Must Have Shoes for Spring

Ok, if you KNOW me you know that I LOVE SHOES!! I love flats, platforms, sneakers, high boots, peep toe, closed toe and everything in between. I have to tell you my shoe collection definitely tripled since I moved to NYC. Here is one of my recent FAVORITES! They are on sale so I wanted to let you guys know...GET THESE!!

Nine West Espadrille platforms. I get SO MANY compliments on these shoes an they are now ON SALE here for less then $50. I would recommend buying more then one pair.

Navy Shoes

I saw these shoes today at a press preview. They're navy suede and would be great for my bridesmaids with their chambray dresses!!

Stamp It

Robert and I are sending invites out soon and looking at postage stamps. We could get custom ones made but they are DOUBLE the price and since we're on a budget we decided not to go that route. SO..the envelope we chose is brown (almost like recycled dark brown paper). The feel of our wedding is vintage, rustic and CA backyard style. What do you think of these stamp picks? Cute right? Is it to many on the Tiffany Lamp ones? I'm leaning towards the one above. 

Brimfield Antique Show

July 12-17 is the famous Brimfield antique show. It's 3.5 hours away from NYC. I'm going to head out there to find some SWEET things for  our home. Who's down for a road trip?

Here are some of my favorite tips they highlight for seeing the show:

2. You will always do better using that giant wad of cash in your pocket as opposed to a check, and, and at the final stage of negotiation, it can't hurt to show the dealer the money.

3. Watch what you wear - don't overdress.  The trick is to look pretty much like everyone else. 

7. If you're a casual or a serious collector, get a tee-shirt made up that says: "I COLLECT (whatever)". You'll be amazed at the people who come up to you.

Check out more info here. 

Home Grown Herbs

I was on Dwell.com today searching for inspiration for my new living room (I'm adding some good things to my registry.) when I came upon  Potting Shed Creations' Grow Bottles. If space is an issue this is your answer! The company is repurposing wine bottles and calling on the art of hydroponics to allow those limited outdoor resources partake in gardening fun! At $35 a pop this could be a really cute gift!! Insta-herb-garden!


Read more: http://www.dwell.com/articles/grow-bottles.html#ixzz1MbWNsGTg 

Denim Inspiration

Kate from amorologyweddings.com (my wedding planner) sent me this denim inspired wedding which was posted  on Oncewed.com. I'm OBSESSED with the simplicity and vintage feel.  These are my colors too...blue, cream and black. I love the flowers too...I wonder how much those would be? Probably $1500 ha! I'm bitter about flowers right now (see last post).  

Click here and here to see more photos. 

Flowers...let them be

Just got off the phone with my friend Heather AKA Wedding Planner. Today's discussion was about flowers...She said flowers and linens are what bring everything together.  I'm so cool with a few wild flowers like the ones above. I tried to tell her we don't need boutonnieres and she said "As your friend I'm going to tell you....you have to have those!" Although I think I can do everything myself to save money I'm  glad that I have her to tell me not to be so cheap. HA! I know it's going to turn out amazing but you know my Asian ass...I need to get a deal on everything. HA! Thanks Heather!!

xoxo
ML