mango me happy

She's lovely. She reminds me of an Alphonse Mucha painting. I love the vintage maiden feel with just a peek at her tattoo, a hint of the tough girl within.

credits:

Model: Jackie, Elmer Olsen Models / Hair and Make Up: Ivy Lam / Flowers and Floral headpieces: Stemz / Vintage Jewelry: Cynthia Findlay Antiques / Vintage Furniture: Mango Gallery / Bridal Gown: Vintage 1800′s grandmothers dress

Alphonse Mucha

Mango Studios photography

Lost at Sea Bridal Shoot - courtesy A Million Little Details

effervescent

Elie Saab is a designer who's work I find inspirational and lovely. The drape is exquisite, the lengths are stunning, the details are divine. Ultra feminine, dreamy fabrics swirl and float around the wearer. It's like donning a fragrance, the flowery petal colors blooming around you as you walk.

I am in love. It's like walking around in a daydream, nothing more sweet than this moment. And this dress.

another elie saab fan

stress free

I have a book that I want to read while sitting on this couch.

The white walls and light gleaming through the door are the perfect setting for the splash of fun color in the cushions, and the tray set on the ottoman.

I love enthusiastic design. I am delighted by the vintage touches and the black legs on the couch. It is a great mix of cozy and chic, inviting happy and contented guests.

Kick up your feet, and enjoy a stress free week. Those are my orders.

a little too much

Overstimulated!

But underwhelmed with what I've been able to accomplish this week. Washing, polishing, then waxing a VW Vanagon: check.

Planning a reunion: check.

Working: check.

Running errands, wrapping gifts, stocking up for said reunion: check.

Planning a project, gathering the pieces, plotting the design: check.

But I haven't been able to work on it for a minute!

Is there anything more frustrating than being super inspired to do a project, and not being able to even touch it?

I think not.

labonita

tamar stone

cake happy sugar girl

Because cake is delicious, or at least looks delicious.

Because some people don't like it, but they'll still lick the spoon.

Because somebody's getting married and can't make up their mind about what kind of cake they think they like. Or what it should look like, or if they should spend lots of money or only a little or really decorate it or not really or not at all.

Because I like cake, and decorating, and frosting, and baking, and tiny slices that don't make my tummy hurt.

And today I like pink.

photo courtesy of Nine Cakes and Patita Party

sparkler

It's the perfect mix of two of my favorite things: sparkles and fire. Both are pretty great, sparkles for all the obvious reasons, and fire because it's pretty, it's warm, and it helps make S'mores.

This is a pretty exciting weekend. Three days free from work, no concrete plans. It may include a boat, a picnic, playing some beach volleyball, and waxing the car. It may not. We'll see how we feel.

I'm most excited for Monday evening's fireworks show, and our Date Night. We've planned out a perfect little picnic complete with blanket and a nice bottle of wine, sitting on a grassy hillside looking out over the Lake, and watching the show. We'll oooooh and aaaaah, and cuddle. There may be kissing.

It reminds me of our first few dates, when we watched Movies in the Park, met for lunch at a soccer field, and sat chatting with a Manu Chau concert as our backdrop. I like being reminded of sweet beginnings, when I can almost taste it.

sparkler

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4th of July Sparklers