shingles. I hope you do, too.

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Coastal Living}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

{c/o Coastal Living}

{c/o Architectural Digest}

I miss summer…

Which one is your favorite?

The styling of Jenny Yoo’s Spring 2009 Maid’s collection is so fresh and chic. I would never wear so large a poof, but I love how they look paired with the simplicity of Yoo’s designs.

See more here.

Inspired by the lovely Mrs. Onion from Weddingbee and her recent short dress post, I thought I’d share some of my favorite short wedding dress inspiration with you. If I have it, I’ve included the dress information below.

First up, Mrs. Onion herself. I loved everything about her wedding, but especially the kiss portrait on the left. How cute is she?

{Photos by Daria Bishop, dress by Romona Keveza Legends}

As you will soon see, I am a sucker for the sweetheart neckline…

{Photos by Gandy Photographers via Southern Weddings and the Gandy Photo blog}

…as well as the fascinator/flower combination.

{Photos by Kelli Cohee via Once Wed, dress by Priscilla of Boston – Drew}

Check out the rainbow crinoline on this next number:

{Photo by Aaron Delesie}

My favorite thing about short dresses? They let you highlight sassy shoes, like the orange heels in the two photos below.

{Photo by Amelia Lyon Photography via Weddingbee PRO, dress is from David’s Bridal but it was seriously altered}

{Photo by Anne Ruthmann via Weddingbee PRO}

I’m curious – would you ever consider wearing a short wedding dress? If you wore a short dress for your wedding, send it my way – I’d love to see!

{Click to enlarge!}

Two days late for Valentine’s Day, but because I’m a proponent of celebrating love every day (not just on February 14), this seems appropriate. Jenifer Altman’s photograph of love notes crammed in to soft leather pouches was my inspiration for this board, but I had a really hard time with this one, because as lush and gorgeous as pink and red are together, they risk veering into a big romantic cliche.

What do you think – does this board work? Or have you had your fill of pink and red for the year? Would you use this palette for a wedding, or should it only inspire, say, Valentine’s Day parties?

The Details (No elaboration this week.)
First row, left to right:
Love-letter filled pouches photo by Jenifer Altman, ruffly centerpiece by Artfool; meringue heart ice cream sandwiches by Martha Stewart

Second row, left to right:
Slip dress by Martha Stewart, vintage stamps from The Little Chicken Coop, favor pouches by Papier Valise’s flickr via Creature Comforts

Third row, left to right:
Bouquet by Martha Stewart, lounge area by Brides, leather books photo by Laurie Frankel

Fourth row, left to right:
Ephemera from perfectbound’s flickr; blooms from danske’s flickr, dresses from Martha Stewart