Stunning, elegant, over-the-top, feminine Marchesa (spring 09, ready-to-wear). Love them all.

If you're lucky enough to be in Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York this October you can get a sneak peek (and a big discount) at Jenny Yoo's 2009 collection. Here for the details!

Reem Acra is well known for her (very fancy) wedding gowns, which I love. Even though these aren't wedding wear per se, they're just as inspiring to me. Reem Acra, Spring '09 Evening wear.

Cyberoptix Tie Lab on Etsy makes the coolest ties! Their tag line is "Ties that Don't Suck". Here, here! All ties are hand-screened onto silk ties by artist Bethany Shorb in Detroit. Perfect for your hip fiance (who normally hates ties).

I love the idea of a jewelry box as a gift on a special occassion. From a mother to a daughter on her wedding day, groom to the bride... I just love jewelry boxes in general. Something about keeping all my favorite little baubles in the same place, all organized and sorted, I love that. I also really love it when my jewelry box gets out of order, and I have to take everything out... and put it all back in after polishing it. I shudder with glee. Viva Terra for a nice selection.

Ok, so this post really has nothing to do with weddings. I might suggest that if you are stressed out by your wedding or if you need a break from it, this is a fun thing to do for a laugh. You go to this site, upload a photo of yourself, and it shows you how you would look with all different hair-do's from the past. I was dying when I saw the afro-poof one. It doesn't even reach it's full funny potential unless you've seen pictures of my mother in the seventies. I do not have clearance to post those photos, but lets just say that the apple? She doesn't fall far from the tree. Via Amanda at The Blissful Bride.

Can you believe these are made of clay? DK Floral Designs offers the most amazing clay florals I've ever seen. Not only would they be perfect for your wedding day, but they'll stay perfect every day after that!

Our house guests left this morning, and I've been recovering from Saturday's ultra-dinner all day on the couch. There's nothing better than a lazy Sunday on the sectional! I came across these gorgeous earrings over at Anthropologie. I love them all, but I think my favorites are the dainty navy blue stones. They would look so lady-like with an updo! Almost as good as Sunday on the couch.

My husband's parents, my brother-in-law and his wife and their new baby are coming to stay with us for the next few days, so I'm signing off for the weekend to prep the homestead for visitors and to spend time with the fam. I'll leave you with a link to one of my favorite recent posts in the bloggin-hood. A Providence Design Guide! It's so nice to see a mention of my new city on D*S, one of my absolute favorite blogs.

I had one of those really frustrating days where nothing went my way and everything was three times harder than it needed to be. In the midst of the rottenness, Deirdre pointed me in the direction of Bluefly and these gorgeous dresses. I can't believe I never thought to look there before! My favorites were these short dresses, perfect for cutting a rug at the reception. My day always brightens a little I find something fun to share. Thanks DD!