the grass is always greener...

so, let me preface this by saying that i definitely did not inherit either of my parents green thumb. their house always is so beautiful and lush, with the most gorgeous plants. and i swear i could kill a cactus. in fact, come to think of it, i have. awesome, go me! i dont know if its because spring is just over the horizon, or the wedding planning, or the fact that i feel like nesting lately...or maybe all three...but i just cannot help but covet all these cute little terrariums i have been finding on etsy lately...i desperately want one. but i am too afraid that i will do something wrong and kill it. and can i just say all these people who are taking terrariums (aka: vivarium, which in latin, literally means "place of life") and turning them into works of art, have all my respect. theyre so pretty! i think i just may need one...once i can talk myself into it. i mean, hello! even our grass is dead as a doornail! enough of my ranting! here are some gorgeous little terrariums for you. enjoy!


tiny tiny air plant terrarium -group of 3- by TortoiseLovesDonkey.




moss and lichen glass garden terrarium by WarmCountryMeadows.




eerie cemetary moss drop hanging terrarium by LBrandt.




worlds away - kit by augury.




teardrop string of pearls terrarium by monkeysalwayslook.




gold metal stand with lichen and moss terrarium by teresab123.




lost in the desert by Stilllily.




wild & weird british soldiers versus the moss spores by teresaab123.



everythings coming up roses...

can i just say that yes, all my friends love to joke that i am a super hippie. and i will not completely deny that i am not. (i mean, we are having a vintage/owl themed wedding! who does that?) not a day goes by that i do not wear a headband or some other hippie/boho accessory, and i love all old things. (and BEFORE the trend people...ugh) but there was always one thing that just never tickled my fancy...floral patterns. get 'em out! never liked them, they always remind me of quilts and bedspreads. and im just going to go ahead and say, i never had any interest in walking around looking like i was wearing my great grandmas quilt. now....that being said...::sigh:: i think i have been turned to the dark side. without even realizing it, i am being drawn to all the throwback vintage-y looking floral patterns. i know, im not super happy about it, but i cant help it! its just so damn cute! why do i love it so much?! but only certain ones, super vintage looking and bright. so i guess then it makes a little bit of sense...whatever. i need it. its my new thing, selectively, i guess. so i am going to embrace it...enjoy!


vintage floral tin, gold accents with lid by highstreetmarket.




beautiful oilcloth clutch purse by theprinttree.




pop art floral adult apron by aprilforshee.




vintage round orange tray by thesundaytimesmarket.




bouquet of roses high waist mini skirt by bOmode.




handpainted vintage lunch trays by gypsyfishstudio.




ivory sketchbook wristlet by honeyddesigns.




retro floral vintage fabric pillow case by plonkahome.




flora and fauna frame by causerie.




clancy, a posy garland headband by littlepinkposies.



wedding things...

so, i am going to be a little selfish today. and to half organize my thoughts in one place, because we keep writing it down, and then it does us zero good because i.....

a) lose the paper 
b) spill coffee on said paper
c) never remember what my half-assed abbreviations stand for
d) forget to write down the url of whatever it was that i like, and can never find it again

but, on a lighter note, the colors are all fall colors (deep purple, brown, green, pumpkin, gold, etc) and we already have the cake done (we are doing individual bundt cakes instead of one big monstrous cake and everyone who has tried it so far LOVES it), his suit (dark brown), my dress (once i finally decide! either way its gorgeous and ivory: vintagey too!) the venue (my parents backyard is GORGEOUS rustic and beautiful, with a new orleans feel: shutters, window boxes, etc) the music/dj (i love my friends!),  and we are planning our trip to dallas soon to check out caterers and photographers (any help, for those of you who married in dallas would be GREATLY appreciated!) overall, its going to be a gorgeous, low-key (40-50 guests max: our rule is that you have to actually KNOW us: our names, middle names too! birthdays, and how long we have been together), and super rustic with that vintage throwback flair. non-traditional, but very us. bottom line: its going to ROCK! and im FINALLY starting to get all bride-sy and excited!

so, today this lovely blog is going to be a doubly awesome double blog. because, now i can have all my wedding ideas in one place, my mommy dearest can see all my sweet finds, and so everyone can tell me if its a good plan or if it blows. this is all we have planned for the wedding so far, and the super awesome finds to help us make it happen. so...enjoy!


CENTERPIECES

the inspiration: 
the finds: 

purple glass bud vase by GoodEyeVintage.




green glass vase by vintagefoe.




huge amber vases by TheRelicTrail.







DESSERT TABLE

the inspiration:



the finds: 
pair of bird cupcake stands by whitneysmith.




vintage gold filigree mirrored vanity tray by VintageO.




medium eyelet ribbon cake stand by vesselsandwares.







BOUQUET

the inspiration:


the finds: 

 beautiful vintage smokey glass bright rhinestone flower brooch by wcgoods.




beautiful vintage red rose bouquet brooch by TheLovelys.




vintage royal purple rhinestone brooch by glassbeadtreasures.











UNDERLYING THEME :)
the inspiration:





the finds:


ceramic owl planter vintage design by fruitflypie




owl pin gold toned rhinestone eyes circa 1970 by manonkavesky






vintage 60's owl napkin holder by vintagemarmalade.





FAVORS/DESSERTS



the inspiration:


the finds:

owl sugar cookie favors by TSCookies. 




german chocolate gourmet hand dipped apple by BellasSweetEats. 




mr. owl recycled wine bottle tumblers by CarrollCreekGlass. 






 DECORATIONS/EXTRAS

the inspiration:
  




the finds:

to love and cherish rustic wedding sign by GoJumpInTheLake.




mason jar lanterns by themasonry








moss covered 18 inch wedding initials by SpottedLeopard.












ME & DAVE


the inspiration:




lets face it, were going to be a pretty good looking couple because were pretty much awesome and in love and were best friends! plus, with me in some super awesome ivory vintagey dress and dave looking dashing in a brown suit. 




the finds:

ivory wild rose hair fascinator by brendasbridalveils.




everyday necktie orange damask by MeandMatilda.






bashful bling in eggplant shoe clips swarovksi crystals by PetereneDesign.