Happy Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day lovelies! A day to revel in the pure beauty of being in love with tinseled charm and unabashed sentimentality. And for a hopeless romantic like myself, it's just another excuse to celebrate the merriment of sharing my life with the one that I love so dearly. So, to add a little bit more loveliness to this already festive occasion, I thought it would be appropriate to share one of the most beautiful love stories that you have possibly ever seen. I'm just a little bit over the moon about this delightful little vignette from Phototerra Studio that I stumbled upon this weekend. In fact, I am madly in love with it. The artistic vision is simply amazing. It reigns as a true testament to the value of a fantastic cinematographer, to say the very least. The video was shot and produced by Anastasia Greenberg, wife of Michael Greenberg {owner and artistic director of Phototerra Studio}. And trust me, just a few minutes of this video and a box of tissues later, you'll know exactly what I mean.

Here's to sharing a wonderful day full of love with the ones you hold so dear in your life. Happy Valentine's Day!

Photo Credits: Two Auer Photo

A Weekend of Lovelies

Photo Credits: Kiss the Groom

Wishing you all a delightful weekend shared amongst the company of your special Valentine or your sweet loved ones. Thank you for all of your lovely comments and correspondences this week. Your sincere and ever so kind words are every bit inspiring. Happy Weekend!

Amy Atlas's take on a bold palette for Valentine's Day sweets-Part One and Part Two.

I can not resist pom poms and doilies to perfectly present a sweet Valentine's Day treat!

This couple's vintage love story has captured my heart. I am beyond smitten with this romantic storytelling, photographing a couple's journey together step by step.

Delightful cake flag banners to adorn a whimsical cake from Etsy seller Baumbirdy!

Leave it to Martha, adorable conversation heart cookies.

Feast your eyes upon the lovely whimsical wedding décor we are selling!

Love At First Sight

In the spirit of Saint Valentine's Day, I am loving this brilliantly styled romantic engagement session captured by Simply Bloom Photography. With the rise of vintage inspired weddings, old world elements and dated embellishments that elicit a mood of nostalgia are consistently blossoming within the world of weddings. Old-fashioned simplicity in design has a universal, enduring appeal. It comes across as approachable, accessible and attainable in terms of technique. And personally, I could not be more of a fan of this rustic look of casual elegance taking center stage. L-O-V-E!

Photo Credits: Simply Bloom Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

The vintage aesthetic used to capture these playful photographs is utterly gorgeous! It genuinely celebrates a classic and timeless look, creating a charming natural style that transcends fads and trends to articulate a fresh and original look. Romance at it's finest.

Baby It's Cold Outside

Photo Credits: Anthropologie

The most charming Valentine's Day gift for a darling bride-to-be. These chic cashmere winter grey gloves are perfectly accessorized with a little sparkling ring adornment. Simply divine!

Sweet Straws

With Saint Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I wanted to reflect upon a few lovely, and ever so simple, holiday tokens of affection that make Valentine's Day so very sweet! Clearly, my love for vintage embellishments and beautiful things knows no bounds. And luckily for me, I am not alone with this untamed obsession. I have been a fan of the darling creations of Olivia Kanaley from A Field Journal since I can long remember. Her attention to detail is impeccable, her projects are above and beyond inspiring and her gift of talent alone is absolutely remarkable. Gazing upon her designs is like a lesson in all things fabulous. Each project that she sets out to create is flawless perfection and I am undoubtedly enthralled by her talent to say the very least. Really, it's just that good. Actually, maybe even better.

Photo Credits: Papermash

Amongst the many lovely things Olivia keeps herself busy with, she is currently a contributor to Victoria Magazine as Artist-In-Residence for 2010. What a title to behold! And just as you would expect from a gal this talented, all of her featured designs are on a level of greatness all their own. It's that perfect balance of vintage elegance with a dash of whimsy that keeps me coming back for more each month.

Photo Credits: (1) Victoria Magazine via A Field Journal , (2) A Field Journal, (3) A Field Journal

Most recently, Olivia created a delightful tutorial of Sweet Straws exclusively for Papermash. A step by step tutorial on this design can be found right here for your Valentine's crafting pleasure. Take note, these stripey sweet straws are best served with something sweet!