Room of the Week

With the beginning of cooler weather, I thought I'd share one last outdoor space.  Wouldn't you just love to to have a dinner party out here with the view of the water?  So refreshing.

{Image courtesy of Black Eiffel}

National Stationery Show

A few weeks ago, Southern Weddings Magazine featured two posts on the National Stationery Show.  I was so inspired by the photos of invitations, stationery kits, and how the lines were displayed at the exhibit that I decided I just had to do my own post about the event.

Here are just a few things I love about these photos:

-The graphic design of all the logos and brand names

-Display technique: In a 3-Ring Binder to flip through

-Display technique: Silver Magnetic board to make it easy to change out

-Display technique: Within an old picture frame

-Small 2011 calendars to slip inside a notebook or display on your desk

-The large colorful patterned letters: great for absolutely anywhere!

Watercolor Wednesday

This is a watercolor I painted in high school at one of my first watercolor workshops.  It was a great exercise in negative space, and the principle's I learned during the workshop have stuck with me.  Can't you see the similarity between this and the blog header? :)

Coconut Coffee Shake Recipe

As a part of Walking Around's Summer Menu Friday, Sarah shared a recipe for a Coconut Coffee Shake that sounds delicious.  I vow to make this sometime this week!  Until I do, I'm sharing it with you so that you can make it when you get a free moment.  Doesn't it sound so yummy?  Let me know how it turns out for you and I'll do the same!

Kitchen Goodies at Anthropologie

We all know Anthropologie has cute clothes and adorable accessories, but lately I've been noticing all their gorgeous kitchen gadgets.  When you walk into an Anthro store, you are surrounded by measuring cups, plates, pots and pans, and other cooking accessories.  I've lately indulged in these measuring cups, and I can't wait to bake with them.  And what a great gift idea all of these unique finds would make!

Florist Measuring Cups, $48

Shell Measuring Spoons, $12

Buttoned Lace Apron, $28
Spring Mix Pot Holder, $12

Birder Dishtowel Aqua, $24

Room of the Week

Robin's egg blue cabinets pair perfectly with a dark chocolate island in this cottage kitchen.  The black pendant lights add a vintage feel without making the space look too rustic.  I love the caramel colored stone on the island to set off the dark wood.

{Image courtesy of Delight By Design}

Wedding Flowers

Hydrangeas? Peonies? Poppies? Vases? Jars? Old flour boxes?  Choosing wedding flowers is such a hard task because there are so many options.  There are so many things to know about flowers that I don't even realize that I don't know them!  Wedding blogs have been a great start for me to pick out styles and types that I like.  Here are a few that I've found...

{Images courtesy of Paul Johnson Photography & Stye Me Pretty}