The newly engaged Katy Perry and Russell Brand tried some wedding-worthy attire on for size at the The Art of Elysim's 3rd Annual Black Tie “Heaven” Charity Gala on Saturday. (Picture from Justjared.com)
Practice run
The newly engaged Katy Perry and Russell Brand tried some wedding-worthy attire on for size at the The Art of Elysim's 3rd Annual Black Tie “Heaven” Charity Gala on Saturday. (Picture from Justjared.com)
Off topic
I spent two happy years living in Haiti as a small child and my family still has friends there today. It's hard to imagine having been there in a time like this.
If you're one of the many glued to your television for the latest news and images of the terrible suffering in Haiti, I hope you'll consider donating to one of the various organizations working on relief efforts. There is widespread destruction to homes, hospitals, schools, government buildings, roads, and lives. Immediate support is needed to provide food, shelter, and other relief supplies.
Visit http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/ and http://www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake/ to find an organization that needs your support. Please give to organizations that are already on the ground in Haiti and that can provided what is most needed in these critical first few days.
(All images from MSNBC.com)
If you're one of the many glued to your television for the latest news and images of the terrible suffering in Haiti, I hope you'll consider donating to one of the various organizations working on relief efforts. There is widespread destruction to homes, hospitals, schools, government buildings, roads, and lives. Immediate support is needed to provide food, shelter, and other relief supplies.Visit http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/ and http://www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake/ to find an organization that needs your support. Please give to organizations that are already on the ground in Haiti and that can provided what is most needed in these critical first few days.
(All images from MSNBC.com)
A-ring ding ding
Think that sparkler on your finger deserves a wider audience? Or are you not-quite-engaged-just-yet and want to do a little real-life window shopping? Head on over to Martha Stewart Weddings and check the engagement ring gallery - where you can upload photos of your own ring and share stories of your proposal. I just lost 30 minutes browsing through all the pictures - it's like a night gabbing with the girls while you're sitting at your computer. Yikes, I need to get out more.
(Image via Martha Stewart Weddings)
(Image via Martha Stewart Weddings)
Flickr Find
I took a wrong turn somewhere while searching on Flickr for a picture (movie-star inspiration to prove myself that my new bangs are indeed as glamorous as I think they are). I searched "Reese Witherspoon". Somehow I came across this. . . 
Ok. Not Reese, but Spanish model Laura Ponte at her 2004 wedding to Luis Beltrán Ataulfo Alfonso Gómez-Acebo y Borbón (son of Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, and the nephew of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Duh.)
I just love the simplicity and sleekness of the gown (designed by Miguel Palacio) contrasting with such an intricate veil. Gorgeous.
Ok back to the bangs search. Let's see what "Zooey Deschanel" turns up.
(Picture 1 via mrs. dewinter
Picture 2 via vogue novias)
Ok. Not Reese, but Spanish model Laura Ponte at her 2004 wedding to Luis Beltrán Ataulfo Alfonso Gómez-Acebo y Borbón (son of Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, and the nephew of King Juan Carlos I of Spain. Duh.)
I just love the simplicity and sleekness of the gown (designed by Miguel Palacio) contrasting with such an intricate veil. Gorgeous.Ok back to the bangs search. Let's see what "Zooey Deschanel" turns up.
(Picture 1 via mrs. dewinter
Picture 2 via vogue novias)
Baby, it's cold outside
There are warm-weather people (me), and there are cold-weather people (others). I think you can guess what category these two fall under. I love, love, love the little fur jacket!Thanks to Little Winter Bride for the posting, more pictures here.
Tea Time
For those of you that are regular readers, worry not. I'm gearing up folks. The New Year is right around the corner, and although I'm usually not one for resolutions, I think the timing is right: A certain someone wants to be better at a certain something in 2010 (rhymes with clogging). Work and family life have fallen into a rhythm and the prospect of having some time to myself at the end of the day just a few times a week is becoming more and more of a reality. So allow me to stretch those typing muscles once again - after all, it past midnight, the baby's asleep, the dishes have been put away, laundry folded (ok - taken out of the dryer. It's a step in the right direction!) emails have been sent - I have a moment.
Let's talk china. Fine china to be exact. Something I knew nothing about until I started the whole registry process. I remember when we were first registering, my saintly mother-in-law took me to a shop called The Enchanted Owl, where they had pretty much everything under the sun in the world of fine china, silver and crystal. We perused all the sets and patterns, and tried mixing and matching at a table place setting. There were so many gorgeous pieces to choose from, but if you ask me, there was and is nothing like Wedgwood. They really know what they're doing over there. And have for quite some time - this year marks the 250th anniversary of that most revered of fine china houses.
If you're a lover of their elegant and artistic pieces (who isn't?) consider marking the occasion by attending Smithsonian's Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation, Artistry, and Timeless Beauty on Saturday, January 9, from 1-5pm at the Daughters of the American Revolution. Not only is it a chance to observe Lord Wedgwood himself (for serious, he's a Lord!) but you'll learn more about collecting, caring for, and displaying those precious china patterns. After the program attendees are invited to enjoy a tea with sweets and view the DAR Museum exhibition Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry. For more about the event and to purchase tickets visit the Smithsonian website.
Oh, and in case you're curious, we went with this, this and this.
(Photo of Sweet Plum Bone China, Wedgwood.com)
Let's talk china. Fine china to be exact. Something I knew nothing about until I started the whole registry process. I remember when we were first registering, my saintly mother-in-law took me to a shop called The Enchanted Owl, where they had pretty much everything under the sun in the world of fine china, silver and crystal. We perused all the sets and patterns, and tried mixing and matching at a table place setting. There were so many gorgeous pieces to choose from, but if you ask me, there was and is nothing like Wedgwood. They really know what they're doing over there. And have for quite some time - this year marks the 250th anniversary of that most revered of fine china houses.
If you're a lover of their elegant and artistic pieces (who isn't?) consider marking the occasion by attending Smithsonian's Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation, Artistry, and Timeless Beauty on Saturday, January 9, from 1-5pm at the Daughters of the American Revolution. Not only is it a chance to observe Lord Wedgwood himself (for serious, he's a Lord!) but you'll learn more about collecting, caring for, and displaying those precious china patterns. After the program attendees are invited to enjoy a tea with sweets and view the DAR Museum exhibition Wedgwood: 250 Years of Innovation and Artistry. For more about the event and to purchase tickets visit the Smithsonian website.Oh, and in case you're curious, we went with this, this and this.
(Photo of Sweet Plum Bone China, Wedgwood.com)
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