Fairy Tales from Make-Believe-Land!!!!! A wedding Inspiration blog!

I shop in the periodical section of book stores and grocery stores pretty much daily! Upon my daily scan of magazines I picked up my usual array of wedding magazines for my dose of inspiration........ Here are somethings that I adore and would pick for myself if i were getting married ..... so to share

It started with a ring..........

I actually tried this ring on

so fab!

Harry Winston Cushion cut Diamond Ring

The ring that every girl dreams of getting!

Tiffany's Diamond Solitaire

Perfect!

And The Traditional.....

A Sapphire is actually the traditional Engagement stone!

Don't Forget To RSVP!

Ashley

From The Lettered Olive

The DRESS!!!!!

Love all of these!!

they are from last year but....

I cant help but share!

ahhhhh......

Who said your gown had to be white?

Love This One!!!

I'm a Sucker for ruffles!!!

all of these dresses are from

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009

Told you I liked Ruffles!!

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2008

Shoes? Did you say shoes? Where?

here!

Christian Louboutin

Royal Blue bow sling backs

Yes I love Royal Blue shoes under a wedding dress!

I have always wanted to do this!!!!!

Look

Stuart Weitzman

even thought it was cute

and so did

Betsey Johnson

and ......

poetic Licence

or Just a plain Sequin peep-toe Heel?

Oh the choices a girl must make!

Favors?

Don't Mind If I Do!

Paulette Macaroons

Sweet Wedding Almond

mmmm.....

YUMMY..........

I love these you can get all different kinds of things on them....

this would not only be a great favor but AWESOME PHOTO OPP!

check them out here

Maro Designs

Well Since i am a wedding florist I refuse to talk about the same old.......

Instead flower alternatives......

LOVE THIS!!!!!

if you know me you know that this bouquet was put into Martha Stewart weddings for me to look at!

I came across this on blogger

I love these bouquets! So fab.......

She does an excellent job and they are so timeless!!!

Check out her blog to see these beautiful creations!!!

Fantasy Floral Designs

What a wonderful alternative to Fresh.....

Who knew Paper Could Fold into Something so Lovely!

so very life like but not!

Check out the rest of her beautiful bouquets!

WeddingsByBeccaMari

Felt and button bouquets how cute are these? I love them!!!

she sells kits on etsy to make your own GENIUS!!!

Check her out here

princess lasertron

I have been sitting here thinking about what else to post but I think that is all for now!!! LOL.. Hard to believe I know!

A Very Merry UnBirthday To You.....(Yes, You!)

I have always adored the story of Alice in Wonderland in fact its my all time favorite story! I always wanted to live in that picturesque world of imagination as it is that. If you happen to have ever read this beautiful story as it is told by Lewis Carroll Titled Alice's Adventures In Wonderland.

And the Sequel Through the Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There

You would completely agree....

As some of you know I turned 30 this year! And the fluke of it was The new Tim Burton Directed Alice in Wonderland

Premiered in theaters on my birthday!

yes the same year I turned 30!

Of course I went and saw it!

but I wont spoil it if you haven't seen it yet!

But I will say this movie Spoke to me and left me in tears at the end with someone pointing out that this movie was made for you!

I connected to this story more then I have with anything else! If you have ever read the Lewis Carroll books you would know its about a child's imagination and there ability to explore! but the underlying message is to follow your dreams and your heart!

As the Poem says in the end of Through the looking Glass

A boat, beneath a sunny sky
Lingering onward dreamily
In an evening of July -

Children three that nestle near,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Pleased a simple tale to hear -

Long has paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die:
Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise,
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Lovingly shall nestle near.

In a Wonderland they lie,
Dreaming as the days go by,
Dreaming as the summers die:

Ever drifting down the stream -
Lingering in the golden gleam -
Life, what is it but a dream?

And after that day my life did change. Where will it take me?

Child of the pure unclouded brow

Child of the pure unclouded brow
And dreaming eyes of wonder!
Though time be fleet, and I and thou
Are half a life asunder,
Thy loving smile will surely hail
The love-gift of a fairy tale.

I have not seen thy sunny face,
Nor heard thy silver laughter;
No thought of me shall find a place
In thy young life's hereafter -
Enough that now thou wilt not fail
To listen to my fairy-tale.

A tale begun in other days,
When summer suns were glowing -
A simple chime, that served to time
The rhythm of our rowing -
Whose echoes live in memory yet,
Though envious years would say "forget".

Come hearken then, ere voice of dread,
With bitter tidings laden,
Shall summon to unwelcome bed
A melancholy maiden!
We are but older children, dear,
Who fret to find our bed time near.

Without, the frost, the blinding snow,
The storm-wind's moody madness -
Within, the firelight's ruddy glow,
And childhood's nest of gladness.
The magic worlds shall hold thee fast:
Thou shalt not heed the raving blast.

And though the shadow of a sigh
May tremble through the story,
For "happy summer days" gone by,
And vanish'd summer glory -
It shall not touch with breath of bale
The pleasence of our fairy-tale.

-Lewis Carroll, Through the looking glass

So with that said......

Some Alice in Wonderland Inspired things.....

First!

Makeup...

Urban Decay put out a Alice in Wonderland inspired eyeshadow pallet

I really enjoy the Mushroom, Midnight Tea Party, Mad Hatter, Drink me Eat me, Vorpal, Muchness, Wonderland, Pretty much almost all of the colors......

Now On to The Jewels....

(this I'm excited about)

I came across this during a recent search

and I'm glad I did

designed a jewelry line based around Alice in wonderland

and here it is.....

branch ring

925 Silver

Cameo

925 Silver, Plastic

Drink me Ring

Freshwater Pearls, Plastic

LOVE LOVE LOVE this

Orchid ring, plastic

Hyacinth ring 925 Silver, Plastic, Strawberry Quartz

All of her work is custom and is considered non functional contemporary art!

she is based out of Denmark.

on to the next............

So as some may know Disney has a couture line of Jewelry out.....

But ....

A Jewelry Designer by the name Of Tom Binns released a line of jewels to co-inside with the release date of Alice in Wonderland.....

his designers are breath taking!!!

Long Key Hole Necklace

Key Hole Earrings

Through the Key Hole Ring

Keys and Keyhole Necklace

All Hearts Necklace

All Hearts Earrings

And....

My Favorite Smashing time Necklace.....

and Q-pot also designed some things for disney

Unfortunetly there online shop I believe it is in japanese

so not available for purchase in the U.S

But! none the less I found that they are DEF. worth sharing

Hair Ribbon Ring

Eat me Necklace

Mad Hatter Tea Cup and Charms

Tea Cup Necklace(love this)

Spilled Pot (loves these As well)

Happy UnBirthday

Well thats all folks I cant believe I stayed up this late typing this all out but its about time!

Enjoy!

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Ooh LaLa.......

Although I will admit that Lady Gaga does frighten me at times with her Garb! But the fact remains that she is quite interesting..... So upon visiting a friend at work I was walking through the cosmetic dept. at Macy's and came across the new M.A.C Viva Glam Poster with none other then Miss Cyndi Lauper and Yes Lady Gaga..

I knew the two were pairing up for something but never cared enough to pay that close attention as to what.

So upon noticing the poster and saying wow Miss Cyndi sure does look good..... My friends says oh yea they put out some lipstick colors for M.A.C

and I said hey I really Love Lady Gaga's shade so from there I had to have it....

and sure enough I bought it (plus 2 Lip glosses).

And of course its called Gaga

I bought said lipstick because of its pretty pink shade....

and not a bad price for a Lipstick $14

plus I did a good deed by buying this pretty lipstick where all the proceeds are donated to The HIV/AIDS Charities

Called

M.A.C AIDS Fund

Established in 1994 to support men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS globally, VIVA GLAM I, II, III, IV, V and VI, were launched as continuous shades and have achieved tremendous success over the years.

Fergie also was a Viva Glam Spokesperson

Here is her shade of Lip Gloss

Viva Glam

and Finally

M.A.C's Cremesheen Glass Lip gloss

in Fashion Scoop

Love the shade and it isn't quite as sticky as most lip glosses

In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb!

I love welcoming March with open arms because

1. My birthday is in the beginning of March!

2. It's the sign that spring is on its way.

3. St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and we love celebrating our IRISH PRIDE!!!

so in tribute of st Patrick's day here are a few things that i stumbled upon...

ENJOY....

He's Cute!

HOOT 8 in. tall stuffed owl in mossy green with shamrocks

At Moon Spirit Studio

Just My Style!!

Sterling Silver Almost Four Leaf Clover Necklace - Just My Luck

At Beads in the Belfry

Altered Art Double Sided Celtic Irish Charm Bracelet

At Gothic Crone Designs

Love this!!!!!

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER Felted Couture Inspired Scarf with STRAWBERRY CORSAGE Craft Magazine

at TianaChe

this is my Favorite.....

Lucky Day - clover leaf and flower bracelet

at The Moss Garden

Have You Ever Wondered?

Have you ever Wondered about a house that looked abandoned and you couldn't help but think whats the story behind it? I think that we all did as kids! You forget about these times when you were younger and it takes a great story for them to be rekindled!

I was driving to work on Sunday night listening to NPR's This American Life with Ira Glass and the tale "House On Loon Lake" was the story of the week and as I drove along I am listening to them describe it as a " Real life Hardy Boys".

Normally I get so wrapped up in driving and just getting to my destination that I hardly pay attention to whats on the radio. But for some reason today I was all ears. I couldn't help but get wrapped up into what the speakers of my car where allowing me to listen to.... and that's when it all sparked the memories of my childhood. A group of kids who made up tales about abandoned house's....... but just like the program asked "do you go in?" Or do you leave it be and continue to believe your own tales?

Unlike the story that was playing on the radio I left the house be and continued to believe my own wise tales on what could have happened! The story continued and the man was telling his tales of when he went into this house and I felt as if I were right there with him exploring the house with the same fears and excitement...... This is what could have happened to us! If only.......

I continued to listen hoping that I was going to be able to finish the rest before I had to be into work. I was transfixed by it! My heart pounded when they described exploring the home.... and my heart broke while describing the abandoned letters they had found! I was dumbfounded by how emotional I was getting over it The words continued and I continued to listen.... I wanted to know the outcome just like an impatient reader!!!! Except I couldn't cheat and go to the end of the book to look!

They continued to read on and I was growing impatient because I wasn't going to be able to finish listening to the program and I was growing sad and disappointed! I wanted the outcome.... I felt like a child that had just been punished!

I went into work feeling as if something were missing. I was a little sad that I couldn't stay in my car and finish listening. But before I left the car I wrote down all the information I need to see if i could find it hoping that they posted them online! When I arrived home later that night I went directly to my computer to check to see if NPR happen to post this weeks story. I felt like the kid in the Christmas story so impatient to decode his little orphan annie secret message!

And to my luck they surely did post it! I was relieved and excited. I finally got to finish it! Triumph! To my surprise I had only missed 20 min of the rest of the story. The feelings where still there and I felt as if I were helping with the mystery and trying to uncover the truth. As they finished telling me the last bit I was left with a bittersweet feelings some relief and bewilderment.

But hey I guess that's to be expected right?

When your driving or walking around some where do you ever stop and see a building and wonder? Wonder what it's original purpose was? Wonder what it was like back then when they built it? I wonder this all the time! These are times that I wish I could go back and sneak a peak of what it was really like. The curiosity in us sometimes wishes that you could really feel an era instead of just having a sense of what it was like. What we find to be extraordinary about those times was so ordinary back in that time!

The curiosity, wonder and imagination are what make these stories come to life!

The question is: Do you go in? Or do you leave it be and continue to believe your own tales?

You can find the story at This American life "House On Loon Lake"

Photo Credit: Photo taken from This American Life Website.