Etsy Wedding: Victorian Romance in Seafoam and Beige

The Victorian, romantic style can be over-the-top luxurious (Versailles, anyone?) or subtle and demure. Today, I took the latter route with a seafoam green and beige palette, complete with cameos, gold accents and even a few feathers. Typically, I would think of roses in conjunction with Victorian style, but why not do the unexpected with baby's breath bouquets instead? How about those passport (to Paris?) invitations and that statement necklace? And that cupcake you see... its actually vegan soap, think favors, favors, favors!

{1. Cameo by Poppy Loves Paris, 2. Shoe Clips by Lemon Ring, 3. Feather Fascinator by Tulet, 4. Shea Butter Soap Cupcake by Verbena Custom Blends, 5. Passport Invitation by Peacock Invitations, 6. Cufflinks by Simple Yet Elegant, 7. Children's Dress by Baby Beenos, 8. Typewriter Photo by Yvette Inufio, 9. Baby's Breath Photo by Yvette Inufio, 10. Statement Necklace by Gabrielle Louise, 11. Earrings by The Smiling Soul}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Etsy Bridal Shower: Come Fly With Me!

This beautiful post began as a wedding concept, but I quickly grew to love it more as a fantastically intimate bridal shower, and an ultra-feminine one at that. The feel here is as if you raided grandma's vanity and scattered her beautiful things about your shower. It's complete with pops of magenta and a few pretty butterflies peaking through forests of tulips. Gold rimmed china, napkins tied with delicate lace, and paper garlands hanging from above. Leave this stunning gold tissue box holder as a place for guests to drop favorite memories with the bride!

{1. Tulip Photograph by Gracie Photography, 2. Handmade Lace Trim by Little Brown Magpie, 3. Locket Necklace by Vintage Styling, 4. Butterfly Gift Tags by Timeless Paper, 5. China by Which Goose Co., 6. Butterfly Garland by Garden Leaf Design, 7. Vintage Tissue Box Cover by Alice's Looking Glass, 8. Butterfly Bouquet by Just Ann's, 9. Vintage Brush by Alice's Looking Glass}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

As Seen On Etsy: Alice's Looking Glass

Today's Etsy vendor is responsible for the fabity-fab (I can make up words right?) ticking stripe sachets from yesterday's love letter inspiration. And the greatness doesn't end there. Alice's Looking Glass's shop updates almost every day with the most exquisite vintage finds and handmade goodies. Everything from the most fantastic vases, goblets and dishes to vintage recipe cards and one of kind treasures like that napkin ring set and that b-eau-ti-ful pillow! Expect to see that tiny crown of perfection in tomorrow's post (and maybe a few other lovelies too!). What's your favorite item?

{All Products & Images from Alice's Looking Glass' Etsy Shop}

I could spend a whole day digging through the gorgeousness on Alice's Looking Glass and I bet a few of you could too!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Color Inspiration: Vibrant Hues & Antique Gold

When I was flea market-ing this weekend I saw a ton of antique gold vanity mirrors and ornate gold frames. I wanted them all (not practical...) and thought they would be such amazing decor for a wedding. But what to pair them with? Then I saw this unbelievable flowered wall on Oh Joy! and well, the rest is history. Everyone meet fresh, vibrant flowers and ornate, antique gold!

Every bridesmaid must wear a different color. Each with different color flats, and each with a bouquet of another color. See the pattern here? The bride can don a little Lanvin and a bouquet that combines all the maids flowers. For the boutonnieres, I think a few petals pinned to the suit from all different flowers would be divine. Pop the vibrant colors with gold jewelry and trimmings!

{1. Wedding Dress by Lanvin via NET-A-PORTER, 2. Flats by Lanvin via Barneys, 3. Bouquet Shot by Jeremy Lawson Photography via Style Me Pretty, 4. Pocket Watch by Crafters Emporium, 5. Petal Image via Eat Drink Chic, 6. Ring Bearer Bowl by Paloma's Nest, 7. Flower Girl Dress by J. Crew,  8. Chain Necklace by Kiamichi7, 9, 10 & 11. Dresses All Anthropologie}

The reception is where all the ornate, antique gold is really the star. See the mantle of flowers in glass vessels? Transport that directly to long tables and intersperse standing gold mirrors to add some welcomed drama. If your venue allows, I would just die to see flowers hanging from above alongside golden ribbon and vintage lighting. And why not bring the vibrant effect to your drinks, with flower ice cubes. How. Cute. This is the perfect wedding for gifting your guests with bags of flower seeds to plant in their own gardens. Tie a vintage gold charm on each packet for good luck!

{1. Floral Display via Ada & Darcy, 2. Colorful Vintage Lamps via Please Sir, 3. Vintage Vanity Mirror by Vintage Chic Furniture, 4. Vintage Pendant Lamp via Paris Hotel Boutique, 5. Flowered Wall Image via Oh Joy!, 6. Flower Ice Cubes via Show Me Vegan, 7. Table Shot by Heather Kincaid via Style Me Pretty, 8. Vintage Mirror by Hounddog Goodies, 9. Ribbon Decor Image via Once Wed}

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Weddings, Etc.: Live, Love and Be Inspired

I don't have to tell you that I find great interiors more inspiring than anything, especially for weddings. Today I kept it simple and found some fab interiors and some even more fab wedding shots from some of my favorite photographers. The result? A divine way to take cue from the room of your dreams and turn it into a dreamy big day.

Stripes are all the rage on design blogs right now. Pair it with classic black and white and you have absolute perfection.

{Bathroom Image via Apartment Therapy, Bouquet via Martha Stewart Weddings, Striped Sash via The Knot, Engagement Shot by Caroline Tran, Black Wedding Gown Shot by Jose Villa}

Feeling a little more colorful, like those to-die-for yellow chairs?  Spice up your summer wedding with a little hot pink, some sunshiny yellow and the neutral-of-summer, navy.

{Dining Room Image via The City Sage, Couple Shot by Jose Villa, Flower Arrangement via Martha Stewart Weddings, Groom Shot by Jessica Claire via Style Me Pretty}

And who could ever say no to gold? Take a risk and mix your metallics. If you do it right, its totally worth it.

{Sideboard Image via oh, hello friend, Couple Shot by Our Labor of Love, Chair Shot by Elizabeth Messina, Bride Shot by Jasmine Star}

Wishing everyone a bright and sunny weekend! It's finally warming up in DC and I'm off to scour some flea markets for all the little surprises I'm planning for Notable Inspiration in the future! Excited? I know I am!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly

Translation, Weddings: Fuchsia, Periwinkle, White & Gold

I'm trying a little something new here today, courtesy of my late night-overactive mind. I use a ton of interior design inspiration for my wedding inspiration boards but I thought today I would show exactly how to translate simple elements of beautiful interiors into a cohesive wedding concept in my new series, "Translation, Weddings." I want all your thoughts on this idea! Do you like it, not like, seen it before, suggestions for room inspiration? Like I said, I thought of it about 12 hours ago so it's a work in progress!

For the first round, I found this scrumptious fuchsia and periwinkle living room full of rich textures and great white and gold accents! It provided so many great translations for wedding elements so let me walk you through a few of them! I adore the floor-to-ceiling curtains in this room and immediately thought of a delicately gathered periwinkle bridesmaid dress-- Vera Wang came to the rescue with this one. I took the cue from the fireplace's multiple layers for an idea for a little treat- white on white macaroons- topped with a sliver of gold a la the pillows and chair trim. The prints from the rug and chairs provided for the groomsmen's ties and place cards. The plush plush couches have so many tones of periwinkle, just like this bouquet and of course the pop of fuchsia in those fabulous ottomans would be a great way to brighten the invitations and the tablescape!

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{Inspirational Room via Gathering Spriggs, 1. Vera Wang Bridesmaid Dress 2. Bottle Collection by Sara Paloma via Etsy, 3. White Macaroons via Ritzy Bee, 4. White Dining Chair by Signature Event Rentals, 5. Purple Paisley Tie by Tie One On via Etsy, 6. & 7. Invitations and Place Cards by CECI New York  8. Periwinkle Bouquet via Martha Stewart Weddings, 9. Fuchsia Floral Photo by Punam Bean via Once Wed}

Interior design and weddings aren't all that different- they act as spaces filled with colors and items that reflect you- you just happen to live in one of them and say "I do" at the other! I hope you enjoyed this, I had a ton of fun picking apart this fantastic space! Expect more Translation, Weddings in the future!

Aspiring to Inspire,

Kelly