My friend Bea is getting married on her anniversary, valentine’s day weekend. I have the privilege of being one of her bridesmaids; and yes, we got dresses we liked. I was at her bridal shower a few days ago, where I snapped these lovely shots. I’m by no means a great photographer, but I think they aren’t too bad! Her shower was so pretty! Everything was done on mixed and matched floral china. Very vintage and afternoon tea in style. We each had to wear our favorite vintage accessory, a touch I loved. {I wore my verderocks cuff, since it is made of vintage materials!}

One of my favorite decor tidbits from the shower? All the hedges around the yard had pink roses stuck into them. It was very Alice in Wonderland.

It’s one of the girlier {is that even a word?} moments in the events leading up to the wedding.

You’ll be seeing some wedding posts in the next two months!

Tell me, what is it you plan to DO

with your ONE wild and precious life?

- Mary Oliver

photo by geoff moore

…a new year,

a new decade.

What are you going to do with it?

What is it about New Years Eve that makes us want to pour on the shiny stuff? Is it the champagne? Is it the promise of a shiny, clean slate in a brand new year? Shinnnyyyyyyy… I like shiny things. Sorry, I get distracted. I hope you have a fabulous New Year’s Eve and an even better 2010. May the new year bring you plenty of reasons {or plenty of moxie} to don something shimmery and drink champagne!
Photos {via} knightcat