Insanely addictive.
From Four Weddings and a Funeral to Wedding Crashers, wedding movies are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. It's not only the sappy love stories and prince charming fairy tales that win me over, but there's also plenty of wedding decor eye candy to ooh and aah over, whether over the top, eccentric, or seriously sophisticated. Let's snag some wedding style from my 10 favorite wedding movies. Read more
My sister is getting married in August, so I've been spending a lot of time visiting wedding blogs and poking around BHLDN's website. One item that recently caught my eye was this lovely Barn Swallow Pedestal. Featuring a flock of fork-tailed fliers darting about on a hand-painted platter, it seems like a perfect match for her vintage-inspired, country wedding. But at $60 - $100 per cake stand, I Read more
Make every detail count at your wedding with personal flair that shows how much you appreciate your loved ones. Whether it's honoring late family members or continuing traditions passed down, here are some real examples of how to use everything from your decor to your venue to pay tribute to the important people in your life. Read more
My November wedding was all about the love, and we really took that theme to heart when it came to the decor. We had heart balloons, pillows, favor tags, and more incorporated in the big day, and whatever I couldn't find I made. So for our table seating assignments I made little red heart magnets that would not only display the table assignments on a magnetic board, the guests could take them as Read more
Forget the cowboy boots, chambray tablecloths, and bandanna dinner napkins. If you're thinking of having a barn wedding, it doesn't have to be quintessential country style. There's no reason you can't go glam under that pitched roof — just make sure you send the livestock on vacation. I discovered this beautiful wedding planned by Daughter of Design and shot by the talented Trent Bailey, and Read more
Plants and flowers add natural vitality to an environment and are a great way to liven up a space, but caring for them can sometimes be a pain. Stocking up on fresh buds can be costly and time consuming and some of us have a hard time keeping our plants alive. Many style-savvy folks who want to introduce a touch of green without committing to a high-maintenance routine turn to preserved plants Read more
No matter how high tech your life gets, some classic gadgets should always be welcome in your abode. Let's face it — no matter how sleek and pretty an iPad looks, a vintage typewriter or phonograph is always going to qualify better as an interesting decor accessory. Keeping this in mind, I've rounded up some inspiring ideas for decorating with a vintage Underwood or Empire, as well as an Read more
If you're planning a wedding, it doesn't hurt to add a few elements of green-inspired décor to the mix. This week, to celebrate Earth Week, I've found some upcycled, sustainably harvested, organic, or otherwise eco-approved décor for your wedding or party. Read more
Wedding planner Tiffany Nieves-Cook, of Dream Design Weddings and Events, knows a thing or two about weddings. Not only has she planned them for plenty of high-profile clients, but she also designed her own wedding — including the custom bar and centerpieces pictured here — earlier this month! She shared a few insider wedding-planning tips with us; whether you're hiring a planner or doing the Read more
You can pin pictures of puppies, wedding gowns, and mouthwatering cookies, but if you are looking to better organize your design-centered Pinterest boards, it helps to have some quick tips to keep you organized and focused. Here are some interior design board themes: Home redecoration: Create boards for each room you are redecorating, and post pictures of furniture, paint colors, and designs Read more
