500 Days of Summer

I've been a bit late to market with a few things recently. This time it's 500 Days of Summer, a brilliant indie rom-com that has left me singing You Make My Dreams Come True by Hall & Oates ever since!

As per usual, after watching I wanted to transform my life, namely by discovering more of the Beatles back-catalogue, reading Dorian Gray and realising my career aspirations...as well as morphing into Zooey Deschanel. Great movie though with a fantastic message - watch it!

Sara Berman

I've belatedly discovered Sara Berman, a fantastic North London designer who, despite having been established for a good ten years, has sadly only been on my radar for the past two weeks.

As a girl with a particular penchance for leather goods (who is also a hypocritical vegetarian), I've fallen head-over-heels for her stud-embellished and ruffled handbags. What's more, she has some incredible white snakeskin clutch bags which will be the perfect to accompnay my wedding dress. Oh which one to choose...

Heart Shaped Balloon

For all you Romantics...

From Keith Davis Young. Amazing!

More Ideas On Paper

As my quest for the perfect wedding stationary continues, I have found these really simple but exceptionally pretty invites from Mika 78. AND, h2b likes them - bonus!

Baby Bouquet

I've been pretty proud of my blog recently, thinking it's become very cool. But alas, I can't pretend to be cool forever! The thing that's converted me back to my former self? This gorgeous baby bouquet from Australian brand, Baby Buds:

This clever bouquet is for our good friends in Sydney and their new arrival, baby Evie. Congrats guys! x

The Wedding Smashers

I have stumbled upon just about the coolest wedding djs on the block. Playing tunes more in line with old school garage than Agadoo, The Wedding Smashers are at the top of our wedding entertainment wishlist...even if they do seem a bit too cool for us!

Love Biscuits

I wish I could say that I had baked these yummy biscuits for my other half this Valentine's day, but sadly not. Rather, he had to make do with an un-romantic gift of a shaving brush and cream. OMG - I also forgot to give him his other gift!! Note to self: must try harder next year...

London Vows

After a couple of disasterous days with our wedding venue (they have basically double-booked), I've been thinking about alternative reception venues, even in (gulp) London! My favourite so far has to be the stunning Kenwood House...

Via English Heritage and the ever-so-talented folk at Caught The Light Photography

 

The Providores

Second only to afternoon tea, brunch is my favourite meal. Being able to eat soft, runny eggs in the afternoon, accompanied by a glass of fizz....yummmmm! My friends have been gushing about brunch at The Providores in Marylebone for a while now, and having looked at their website, I can see why. Boasting amazing reviews, I think this is one to add to the date list  for h2b and I!

Leadenhall Market

I love Leadenhall Market; it's just so opulent yet quintessentially British. H2b and I are currently trying to reinstate 'date night' and the Lamb Tavern at Leadenhall is my venue of choice for our upcoming outing. In fact, I would love to have a very cool London wedding reception there too. But alas, h2b is a country bumpkin and London is out. Still, I'm sure I can get him there for date night!

 Via Marianne Taylor Photography

Committing to a Sandwich...

Sounds ridiculous, yes I know. But since I've been at law school, something funny has happened to my appetite and for some reason I just never seem to fancy lunch. What I DO fancy however, is coffee, lots of coffee, accompanied by cake. And I'm in the right place. My college is virtually held hostage to gorgeous boutique bakery, Konditor & Cook. I'm surrounded by two branches (ok, so not quite surrounded) and daily spend what little money I have on their coffee and cake. Their brownies are spectacular....and their muffins....mmmmmmm, their muffins. Such a cool, yummy bakery. And a great alternative to a sensible lunch!

Babyhero

Our friends are due to give birth to their first child in just over two weeks, so of course I've been prowling the internet to find the perfect gift. And I think I've found it. I just LOVE this Super Baby Body Grow from Boutique to You.

Is it not the cutest thing you have ever seen?! My other half is a total sci-fi geek so he thinks it's great, plus it's only £9 - happy days!

The Same Vision

After extensive research, I have a pretty good idea of how I would like my wedding to look. Or at least, the overall vision is complete. However, as creative as I like to think I am, I also know that I'm hopelessly indecisive and that when it comes to the crunch, the wedding could end up being a mish-mash of all my (fabulous!) ideas. That's why I'm LOVING the Style Me Pretty service from boutique wedding designer, Florence Blue. Actually being able to sit down and unload all my wedding ideas to someone, only for them to come back to me with some overall wedding design concepts sounds amazing, particularly when they appear to love the same utterly cool US weddings that I do. Hhhhmmm, I wonder how far in advance I should book a consultation...???

Chocolate Box Home

My other half and I have decided to give the front garden a bit of a make-over. So, whilst scouring the internet for front garden inspiration I found what can only be described as the prettiest house on the planet...

Ok, so it looks tiny, but I just love the colours, the lighting and the design. Our home hasn't got a hope of looking like this one, but I can dream!

Yet Another Amazing Idea!

I'm slowly learning with this wedding that what seems like a great idea today may not be tomorrow. However, in a bid to add a bit of fun to our wedding, I have found these fantastic famous face masks from Cox & Cox. I love them, and how hilarious will they look in photos? Ive already considered wedding bingo, karaoke and a silent disco, so I don't think a few little masks are too extreme...

You Said HOW Much?

I always knew Louboutins would be expensive, but little did I know they would be THIS expensive. Yes, my dream Very Privee wedding shoes cost a whopping £490! And yes, I know how vulgar it is to talk about money, but seriously...£490?! Of course I would like to prance down the aisle in Louboutins which, FYI, I would expect to feel like walking on clouds for that price. But should I really cull 10 guests just so I can wear my dream shoes? Hhhhmmmm, sadly I think not. Boo hoo.

Dessy Design

I've recently discovered Dessy's amazing pantone design template. As per this evening, I can see myself idling away all my study time designing our wedding. Or at least trying to get a bit better at these mood boards. Second attempt below...

A New York Affair

My favourite SATC big day? Has to be the candle-lit York-Goldenblatt wedding...

Swoon

Ever since the recent Cosmo Bride first dropped, I have been mesmerised by the dress on the front cover. Having spent literally hundreds of pounds on wedding magazines since I first got engaged however, I have had to put a ban on my expensive habit and just dream of what may be behind the cover. Today though, I gave in. Whilst braving the snow to go to the supermarket, I got my ever-so-lovely other half to buy the issue in question.

Now onto the good part. This stunning, Audrey Hepburn-esque bateau neck dress is by Ritva Westenius. And having taken a look at her website, there are a number of other gorgeous dresses I have my eye on too. Note to self: must book appointment...

The Love Collection

I just love these typographic prints from Coulson Macleod's Love collection at Notonthehighstreet.com. Chunky, rugged, vintage and simple. Perfect.