So… it’s been awhile, yes? The arrival of Baby J has slowed me down over the past few months. Unnecessary things (like spending hours looking at pretty pictures and blogging about them) have taken a back seat to getting actual work done for customers. I’m trying hard to embrace the changes in my work/life balance. Because after all… this is a precious time in life. A new baby quickly becomes a kindergartner (sniff, my oldest starts this fall).

I hope you love these beautiful back shots! I do!

A beautiful cover from the Knot… the FALL 2011 issue, features a Naugi hair ornament set with Swarovski crystal. The Hollywood Bridal Hair Ornament is one of my favorite, “go to” pieces, when a bride wants some sparkle without too much fuss. I love the idea of a short bob cut on a bride- so fresh!  The ear tuck placement of the sparkly comb is perfect paired with the organza gown by Ravini! Add the neutral peony bouquet by Blossom and Branch and look becomes even more gorgeous.

Thanks to the editors and stylists at the Knot for a lovely surprise!

What a gorgeous find! These balloon creations are hand made by Jihan Zencirli. If you live in LA, you can visit Jihan’s workshop, or you can shop her glittering pieces online here. She has kits available for purchase so you can make your next party just as pretty as the photos above. So pretty!

This is, by the way, the color I want in my new soon to be bedroom. However… how fabulous is this Sarah Seven dress. It really just makes me happy, and bursting for a reason to wear a version on this swiss dot beauty. Photography, Brandon Witzel.

I need no excuse whatsoever to love, and pine away for these Polka-Dot d’Orsays.

This Felix Rey clutch… use whatever excuse you need. A bag to carry {pass off} at your wedding works just fine for me.

Vacation dreams + floating in sun drenched water.

This Shabby Apple skirt is on my list, post baby of course. I wouldn’t mind sailing in it either.

Isn’t this just so lovely?

So fanciful, and just plain pretty.

Baby, you’re a firework.

This is a BEAUTIFUL couple.

Such a beautiful image. A little dangerous though, eh?

{Image Credits, from top} Style Me Pretty, simple  blueprint, positivelypresent, Little Girl Big Closet, bridalgown.blogspot.com

Ever notice the delightful illustrations on Daily Candy? The artist behind the delicate watercolors is Swedish born Marie-Klara Gonzalez, or Miss Capricho. I think she must paint everything she’s sees, and dreams about. See more of her world, here. She quotes Dolcecity’s description of her observations- “a Swedish girl with Cuban roots looking for a home between dreams, vain hopes and little black dresses”. I think that’s a perfect description. Just Beautiful.

My new place to find inspiration is Pinterest. I just found it, just joined yesterday, and have already logged hours of picture gazing. Denmark based Japanese paper artist Yuko Takada Keller is my first “I love this like crazy” find! I love these large installations for the pattern, texture, and light.

Come join me on Pinterest! We can pin and repin together!

Our newest fabric flower… the FIRST BLUSH flower comb. Hand made of layers and layers of silk, and a tuft of the softest blush tulle. Tuck in a side chignon, or request a brooch pin and wear as a corsage or on a sash at the waist. Perfect for the first day of summer.

Happy Solstice!

Circled above, the Lily Headband.

On the model, the Jackie Headband.

Circled above, the Wisteria Headband.

Thanks to the super, super nice group of people over at the Knot!

Kate Middleton made a beautiful, elegant, ultra romantic bride! Her wedding gown and reception gown, both by Sarah Burton, the creative director of British fashion house Alexander McQueen, exuded an understated romantic elegance. She was so gorgeous! I love that her style obviously reflected her own taste.  Any modern day bride could pull elements from her look- lace, soft romantic hair, understated tiara, or the in season flowers, for their own wedding. Above the fashion, she truly seemed happy and gracious toward the attention she received. Just lovely, and so adorable too!

Her Cartier tiara (on loan), was made in 1936 and was purchased by The Duke of York (King George VI) for his Duchess (The Queen Mother). Queen Elizabeth received the tiara from her mother on her 18th birthday. The sparkling tiara held Middleton’s transparent veil, made of ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers.

I love tiaras and headbands just as much as any Princess! Our Night at the Museum Headband is one of my favorites… it’s not quite as tall as Kate’s, which makes it a bit more accessible to most brides. Oh… and it’s made with Swarovski crystal, rather than diamonds!

Are you planning on styling your look after Kate? Certainly, everyone should wear her smile. Beautiful!