Lust - Cartier Tutti Frutti

I love getting emails from Cartier. They're a perfect excuse to browse their website, pick out matching LOVE collection bits to go with the ring Josey got me for my birthday one year, and to imagine what it would be like to have lived almost 100 years ago when their jewels really were one of a kind works of art.

Yesterday an email with the subject "Rouge Cartier" popped up in my inbox and as soon as I clicked on it, I was smitten with their "Tutti Frutti" collection. Maharajas from India in the 1930s were so taken with the Cartier style that numerous gems and jewels were given to them in order for spectacular pieces to be made. The results were beyond. Tutti Frutti "still flourishes at Cartier" according to the website. It just makes me want to hop on a plane (well, and a time machine) and go to India immediately.

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The Best of Friends ..

My sister sent me this article last week. I am just getting around to it now because I haven't been able to stop laughing/crying when I read it. Hello, a dog and an orangutan are best friends! I love strange animal friendships and bonds. here is the link, for some reason I could only upload this one image so it's totally worth clicking over to the article -- The look on the dog's face is priceless!

More Snapshots...

We're marrrrrrried!

At the rehearsal Friday afternoon

Earlier in the day ... Pomegranate cocktails at Zaytinya

My amazing and fabulous Godmother

My dutiful sister just sent me these. Hooray! I love reliving incredibly fun moments.

Deb's Insane Silver Collection

We used more than 30 (I think?) pieces of silver from my mom's incredible collection on the 3 long tables at the wedding reception. It was so special to use something "real" and not rented or bought just for the occasion. I think they really added a nice touch to the tablescapes! I've had my eye on several of these little bowls, dishes, vases and pitches for a looooong time ...

My Bouquet

Our amazing florist, Kevin, just sent me a couple of pictures that he took the day of the wedding. Can I have my bouquet back? I guess photos will have to suffice ... I couldn't get over how beautiful it was when he brought it by the house that morning! The stephanotis, the mini succulents, the cabbage roses... le sigh! Mere and Katie's were incredible as well. Can't wait to get those pictures (ahem, Mom!) too ... Weee!

Wedding Preview - A snap from Sass

Finally catching up on the blogs I've missed while in transit.

Thank you, Sass, for posting this lovely little snap from 4 June! It was a perfect celebration, wasn't it? And I'm so glad that it led up to your own celebration & future wedding planning!!!

Weeeeeee

Back from Hiatus !!!

Get ready for my grand return to the world of quasi-interesting blogging. Hooray!!

The wedding was amazing. Perfection and so much fun. I can't wait to post the pictures - Unfortunately we are going to have to wait a little while longer for the professional shots by Leo Patrone (here is the link to his blog for eye candy of other people's weddings), but we do have some amateur snaps from friends and family.

Will also be doing a redux of our honeymoon. I had the most wonderful time, really. Our favorite spot by far was Portugal - Lisbon & the Algarve. I can't wait to post those pictures !!!!!!