Now these are flowers

Wednesday the husband and I celebrated our anniversary with a simply amazing meal at Millennium though I think my favorite part was dessert- a white and dark chocolate mousse almond cake with raspberry and espresso sauce served with a scoop each of fig and almond olive oil ice cream {say what!}. Pure bliss!  Upon arriving I was greeted with these stunning beauties. The husband cleverly arranged for a florist to drop off this incredible bouquet just for me...I didn't get it at first, we walked up I smiled and the hostess said something like they sure are big and smell wonderful. It took a second for it to click that they weren't just table decor and I was indeed going to be making my way home with this giant bouquet- I think I even said something like oh, they are mine to take? haha. He's such a great guy and now they are sitting nice and pretty in my place making it smell oh so fresh. We sure did turn a few heads on the train ride home.

Look at the size of these babies! I had to get the full scale photo just so you could see the massiveness, they are more then half the size of my body. And in case you are wondering why we have a stuffed animal just hanging out its our new baby shelf. Baby already has a fun collection of books going!

images by our designed life

Wedding time part 1

A little over a week ago, my adorable younger cousin announced she was engaged and already has gotten to work pulling together a wedding pinterest board. Don't you just love how we can pull together ample amounts of inspiration at the drop of a hat. And just days after announcing I got messages, emails and texts asking for a bit of help to pull her ideas together and help create a beautiful day for her and her groom to be. And who would I be to say no, I did help change her diapers after all. So needless to say, there will be a boom in incredible wedding decor, ideas, and even a few DIY's to keep things nice and personal. Her dream is romantic, soft and beach front while of course keeping it a bit on a budget {who isn't these days} so please browse with me as we begin to gather incredible wedding ideas. And please, if you have any wonderful ideas, websites or pins you would like to send my way it would be greatly appreciated for both myself and the charming couple.

Who doesn't love a decadent dessert table? And Danni of Oh hello friend did one heck of a job with her sweets. The bride to be wants to be surrounded by soft and simple blooms, I love this mixture and hues. And who doesn't want a fancy hanger for the statement hanging dress photo.

images via oh hello friend, wedding chicks, gettin hitched bride

Simple centerpieces are always fun especially with simple stems and who doesn't love a little twine? Loving the idea of embellishing a simple basket or box with beautiful petals...who wants to see just plain ol' cards laying around? And those simple plaques are perfect for hanging on the back of the couples chairs while they wine and dine. 

images via wedding chicks, style unveiled, the first snow

Now I'm not sure how DIY the bride wants to get but these super simple flower inspired stamps- made from food are always fun and add a little glam to invites, perfect for say a shower or thank you cards. With the groom having a background in the Coast Guard and going with a bit of the beach-y theme, these knotted place cards and anchor favor bags are a fun way to give him a little nod without being too over the top. 

images via martha stewart, somewhere splendid, life is so beautiful 

Happy Mothers day

A note to my Mom,

Thank you for being such a wonderful, caring, patient and loving person, you have truly helped shape who I am today.  I have such fantastic memories of childhood, and its all thanks to you.  You have encouraged me in everything I do, and as long as I was happy, you were happy. Thank you Mom, for being you.

~Your loving daughter

Happy Mother's Day to all the lovely Moms out there.

See how to make this lovely bouquet over at Frolic

photo via frolic