Wine of the Week…
Belle Pente 2008 Williamette Valley Pinot Noir
Rated #1 for 2008 Oregon Pinot Noir by NY times
$23

This is a gem!! A huge thanks to sister and her boyfriend for discovering this incredible Pinot Noir from Oregon, and bringing us a bottle over Easter. I kept hearing great things about the 2008 crop from Oregon for Pinot Noir and this is proof that it was a fabulous year!
The NY Times also agreed in rating it number one when tasting between 20 bottles. I am loving Pinot Noir as we transition from winter to summer! Let me know if you have tried any other fabulous Pinots recently. Always looking for new wines to taste and feature. Cheers!

Filed under: Friday Wine Tasting

There happens to be a little wedding going on across the pond tomorrow morning, and it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t do SOMETHING for the sweet couple. So today’s Inspiration from Anywhere is based on what I think the lovely couple would do if they didn’t have to follow ALL of the rules. I think they would still stay pretty formal, with nods to their beautiful country, traditions, etc. but perhaps with a bit more style. English garden wedding meets fun, modern couple. What do you think?

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Filed under: Color, Inspiration from Anywhere

all images from Adeline and Grace Photography

From Sarah: Hillary and Jeff got married in Stonington, CT on one of the most gorgeous days of the season. It was the way I knew it would be for such a lovely bride, inside and out. I told Hillary that I wished I was from Kentucky after meeting her because of her elegance, southern charm, and delightful personality. We blended Kentucky details and Southern Charm with Modern Elegance to create a truly design worthy affair. And had one spectacular group of vendors that came together to make it a day guests will always remember. Congratulations Hillary and Jeff!

Collaboration:
Photography: Adeline and Grace Photography / Event Coordination/Design: True Event / Paper: Chocolate Creative Design / Jennie Fresa Beauty Library / Florist: Hana Floral Design / Dress: The White Dress by the Shore / Music: Elan Artists, Bon Musique / Venue: La Grua Center, Stonington, CT / Caterer: Stonington Harbor Yacht Club / Rentals: Rentals Unlimited

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

Today’s Tuesday Shoesday has a little story behind it (really what doesn’t with me?). Mr. C and I went to the movies over the weekend. Two things about this – 1. We never ever go to the movies 2. We went to see Water for Elephants. I still can’t believe Mr. C was game for this. Anywho…although I love love love Reese, I was a bit sceptical going in about the whole R Patz thing (that’s what the kids call him apparently). Well, wouldn’t you know, by the end of the movie I was in a full Twilight trance (this is something I probably shouldn’t admit). I would like to blame said trance on Reese’s amazing apparel throughout the movie. I mean, seriously – minus the whole depression and prohibition thing, I think I would have really enjoyed myself style wise in that era. She also rocked bangles the entire movie – from casual to formal – from riding horses to elephants, the bangles were there. So when I saw these shoes, I couldn’t help but think how perfect they would be for her character.

Via

What do you think? Would you wear these? I personally think if you happen to be honeymooning in Greece in the near future they are a must have. Best part? They are $39.99. True story.

Filed under: Tuesday Shoesday