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Don’t Look BackJanuary 28th, 2011ummmmm love this! hope it makes you smile. (click the link below to see the video) Happy Friday! She & Him – Don’t Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo. I found this video on the most charming blog, A Green Affair, thanks Hannah….I am obsessed with She & Him so I was happy to [...] |
ummmmm love this! hope it makes you smile. (click the link below to see the video)
Happy Friday!
She & Him – Don’t Look Back from Merge Records on Vimeo. I found this video on the most charming blog, A Green Affair, thanks Hannah….I am obsessed with She & Him so I was happy to stumble on this video!
Shane & Dana: Rockin Chicago EngagementJanuary 27th, 2011Aww this e-session was so fun! Sometimes you just meet people and you totally hit it off, you fill like old friends! I had so much fun hanging out with Shane & Dana a few Saturdays ago! To be honest it did not feel like work at all, it was just like a Saturday with [...] |
Aww this e-session was so fun! Sometimes you just meet people and you totally hit it off, you fill like old friends! I had so much fun hanging out with Shane & Dana a few Saturdays ago! To be honest it did not feel like work at all, it was just like a Saturday with Friends!
I love how some of these images remind me of the classic 50′s! Dana and Shane picked out some super fun locations for their adorable e-session!
The details:
We went shopping at the yummy Gene’s Sausage Shop in Lincoln’s Square
Dana got her awesome du done up at Tigerlillie Salon
The Brown Elephant ()resale and thrift shop) was a rustic backdrop. If your looking for some awesome items to furnish your home- check out the Elephant, Dana and Shane got a cool wine rack!
My favorite place of all was Simon’s Bar, hands down best ever mulled wine (hehe of course it was my first mulled wine ever but oh boy it was yum!)
I am super excited for their wedding this coming July!
Stay warm peoples!
xoxo,
Brittany
Raspberry Nut SmoothieJanuary 26th, 2011This weeks recipe also published on The White Library… This week I felt like we needed a little reminder of warm summer days and yummy summer fruit! I know it is not yet summer but we could all use a little vacation from the cold winter days. I love smoothies for breakfast because it is [...] |
This weeks recipe also published on The White Library…
This week I felt like we needed a little reminder of warm summer days and yummy summer fruit! I know it is not yet summer but we could all use a little vacation from the cold winter days. I love smoothies for breakfast because it is a great way to get all your fruits and “veggies” (yes veggies can go in smoothies too). They are super filling and super fast to make! This smoothie took 5 minutes or less! So if you are a busy bee and need something fast for breakfast for yourself, your hubby or your kiddies, try this creamy raspberry nut smoothie! Yes that is right, it has nuts in it! You can’t even taste them, so if you wanna get some wholesome good for you, heart healthy fats into your kids, this is a sneaky way to do it, they will never notice!
You will need:
Directions:
Place all ingredients into the blender and secure lid. Blend until smooth.
Tip 1: When your banana’s get perfectly rip, peal them, half them and store them in a zip lock freezer bag in the freezer. Keep your freezer stocked with frozen banana’s for easy smoothie making. Frozen banana’s make the smoothie creamy, so instead of using cream or milk in your smoothie add a banana. Almond milk also is another great substitute for milk.
Tip 2: Keep your nuts in the freezer too, hehe! They will last much much longer and stay fresh versus in your pantry.
Have a great week and enjoy these scrumptious summer flavors!
Enjoy~
Brittany
the UrnaturJanuary 25th, 2011Anthropologie, one of my fav. stores has a beautiful site of artistic inspiration. I was browsing through and I stumbled upon this beautiful video about a eco resort in Sweden. I am memorized by the design and beautiful surroundings. To learn more check out their website. “In Swedish, urnatur means “ancient nature.” It also is [...] |
Anthropologie, one of my fav. stores has a beautiful site of artistic inspiration. I was browsing through and I stumbled upon this beautiful video about a eco resort in Sweden. I am memorized by the design and beautiful surroundings. To learn more check out their website.
“In Swedish, urnatur means “ancient nature.” It also is the name of a breathtaking retreat in southern Sweden, hand built by proprietors Håkan Strotz and Ulrika Krynitz.
The landscape and lifestyle of Urnatur toe an uncommon line, one that wavers between the spare modernity of its structures and the raw utility necessary to thrive there. However, to be understood it must be seen — so come, and see.”
Say No to the Dress!January 24th, 2011From our new blog contributor Sandra! (stay tuned to find out more about our new contributors, bio page coming soon!) Say No…. by Sandra Downie OK I’m just kidding, but I do want you to say No To The Dress, just for a bit. When women get newly engaged, the first thing they want to [...] |
From our new blog contributor Sandra! (stay tuned to find out more about our new contributors, bio page coming soon!)
by Sandra Downie
OK I’m just kidding, but I do want you to say No To The Dress, just for a bit. When women get newly engaged, the first thing they want to do is go to the store to buy “the dress”. Unfortunately, buying the dress first before even picking out the venue can be a huge mistake. For example, say you and your fiancé have decided to get married in a romantic garden setting. Would you wear a dress with a full skirt that makes you look like Cinderella or would a nice romantic Chantilly lace gown be more appropriate? What if you were getting married at the beach, you still wouldn’t want to lug a heavy ball gown type of dress around, but rather a dress made out of lighter fabric that is better able to breathe and won’t make you hot and sweaty. When getting married in the evening or having a black-tie affair, long and full gowns are perfect for these types of weddings. What you wouldn’t want to be seen in is, a tea length gown, as that length takes away from the formality of the day. Save tea length dresses for more casual weddings in gardens, on the beach, or backyard celebration. So remember, you can say Yes To the Dress! But only after you have picked the perfect place to say your I do’s.
sweet tomato bisque & honey grilled cheeseJanuary 19th, 2011Last week it was announced that I will be the guest contributor on a very awesome blog called The White Library. Each week I will be contributing a new recipe to The White Library. I am super excited! Here is this weeks recipe that has been published on The White Library earlier today. This week [...] |
Last week it was announced that I will be the guest contributor on a very awesome blog called The White Library. Each week I will be contributing a new recipe to The White Library. I am super excited! Here is this weeks recipe that has been published on The White Library earlier today.
This week from we have something to cuddle up to, yummy wholesome comfort food. Some hot soup! This sweet tomato bisque and honey grilled cheese is sure to make your tummy scream for more. It may seem odd to pair something as sweet as honey with your grilled cheese, but give it a whirl, sweet and salty can sometimes make for a pleasant twist!
You will need:
In a large soup pot, saute onion, garlic and olive oil until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, spices, and yam and spices. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered. Puree the soup in a blender (in small batches if needed – this may get a little messy). Return the soup to a soup pot and keep warm over low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve or freeze for a busy day.
You will need:
Butter each side of the bread. Add a thin layer of honey to one side of the bread, top with the cheese, thinly sliced tomato and a small basil leaf or so (until bread is covered). Grill on a Panini press or in a cast iron skillet until bread is toasted and cheese is melted. Let cool for a minute and eat!
Enjoy,
Brittany
Beautiful BouquetsJanuary 17th, 2011More wedding inspiration!! And who doesn’t mind looking at gorgeous flowers…especially when the grass is covered in snow and the buds have yet to bloom. Enjoy! I absolutely LOVE the last image…so unique and natural! See more here. So bright and cheery! See more here. See more of their beautiful outdoor wedding here. What a [...] |
More wedding inspiration!!
And who doesn’t mind looking at gorgeous flowers…especially when the grass is covered in snow and the buds have yet to bloom.
Enjoy!
I absolutely LOVE the last image…so unique and natural!
See more here.
So bright and cheery!
See more here.
See more of their beautiful outdoor wedding here.
What a unique take on a wedding bouquet, most of these broaches were given to Hannah from her grandma, how sweet!
Summer and Daniel’s retro summer wedding is awesome…click to take a look at their cake too!!
Fina and Nathan’s Eco-friendly wedding was stunning!
Another cute nontraditional bouquet, inexpensive fabric and upholstery samples a store was just going to toss out. They turned out great! See more of Leslie and Jamie’s wedding here.
The rest of these images were found on Bollea, a website designed to organize and categorize floral arrangements and decorations by some of the worlds most well known floral designers. This was such a fun and inspiring website to browse through.
Enjoy the inspiration & happy wedding planning,
Diana Catherine
Mack & TonyJanuary 14th, 2011Hello All! Here are some of my photo’s from the fur shoot with Tony and Mack. Hope you enjoy! Diana Catherine Credits Models: Mackenzie Hernandez & Tony Mancuso Hair & Make-up: Theresa Nichols Stylist: Megan Jones Wardrobe: Luci Boutique, White Star, Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitter, Jessica Simpson Special thanks to Clay, owner of Luci [...] |
Here are some of my photo’s from the fur shoot with Tony and Mack. Hope you enjoy!
Diana Catherine
Models: Mackenzie Hernandez & Tony Mancuso
Hair & Make-up: Theresa Nichols
Stylist: Megan Jones
Wardrobe: Luci Boutique, White Star, Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitter, Jessica Simpson
Special thanks to Clay, owner of Luci Boutique and White Star! Special thanks to the whole crew for braving the super cold weather! I think it was worth it.
* Tony is wearing a black fur collard jacket is from White Star, Mack is wearing a green tailored blazer from Luci Boutique and a black and orange printed jacket and velvet dress also from Luci Boutique.
