green baby shower [i'm smitten and in awe]

i am totally smitten by this stunning green baby shower i spotted via bump smitten, a new site dedicating to everything baby showers. this joyous occasion was perfectly orchestrated by tara guerard of soiree who found the green inspiration from the honoree's online home accessories shop, pieces.

our wedding color palette was also this bright green hue, although different celebrations, it just brings back wonderful memories. the color can certainly be for a wedding, bridal shower or kids birthdays. speaking of, im seriously considering these colors for our little boy's 4th birthday next year, a green and navy nautical pool party. we'll see...but i digress.

now back to this splendid baby shower, take a look here at all the arrestingly beautiful photos captured by liz banfield.

the simple white and green invitation is modern and chic!

the use of a white cart as a bar and to hold gifts and favors is just too charming. even the monogrammed napkins and hydrangea blooms are simply fabulous!

to view more pictures of this baby shower, visit bump smitten's post.

{all images by liz banfield}

last call [new online site]

calling all fashionista bargain-ista, last call by neiman marcus is now live online!

i will restrain myself from being a very bad girl......!

friday faves [flickr faves]

i have been a flickr member for years. i've met and treasured a number of friends via flickr overtime - although most of them i've never met, i feel like i've known them for so long. we've shared the joys and adventures of motherhood, love for fashion and design, exchanged recipes and tips. flickr is so much more to me than just a photo uploader site.

it is sort of my "blog" so to speak for a number of years, only in pictures. with that said, i have flagged a lot of inspiring beautiful photos via the flickr world and i will share a few of them here today for this blog's friday faves.

if i have the chance (and luxury) to build a new kitchen one day (which i highly doubt), i would do open white shelvings to display pretty things i'd like to stare everyday. this photo is by tamar of nestdecorating whose etsy shop is another favorite of mine. tamar has a gorgeous home and tons of lovely china collection i am envious about. sigh...

cindy chae's flickr photostream leaves me craving for more. this image is a wonderful composition of cookies and milk impeccably styled in a floral lined basket, mason jars and the perfect charming striped straws. i waste no time hopping on to her blog and indulge in her delectable treats (complete with recipes too).

the photo above is one of my favorites from one of camille's well executed soirees. the colorful empty can of jalapeno peppers used as a vase sets the tone for a lively fiesta. as austin texas' premier event planner/stylist, her blog documents all her inspirations, her travels and her gorgeous work. that's why she's in my blog roll. her blog posts are just all exalting and photos are just amazing.

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check out these ladies' photostreams and blogs/sites and be prepared to be awed by the lovely images that fill their daily lives!