Heaven is a place on earth.

Katikies, Oia Santorini, Greece

Pine-cones.

G picked me a bag of fallen pines during our first holiday trip together - 'risking his life' in the process as he claims (!). I'm thinkin, pine cones might just set the tone for our wedding next year. It's just so darn hard to make up our minds - too many ideas, thanks to all the wonderful, inspiring blogs out there!

I love how Nicole and Grant made use of the pinecones throughout their wedding.

{Link: images - cards on top by white aisle, nicole and grant wedding via style me pretty}

For the romantic bride.

not very me, but am sure it'l appeal to many bride-to-bes here. ~ images by: pendant. yanina artisan/etsy angel girl. shot by anna kuperberg via black eiffel print by karen combs of nama rococo via black eiffel wedding ring cushion by anna whitford via love made visible cake via the cake girls amaryllis bouquet by christopher flowers via style me pretty. flowers in vases by dominomag via style me pretty. boutonierre by twigs and honey via etsy chic chocolate favors via martha stewart garland flowers via martha stewart. placecard via martha stewart. dress by wedding style guide/aurelio costarella via brooklyn bride. save the date card by littlesparrowstuff, etsy wedding.

Eclectic Fun Pt II

I am thrilled to hear from Cassandra, the author of coco+kelly barely 30 mins after sending her my inspiration post!

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"Anita, the board is gorgeous! I love that you went for a non-traditional dress, and the cakestands are perfection! Thank you so much for entering - all the way from Singapore! Amazing. Take care, and good luck!" ~ Cassandra

Eclectic Fun

My inspiration board, inspired by the Moroccan Elle. I wanted to go for stronger colors but was instantly drawn to the room & I simply love the ethnic yet casual feel. Its exactly how I want mine to be.

~ Cake stands by Clara French via Style me Pretty / Cupcakes by Eco-chic wedding by Violet Designs via Style me Pretty / Coconut tree by Real Wedding, Lisa Lefkowitz-Part 1 via Style me Pretty / Earring by Ethnic Rocks via Something Old Something New / Dress from Notte, Marchesa via Something Old Something New / Clutch from Monya via Something Old Something New / Orchids via The Knot / Card via The Knot / Blue-hued champagne via The Knot.

Pretty Stationery

The sponsor for the inspiration board contest, Pink Lily Press' pretty cards. I'm a fan!

I love a little drama: Chandeliars (check out the detail behind the chandelier)

Simple & Elegant: Bird on a branch

Inspiration Boards Galore!

I am seriously thinking of participating in the inpiration board contest, organised by coco+kelly. I will have to pick any room featured in the image below [out of 36] and build my board/colors around it. Of course, I want to keep in mind our venues as well. I guess I'll be pretty occupied this national day weekend. The winner will get a little prize package, which will include a set of personalized stationery (yeay!) from Pink Lily Press (neat!) as well as a few other goodies that are not revealed as yet.

Butter Chicken? Hell No!

The Indian Buffet: Dismantled basically sums up everything that I am thinking - about Indians and their feasts. Each time there is a family gathering, I'll just wonder why can't everyone just be quiet for one second and eat their food. And people talk about nothing but the food after an event. We decided we are having nothing of it. Fortunately, unlike the author of this article. International BBQ Buffet it is! yummy!

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Excerpt from the article. " ... Simran Bhargava, in her article for Express India, refers to Hall’s theory about high-context and low-context cultures to explain the Indian obsession with weddings and food. According to Hall, high-context cultures are marked by lots of touching, high noise levels and constant interruptions. These cultures (including Latin, Greek and Indian) revolve around groups rather than individuals and they believe in putting food and family at the center of life. By contrast, low-context cultures—such as German, Scandinavian and American—tend to be punctual and reserved. They dislike too much touching and noise; they prefer to keep their personal space and boundaries instead. These cultures tend to center around the individual instead of the group; thus food is not needed as the social lubricant to keep groups together."

Peek.

Breakfast will never be the same again.

Coffee, hot toast with melted butter and sprinkled sugar is classic. With this toaster, a written note can be burnt into the toast. Quelle ingenuity!