Fun Christmas Colors

I love the color palettes from Porter House Design.  I've decided on two Christmas trees next year.  Too much fun decorating!

photo sources:

1. Daily Bits Of Beauty

2. Flickr

3. BHG

4. Georgia Peachez {she sells her hand-made wreaths!}

5.  Martha Stewart

6. On Home Design

Fashion Fridays: Natural Spring

Items in this set:
Burberry Prorsum silk dress
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Snakeskin Pump - saved by Ruzii :], $625
Fashion for Day and Night - Clothes for Day and Night - Marie Claire
Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings, $60,750
Yellow Diamond Ring, Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Rings, 7 Carat...

DIY... Easter Egg

Martha Stewart created these gorgeous Japanese inspired Easter Eggs. They look like little pieces of art!


Preparing the Shells
You can empty the contents of a raw egg without damaging the shell. (If you prefer, use wooden eggs, available at crafts stores.) Carefully twist the point of a utility knife against each end of the egg to create two small holes. Insert a long pin through a hole to pierce the yolk. Blow out the insides with an egg blower, available at crafts stores, or with a rubber ear-and-nose syringe. Let drain; rinse. Blow out again, rinse again, and let dry.



Tools and Materials

Blown-out eggs
Pencil
Origami paper
Embroidery scissors
Small paintbrush
Glue sealant, such as Mod Podge



Elegant Eggs How-To

1. Mark egg's length plus 1/4 inch on paper; roll paper around egg's circumference, add 1/8 inch, and mark. Cut out resulting rectangle.


2. Fold rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut 1/4-inch-wide strips on both sides of fold, stopping 1/4 inch from fold.


3. Brush glue sealant down fold on unprinted side; wrap around center of egg. Cut one strip to a point so it just reaches egg's tip.


4. Brush strip with glue; press gently. Repeat on every other strip, then with remaining strips (trim to fit smaller spaces). Repeat with other end of egg.


5. Brush glue over half of egg to seal. Let dry; repeat on other half.

Traditions: The Thirteen Gold Coins (Trece monedas de oro)

There is some debate about where this custom originated, some site Spain, but it's a traditional in Latin and Filipino weddings!
The madrina de arras holds the 13 coins the bridegroom presents to the bride. The coins, or arrhea, was a Roman custom of breaking gold or silver, one half to be kept by the woman and the other half by the man, as a pledge of marriage.
The groom gives the bride thirteen gold coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. He pledges that he places all of his goods into her care and safekeeping. Acceptance by the bride means taking that trust and confidence unconditionally with total dedication and prudence.

The custom of the coins originated in Spain. Thirteen coins are given to the bride by the bridegroom, signifying he will support her. Often presented in ornate boxes or gift trays, this represents the brides dowry and holds good wishes for prosperity. These coins become a part of their family heirloom.

The number 12 represents Christ and his 12 apostles. The coins are presented to the priest by a friend or relative (usually the purchaser). The priest then blesses the coins and hands them to the bride who places them in the groom's cupped hands at the beginning of the ceremony. The coins are then placed on a tray and handed to an assistant to be held until later in the ceremony. Near the end of the ceremony the box and coins are given to the priest who places the coins in the box and hands them to the groom.

The groom will then pour the coins into the bride's cupped hands and places the box on top. This represent his giving her control as his mistress of all his worldly goods. (Sometimes their hands are tied with a ribbon for this portion of the ceremony.)

Image & Article Via: Wedding Details

Inspiration Board: Russian Ballet

This inspirational board created by Fri of Wedding Nouveau, reminds me of a night my husband and I had in Moscow, when we stumbled upon an outdoor dance performance that was absolutely transcendent. We were walking back to our hotel late one night from dinner when, out of the blue, a processional of dancers in elaborate costumes passed us, leading people to a neighborhood square where they began a performance of visionary theater. It was a magical surprise to end our night.

(Above: St. Petersburg Tower by Bridgepix ; Gown by Atelier Aimee; Bouquet by Fantasy Floral Designs; Ballerina photo by Jonathan Skow; Russian Matryoshka necklace by Sea Unicorn; Ornament photo by Ken Marten via here; Gold Ballet flats by JCrew via here; Music box; Russian Table Setting via here; Mirror photo by Sarah Maingot; Male Model by GQ Russia ;Slicked Hair Model ; Russian doll and Sari Pillow by Ceci New York; Pink and Gold Platter photo by Sarah Maingot; Sitting Ballerina photo by Marina Danilova ; Stair photo via here)

Fashion Fridays: Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights

Hanukkah...Eight Crazy Nights by simplyna featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Items in this set: Rebecca Taylor Metallic Dress, $350 Christian louboutin Shoes, 504 GBP Leaf Clutch Gorjana Olive Earrings, $130

Fashion Fridays: Natural Elegance

Creme Brulee, gold and copper with a touch of sage creates an elegant and natural color palette for a Fall wedding. Couldn't you see yourself getting married at the Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse, in those amazing Christian Louboutin sequined ballerina slippers?

Gaudi Comb | Mimco $35
Mimco

Button Earrings $25
Yes Style.com

Hansel & Gretel Maxi Dress by Irwin & Jordan $391
My Wardrobe

Baby Alpaca Vest $775
Virve

Christian Louboutin Sequined ballerina shoe $628
Brown Fashion