every man is different…for some is a good meal….for
others its the sound of your voice….but for every man there is
some sweet untangible element of you that tugs at his heart…
try to keep track of your keys….love is divine….xoxo
this wedding was so lovely….
the bride’s stunning CAROLINA HERERRA gown hung in a red velvet room….
OH, HOW CHARMING! beautifully designed every detail
and the bride & groom’s joy was truly contagious…
i love the details from this lovely day
simply beautiful
the colors were so rich & vibrant
there were many special guests….
and some unexpected lovely surprises…
the mediterranean estate was the perfect backdrop for this celebration
you can see more of this wedding in the current issue of BRIDE & BLOOM
the couple exchanged vows on a blanket of rose petals
the day was filled with smiles & sunshine….
& of course, i simply adore their beautiful kissing tree
xoxo
embrace the one you love…xoxo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVELY!
three years ago today i gave birth to this sweet little baby girl….she is remarkable in every way….from the moment i met her, her eyes looked into mine with the such affection….she is the same today….so very generous with her hugs & smiles…she’s been speaking in complete sentences sine the tender age of one….its disarming, her wit, her kindness, her ability to seem completely independent & utterly vulnerable at the same time…she can do everything herself or so she”ll tell you…when i call her my “baby”, she’ll look me intently & say “mommy, i am not a baby, i’m jasmine”…and yet she’s gentle and very tolerant of my mothering…and in the evenings she melts into my body, as if she knows she’s my baby & is tired from another day of being a big girl….she can scamble eggs, wrestle with her big brother & draw perfect smiley faces…she loves to touch my skin, it keeps her calm & grounded…& when she’s sleepy, she’ll wrap herself around my arm, as if its a doll & when she sleeps, she sleeps soundly, surely gathering strenth for the adventures that await her when she arises, she is the sweetest flower in the garden, an angel with curls & secrets that whisper to my heart…..jasmine, my jasmine.
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL
“If I gave you my love,
I tell you what I’d do
I’d expect a whole lotta love outta you
You gotta be good to me
I’m gonna be good to you
There’s a whole lotta things you and I
Could do
Hey hey
Hey hey hey
Simply beautiful simply beautiful simply
Beautiful
Simply beautiful simply beautiful simply
Beauti..
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful
What about the way you love me
And the way you squeeze me
Hey
Hey simply beautiful hey
And you get right down it
And the love is getting you through it”
AL GREEN
so we all lose things…our keys…our favorite sweater…at times our sanity (or maybe that’s just me). when we are little it seems we somehow are able to take those losses in stride….perhaps the loss of our two front teeth was made easier knowing the tooth fairy was headed our way….we all have growing pains, difficult times in life that lead to more fulfilling richer experiences….all i am saying is that i could sure use a “key fairy” to come along from time to time…to help with grown up growing pains…
sometimes the sweetest things in life are…..sweet
this beautiful cake was made by K ROSE CAKES
for a recent shoot for
BRIDE & BLOOM
magazine
SARAH DRAKE DESIGN is a simply wonderful invitation company that has (lucky for us) started a new line of beautiful home products…stunning linen table clothes & napkins….linen sheets….dishes….& more…& everything can be personalized with you & your hubby’s monogram…
about
SARAH DRAKE DESIGN
i must confess….i have known sarah (one of the founders) for some time…i photographed her wedding years ago & have long been a fan of her creative design work…but these home items have me a bit weak in the knees- (i am waiting for my very own grey linen table cloth & napkins with bated breath)
and they have a line of every day dishes that is so simple….perfect for any meal
which you can have personalized for your family too
SARAH DRAKE DESIGN’s products feel like home
“i am my beloved’s & my beloved is mine”
SONG OF SONGS
ohhhh….and i love the knit throw….its perfect for a lazy afternoon or a walk in the park
whether you want a perfect invitation, a bowl of figs or to fall asleep in a field of dreams….
take off your shoes & snuggle up with
SARAH DRAKE DESIGN
we all have them…one of those days when your heart feels heavy….when your bed becons you, even when you have way too much to do…maybe someone hurt your feelings or your jeans don’t fit….or maybe there is no reason at all….sometimes life swirles around us & we forget how to just be….maybe those days are little gifts….maybe your head longs to rest in your hands…maybe the next day will be full of joy & productivity…we all need down days…days to wallow…days to mourn…days to just be…maybe there aren’t simply good days & bad days…perhaps its simply life….unpredictable….ever changing….life is sad & beautiful….so rest your heavy heart & let yourself be….xoxoxo….elizabeth
