a little glitter to start your week....

What lovely lady doesn't want diamonds on the soles of her shoes??

Diamant Sandals at Anthropologie

a little glitter to start your week....

Kate Spade Get out of Town Bon Shopper & The Gold Set Luggage Tag & Passport Holder at Arrive Chic

Dear Santa,

Here's what I'm thinking....Next year, the Wesson Family flies South for the winter. I do know that you can find us anywhere we go and palm trees definitely make perfect stocking hangers.  We did receive a major reprieve today as it was in the tropical 50's but lately it's been in the double minuses. One would think that all those cookies, cakes, cheeses, chocolates and more cheeses(which added an extra layer to my physique)would help...but suffice it to say..it hasn't done a darn thing. I know it's possible as you are THE biggest purveyor of glitter and magical things. In the meantime, I'll just let my imagination take me away...

to blue seas and golden sunsets...

To Sequins, Stripes and Snakeskin...

Your EVER Faithful Believer,

Lucinda

P.S. Thank you for the the electric blanket. It arrived today..

Just in time for the cold snap tonight.

1. Jeweled Stripe Top at J.Crew

2. Sequin Skirt at New York and Company

3. Gilded Paillettes Tote at Anthropologie

4. Achillea Necklace at Calypso

5. Miller Stripe Snakeskin Sandal at Tory Burch

6. MOSCHINO CHEAPandCHIC Sequin Pants at Yoox

7. Sequined-Front Crepe Tank at Old Navy

1. Bow to Stern Scarf at Modcloth

2. Izabel Mini Wedges at Anthropologie

3. Sorrel Snakeskin Stripe Shorts at Tory Burch

4. Line & Dot Sequin Blouse at Piperlime

5. Striped & Sequined Weekender Bag at Anthropologie

6. BCBG Elodie Lace & Sequin Wave Skirt at 6PM

7. Sequin Stripe String Bikini at Victoria's Secret

1. Alice + Olivia Cady Cuff Metallic Shorts at ShopBop

2. Seri Sequin Encrusted Maxi Dress at Calypso

3. Sundance Fedora at Anthropologie

4. Sperry Topsider Sequin Striped one piece

5. Carolyn Stripe Wedge Sandal at Tory Burch

6. Kate Spade Port Sequinned Stripe Scarf at Neiman Marcus

7. Baggu Bag at West Elm

Sea for Two....

 

 They say patience is a virtue...

sadly it is one virtue that I don't have...

I just finished up Katie and Joe's wedding suite and instead of waiting months I decided to pick up my camera and shoot away...

Inspired by vintage block prints, the sea and of course my favorite Island..

Island Farm on Elihu Island..

We created a suite that was both whimsical and alive with color.

With the addition of the word tomfoolery...

I think we can guesstimate that this will be one fun party!!

 I honestly can't wait to see the lovely Miss Adrienne O'Connor of Ruffles and Tweed work her magic for their big day!!

She's teamed up with Jamie Collins Photography, B & M Catering Co, Power Posse Productions, Sperry Tents and Country Portables for a fabulous evening!!

Question is...

what would your favorite dance song be?

all images by Chocolate Creative Design

Happy Weekend!!!

Image found via Ruffled Blog

Photography: Jaclyn Davis

Floral: Lemon Blossom Designs

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

It's been a slow moving week in my neck of the woods as I have been battling a very persistent and rather annoying cold.
Being sick as you get older definitely is a drag...
BUT...
Thankfully the weather has been super deliciously delightful today...and Saturday seems to be the last HURRAH before we get a serious cold snap and things start to feel a little bit more like Fall.

Isn't that floral arrangement above to die for??
Thumbs up for Lemon Blossom Designs!!

Today when the Monster gets off the bus...
We shall be cutting away in our garden for the last of our blooms before the potential frost hits..
This way we can bring the last of Summer into our home as we sit snuggled up by the fire..

Be Safe, Pick some Dahlias and Have a Great Weekend!!!!

Feeling Blue....

Blueberries via pinterest

5 days of rain and I am feeling kinda blue.....

But I'm not gonna let those turkeys get me down...

Instead, I'm going to dream of blue skies, blue water, sand between my toes and sun in my face..

H & M

Blueberry Mint Lemonade via La Petite Coquin

Dress by Calypso

Blueberry pancakes via tinywhitedaisies

Bag at Old Navy

Ok..now I feel better!!

Thursdays are for Mood Boards...Spring & Summer...

Vintage Vogue Cover found via eyesing

Oh Spring and Summer...please please hurry up....

With oranges, reds and yellows that feel like the sun on your back and taste like creamsicles. With blues and greens that cover our globe with no definition between sea and sky.

I have been waiting for you, hibernating in my sherpa lined boots and down filled jacket...

Make the sun break open this hard candy coated shell and allow me the pleasure to smell the salt from the sea..

1. Cake image via Cannelle et Vanille

2. Zinnia Gown at Bhldn

3.Sweetheart Bib Necklace at Anthropologie

4.Sun Goddess one piece at Anthropologie

5.Beach Umbrella image at alicebgardens via Etsy

6. Elopement Pumps at Bhldn

7. Image by Kellie Kano Photography found via Style Me Pretty

8. Cupcake toppers via Millalove

9. Vintage Dress found via Adore Vintage

Thursdays are for Mood Boards...Purple...

Dog Image by Polly Wreford & 

Cat Image by Chocolate Creative Design

Ohh Purple..where have you been all my life? 

Alone you are beautiful but mixed with Blue and Grey..

You are truly magnificent..

Dress Image: Bhldn, Satin Shoe Image: Weheartit

Silver Shoes: Bhldn, Bow Image:This is Glamorous

Cake image: Maggie Austin Cake, Teacup Image:Punch Of Color

Flower Image:Trust Your Style, Silverware Image: Falcon & Fish, 

Poster Image: May Day Studio, Dress Image: Bhldn

Dress Image: Bhldn, Lips Image: Zemotion, 

Necklace Image:Vera Wang, Men's Suit Image: Lilia Photography

Dueling Designers...Part Six...

Images: Chocolate Creative Design, Anna Sawin Photography

Here we go!!! It's time for yet another rendition of Dueling Designers!! 

The fabulously talented Miss Amy Graver of Elements Design has chosen the color.. Drumroll please...Pantone #290C. 

Her inspiration...The Elements Design Studio front door....Hmmm...How did she know that it was also the color of my door?? Strange...Anyhoo...You must go check out her blog as you will be seriously inspired by her ideas on how to create THE most amazing Skating Party.

Elements Design

one :: sign, snowflake cupcakes, cup of joe, cup and cane 

two :: bell jars, ice-skate invite, snack table in snow

three :: blue nectar, snow angel, swan lake

four :: skating tunes “dreamland”, favor tins, winter tape

five :: hockey skates tub, winter boutonnière, snowflake cookies

Now you know that there is no way in heck that I couldn't possibly throw in a little laugh or two...My name is Lucinda Wesson and I was a skater..There I said it...From the time I could walk till about 11 years old, myself and Maggie Squyres woke up at the crack of dawn to shove our feet into very very small boots and skate for hours in a giant freezer. Ok..I had dreams of becoming a hockey player but back then girls "just didn't do that". I know that Maggie would agree with me.. our Moms were amazing..I can barely get my child to Little League practice...and skating is certainly not an inexpensive sport...So I dedicate this board to My Mom and Mrs. Squyres for being the most utterly supportive and fabulous Moms. I will always carry in my heart the memories of driving in the red cushy Lincoln with the BeeGees and Dolly Parton playing in the 8 track, my mom rubbing my feet in between skate changes (little did she know I had Raynauds) and watching them use humor in order to deal with the "Skating Moms" and their horrible offspring.

Chocolate Creative Design

1. Skating Skirt Image found via Alabama Whirly

2. The Silver Skates Book found via Finness on Etsy

3. Skate Pom Poms found via Destiny Phoebe on Etsy

4. Skating on a Full Moon by Imagine Studio on Etsy

5. Vintage Hoky Poster found via All Posters

6. Plaid Cashmere Scarf found via Country Store

7. Vintage Ice Capades Poster found via Vi.sualize.us

8. Ice Skater image by Lara Rossignol on Piewacket

9. Snowflake Pops found via Party Wishes

10. Snowflakes image found via Pinterest