MESSY SUMMER UPDOS

A couple weeks ago, a darling couple said their I do's in a good ole country ceremony under a magnolia tree. The lovely bride, Shannon, asked me to style her hair for this special occasion. Taking into account the informal setting and it being outside, my immediate thought was to give her a casual, messy updo. Here is the sweet couple.

{photo by two peas photography}

In doing a little research for inspiration I stumbled across these great summer styles.  

Diane Kruger with a messy side bun. I love the bobby pins!

This is a refreshing change from the braid.

Love, love, love. The double headband is wonderful.

It helps add that extra band of volume at the center of the style.

Jessica Stam. Need I say more? Always adorable.

GLASS LANTERNS

These beautiful handcrafted lanterns from tessera are made in Turkey.  They can be used as candle holders or wired for electrical lighting and are made of blown glass and brass and copper filigree.  Love, love.

{tessera}

PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

Pretty finds from anthropologie.

{things past}

{crop of purple}

{beaded swab bib}

{after the revolution}

JANET HILL

I love these sweet little paintings by Janet Hill Studio.  Janet lives in Stratford, Ontario, Canada and has work featured in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.  She's quite the little artist!

{souls}

{the owl and the clock}

{the goldfish and the butterfly}

{the sunday picnic}

VESSELS AND WARES

This designer has a great collection of handmade ceramics. All of her pieces come in these great soft tones. She also does custom orders - a great gift! You can check out the full collection of vessels and wares on Etsy. 

{hanging ikebana vase}

{hanging bowls}

ADORABLE DECALS

This little company makes some of the most precious wall decals I've ever seen. You should definitely check out their full collection: mae: charmed i'm sure.

{dress up dolls}

{up up & away}

{tea time}

I HEART TEACUPS

{teacups}

Over the years I have acquired a mini collection of teacups.  It wasn't my intention at first, but then I realized how much I loved them.  Who wouldn't want to drink out of something so sweet and beautifully detailed?