tennis anyone

Now if only I could buy a sailboat, pack my bags for an Atlantic coastline journey and start a little music career. Oh wait, I'd be Tennis...

three days

Lemons. Water. Cayenne. Maple Syrup. Sea Salt. All ingredients lead to...The classic lemonade fast. Yes indeed, I've finally committed! It's been a good four years since I've done a juice fast, too long in my opinion. That is, at least, for my body. Here's my disclaimer ya'll: Everybody is different and I wouldn't recommend fasting for everyone but for me it's energizing, mind clearing and a small lesson in discipline.



My body has been asking for quite some time now, "When are ya going to give me a rest?" Seeing as the next few days are free and clear before I leave for Austin this weekend, it's the perfect fasting nook. I'll be doing a bit of blogging, watching over the recovering puppy and easy walks in Washington Park.

Last time I did this I had the warm sun shining over me on a beach in Thailand so we'll see how substituting the lovely grey skies blanketing me at home in Washington goes. I'll spare you the icky details of the salt water flush and try to hide the crankiness I'll most likely feel come Thursday, but ask away if you have questions. And if you've had experiences with juice fasting, I would love to hear about it.

Let’s Pretend

…you’re heading down the aisle…which would you choose?

image via Mark’s Garden

image via Absolutely Loved 

image via Meg Perotti Photography

image via Jennifer Dery Photography

image via Sweet and Saucy

image via Meg Perotti Photography

image via Adrienne Gunde Photography

image via JL Designs

Come on now…don’t be shy…I love to hear your choices…it makes blogging so much more fun!

Thanks for stopping by today…

Zinnias

Here in Texas…where the temperature has been over 100 degrees for most of August…we appreciate zinnias! In fact, they happen to be the only flowers blooming in my garden at the moment…so I think it’s only fair we should honor them today…

image via Eddie Ross

…beautiful in aqua glass with hosta leaves…

image via Denise Fasanello Floral Design

…I spy bright yellow and magenta zinnias…love them with the gomphrena…

image via The Bride’s Cafe

…you know how I love simplicity…vivid pink zinnias in a galvanized bucket…perfect…

image via Beehive Events

…zinnias, stock, freesia and lisianthus in muted tones make up a spring bridal shoot bouquet…

image via Bliss Flower Studio

…notice the difference in petal count of each of the zinnias in this urn arrangement…

image via Eddie Ross

…this has always been one of my favorite bouquets…since it appeared in Martha Stewart Weddings in the Fall 2004 issue…time flies, but this bouquet is timeless to me…perfect for a garden wedding…

image via Martha Stewart

As you can imagine, zinnias are great to work with for outdoor weddings…or any setting where you fear heat will be a factor. They typically last 5-7 days in a vase arrangement. Anyone used zinnias in an arrangement or wedding?

Hope your week is off to a great start!

 

  

Pew Ends

Some fun ideas for pew ends/aisle decorations…to end our week…

image via Mondo Floral Designs

image via Flowers on Mars

image via Justin Marantz Photography

image via Style Me Pretty

image via Harvey Designs

image via Millie Holloman Photography and Salt Harbor Designs

image via Panacea Event Floral Design

image via Laurel McConnell Photography

image via Jasmine Star Photography

image via Bella Flora

Do you have a favorite?

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Love that you visit the Brouhaha…

Pincushion Protea

Here’s a fun flower…available year-round and extremely durable and long lasting (1-2 weeks)…

…pincushions, cymbidium orchids and folds of aspidistra leaves… modern and striking…

image via JL Designs

…pincushion, coxcomb, calla and billy balls…reminds me of a gorgeous sunset…

image via Bella Fiori

…pincushions, callas and deep red roses…beautiful against champagne-colored bridesmaids’ dresses…

image via Julie Mikos Photography

…pincushion, roses, callas, orchids and fern curls…love , love the handle wrap…

image via Pure 7 Studios

…pincushions, ranunculus, billy balls, succulents and feathers… wonderful contrast between the cool blue/green succulents and bold golden yellow flowers…

image via Crosspollination

Do you prefer the pincushions in yellow or orange?

Something New At White House Black Market…

They now have a wedding boutique!

  I love to visit White House Black Market. I often say I could live in one of their stores…the simplicity of the black and white with small splashes of color here and there…and now wedding dresses! Reminds me of some of my favorite photos…

…white hydrangeas, tulips, roses and freesia with black lanterns…

image via Stephanie Fay Photography

…urns of white hydrangeas, fern curls and feathers flanking a black and white cake…

image via Jennifer Skog Photography

…a chic black gown complimented by a white bouquet…love the black eye in the anemone…

image via Jose Villa Photography

…simple bouquets of white callas wrapped with black ribbon and pearl head pins…

image via Flowers on Mars

…a striking bouquet of anemones and berries wrapped in black and white fabric…

image via Studio 28 Photography and JL Designs

…a strictly black and white reception…clean and modern…

image via Laurie Arons 

…black anemone centers popping from an all-white arrangement…

image via JL Designs

    …a graphic design in black and white complimented by a splash of lily pink sets this cake apart from more traditional designs…striking, don’t you think?

image via Sweet and Saucy

…notice the black and white wedding gown…and one of the nearest-black naturally colored flower I can think of…callas…such a unique combination…

image via Sasha Souza

…love the contrast in this cake…a real eye-catcher…

image via Laurel McConnell Photography

…roses and anemones in my favorite black and white vase…JL Designs created it…you know I love it…

image via JL Designs

Hope you have a great Wednesday! Thanks so much for stopping by…

Beautiful Indians Weddings Captured By Andrena

Meet one of the most talented photographers in the world…Andrena of Andrena Photography…

Andrena has documented many weddings and all of her photography makes me giddy…but it’s the Indian weddings captured by Andrena that I can’t seem to get over. The colors, the details, the stunning brides, the amazing flowers and textiles…you just have to see for yourself…too amazing to describe…

  I would encourage anyone who wants a giant dose of inspiration to visit Andrena’s website and blog…and you better grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable because you’ll be there a while. Andrena doesn’t just take photographs…she creates amazing art with her photography.

Have a great Tuesday…