How marvelous is this bar signage? Very marvelous. Very marvelous, indeed.

Jose Villa via Style Me Pretty

It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about collecting silver for our wedding! We’re pretty much done, thanks to some kind family members and friends who heard about my mission — whoo! — but are still searching for a few key pieces. I have more vegetable dishes and trays than I can shake a stick at, but would love one or two larger champagne buckets or trophy cups.

In the meantime, though, I thought I would share some of the images that are inspiring me on my silver pilgrimage!

Jessica Claire (flowers by Flowerwild) and Picotte Weddings

Katie Stoops (flowers by Merriment Events via Southern Weddings) and Meredith Perdue

Charley Star (flowers by Bash, Please via Style Me Pretty)

Michael + Anna Costa (flowers by Florette) and Lisa Lefkowitz (flowers by Ariella Chezar via Snippet & Ink)

Steve Steinhardt (flowers by Holly Flora via Inspired by This) and Thuss + Farrell

I haven’t decided yet what the tarnish level of the pieces will be, but I’m thinking not see-your-reflection polished, and not dull as a doornail, either. Somewhere in between. I want the overall aesthetic to be clean, not vintage, so I think erring on the side of more polished is probably a smart decision. Time to break out the rags!

P.S. Want to catch up on the silver hunt? I’ve posted about it here, here, and here.

Sweet peas are one of my favorite flowers. They’re perfect for spring – soft, fluttery, and just, well, sweet :) What do you think?

Bouquet and centerpiece by Branch Design Studio (photo by Virgil Bunao via Southern Weddings)

Photo by Kate Headley

Left: bouquet by Pat’s Floral Design (photo by Veil & Bow via SMP); right: from Martha Stewart Weddings

Left: bouquet by Haute Horticulture (photo by Annabella Charles via Ruffled); right: photo by Lisa Lefkowitz

Martha Stewart Weddings (here + here)

Ariella Chezar and Martha Stewart Weddings

Left: unknown; right: bouquet by Dandelion Ranch (photo by Gem Photo via SMP)

Bouquet by Salt Harbor (photo by Millie Holloman)

That is what I would like to do.

Eileen Ramsay via Sail World

Despite having this desire for quite some time, I haven’t made much progress. So today I turn to you, dear friends: Do you do a good job of drinking water throughout the day? If so, do you have any tips to share with me?

My main issue is that I drink lots and lots with meals, but am not the type to sip on plain water throughout the day. I probably would sip on lemonade, but I don’t really want to add that much sugar to my diet. The best suggestion I’ve heard so far is to add wedges of lemon and lime to a tumbler of water, but I’ve yet to try it.

Thoughts? Tips? Suggestions? All will be gratefully received!