Guess Who Is on Etsy? Smitherman and Barnwell

Wow! I was totally surprised to see the beautiful flower girl dresses by Smitherman and Barnwell on Etsy! I blogged about their gorgeous modern flower girl dresses here. I love how well they pull together that modern look with amazing fabrics and patterns. Here are a few of their Etsy wares. I love the matching hat with the last dress. See their entire Etsy collection here.

Indie and The Letterpress Machine: Golden Rectangle Press

Lovin' these beautiful and unique wedding invitation sets from Golden Rectangle Press.

Flowery Beauty: Easter Yu

This is just gorgeous and very unique. Get this beautiful ring pillow at Easter Yu.

Share Your Love Contest: Courtship Stories

Enter the Share Your Love story contest!

Courtship Stories wedding favors and keepsakes, the brainchild of Ellen Braunstein, announces a contest for engaged couples who are passionate about sharing their love story with friends and family at their wedding. The winning bride and groom will have their courtship story written and then receive some help submitting it to love story contests with wedding-related prizes. For sample manuscripts, visit www.courtship-stories.com. Contestants should submit a brief synopsis of how they met and fell in love and why they would like to win. “Special consideration will be given to couples who have had to overcome physical and emotional obstacles to be with each other, or couples in which it would seem unbelievable that their paths would cross,” said Ellen Braunstein, writer and creative director of Courtship Stories. All entrants will receive a tip sheet on how to write their own courtship story. Second place winners, who want to write their own essay, can have it edited for free by Ellen. Participants must be getting married between November 30, 2008 through 2009. Send your entries to ellen@courtship-stories.com by November 1, 2008. For more information, please visit Ellen's blog.

Handmade Beauty: Peggi Li Creations

I love this beautiful necklace from jewelry designer, Peggy Li. It is so dainty but very modern. That is what Peggy Li specializes in. She loves creating jewelry for women. She loves how the right jewelry can make you feel special. Can you believe that she has a degree in Chemical Engineering? Well, she had something very creative deep down that pushed engineering right out of the door. So head on over to her web site to see her amazing handmade creations. You can see everything and get contact information here.

The Look of Royalty: Elizabeth Emanuel

Bridal gown designer, Elizabeth Emanuel, designed the wedding dress for the late Diana, Princess of Wales. That makes her tops with me. Her dresses to me are what I would consider to be "ultra poufy." Even though it is not my style, I clearly see the beauty of each design and how it would make a woman feel like royalty. See her entire collection here.

Cute Gift for Your Maids: Paper Source

This is the cutest damn thing. It's a Mini iStereo-Dock. It comes in red, yellow, blue and green. Get it for your bridesmaids at Paper Source.

It's Vintage, Baby: Piperlime

I have put my shoe addiction in a 12-step program. We are doing well, thank you. No shoe purchases for two days now... LOL! I was doing okay until Piperlime decided to email me about their collection of vintage beauties. Don't they know that I have a problem?? Obviously not. If you are like me, then you will want to get a pair of these vintage lovelies. These are my favorites. See it all here.

Betsey Johnson (my favorite)

Chie Mihara Sando


Two Lips

More Aussie Love: Akira Isogawa

I love these beautiful, modern dresses by Australian designer, Akira Isogawa. I had blogged about his collections before. I really love his style. I could see myself wearing any of his dresses. The third one is my favorite. See his entire collection here.

No Post Today

I had a very busy weekend so there will not be any posts today. Check back for new posts tomorrow. Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes, Rest in Peace.

Oh Canada!: Renella Bridal

Wow! If you can't find anything in the states, then trek on over the border to Canada. Canadian bridal design house, Renella Bridal, has a beautiful line of wedding dresses. I love the unusual silhouettes. It adds something unexpected to your overall look. The seventh dress down is my absolute favorite. See the entire collection here.

It's Gotta Be Barcelona: Hotel Arts Barcelona

My three favorite cities in the whole wide world are New Orleans, Montreal,Canada and the one and only Barcelona, Spain (not in any order). I could seriously see myself living in Barcelona. I love the people and their laid back attitude. I remember the hotel clerk telling us, on a Wednesday afternoon, that he was going to the beach after work. We were like, "the beach??? Who goes to the beach on a Wednesday?" The Catalan do!

So the next time (which I hope will be soon) that I go to Barcelona, I want to stay here - at the Hotel Arts Barcelona. The decor, the spa, and the view are all breathtaking. But of course it would be, it's a part of the Ritz-Carlton line of hotels. Which is right up my alley because I am a terrible hotel snob. So if you are going to Barcelona for your honeymoon, see more and make reservations here.

Wrap Me Up, Baby: MooCow Handknits

I know my winter brides are looking for something beautiful to wrap themselves in to top off their winter look. Well, this is a lovely option. This beautiful shawl was knitted by hand by MooCow Handknits. Get it here.

Aussie Rules: nicolangela

I am always on the hunt for fab wedding and bridesmaids dresses. Well add these to the fab list (ignore the boots). Any of these dresses from the nicolangela line by Aussie designer, Nicole Williams, could work for your bridesmaids. Not to mention the fact that these could definitely be worn again. See the entire collection here.

For Your Rehearsal Dinner: Twelve by Twelve

This drop dead gorgeous dress is from Twelve by Twelve, a division of Forever 21. Looking for the perfect dress to wear at your rehearsal dinner, look no further. It's $42.00 and you can get it here.

For the Animal In You: Kara Ross Purses

Kara Ross has an amazing line of purses that use a number of animal skins from crocodile to ostrich to lizard. Look at the results. Just gorgeous. Here are a few from her line of clutches. See her entire collection on her web site.