HAPPY FRIDAY

The weather has changed (for now) in So Cal. and it's finally overcast and hinting at rain, weather that I love! I love to wear sweaters and scarves, boots and leggings and yesterday I got to do just that!! I also treated myself to my favorite peppermint mocha in honor of cozy, snugly weather : )

The weekend is here! For me that means preping on Saturday for my best friends vow renewal/wedding on Sunday where I'm the maid-of-honor. It will be a fun and busy weekend, what are your plans?

Loving my new Tarte palette (sorry about the image rotation lol)

Cheers to all things peppermint!

Have a wonderful weekend!

DETAILS DETAILS

The time for my best friends vow renewal is rapidly apporaching and we've been busy making the final plans for the event.  I thought I would share with you her ideas for the outdoor garden theme wedding.  Super simple and classy!

The guest book:

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Calla Lily's, Sage and Lavender Bouquets:

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On the Aisles:

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 The Necklace:

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Fun Push Pop Cakes:

 Party Table:

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 Guest Gifts:

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Those are the biggest inspiration pictures we've been working off of. It's going to be so pretty, I can't wait!!

♥ Carol

PEARLS

I mentioned in my post here that my wonderful friend and her husband are renewing there wedding vows in November.  I'm going to be designing and creating the bride's necklace and she wants it filled with pearls.   Her dress is all lace and will look even more beautiful and elegant paired with a pearl necklace.  I've found 10 stunning pearl necklaces from talented Etsy artisans to help us design the perfect piece for her. Take a look at these beautiful Swarovski pearl wedding necklaces in all these shops! 

Five Little Gems

All Things Tinsel

Treasures570

White Dahlia Designs

Bantam Lake Studios

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Royal Gold Gifts

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JW Jewelry Box

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MY BEST FRIENDS WEDDING

Vow Renewal actually!

My best friend, since we were 14, and her wonderful husband are renewing their vows and I get to be a bridesmaid!!  AND I get to design the bridal jewelry!!  I'm most excited to make the bride's necklace! (blog post to come).

Her wedding theme has an elegant garden feel and it's taking place in this beautiful outdoor venue called The French Estate...oolalaa

After two short trips to Davids Bridal and Alfred Angelo we found her dress! A beautiful gown in elegant lace. Next was the hunt for my bridesmaid dress.  I was unsuccessful at finding a dress at the bridal stores so on a whim we decided to pop into Nordstrom and take a look at their wedding section.  The wedding colors are sage and lavender and my dress needed to be in sage.  Happily, within seconds of entering the wedding section we find my dress!! The only sage dress on the reduced rack, it was kismet!!

 
I'm having tons of fun looking for bridal necklace ideas on Pinterest and Etsy.  My bestie wants pearls to match the classy elegance of her lace dress.  Right now I'm looking into styles and Swarovski pearls to create the perfect statement necklace for the big day. Any ideas??