Sand and Sea: A Wedding Aquatic

As refreshing as cool, clear water, aqua and teal tones are always a perfect compliment to rich ivory, sand, and gold tones. The stunning Crane & Co. Ecru Lettre Kensington Card invitation ensemble with "Peacock" ink (center left) and the rich teal Dots & Stripes Border card by eInvite that could accompany as the save-the-date (center right), are the pieces that first inform guests of your aquatic affair. Whimsical octopus earrings from Anthropologie are an unexpected delight. Beach glass vases of varying heights would pair nicely with sea grass braided storage baskets holding programs or fans (bottom, both from West Elm). Finally, Brides.com offers ideas for a seaside placesetting, with plates that seem to hold the ocean's bubbles, and sand dollar cookies as a cute take-away favor (top left and right).

Rainy Dayz

“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day”…and that day apparently, is today, tomorrow and likely Saturday for us New Englanders. Although rainy days can take their toll on the springtime spirit, they can be great for rejuvenating the soul. Like they say, “every dark cloud has a silver lining” and rainy days are great for staying indoors, sipping tea, reading a good book, or just plain doing nothing! Rainy days offer up an opportunity to relax, reflect and appreciate the sunny days when we have them. So sit back and celebrate precipitation with some of these super cute rainy day items! I do believe, the small print by Etsy seller Blancucha, can brighten any cloudy afternoon!

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Rainy day Cushion from Donna Wilson
Wonderland Glass- Sky from Donna Wilson
DIY Project: Tin Letterpress Clock as featured on Design Sponge
Hello Lucky Greeting Card Variety Pack available at eInvite
Rainy Days porcelain vases from Meyer Lavigne
Rainy day small print by Etsy seller Blancucha
Rainy Day Applique Necktie by Etsy seller SugarLust
Floating cloud Necklace by Etsy seller A Little Luster