Weddings: 2nd Dress?

I've noticed more and more people are opting for a second dress for their wedding reception.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this (as I'm planning my own wedding)?

Organizing Shoes: Using picture rails

A while back I posted my Top 3 Favorite Shoe Storage Ideas.  One of the ideas is to hang shoes from chair molding, wire racks, etc.  I love the idea of using picture rails too as found in Martha Stewart this month. Nothing better than rows of perfectly organized shoes on display.  Also, I like everything else that they used to style this shoot.  How awesome is that luggage?  Shoes?  Sweater and skirt? How about that delicious chair?  

*Scanned from Martha Stewart July 2011

*Photograph by Seth Smoot

purse organizer!

I've been looking for a purse organizer for a while and haven't found one anywhere that I liked . Today I snagged this one up on Joss & Main... & I'm hoping it will work:

another cute item on Joss & Main from Toss Designs this week...

 these houndstooth cosmetic cases...I've always been a fan of the design, one of my favorite coats is houndstooth :

I found this tote on Toss Designs actual website...isn't it cute?

and I'm going to grab this jewelry organizer for traveling...another item I've been searching for.  I typically roll up my necklaces in washcloths to prevent them from tangling.  Don't laugh...I find it the best way to travel with them!

Organizing Tools: Striped Boxes

Striped Boxes for storage are one of my all time favorites {a few years ago I went as far as make my own}. The striped boxes in this closet are used to store belts and gloves and are clearly labeled on the front of each box. Great use of a CD box to keep little accessories organized.  You could also store small clutches and scarves in CD boxes.  Find the ones in this article from HERE. 

*Real Simple Magazine June 2011 scanned by Deliciously Organized

*Photographs by Thomas Loff  

i heart coffee in a bowl.

{forgive my cheezy title, I couldn't help myself}

I post several photographs on twitter, but I thought I'd give this one a little love over here...

today I tried the delicious brioche bakery for brunch where they serve lattes in large bowls.

a must try if you visit sf {& their brioche french toast}

hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

red lips & hats.

My sister sent over this water for elephants inspired wedding & engagement session (thanks Tiffany!) and I thought I'd share a few of my favorites.  I personally haven't seen the film, nor have I finished the book (think I started it over a year ago) but I can't get enough of these rustic images inspired by the film. With these cold rainy days here in SF, I think a cute hat and a pop of red on the lip would make this weather a bit more bearable...


*p.s. one of my go-to reds is Lady Bug by MAC.
*photographer Marilyn Nakazato (see more credits by following the above link)

june!

It's good to see you June...

*summer begins & school has always ended

*boating

*long days by the pool

*bbq's

*trips to tahoe

*patios

*peonies (I know, another picture of a peony here...last one for a while-maybe)

*cold drinks

*vacations (we have one coming up in June!)

*dresses

* popsicles (you're never too old)

* bocce ball

*slaps (aka flip flops) 

*sun (not always if you live in SF...in fact it's raining, cold and gross here today)

*beach days

*camping

*bright nail polish

*navy & white

*birthdays (mine & fiancés) 

I could go on and on...

but I'd love to know, 

what are you looking forward to in June?   

*created this desktop calendar with an iphone pic & put together a coral and striped calendar