Shall i compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely & more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer’s lease hath all too short a date:
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often his gold complexion dimm’d;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st:
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
there are so many sweet moments in life worth celebrating…when me friend ulrica planned her son’s birthday party, i knew every detail would reflect her love for him & the simple sweet beauty of her swedish heritage…it was a lovely celebration…these images are a glimpse of ulrica’s amazing style….

in between bites of scrumptious birthday cake made by perfect endings in napa valley….i took time to capture some of the details….it was a perfect relaxed birthday celebration….simply beautiful….
as a mother, sometimes i love having a wedding cake maker create a cake for my little one’s birthdays…it takes a little pressure off me and makes a beautiful and delicious centerpiece….
everything was so good…no one wanted to leave…ulrica’s home was full of warmth and sweetness….
may your family celebrations be full of love & laughter & cake
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these lovely little stamps make me sigh a little…i love the way they
are gazing at each other…makes it hard to split them up…xoxoxo
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alas…its here…the lovely faery wedding…a beautiful dream…..
the high priestess was the officiant & blessed the lovely faery nuptials….
the nuptials took place in a forest clearing at the foot of the two most ancient trees
the rings were miniature replicas of a golden crown & were presented on a bed of moss
an enchanted owl spent the day celebrating with the faeries

the day was full of laughter & whispers…faery wings & imagination
every detail was perfect…lost in a magic forrest of faery love & sacred vowes
anything and everything is possible…let your dreams guide you towards your happiness
the sweetest kiss to seal the magic & beauty of the special day….xoxo

all of this beauty, costumes, flowers & decor was created by
tricia fountaine…a visionay & a lover of all things faery…..
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Looking out on the morning rain
I used to feel uninspired
And when I knew I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you, life was so unkind
But your love was the key to peace my mind
Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
you make me feel like
A natural woman
When my soul was in the lost-and-found
You came along to claim it
I didn’t know just what was wrong with me
Till your kiss helped me name it
Now I’m no longer doubtful of what I’m living for
Cause if I make you happy I don’t need no more
Oh, baby, what you’ve done to me
You make me feel so good inside
And I just want to be close to you
You make me fell so alive
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many of you already know that i have a deep & profound love for chocolate & when i discover a new type, i just have to share…..NEWTREE chocolate is made by an amazing company that unites the science of chocolate making with art & romance….they create natural & unique combinations to fit your ever changing moods & chocolate needs….TRANQUILITY is a lavender infused chocolate…..
SEXY is infused with ginger….every emotion has a chocolate flavor equivalent….all the bars are %100 belgian chocolate….the NEWTREE entrepreneurs travel the world searching for surprising yet delicate flavors & ingredients with healthy benefits….their innovative creations are as nutritious as they are delicious…..my personal favorite is pure dark chocolate, appropriately named PLEASURE….

if you are having a hard time deciding what mood you are in or what flavor will best fit your pallet you can get an assortment of little boxes….each little box contains three mini bars of chocolate….perfect for any moods or taste buds….perfect favors for your wedding guests….chocolate lovers unite…xoxo
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bridemaids are our sisters, our best friends, our fiance’s cousins….they are the lovely women who help us navigate our weddings & all that is involved… these are the women that help you get into your dress & stay up late at night reminiscing over days gone by…so choose carefully…be sure to surround yourself with woman who love & support you…& who bring joy & peace to your wedding day….
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anthony messina was an incredible violinist & an italian gentleman & the most wonderful grandfather.
my grandmother & grandfather were married for sixty years….after my grandmother passed away, anthony was set up on a blind date with mae through his church….a couple of years later mae & anthony were married in new mexico…it was such a honor to photograph my grandfather’s wedding and this very sweet and intimate part of my family’s lives….you are never too old to fall in love….
this beautiful wedding was featured in martha stewart weddings several years ago…and will be a feature on junebug very soon…so keep an eye out….junebug will be showing many more images….
my grandfather is no longer with us…these photos will always be near & dear to my heart…
love is limitless…..xoxoxo
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you & your wedding shoes….truly the perfect pair
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kara corridan is an incredible woman….she is the executive editor of both elegant bride magazine & modern bride magazine….she is also the mother of two beautiful little girls, julia & lila….somehow she manages to balance her demanding work schedule & motherhood….and does so with such grace….kara comes from a large loving family….perhaps its the close bond she has with her four sisters, that keeps her in good spirits…she seems to always have a smile on her face…how lucky her little girls are to have her….it is with great joy, i share these beautiful images of julia, kara’s oldest daughter….as well as beautiful kiss & tell, through the eyes of an amazing & inspirational mother….
kiss & tell….
“Both times I called my mom to tell her that the child I had just given birth to was a girl, she said the same thing: “I’m so glad you have a daughter.” I’m one of four sisters, so I know the bond my girls will have as they get older. And I hope that Julia, now 3 1/2, and Lila, 7 months, will always show me the sweet affection they do now. Julia’s got a seriously independent streak but still loves her “snuggle time.” These days she’s taken to crawling into bed with me, after my husband leaves for work and before my alarm goes off. She tries to lie quietly, but after a few seconds starts stroking my cheek. (She’s got a very delicate touch for a 3-year-old.) Then she leans in for a kiss, and my day begins. ”
-kara corridan




















































