While everyone is buzzing this morning about their top picks from the Oscar’s last night, I thought I would leave it to them to recap the best and worst in fashion and share with you all a few teaser pics from the Winemaker’s dinner at Jonathan Edward’s Winery on Saturday night.  We can’t wait to share with you a full recap of the event this week but for now on this rainy Monday, as I am still dreaming of being on the beaches of Puerto Rico, I’ll leave you with a little sunshine to start the week.

Paper Moss

Hana Floral Design
** Photos by Anna Sawin Photography**

Filed under: Coffee Talk Monday, Color, Flowers, Showers & Events, Stationery, Yellow

All Images by Alice Proujansky Photography

All Images by Alice Proujansky Photography

Venue: Saltwater Farm Vineyard (Stonington, CT)

Mood/Details: Tova and Harris wanted a wedding that was whimsical and fun, combining vintage, rustic details.  The color palette was a mix of bold colors, from turquoise to yellow bringing an incredible energy into the space.

Collaboration:
Photography:Alice Proujansky
Lighting:Power Posse
Catering: Gourmet Galley
Flowers: Gira LLC.
Music: Dexter Lake Club Band
Hair/Makeup: Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited

Filed under: Color, Flowers, Photography, Real Weddings, Venues, Wedding Wednesday

We generally love Wedding Wednesdays, but this one is even better than normal. Why you ask? Well the darling Karen Schlink is offering one of our lucky readers a free (yes free) 2 hour engagement session complete with a disk full of photos!! She is such a doll that Karen. Already married? Feel free to enter as well!

Entering is easy – in the comments below, tell us a little about your engagement story. We’ll go through them to determine which one we love, and next Wedding Wednesday we’ll announce a winner.

Filed under: Photography

Wine of the Week
Irony Russian River Pinot Noir
$16.79

This week’s Friday wine tasting is coming from San Juan, Puerto Rico.  It is going to be so hard to leave after having the most incredible week in paradise.  Sister and I ventured out the other night to what was one of the most amazing restaurants, Pikayo, at the Conrad Hotel (a must visit).  From the ahi tuna lolipops at the bar, beet salad and scallops, prepared to perfection for dinner, to the chocolate souffle and espresso for dessert, it was amazing!  As was the wine!  We tried a bottle of the Irony Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, which I couldn’t get enough of. Definitely a new favorite.

Happy Weekend Everyone! Cheers.

From the Winery: The 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with complex aromas of raspberry, strawberry, lemon thyme and caramel with hints of earthy sauteed mushroom.  Fresh berry fruit, dark blackberry, baked rhubarb, caramel and a touch of bacon fat round out the concentrated palate, balanced by firm, fresh acidity and silky tannins.

Filed under: Friday Wine Tasting