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all white

May 5, 2017

Well.....this one is a bit controversial.  Can we wear all white now?  

My Southern conservative traditional mom approves....her rule is after Easter and before Labor Day.  The more traditional South may say only between Memorial Day & Labor Day (but what about Easter?).  I think the rules are more relaxed these days, and the weather is weird &, so if you want to wear all white, go for it!

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In dream closet Tags white, white outfit
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glamour closet: sample wedding dress store in sf

May 4, 2017

I had heard about this pre-owned wedding dress store in North Beach.  I had wanted to check it out before my wedding but ran out of time (4 month engagement will do that to you!).

Anyways, one day walking home from work, I noticed it and decided to take a peek.  They have some great things!

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In wedding Tags wedding dress store, wedding shopping sf, sf
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sf decorator showcase 2017

May 3, 2017

It's that time of year again!  May, sunshine, springtime, and the SF Decorator Showcase.

If you don't live in SF, you probably have something similar in your town.  Once a year, they choose a home and choose the top decorators in the area to each design one room

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In chateau, san francisco Tags interior design, decorator showcase, sf decorator showcase, mead quin design
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vote on sheets

May 2, 2017

Let's take a vote!  Who makes the best sheets?  Which ones are the most soft, luxurious, long lasting, not wrinkly.  Lots of new start up bedding companies.  Which ones have you tried?  Which ones are not really worth it?  Which ones are fabulous?  

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In dream closet Tags bedding, bed, sheets
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new white t-shirt

May 1, 2017

Mom always tells me that everyone needs a new white t-shirt every year.  Plan on buying one in the spring so it will look fresh all summer.  I plan to order one plain one and at least one with a twist!

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In dream closet Tags white, t-shirt, white t-shirt, summer
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half up hair

April 30, 2017

Don't you love this hair?  Soft, romantic, casual, effortless.  Just in time for summer.

Change up the ponytail and top knot and give this messy twisted half up a try!

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In hair Tags hair, half up, style me pretty
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coffee table magic numbers

April 29, 2017

Looking for a new coffee table?  Not looking for a new coffee table, but something in your living room doesn't feel exactly right?  Take some measurements!

Key numbers: 18 and 2/3.

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In chateau Tags coffee table
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cinco de mayo what to wear

April 28, 2017

You can wear these to a Cinco de Mayo party or to any summer party!

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In dream closet Tags cinco de mayo, mexican, dress, summer dress, embroidered
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my new target dress

April 27, 2017

I just ordered this dress from Target, and I think I will get good use out of it.

If you're looking for a wear around the house, throw on flip flops & run some errands casual comfy dress, this may work for you as well.  It comes in several colors shown below.  I chose navy and am happy with it.

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In dream closet Tags summer dress, dress, target
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party tip: letter balloons

April 26, 2017

Letter balloons are all the rage this year.  I used them at my fabulous friend Meredith's 40th birthday bash, and my sweet friend Sarah ordered them for mine.  

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In soirée Tags balloons, letter balloons
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colorful backyard

April 25, 2017

How amazing is this colorful cheerful bohemian backyard?  I love it!

Thanks to Emily Henderson for sharing photos of a baby shower in Texas.

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In chateau Tags backyard, emily henderson, bohemian
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wedding: bougainvillea and seating chart

April 24, 2017

How breathtaking is this display of seating assignments for a wedding?  I adore bougainvillea.  How clever to place clear acrylic signs in front of the bright pink so that the gorgeous color shines through

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In wedding Tags escort cards, wedding, seating chart
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wedding cake toppers

April 23, 2017

To top off our wedding cake week, let's talk about cake toppers.  One way to personalize your wedding cake (and get a spectacular photo moment) is to add a cake topper.  Lots of options, or create one that is custom.

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In wedding Tags wedding cake topper, cake topper, topper, wedding cake
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wedding cake with flowers

April 22, 2017

You can go all white basic wedding cake and just add flowers.  Many floral options from a bit of greenery, a few blooms, or more dramatic.  Choose the style that feels right for you; all are lovely!

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, floral wedding cake, wedding flowers
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naked wedding cake

April 21, 2017

A naked wedding cake is a great fit for a rustic wedding.  Wouldn't this look great at a winery or in a barn or outside during the day in the country?

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, naked wedding cake, rustic wedding
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ruffled wedding cake

April 20, 2017

I love a ruffled wedding cake.  Feminine and romantic.  Especially with ruffled garden roses.  Swoon!

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, ruffled wedding cake, ruffles
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marble wedding cake

April 19, 2017

Marble wedding cake.  A close cousin to the quartz/geode cake we saw yesterday.

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, marble wedding cake
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geode wedding cake

April 18, 2017

Last year we saw a lot of naked wedding cakes.  This year, I am seeing a lot of creativity and thinking outside the box.  What do you think of this quartz wedding cake?  Also known as geode wedding cakes, this modern trend will continue in 2017.

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, cake, quartz cake, geode cake
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all white petals cake

April 17, 2017

I almost went with an all white cake, with petals made out of icing.  I also almost went with a wedding dress with sculpted petals (more on that story later!).  

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In wedding Tags wedding cake, white cake, petals cake, texture cake
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easter brunch decor

April 16, 2017

appy Easter!

I love Spring, Easter, and brunch....so of course I will love all of these Easter brunch photos!

You can go bright colorful, soft pastels, rustic country, or white simplicity.  All are lovely!

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In soirée Tags brunch, spring, easter, easter brunch, spring brunch
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