Another late Week In Review, so I apologize... but I realized that posting later on Friday is actually better {because I don't feel as stressed to put something right away}, so this can be your Saturday read. Plus, it lets me include Friday posts.
Monday (2/9/09) :: The Hostess with the Mostess, Jen Sbranti, shares some cute + edible desserts that you may be too apprehensive to eat {because they look so good}, but can't resist {because they look so good!}. Jen Ramos has something new that she's offering in her etsy shop. They're butterfly fabric prints. I think they're ingenious + lovely. I may have to order one or two for me! Photo below of some sample work... courtesy of MadeByGirl, of course!
Eddie has been MIA lately, since his recent move, but I just had to show you my new WANT, that you may think is totally weird. I posted in last week's WIR that I wanted that MS closet of goodies, and this week's odd + random want is from Eddie Ross's butler's pantry. I want to have my own collecction of this stuff + organize it like this too!
Tuesday (2/10/09) :: Joanna was super-super busy on Tuesday, with not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 {yes, that's right, FOUR!} posts... which I find all inspiring. The first is some inspiration for Indian weddings/events, where she features the work of Michelle from Lemiga Events in Atlanta. Then, there's the Modern Island Style Wedding that she found on Style Me Pretty. Thanks for finding+sharing, Joanna! The third + fourth both involve flowers... the calendar + flower vase that she has discovered and an announcement about the Orchid Show at the NY Botanical Gardens! I wanna go! Are you looking to get involved + contribute in some way to a wonderful cause? Jen Sbranti introduces the opportunity of contributing to the silent auction that will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital brought to us by Let's Eat Cake. Discovered a new blog today called YourWishcake from my new friend Lauren of Flightless Bird. I almost had a major accident when I read her post. Although it was light, but somewhat serious {definitely inspirational}, she mentions how she was drinking during the TV show Intervention {if you haven't seen it, it's a reality show that does interventions with people whose families + friends issue ultimatums for them to clean up their lives}, and I lost it! It's a blog I will be reading regularly. Another new friend, Kimberly, of InspiredGoodness {I swear it's JMG's blogtwin} has a guest blogger post a DIY project featuring farewell flags that I am definitely going to copy + try {although I'm still trying to wait for the perfect time... birthday? flag day? 4th of July? we'll see...}
Wednesday (2/11/09) :: I'm loving the Japanese Inspired Theme for the Emmys that Joanna spotted. I love inspiration boards, and this one is by Ms. Stiletto on Weddingbee. It has the b+w motif going on... and a damask pattern! Well done!
Thursday (2/12/09) :: Kim of InspiredGoodness shares some eye candy she spotted from another site that involves polka-dots + a color palette that includes shades of pink, peach, + coral. Thanks to Kim for finding it on Claremont Road {loving that blog too!}... and the chain continues! {I love giving kudos to those who deserve it!} Lots of inspiring photos for a Pretty In Pink baby shower that HWTM mentions. She displays {+ describes} the creative work of Amy Belle of Stem Parties. Surpirse, surprise... I have a new WANT... seriously! It's an absolutely, I have to have, or else I'm going to die WANT! I saw it on Weddingbee, where Ms. Perfume posted about her frustrations in picking her engagement ring! Drool! Thanks, Ms. Perfume... I already commented about how jealous I am. =)
Friday (2/13/09) :: Tips on how to set the mood for a Romantic Dinner for 2 on HWTM... from decor + music to food + activities {clean thoughts!} to set the "mood" {I wish you could hear me say it out loud... it's like Sebastian--the tiny crab--from The Little Mermaid!} Lauren gives us a play-by-play of her cupcake project {with the actual recipe} in her post "Cupcakes are Love!", which will surely make for good treats this weekend. Thanks, Lauren! Joanna is so sweet to have posted a Happy V-Day wish! I just had to steal borrow the photo, because I think it's pure awesomeness {my new word!}. The photo is by Duncan + Melany Berry. Beautiful... and Happy V-Day to all!
More well wishes for this holiday, but this time from Eddie Ross. I seriously {heart} him. Please tell me that you're not inspired by this photo... so we can talk!
In this post, I have mentioned Lotus Haus, MadeByGirl, EddieRoss, Weddingbee, Hostess With The Mostess, YourWishcake, Flightless Bird, Stem Parties, Inspired Goodness, & Claremont Road. These WiR are very labor-intensive {or I'm just being a little whiny}, but I'm sure you enjoy MORE photos + more references! Sorry it's soooo long, but I am finding more + more!
P.S. : On a side note, a few things in store for next week: at least TWO subscription reviews {Food & Wine - February + March 2009}, plus a review on the Real Simple Weddings 2009 issue! Cha-ching! Happy V-Day!
