Thursday, March 31, 2011

shop for japan



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a big braid


how chic is this?!

xoxo
elle.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

mental health getaway.

either of these bathrooms could be the prescription for those moments when you know winter has over stayed his welcome.



of course the view out the window, especially in the first, doesn't hurt.

happy hump day.

JILL

{images from coastal living-- the magazine i get even though i live in the landlocked, dead center of our country ;)}




let's do dinner...

in the most girly way possible :)



i spy inspiration for an evening with the girls, a bridal shower, or... are there such things as an easter party?

spring frock required.

xo JILL


{images from: pinterest, martha stewart, say yes to hoboken, and martha again.}

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

light up the sky

they met while splashing by the lake before they could even walk. sunset boat rides, water skiing on the smooth morning waters, walking to town for a cold soda, building fires, toasting marshmallows, catching fireflies. 20 years later they return to their family's lake houses to celebrate that love that started while laying under the stars sharing their dreams.





ben blond via mrs moment



once wed






sounds like the perfect story for a firefly themed wedding.

xoxo
elle.

Monday, March 28, 2011

if i did it, it's how i'd do it (part 2)

















pretty extraordinary.

beautiful color. beautiful location. beautiful details. beautiful couple. if i was getting married on an island or beach, i could see this as some MAJOR inspiration.

you can read more about the wedding here.


happy monday.

JILL


if i did it, it's how i'd do it (part 1)


i saw this over at style me pretty this weekend and i couldn't resist sharing them here with you, just in case you missed it. it's a truly beautiful wedding held down in mexico. the bride and groom have style bursting out of every detail.






isn't their engagement session just too much? p.s. i want that floppy.

and this is just the beginning. i have their wedding photos to share with you a bit later.

stay tuned.


JILL

Friday, March 25, 2011

flowers for friday #34


elle's in town and we're ready to celebrate.
3 of our friends are having babies within a few weeks of each other!! so there will be lots of baby bumps, gifts and good food at their triple baby shower this weekend :)

fun stuff.
have a good weekend.

JILL

{photograph from jonas peterson}

top down


i would love to buzz around the city in this little red cutie...

xoxo
elle.


keeping things fresh


pink sure has been stealing the show this spring so i thought i would share a little blue with you. nothing freshens things up like a pale turquoise or accent of robin's egg. subtle, calming, simple and light. and has anyone ever said they are tired of blue?!



have wonderful weekends in spite of the chilly temperatures.
headed home to see friends and family. should be a happy one!!

xoxo
elle.

{ images via pinterest, lonny and unknown}