I’m no professional fashionista, but I can appreciate great construction whether it’s on millwork, or a couture dress. These are my favorites from the 2010 Academy Awards. They gave me a little inspiration for a special upcoming event!

Elizabeth Banks wearing Versace

Kristen Stewart wearing Monique Lhullier

Miley Cyrus wearing Jennifer Packham

I was blown away when I saw the big dresser reveal over at young house love. I’m all about refinishing vintage furniture and repurposing it. For only $31.51, this is such a chic way to add style to their baby’s nursery!

Sarah Yates photographed this adorable young couple for an engagement shoot, and created this adorable photo video montage. How sweet was that as a little wedding gift?!

tori and austin from sarah yates on Vimeo.

Doesn’t everyone wear an evening gown to read to their children? If only we could all look as fabulous as Kelly Wearstler every day.

I’m really excited to share this inspiration board for our wedding! We don’t want to have a theme but we’re drawn to the deep plums and grey neutrals in these images. (And by we, I mean I love them and Ryan just agrees.) While we originally planned on having our wedding at a local museum, we had cold feet about having a party in an unconventional location. The thought of having to coordinate everything the day of the wedding stressed us both out. We thought it would be easier to host the party in a venue that includes tables, chairs, china, etc., instead of having to rent and deliver everything seperately.

After some more research by my amazing sister and “wedding planner”, we found a beautiful location to get married! (We will not change our minds again, promise.) Ryan and I will be exchanging our vows outdoors with a backdrop of exotic plants and trickling modern waterfalls on our 11th anniversary, April 23, 2011.

Click here to enlarge the mood board by penny rounds.

Now that the snow is starting to melt and turning to slush, wouldn’t this boot rack be perfect to let your boots dry inside?

I’ve been watching a lot of the food network lately, and have learned to feel even more comfortable in the kitchen. Just watching other people’s techniques (in anything) helps me. Because Ryan and I have a teeny kitchen, with not very much cabinet space I’ve been looking for things we should register for and I’ve fallen in love with this walnut end grain cutting board. If only I had a dollar for every time Giada says “yummy”, it would make this wood block a little more affordable.

This weekend, I spent some time looking at houses online which is dangerous for me. We won’t be looking to buy a house for a while, but maybe it was being cooped up during the snow storm that drove me to do it. Other than getting really attached to every house in my saved folder, I love seeing what people do with their homes. You find the good, the bad, and the UGLY.

Why?! Just why?!

I love that the blizzards of 2010 are actually accumulating to a good amount of snow. They remind me of the storms we used to get when I was younger. You know… those storms where you wore your PJs backwards and inside out so you were guaranteed a snow day from school. While I’ve appreciated the quiet that the snow brings, I’m ready for Spring. It’s hard to believe that Monday is March already!

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