Dress Love Of The Week | Jim Hjelm

 more and more we are seeing dresses with a coloring of some sort becoming the trend - light gold, champagne, cafe, blush, pink, lilac and blue. whether it is the actual color of the dress, an accent detail or embroidery, these dresses are sure to wow.

Francesca Pitera

Francesca Pitera

Francesca Pitera for Jim Hjelm has always been one of my go-to designers, and the spring 2014 collection offers a beautifully, ethereal pale blue dress.

would you wear color?

with love - P

Dress Love Of The Week | Sophia Tolli

This week's featured dress from Sophia Tolli's Fall 2014 Collection is simply stunning! The unique detail and attention to fit and construction makes it all that much better. Did you ever think a dress could combine so much romanticism, whimsy, and bridal drama in one? And the color - don't even get me started!

 

 

the touch of color adds an unexpected, romantic twist to the dress while making it unique for your not-so-average bride

 not so sure about the color? never fear. it also comes in champagne/ivory, ivory and white

you may all swoon now

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with love - P

refreshing

while Emma and Natalie were being productive, i was hanging out by the grill this past weekend. it was perfect grilling weather! i say hanging out because i find the recipes and make my husband do the work - don't let him in on my secret!

lately i have been looking for some refreshing drinks to add some summer flavor to meals or simply just to drink on their own. here are some great ones that are super easy and so colorful that they look like summer in a glass!

 

strawberry basil bellini

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 vanilla pear cava sparkler

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 peach & lavender lemonade

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*also amazing with just mint and blueberries

 

 watermelon soda float

okay okay so i know it's more of a dessert, but doesn't it sound amazing?!

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while you are at it - why not get creative? set the drinks (and even food) up as a small display or add some fun little details? here's a little inspiration to get you going. i am hosting a joint grad party soon for my sister and husband so i definitely might be putting some of these ideas to use!

 

 florals and custom signs - easy and simple

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 or any piece of furniture with drawers. can you imagine a bucket or basket full of glasses or pop bottles?

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 put the drinks on a tray of some kind - instantly makes things fancier

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 colorful straws always add a nice finish and look great just sitting on the table too!

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enjoy!

 

 with love - P