Good-bye 2009!

No matter what kind of year you've had, there's something to be said for jazzin' it up for New Year's Eve.

Even if the old year isn't deserving of a fond farewell, the new one should be welcomed with a proper amount of glitz, glam and glitter, don't you think?

images via bela adler & salvador fresneda, dress, design, decor,  emmas design blogg, this is glamorous & olivet 

So here's to a bounty of friends and fortune, adventures and successes, good lessons and great learning and a whole lot of fun in 2010. Because, really, we all deserve it dammit.

Happy New Year to you luvies. See you in 2010. Hang on for it. I have this feeling it's going to be a great year!

Wedding Wednesday {Advice}

We are about to usher out a year that, for me, had many ups and many downs so I'm really looking forward to starting anew. 

2010 will be my 30th year and the year I get married. I see it as the year of new beginnings. It will be my year for major growth, change and learning.

That's why, dear readers, I'm coming to you on this final Wedding Wednesday of 2009 to ask for a little help.

 

cloth bound classics via here

I know I've got some learned followers out there and I'd like to tap your wisdom. What should a woman, recently turned 30, about to get married and starting a new decade of life, be reading? 

I set a goal to read more in my 30's and thought a new year is the perfect time to get started. So send those titles my way.

Here's to a highly informed 2010!

Go On, Get Cozy

On these crisp cold days and during this sleepy time of year all I want to do is laze about, staying cozy and warm. 

via a thing for, grey likes wedding, well worn, everything fabulous, this is glamorous

With hot coco in hand and a good book (or four!) I wouldn't mind if winter stuck around for a looonnng while.

I'm Loving...

Amazing inspiration from a new favorite blog a thing for...

The collages are so serene and soothing. 

Perfect for wedding inspiration,

Room decor color palettes, 

Or a stunning New Year's Eve party theme. 

Go to a thing for, just make sure you have a lot of time to spare.

Monday {Vacation} Wear

I got a great surprise for Christmas - I actually have a little vacation to take this week! So I'm throwing on the causal wear and doing some much need post-holiday rest and recovery.

via stockholm streetstyle and jak&jill

With a jaunt or two around town thrown in for good measure of course. There is nothing better than some unexpected free time!

Happy Monday my dears. I hope you get some downtime this week too.

Bon Natale

C'est Noel. Felize Navidad.

via simply seductive via automatism

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Have a Luxe and Luscious Holiday

Dear readers,

Thank you so much for an amazing year. My life and this blog took so many unexpected and joyous twists and turns and it's privilege to be a part of your world, even if only for a minute or two a day. 

photos via {this is glamorous}, dress design & decor, homes & gardens,

plush palate, sadie and olive, from the right bank

I'm off to celebrate with a multitude of family and friends. I hope you do the same!

Cheers luvies. 

Wedding Wednesday {Holiday Wishlist}

All I want for Christmas is to be a pretty pretty princess.

photos by marie labbancz via elizabeth anne designs

Done and done.

PS: I actually got to be a princess when we had our engagement session with Jose Villa! You can check out new pics on his blog here. 

Sole-ful Decor {Holiday Hearth Edition}

It's been awhile since my last {shoes to rooms} post but with thoughts of hearth and home top of mind I couldn't resist doing a cozy, warm, holidays edition.

rooms via 1 dress design & decor, 2 & 4 unknown 3 & 5 {this is glamorous}

shoes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Because everyone should get to cuddle up by a lovely fire and look fabulous!

A Blank Slate

I'd love to collapse into an all white bedroom every evening.

It is the perfect serene landscape to punctuate with vibrant intense color. These uber-saturated bags from Lena Frziak would certainly stand out against that background. 

Mmm, like festive Christmas ornaments, don't you think?!

room via everything fabulous and bags haute design

Cheers to the Shortest Day of the Year

Today we officially welcome in winter and say good-bye to ever shorter days!

via discover: interior design, unknown, we heart it and flickr

Truth be told I'll be happy to see the light returning. Starting the day in the dark and ending the day in the dark has never been my favorite thing. 

I'll be sure to enjoy some warm and cozy winter nights in the meantime!