Perfect swirls and pearls.

~ by kylie lambert via flickr

If budget permits, I'd have gorgeous these eye-cand(ies) above.

ga-ga over birdcage

I heart this look. So chic, so elegant, so simple yet gorgeous. I could go on forever.

~ The Erin Cole Spring 2008 Bridal Collection

Simple yet Stunning.

I keep stumbling upon lovely ceramic pieces. The ring bowl by Paloma's Nest is a great alternative to a ring pillow. Words are customizable and, at least the bowl can be used for small change/keys after the wedding. What does one do with a ring pillow after its brief appearance during the ceremony, anyway?

You Found Me

I love these dresses from Romona Keveza, especially "the" 1 in the middle.

Midweek May-hem!

It's a busy, busy, busy week with tons to do at work. Strangely enuf, I'm beginning to like my job. Ha! It's time to reward myself with visually stimulating images. Parisien Macarons! ~ image by la tartine gourmande via housemartin ~ macarons by reya

*INHALE* They make delightful pics dun you think?

Basic Instincts.

It's hip to be eco-conscious these days. Some might think its pretentious *think* Anya Hindmarch's "i'm not a plastic bag", bag. But I genuinely think lush green decor (for interiors and even weddings) eg. succelents, moss, pebbles even wildflowers (i heart!) scream unconventional, primitive, down-to-earth and oh-SO-chic!

~ bouquet via housemartin.

~ small stumps via bettyjoy

~ martha's moss wreaths via housemartin

~ moss via wedding number three

Looney Tunes gone wrong.

Have you ever wondered if Sylvester ever ate Tweety and if Tom ever got hold of Jerry?

I know I did.

~ Image via ffffound!

day dreamer.

Oh, how I love succelents and poppies! and my never-ending love affair with polaroids!

just to side track, the most delicious cakes in the world are poppy seed cakes. hic.

• Image credits: All photographs found via Polaniod. From top - greens by: ale2000, summer breeze by: somewhair & poppy by: bloodlight.

Fascinating.

I think Vicky Cristina Barcelona is worth every penny! Of course, anything would work with Barcelona as the backdrop. Nothing much was expected of the movie as all I wanted was a walk down memory lane but it turned out to be thought provoking, at least for me.

Spanish guitars made me happy. Javier's poet father and his insistance to not publish his poems because he hates the world was intrigue-ing. His patriotism was admirable. The charming houses were lovely and the characters' exhuberance and creative spirit - them giving their all for the arts was enviable. Penelope Cruz, as Maria Elena makes the movie work, lends it sparks and comic as the character of Javier's neurotic wife. It is refreshing to see a passionate, intense, raw relationship that overshadows the sterile ones we see day in and out, even in hollywood movies. Scarlet Johanssen stars as the free spirited girl who searches for something she does not even know of. Her best friend, Vicky thinks she has it all and tries hard not to jeopardise what she possesses already with her shaken resolve, all thanks to the um ... bedroom eyed Javier, whom I think ... looks funny. He looks funny when he kisses. Hahaha!

Meanwhile, I'll leave you with Barcelona, of course.

Image credits - top left: barcelona transport, right: parque guell / barcelona / gaudi, bottom left: barcelona and gaudi's barcelona - casa battlo - like mirrors - HDR or not?.

On a Mission.

Ok, I'm now worried after reading what Meg wrote. She's got 10 full months to her wedding and has done practically everything! Ok, just a brief update, we got the following done:

• Officiant: CHECK!
• Church: CHECK!
• Dinner Venue: CHECK!
• Dinner Caterer: Comes with venue - CHECK!
• Dinner Decor: Comes with venue - CHECK!

Yet to be done:

• Marriage Prep Course.
• Brunch/Church Caterer
• Photographer: I just hope things will work out with Mel. It's way past our deadline. The end of SEPT 08. Yeah right.
• Wedding Gown (For some reason, I'm really scared to start on this.)
• Suit.
• Make-up Artist.
• Florist.
• Stationery (Invites / Couture Maps (!) / Programme Booklet).
• Rings Rings Rings! I just hope we won't forget this one. Ha!

This looks like a whole lotta work. It's time to get organised! Meanwhile ...

~ calm wafer dish by rae dunn via blackwhitebliss