The Ace of Cakes - Charm City Cakes

One of the most amazing cake designers in Maryland is Charm City Cakes. You have to watch their show, Ace of Cakes, on the Food Network. I love their show. You have no idea how much thought goes into a cake design and they get all kinds of requests. But they also do lovely wedding cakes. You can see their wares here. Here are some of my favorites:

Martha Stewart's Weddings Magazine Blog

It is about time! Martha Stewart's Weddings Magazine editor, Darcy Miller, has started a wedding blog. I love Weddings Magazine. I have had a subscription for many, many years. You can check our her new blog here.

Azahar Tiaras - Something Different

I did not wear a tiara on my wedding day (my hair is very short). But a tiara does add a special final touch to your wedding attire. Azahar Tiaras are a very different brand of combs and tiaras. Unlike the usual tiaras/combs with clear crystals, Azahar Tiaras incorporates a touch of color. A lovely bit of color, I might add. Check out her site here. Here are a few of my favorites:

Bella-Bijou - The Fabulous Creations of Jaime Pickering

Even more Indiepublic goodness.
The jewelry at Bella-Bijou is amazing. Jaime's jewelry will not only add a special touch to your dress, but it will surely give your girls something to talk about. Her handmade designs are elegant and unique. That makes for a perfect combination. Here are my favorites from her collection:

Must Have Purse

Still can not get enough of Indiepublic. Meet Erica Leigh and her exquisite vintage silver brocade wristlet clutch. This is a must have. It is an unique one-of-a-kind design. I am loving it! Visit her Etsy shop here.

More Loveliness from Indiepublic

You have to visit PreciousMeshes.

Is this bracelet perfect or what?



What about these hoop earrings?


Or this beautiful smoky quartz and garnet necklace?


This site is a must see.

Indiepublic - A Wealth of Talent

While perusing Decor8's blog yesterday, Holly's post led me to a new site called Indiepublic. It is a place for indie designers/bloggers, etc. to connect. So I joined. What a great idea. So many talented folks there. I am always looking for unique jewelry and I found some great pieces at Kelsi's Closet. There are some very beautiful unique pieces. Here are some of my favorites:

Melissa Sweet - How Sweet It Is

I am back from my mini-vacation to Philly. School shopping for my oldest son who is college-bound next year. So I am pooped. But I wanted to post and came across this amazing dress by Melissa Sweet. Where was this dress when I was getting married :-(



Here are a few more lovely dresses:

Bloomingdales Home Sale and Your Wedding Registry

Bloomies is having a big sale. What a great time to register for the gifts that you want and give your guests a break! Get more info from their web site at Bloomingdales.

Jotting Down Notes with a Modern Touch

I love Luxe Paperie and they have just added the cutest notebooks by Snow and Graham that are perfect for jotting down those wedding details. These notebooks have a great modern flair and are brand spanking new. Check these out:

Urban Bloom NYC - Beautiful Earrings for Your Special Day

For me, one of the most important accessories for a bride is her jewelry. It definitely makes/breaks the look. You really have to pick the right style for your dress or else it will overpower your entire look. Enter Urban Bloom NYC. Urban Bloom is a New York City boutique that creates the perfect earrings to compliment your look. Visit their site to choose the perfect pair. Here are a few of my favorites:

Help with Wedding Planning

Here are some items that are great for helping you to stay organized as you are planning your fabulous wedding (all from See Jane Work):

Laptop Bags

File Totes

Chelsea Henry Work-to-Play Bag

Pink Round Bulletin Board

Angela Adams Planner

Silver Card Index

Decorative Binders

Cross off Lists Books

Decorative Agendas

Sketchpet - A Handy Gadget for Brides on the Go

I was reading DESIGNSPOTTER a few days ago and came across a cute little gadget called a Sketchpet from Maginwulf Studios. It will fit perfectly in your purse and can be whipped out on a moment's notice to write down information. This is a good buy for the bride on the go! Learn more about Sketchpet on their web site.

My Wedding Anniversary

Today is my second wedding anniversary. We got married and celebrated with an all-day and most of the night series of events that left us exhausted. Here are a few of my favorite pics from that day.