{ weddings: a forever kind of love }

Never mind that it's been nearly {ahem} 17 years since my own wedding, I still love weddings and all of the detail work that goes into them. So I was thrilled to discover that my favorite hotel in town just revamped their wedding site and made sure to include oodles and oodles of lovely eye candy.

I am especially smitten with the fun details and the cheerful pops of yellow that highlight this Spring wedding...all orchestrated on a DIY budget {my favorite kind!}.

Congratualtions Ashlee...the new Eat, Drink & Be Married site looks amazing!

Additional wedding details here. Images courtesy of Sarah Maren Photography

{ making me smile today... }

this vintage caravan

one-on-one time with my favorite girl this weekend

the scent of wisteria outside my bedroom window

the warm spring sunshine on my face

these striped ballet flats

what's making you smile today?

I hope you'll forgive my extended absence here on S.HOPtalk...it's been a busy couple of weeks full of exciting new adventures. Please know that I miss hanging out with all of you and will return to a consistent posting schedule as soon as I'm able. xoxo

{ constant cravings: vintage goodness }

Have you had the opportunity to stop by Victoria's new le petite flea etsy shop? As you might imagine, it's chock full of her delightful vintage finds. Last night, she posted the little gem pictured above and I simply couldn't resist it. Treat yourself to a visit this weekend {and be sure to check it often...lucky for us, it's continually being updated }.

Happy Hunting!

{ thursday thoughts }

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{ art i heart: mixed media artist laura amiss }

Have you discovered mixed media artist, Laura Amiss?

I am in love with these textile canvases found in her etsy shop.

Wouldn't one {or two} be cute in my home office?

{ making me smile today... }

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a rare lunch date with my hubby

the daffodils blooming in my garden

my new shorter {and perhaps a bit sassier?} haircut

plans for a girls weekend in the wine country next month

my daughter's cheerful, "happy friday!" greeting this morning

What's making you smile today?

{ thursday thoughts }

spotted here

{ best kept secrets }

Stunning jewelry customized with secret poetry? Yes, please!

Discover more delights in the Delias Thompson etsy shop.

{ interior inspiration: good bones, great pieces }

The rooms in our 1930s built home are relatively small, causing a fair share of tricky decorating dilemmas. So, I'm constantly on the hunt for tips on making the most of small spaces and instantly fell in love with this tiny Brooklyn Heights brownstone, which was decorated by the mother/daughter team behind the fabulous blog, Good Bones, Great Pieces. Most of the pieces selected include some family history and are versatile enough to move from room-to-room and serve different functions (if necessary). I think the results are fabulous, don't you?

Get the full scoop on this space, which was recently featured in Traditional Home magazine.