Southern Vintage Wedding

Many of you planning your weddings are from all over the country. If you are from the South, I have something for you today. I loved these pictures from Classic Bride's vintage southern-styled wedding. Classic Bride is a darling blog filled with ideas, inspiration and tips for infusing the South into your wedding day. Classic Bride also has a running collection of antiques and wares for sale from time to time. I love this blog and it has turned me on to so many wonderful things! Enjoy and happy planning!

Charmed, I'm Sure

Spring is in the air and that can only mean 1 thing! Moms, grads, and Easter! Not to mention all the pretty weddings bursting in our beautiful SoCal area. If you are looking for a charming gift that can be personalized for your loved one, check out the "Be in Love" Charm Collection by Stella and Dot. The charms are all hand-crafted from precious metals, sterling silver and 14 kt gold vermeil. Mix meaningful messages and symbols for a truly heartfelt gift. Its easy!

Here's how:

1. Choose your Base-anything from sterling silver and gold-filled chains to earrings and silk

2. Choose your Charms-initials, birthstones, symbols and semi-precious stones

What a delightful way to say I love you!

Oh my cuteness!

I am in love with this sugar coated wedding styled by the super creative team of Sugarcoated Events in Australia. This seems so doable and charming. Look at the paper flowers, the candy bar and the table decor. So sweet and charming. This could be used for a bridal shower, child's birthday or baby shower. Go girls!

Inspiring and delightful: Boutonnieres by Peppermint Cloud

Who says you have to have a ton of flowers for your wedding day? For a different twist on the boys attire, outfit your groom in these boutonnieres by Peppermint Cloud via Etsy. These little works of art are handcrafted one by one so each one is unique. Starting at $29.99 each, they are the perfect way to show your style at your wedding.

REAL PARTIES: Kimora’s Sweet Shoppe

How adorable is this super sweet shoppe for Kimora's 4th Birthday? See more about this adorable DIY party on Hostess with the Mostess and go to Dooby Design Group for more inspiration and beautiful event design.

Dots heart kids: Coloring Contest

Kids! Be creative and show us your favorite dots cupcake flavor! Pick up a coloring page at dots cupcakes and we will hang it in the store. Open to kids ages 4 to 12. The winner will be announced Valentine's Day! The prize is 4 doz mini cupcakes and a stand for your birthday party!!!

Contest open at Dots Arroyo and Dots One Colorado, only one entry per child • contest ends February 13, 2010

Fun and fresh DIY wedding

We are loving the fun, fresh colors and adorable DIY details of this gorgeous couple. The bride is a graphic designer and of course, made loads of the details herself. I love how she incorporated their personalities into every aspect of the wedding decor. Peep the sweets table and the fun photos! For more on this wedding and a DIY petal cone, check out SMP blog for tons more inspiration and ideas.