Alice in Wonderland Engagement Shoot

When one of my favorite daily reads {Green Wedding Shoes} features a party or

styled photo shoot based on one of my favorite themes {Alice in Wonderland} ~ you know

I'm going to get excited!

...and I know I always say this, but this might be my favorite Alice in Wonderland styled

photo shoot to date. =) I love the fact that each of the Alice in Wonderland shoots that I

have featured have been based on the creative talent of the designer and photographer

{who in this case happen to be one in the same} , along with their personal vision and adaptation of the beloved story.

This engagement shoot that was featured on Green Wedding Shoes was inspired by the

bride's grandmother's tea cup collection, her old Alice storybook, and their wedding theme of "love and happiness". Photographer Joy of Wildflowers Photography, styled the shoot in

her own backyard! She combined the sentimental elements (a favorite quilt, grandmother's

tea cup collection and Alice storybook) along with a vintage gown, some hand~painted cardboard clouds, some mismatched velvet chairs, paper flowers, custom cupcakes and a

pair of hot pink socks! *Swoon*.

Be sure to check out more fantastic photos and all the details directly on Joy's blog!

DIY Alice in Wonderland Inspired Printables

More fun DIY Alice in Wonderland printables found via Nonpareil Magazine

and created by Shauna Younge. Enjoy, and head over to their blogs to say thank you!

Download DRINK ME tags here

Download EAT ME tags here

"Pride & Prejudice" Inspired Wedding Shoot

This gorgeous wedding shoot based on the Jane Austin novel "Pride & Prejudice" and

featured on The Sweetest Occasion, was designed and styled by Anne Sage of The City Sage,

and photographed by Lisa Lefkowitz. It was also featured on one of my other favorite reads, Style Me Pretty.

The location of this shoot was at the Villa Montalvo in Northern California, and will

definitely go down in my book as one of the most romantic photo shoots of the year.

I just love the romantic color palette of soft celadon green, peach, pink and ivory, paired

with lighthearted patterns ~ stripes, polka dots and butterfly chinoiserie. Combined that with the formal table settings, empire~inspired gown and accessories, and you have perfection!

I am a huge fan of bringing a beloved children's story, a favorite character or a romantic novel to life and I definitely give props to Anne Sage for a job well done!

As always, please see the original post on The Sweetest Occassion or Style Me Pretty for more images, as well as credit and links to all the talented designers who participated in this shoot.

Shabby Chic Fairy Party

Today I'm featuring this darling, homespun shabby chic fairy party that Pamela with Party Starters planned for her daughter's 5th birthday.

I love this party for so many reasons. First ~ it's simply adorable! But what's most

amazing about this party ~ is the fact that Pamela was able to create something so

beautiful and magical for under $100.

Her DIY secrets?? Using antique glassware from her collection, and creating the banners,

fairy boxes, cupcake wrappers, fairy cupcake picks and butterfly straw decorations

out of damask printed paper in watermelon pink, apricot orange, lime green and ocean blue.

All of the food and drink was made at home, and she only splurged on a couple of bags of

candy, popcorn and flowers.

I love how creative Pamela was in designing a party sure to delight any little girl that adores fairies and all things pretty and magical ~ without breaking the bank!

Be sure to head over to Party Starters to see all the behind the scenes touches and more

details and photos of the party.

Fabric & Paper Floral Bridal Shower

This is a darling floral bridal shower styled by Breanna with bre notes and featured on

Kara's Party Ideas!

What a creative use of eclectic fabric invitations, paper flower centerpieces and eclectic cake stands showcasing a different shaped mini pound cake!

I love some of the DIY elements included in this party such as each place setting had a

menu card that resembled the invites; the table runner was made from curtain panels;

and I think my personal favorite ~ the favors were fabric ponytail holders, which also served

as the napkin ring!

Great job Breanna!

Tomatillo & Shrimp Shooters

Ingredients

• 12 store-bought cooked shrimp
• Juice of 2 limes, divided
• 1 jar good quality tomatillo salsa
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 12 shot glasses

Yields: 12 shooters

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, toss shrimp and juice of 1 lime together.

In another mixing bowl combine the tomatillo salsa with cilantro, parsley, lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Fill the shot glasses with the tomatillo salsa mixture and stick one shrimp in or off the side of each shot glass.

photo & recipe via Rachel Ray

Vintage Save the Date ~ Inspired by a Love of Kids

The darling concept behind this "Save the Date" engagement shoot was inspired by the couples love of children. This really touches me, since it combines so many elements that I cherish...true love; the hope and anticipation that comes with getting engaged; a Christ~centered relationship; and a shared passion to minister to children!

You have to head over to The Wedding Chicks to read their entire story, it's so beautiful.

While pursuing her passion for kids as the coordinator of the children's ministry at her

church, the bride~to~be prayed to meet the man of her dreams. In walks the groom~to~be

who began teaching in her 2nd grade class, and God blessed them with a love they never expected to find.

They are planning their wedding with a childlike theme ~ so they included the children they love most in their engagement shoot.

Such incredible inspiration!!

Styled and Photographed by Wildflowers Photography.