Grace Pfeiffer Pfotography

My last post got me thinking about other wedding stuff, which led my brain straight to thoughts of my friend Grace. Talented, beautiful Grace. If you don't have the pleasure of knowing her, Grace is an amazing photographer who shoots all sorts of things- portraits, landscapes, textures, and, of course, weddings. She is amazingly talented, easy to work with, and completely wonderful. Some samples of her work are below, and please visit her website here to view more of her gorgeous work and get rates. I love you Gracie!

Wedding-Schmedding...I want the cake!

This post may seem very random since I will not be taking a walk down the aisle soon (stop hyperventilating Geoff!) But, I have been bombarded with wedding cakes lately. Everyone I work with is getting married. Weddings, at least in my mind, conjure up images of cakey, yummy goodness. And a woman in my office has had me printing pictures of cakes she has made for weddings. And I have been watching "Ace of Cakes" quite a bit. And cake chases away the Wednesday blues. And I am having a birthday next week, and birthdays equal cake. So, with all of that in mind, here is a roundup of wedding cakes that I love. I can't believe they can make such beautiful creations with flour and some icing. I wish one of these could be my birthday cake, but, unfortunately I am not starring in an episode of "My Sweet Sixteen" on MTV...Please to enjoy....

I Heart Art Chix Studio

Anyone who knows me knows I love anything with the Virgin Mary on it. I love the religious candles the sell in import shops for $1. I would also like to say that I am not Catholic, and though I am spiritual, I have no real reason for my love of these other than the artwork and detail on them. Which is why I adore these little Dream Boxes made by artists using materials found at ArtChix Studio. Like your own little personal shrine to something, made for no other reason than to be beautiful. And ArtChix Studio has everything you need to create these tiny masterpieces-from the boxes themselves, to stickers, charms, and all kinds of ephemera to add. I can even see these as gorgeous little Christmas decorations or gifts. Maybe I can talk my Craft Night Group into this project...

Red Hot & Turquoise

So, I arrived back in Austin last night (at 12:45am! Stupid flight delays..) from an oh-so-relaxing trip to Tucson, AZ to visit Geoff's folks. It was beautiful! The trip basically consisted of laying by the pool, drinking yummy wine, riding around in golf carts, hanging with G's sweet family, getting massages and facials, and eating, eating,eating some of the best food I've ever had. lemme just tell you, I so did not want to get on that flight yesterday! Here are a few pics of the trip. Please to enjoy...

Lanterns lighting the way to the most gorgeous, yummiest restaurant ever (that I can't remember the name of right now...sad.)

Giant Saguaro Cactus!

At the Omni where his parents live.

Lunch at "Legends"

One of G's mom's beautiful flowers.

Andy & Nic take a ride. This was our primary mode of transportation during the trip. (Besides the Pimped out Grand Marquis that G rented-it was so ghetto, but of course he loved it!)

The view from the driveway!

So, in honor of our trip (and inspired by G's Mom's fab turquoise earrings), here is some Arizona-inspired fashion. A little boho, a little southwestern, and all gorgeous! Enjoy....

Reminds me of all the sweet little birds we saw in Tucson- and the cactus flowers-Beautiful!

Joie De Vivre by RachelleD (available on Etsy here.)

Turquoise is so Arizona. These earrings are amazing!

Greenwich Gate Earrings by sulablu (available on Etsy, here.)

This has both a southwestern and a sophisticated vibe- like a boho-cool bag for the office.

Folio Briefcase Bag from Urban Outfitters (available here.)

I love love love the elegance of their riding boots with a neutral sweater dress- its the perfect fall uniform.

New Fall Look from Anthropologie (available here.)

How gorgeous is the mix of the rich red with the turquoise?
New Fall Look from Anthropologie (available here.)

Gorgeous, perfect buttery leather bomber jacket. This would look so perfect to take my long printed maxi dresses into fall. Might even add my great beat up cowboy boots...Too bad its more than my rent!

Country Roads Bomber at Free People (available here.)

Happy Birfday Mom & Dad!

My parents are both turning 52 this year- two weeks apart! Happy birfday guys- I love you so much! (Aren't they adorable?) Also, I am headed to Tucson to hang with Geoff's parentals- back on Wednesday. Have a lovely weekend all!