{can you dig it} WE CAN DIG IT {can yall dig it}

this color is FIERCE for summer! {please excuse me. just had to channel my inner-Tyra there for a moment.} let me be real for a moment though; i've always been a pink girl. it's like it is my bones or running through my veins. for the most part i can dig any color from Mr. ROY G. BIV and all that is between. however, i've always kind of hated the color red. i think because it reminds me of anger or something but red just kinda makes me shutter. don't ask me to explain it. so it wasn't until recently when i picked up a pretty coral nail varnish that i've discovered i too can love shades of red. now red itself? i'm still dealing with that but a nice pinky-orange shade of red? i can really get into that. here's my roundup of coral things that i'm ready to rock this summer.

1 Technically in a shade of orange but this pillow looks like coral to me. I'd love to see it on a mint or peach bedspread or a white sofa. Trina Turk, $118.

2 Backpacks are making a comeback and a great polka dot is never out of style. This one is in the shade Firecracker and I love how modern it looks. Brahmin, $295.

3 The combination of pockets, buttons, and this bright coral color is making me itch for that super hot weather that always hits during the week of the fair, which is where I'd wear this number. Topshop, $56.

4 Though the image here looks hot pink, this blush is the perfect shade of coral. It's natural and cheerful, not to mention the fact that these blushes smell so nice. Benefit, $28.

5 Perfect for those summer nights that are turning into fall, when there is just a bit of a chill in the air. Nordstrom, $58.

6 For your morning coffee or to collect pencils on your desk, this warm red Pantone Universe mug will brighten up your day. Popdeluxe, $15.

7 There's something ridiculously fun about a shiny, wet lipgloss. This one in candid coral has some pretty gold shimmer to really warm things up. Lord and Taylor, $26.

8 A new rug with a bold print can look like an entire room make over. I also love this for a covered balcony. wayfair, starting at $63.

9 Platform wedge sandals in a pretty melon color?! Gimme! I'd wear these puppies with my pleated black skirt and a simple white short sleeved blouse to the office or out for dinner. Zappos, $160

wedding details take 1! the bouquet

since i don't want to completely overwhelm you all with wedding details all at the same time, i think i'll post just one a week - maybe two if i'm super excited and can't wait to share. i decided to start out with my bouquet because... well, i was basically in love with it. here we go...

once upon a time i came across the image on the right on the wonderfully amazing wedding chicks site. i didn't think much of it other than i thought it was super pretty. it wasn't at all right for my wedding because the colors were off and it seemed too small and not architectural enough for me. then about two months out, i sat down with my co-worker who was going to help me with the table arrangements. we started listing out the flowers and quantities we wanted using my inspiration board (this post). while writing out the list i realized that a lot of what i wanted was included in that bouquet:  dahlia, astilbe, dusty miller. it also had eucalyptus which i thought was really fun. so i decided to use that bouquet as a building piece to mine. i altered the colors they used to my colors and but otherwise ordered exactly what the recipe called for.

i found out immediately after i placed the order that the eucalyptus wasn't going to happen as my wholesale shop couldn't get it. after thinking it over, i selected willow stem, the twiggy, curly pieces that stuck out of my bouquet. it would provide just the bit of architectural interest i was looking for.

the day of the wedding my co-worker called me from the wholesale shop to let me know that the pink and white astilbe I had ordered wasn't looking so hot. i told her to find something from the refrigerators that looked close. let me introduce you to calcynia:

isn't she a beaut? she is wildflower-y and breezy. she was perfect for my bouquet. the final result was everything i had dreamed my wedding bouquet would be. she was neutral yet fun and structured yet whimsical. it's funny to see the two bouquets side-by-side because they are so different from each other. this is just the first example of how my inspiration board changed over time to become my dream wedding.

[wedding chicks bouquet recipe/my bouquet as photographed by Meredith Rogers/3/4/5/6]

inspired color

[maja-lisa kehlet/max wanger as directed by bri emery & jen gotch]

splendid design

every once in a while i come across a building that simply takes my breath away. architecture is a huge part of my work and a beautiful, well designed building can easily steal my heart. today i came across one today that managed to make me sigh.

the University of Aberdeen library in Scotland is so lovely and well thought out. from the detailed window panels that resemble books, to the offset elliptical heliostat-like staircase, the building is a work of art. simple in shape (it's a cube for crying out loud!) but complex in detail, this is the kind of building that makes my list of "must-see architecture".

tell me that's not gorgeous! sigh... i know, you can't.

this building is also quite sustainable with solar panels on the roof, a water recycling system, the use of daylight throughout, and a traffic plan that encourages cycling and buses to access the building. it just keeps getting better.

this masterpiece was designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and construction was completed in 2011. all images from shla website.

daydreamin

a bit of color and happiness

[1/2 laura neiva in adrift]

nesting

Stacked, slightly separated, a nesting table is a great piece for any room. I admit I have yet to use them on a project of my own because I kind of forget about them! Crazy of me though because they are great for adding height variation to a room and perfect for entertaining. Separate the tables around the room for a place to set a cocktail or use them to display desserts or hors' d'oeuvres.

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it's a beautiful day - mini wedding sneak peak

Helllooooo there bloggettes! Here is a little sneaky peak of some excitement that went down over the weekend. Boy... it was a good one. Professional images to come in the next month or so. Until now I just have these lovelies from my friends and family. I can't wait to share details of our special day!

Have a great week !