I love this dress by Leanne Marshall (of Project Runway fame!) The bottom looks like a flower or a cupcake!  Perfect for a special occasion or an informal wedding.  The bodice and the skirt are made of organic cotton and the skirt has been covered with recycled fabric (silk and organic cotton) petals.  Just gorgeous.  Not cheap at $625, but a girl can dream.  (I am lucky that I was able to buy some of her dresses years ago...before she got famous!)

Happy President's Day

In honor of President's Day...I thought these Matryoshka dolls of the Obama family were pretty fitting.  And funny.  $35. 

Woodland Fairy

I just don't think I could pull these headbands off...but I so wish I could!  The models look like woodland fairies!  How amazing for a bridal party or a bride.  Each one is handmade by Jenn Wood of Mignonne handmade of long pieces of flexible bark-covered wire intertwined with bits of braided cream silk crepe that have been beaded with czech glass beads. The entire length of the wires have been woven in with satin "leaves" ribbon and accented with velvet green milliners leaves and silk ribbon bows. The 4" flowers are available in a variety of colors, each hand cut and hand sewn with a czech glass bead center. Prices start at $62.

I do!

I was browsing stationary sites the other day and came across these beautiful DIY wedding invitations from Bride and Groom Direct.  While I am certainly not getting married any time soon...I love the simplicity and whimsy of the designs and the colors on the designs on the site.  The bird cage one pictured above is absolutely something that I would use should I go down that path again!  I love the pink and aqua together...but the site allows you to play with other colors (purple, navy, teal to name a few) so that you can suit your particular theme.  I also love the pretty pretty ribbons that come with them.  Prices start at around $35 for 10 of your very own customized design!  

Prefer something more traditional?  They also offer classical, simple, romantic and elegant designs in creams, ivories and browns with more traditional themes and scripts.  Those prices start at only $14 for 10!!

Riding High

I just got these awesome Patriot boots from Franco Sarto at Macy's.  Not only are they super comfortable, they look pretty much amazing with everything I wear.  And...I am normally a high heel girl...so the fact that I am obsessing about these is pretty rare!  I got this light natural color, but they are also available in a chocolate brown...I might have to get that pair too....A girl can never have too many boots right?  (especially in Cleveland!!)  Check out this pic and this one of how I have been wearing mine!

Caped Crusader

Capes are such a cool alternative to a traditional coat.  This gorgeous one by Sophia Clothing is made from purple cashmere, fully lined, and has a funky military vibe to it.  A true statement piece for only $120!! 

Just a little heart

These little mint green and pink heart earrings by Dariami are perfect for every day use!  Handcrafted from polymer clay, set into handmade copper frames and covered with glossy resin, they are just adorable.  Would be a great gift for daughters too!  Only $18.