! miss you!!!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> here's to gorgeous spring blooms &amp; long bicycle rides on warm days...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hope your weekend is filled with wonderful things like this :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a happy one!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-5373578392666567418?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/OVvgSKxxrxc" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com10http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/happy-weekend-bicycles-blooms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-71226192861070228142012-04-26T05:44:00.002-07:002012-04-26T05:44:54.605-07:002012-04-26T05:44:54.605-07:00sunny seattle days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZKtLVHUbJo/T5lCfszSBkI/AAAAAAAACrI/SQYHID340JQ/s1600/sunny+seattle+days.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZKtLVHUbJo/T5lCfszSBkI/AAAAAAAACrI/SQYHID340JQ/s1600/sunny+seattle+days.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...lead to long walks &amp; lots of photos!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it is amazing what an incredible inspiration the sun is!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i hope it is sunny where you are at!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we are back to april showers for a bit&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; i can't help but long for the warm sunny days of this past weekend...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fantastic day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-7122619286107022814?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/pXom_tZsF8M" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com16http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/sunny-seattle-days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-27561901380615855342012-04-25T07:15:00.001-07:002012-04-25T07:20:01.029-07:002012-04-25T07:20:01.029-07:00WEDnesday : sneak peek {diy decor}<div style="text-align: center;"> hello lovelies :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> happy WEDnesday!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am currently venturing into the most exciting part of the wedding planning process</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; will be continuing to do so in the next few weeks &amp; months...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the decor!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> while i have been collecting &amp; working on this all throughout,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this is really the time to buckle down &amp; get 'er done!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i am doing a ton of diy pieces...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and while i don't want to reveal everything about them just yet</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {i would much rather keep it a great big surprise for all in the end!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i do want to give you all little sneak peeks along the way...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> because i am waaaaayyyy too excited about it all :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, consider this sneak peek #1:<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oi_hu7F9bo4/T5gIALHSUMI/AAAAAAAACq0/tfII35DCkdw/s1600/sneak+peek_wedding+project1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oi_hu7F9bo4/T5gIALHSUMI/AAAAAAAACq0/tfII35DCkdw/s1600/sneak+peek_wedding+project1.jpg" /></a></div> look forward to more sneak peeks...coming your way soon!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a lovely day :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2756190138061585534?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/McZ69M0soMI" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com9http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/wednesday-sneak-peek-diy-decor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-32408302526867014462012-04-24T00:07:00.000-07:002012-04-24T00:07:13.045-07:002012-04-24T00:07:13.045-07:00color collective : aqua & turquoise<div style="text-align: center;"> hello lovelies!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> how are you all?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> with all of this gorgeous sunny weather&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we are having, i am finding myself very inspired&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> by blues... the blue sky, the blue waters... so gorgeous...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; they so make me crave long summer days</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {when i know the sun will stick around for more than a few days at a time}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, what more appropriate timing than today's</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> color collective palette : aqua &amp; turquoise</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8g4M70v1aU/T5ZPSTZ9-VI/AAAAAAAACqU/JJNrHkykOeg/s1600/aqua&amp;turquoise_blank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b8g4M70v1aU/T5ZPSTZ9-VI/AAAAAAAACqU/JJNrHkykOeg/s1600/aqua&amp;turquoise_blank.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {photo is copyright of me}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> make sure to check out the links below to see who else is participating in this color series!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fantastic day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=141953" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-3240830252686701446?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/MsIfRc0eObg" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com15http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/color-collective-aqua-turquoise.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-7840125382716140802012-04-20T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-20T00:00:11.509-07:002012-04-20T00:00:11.509-07:00a scenic tour & a tumble down memory lane<div style="text-align: center;"> bonjour!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> happy friday :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, you might recall this infamous moment of mine <a href="http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/when-you-are-up-to-your-ankles-in-mud.html" target="_blank">here</a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> well, these classic shots were taken at a beloved little park of mine...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> gasworks park</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i would have to say that this is by far my favorite park in seattle.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it is not the most beautiful park,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> considering the giant non-functioning gas plant that sits in the middle of it...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {you see, once the gas plant shut down, seattlites petitioned to not have it torn down because of all of the waste it would create, so they put a fence around it and here is stays to this very day...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we are a very green city, what can i say?!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but, here is why i love it:<br />1. the water...the park sits on lake union</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2. the view...the city sits perfectly across from the park</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 3. this is where all of the summer picnics happen {a sunday ritual with our friends!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 4. conveniently located in my neighborhood... an easy breezy walk or bike ride away!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 5. ahh...the memories that have been created here :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KT83ny9r5BE/T5DoSsX8yfI/AAAAAAAACpw/IiT3u_8ZpjU/s1600/gasworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KT83ny9r5BE/T5DoSsX8yfI/AAAAAAAACpw/IiT3u_8ZpjU/s1600/gasworks.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2qnsuwqdSM/T5DoUTlSAWI/AAAAAAAACp4/4V0D492mw8g/s1600/gasworks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2qnsuwqdSM/T5DoUTlSAWI/AAAAAAAACp4/4V0D492mw8g/s1600/gasworks2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udP49DDBRwY/T5DoVlPVTWI/AAAAAAAACqA/NK4wbKgNwHs/s1600/gasworks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-udP49DDBRwY/T5DoVlPVTWI/AAAAAAAACqA/NK4wbKgNwHs/s1600/gasworks3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {i rather love the way these photos turned out with my america hipstapak from hipstamatic...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i may just have to frame this series of shots!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i have some pretty great stories about gasworks with the <a href="http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/when-you-are-up-to-your-ankles-in-mud.html" target="_blank">mud incident</a> being the latest,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> but i thought i would share the short{er} version of my favorite story...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> our friends had eloped &amp; had a brunch with a small group of friends to celebrate...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> we all headed over to gasworks to continue celebrating.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it was a gorgeous day...<span style="font-size: x-large;">we brought the champagne</span>&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; <b>real glasses</b> {key words there!}&nbsp;&amp; celebrated the afternoon away :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> well, my bestie &amp; i tend to get ourselves in <span style="font-size: x-large;">{BIG} trouble</span>&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> when we've been <span style="font-size: x-large;">sipping the bubbles</span>...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, we found ourselves having a little water fight {very mature, i know!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; the next the we knew was that we <span style="font-size: x-large;">took a tumble</span> down the {very steep} hill</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> ...well, we happened to roll over a champagne glass or two...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> without getting too graphic, let's just say this...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i got a chard of <span style="font-size: x-large;">glass in my thigh</span>, she took one in the foot.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">off to the emergency room</span> we went!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> once they realized we were friends, they put us in the same room...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">those nurses &amp; doctors loved us!</span>&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> 2 cute girls, obviously a little extra happy :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> laughing &amp; having a good ol' time...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> all the while being <span style="font-size: x-large;">stitched back together.</span>&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the end.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> on that note, cheers! to a fabulous weekend!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;i hope you are up to something good :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-784012538271614080?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/kS8ghedIngs" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com11http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/scenic-tour-tumble-down-memory-lane.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-5323521219241511672012-04-19T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-19T00:00:09.651-07:002012-04-19T00:00:09.651-07:00this&that : favorite pairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PesmrB_hw2k/T4-kPMkl08I/AAAAAAAACpk/dbDbxRlSpVc/s1600/this&amp;that.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PesmrB_hw2k/T4-kPMkl08I/AAAAAAAACpk/dbDbxRlSpVc/s1600/this&amp;that.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {<a href="http://plumprettysugar.tumblr.com/post/21271469594/boh0-emian-bohemian-kiss-click-here-for-more" target="_blank">fruit&amp;honey</a> // <a href="http://alissamazzenga.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">floral</a> &amp; <a href="http://theweddingtree.tumblr.com/post/18828354191" target="_blank">sparkle</a> // <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/349949/coconut-cloud-cake" target="_blank">coconut&amp;cake</a> // <a href="http://plumprettysugar.tumblr.com/post/21348105905" target="_blank">pool</a> &amp; <a href="http://maxwanger.com/shop/prints/print-parasols" target="_blank">parasol</a> // <a href="http://www.thevamoose.com/blog/page/3" target="_blank">dip&amp;dye</a>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> hello fabulous ladies {&amp; men...i never know?!}...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> today, i am dishing a little this &amp; a little that...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> sharing some of my favorite pairings :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i would love to hear what some of yours are!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fantastic day!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {yay for almost friday...woo hoo!}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-532352121924151167?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/hIRXI_IcMZU" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com12http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/this-favorite-pairs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-29399272921586521472012-04-18T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-18T00:00:13.930-07:002012-04-18T00:00:13.930-07:00WEDnesday : the groom & his men<div style="text-align: center;"> hello loves!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> happy WEDnesday :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> don't you just love this day? knowing that we are half way to friday?!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and that we get to talk weddings??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> so, i have had the most challenging time deciding on what the boys will wear...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> my dress? piece of cake.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> bridesmaids? easy, breezy.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the boys? no clue...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> until now!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> with the help of the very stylish best man,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i think i have made a decision!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i love a classic look but with an edge of style for the guys.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i turned to j. crew, knowing that their suits fit flawlessly &amp; always look great.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> here is what we came up with...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> classic . simple . stylish&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; sexy, i might add ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFUdT01Gmo/T45V5QP3rmI/AAAAAAAACpc/Tnl2fnYvZQE/s1600/groom&amp;party2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFUdT01Gmo/T45V5QP3rmI/AAAAAAAACpc/Tnl2fnYvZQE/s1600/groom&amp;party2.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> {suiting, gray stripe tie &amp; shoes : <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/suiting.jsp" target="_blank">j.crew</a> // solid tie : <a href="http://www.rag-bone.com/store/productslist.aspx?categoryid=741&amp;PageNo=0" target="_blank">rag&amp;bone</a> // groom's&nbsp;<em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/278801033152109150/" target="_blank">boutonnière</a></em>&nbsp;//&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the guys' <em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/231074/elegant-and-inexpensive-wedding-flower-ideas/@center/272419/youre-engaged#/264675" target="_blank">boutonnières</a></em>}</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> seems so perfect for summer...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> a stone colored cotton suit...&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the groom in a jacket,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> the guys in a vest w/ rolled sleeves,</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> white suede bucks</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &amp; a simple&nbsp;<span style="font-family: inherit;"><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">boutonnière</em></span>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> done &amp; done.<br /> <br /> i would love to hear what the groom's party wore at your wedding<br /> ...or if you are engaged or just have a vision of what they will one day wear...<br /> tell me all about it :)<br /> <br /> have a lovely day!<br /> XO<br /> brynn</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-2939927292158652147?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/PY5v59OfkWA" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com11http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/wednesday-groom-his-men.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9211519845937856882.post-9926316167782883362012-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:002012-04-17T20:23:29.477-07:002012-04-17T20:23:29.477-07:00color collective : peach & navy<div style="text-align: center;"> hello!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> today, we are all about peach &amp; navy on color collective!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> this is definitely one of my favorite combos for spring...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> it is so pretty &amp; so feminine with a bit of sophistication.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i also threw in a little pop of magenta for fun ;)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> that is one of my most favorite summer dresses...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i got it a couple of years ago when in london &amp; i still adore it :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i think that i may need to wear it with some navy polka dot espadrilles this year!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBWrcC_aJks/T40A9cjtKaI/AAAAAAAACpU/nphxu0YAX_U/s1600/peach&amp;navy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBWrcC_aJks/T40A9cjtKaI/AAAAAAAACpU/nphxu0YAX_U/s1600/peach&amp;navy.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LAXpSqmXMx0/T4z_z86OxeI/AAAAAAAACpE/ZJY5CFSNpYQ/s1600/peach&amp;navy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LAXpSqmXMx0/T4z_z86OxeI/AAAAAAAACpE/ZJY5CFSNpYQ/s1600/peach&amp;navy2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1PCmvLLcfRc/T4z_0jBUFwI/AAAAAAAACpM/GDcXVSxFQyo/s1600/peach&amp;navy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1PCmvLLcfRc/T4z_0jBUFwI/AAAAAAAACpM/GDcXVSxFQyo/s1600/peach&amp;navy3.jpg" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> what do you think of this combo?</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> love it or leave it??!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> make sure to check out everyone's post who links up :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i love seeing the range of creativity out there...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> i always look forward to tuesdays :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> have a fabulous day :)</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> XO</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> brynn</div> <script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=141044" type="text/javascript"> </script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9211519845937856882-992631616778288336?l=www.chartreuseandatwist.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChartreuseATwist/~4/KLcHxxbaa8M" height="1" width="1"/>Brynn {chartreuse and a twist}http://www.blogger.com/profile/05844388939576162363noreply@blogger.com15http://www.chartreuseandatwist.com/2012/04/color-collective-peach-navy.html