I survived

I did it! Spring has finally sprung here in Long Island. I survived my first New York winter and that my friends, is worth celebrating. Here are a few survival tips if you are a warmer climate person and ever find yourself in the middle of a snowstorm:

• Make sure you have antifreeze solution in your windshield wiper fluid. I learned this lesson the hard way.
• Rubber boots are a MUST. My Hunter boots saved me this season. They won’t keep your toes warm, but they will keep you dry.
• The correct terminology for light snow is flurries. Not sprinkle snow. Never call it sprinkle snow, or your new coworkers will make fun of you.
• You can’t wear flip flops 12 months out of the year. I tried. I tried really hard. It’s sad, but your toes will thank you.

Happy Spring! xo 

Perfume Picks

What is your favorite fragrance? I have three! Philosophy Amazing Grace (clean and refreshing) Tocca Colette (spicy, sweet and romantic) and Marc Jacobs (my absolute favorite).

Words To Live By

Happy Tuesday lovelies! xoxo

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween lovelies! We wont be doing much here in New York tonight due to Hurricane Sandy so I thought I would share some photos of our pumpkin picking adventure last week on the North Fork. Our first stop was Briermere Farms and of course we picked up one of their amazing fresh baked pies! Next we stopped at a local farm to pick our pumpkins. I absolutely love exploring the North Fork of Long Island, especially this time of year! What are your Halloween plans? xo

Blush Crush

Blush weddings are sweet, romantic and oh so pretty! The warm hues create a comfortable yet formal feel to any fete. Photo credit: dress, bouquet, shoes, invitations, mason jar centerpieces, balloons, macarons.

Weekend Style: 10/12

Happy Friday lovelies! The weather is getting chilly here in New York and I'm getting excited to bundle up. Here are a few fall pieces I am loving right now: Gap polka dot sweater, $44.95, Forever 21 bracelet, $10.80 and I am swooning over this pale grey Rebecca Minkoff bag. $195. Happy weekend! xo

Joyful

   

Summer fading into Fall brings me so much joy. I love the crispness of the air, pumpkin spice lattes, the colors of the season, reflecting back on the year and looking forward to the holidays. What brings you joy about this time of year? Photo credit: She takes flight

4 Months in New York

It's been (almost) 4 months since I left the Golden Gate for the Empire State and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by! I'm starting to get use to being tan, having frizzy hair and "Summer showers." As much as I love my new home, I am SO excited to spend some time on the West Coast with my family & friends for the next two weeks. Have a lovely weekend! xo
Image via my trusty iphone ;)

Wedding Wednesday: Hair Inspiration

Braids are such a fun trend right now and there are so many classy ways to incorporate braids into your bridal hair style. The two styles above are a simple and chic; both would look lovely with a silk flower or a rhinestone comb.
Photo credit: left, right.

Broke Ass Bride Giveaway!

We're hosting a giveaway over on Broke Ass Bride and to celebrate we're giving 10% off your entire purchase this week! Use coupon code BROKEBRIDE2012 at checkout and be sure to head over to Broke Ass Bride this week for your chance to win a bridal headband or flower fascinator. Good luck!

DIY Succulent Garden

Succulent gardens and terrariums are huge right now and over the weekend I decided to join in on the fun. I had more of a rustic look in mind for my garden and this wooden box from  Jamali Garden in NYC was a perfect fit! I was also lucky enough to score all of these succulents from Walgreens. The larger ones were $2.99 and the smaller ones were $1.99. To finish it off I added some potting soil and some rocks / shells from Fire Island. This was such an easy project and the finished project looks gorgeous on my table :)

East Coast Bride Giveaway!

Good morning lovelies! I'm so excited to announce that we're hosting a giveaway this week over on the East Coast Bride! For a chance to win your choice of a bridal headband or flower fascinator, head on over to the East Coast Bride to enter. Good luck!

Messy chic: loose braid

I love this loose braid with windblown waves. This look is perfect for a bride with a bohemian / laid back style. {I can't wait to try this look for a night out on the town.} Photo credit

Ringing in 2012... speakeasy style!

The first few weeks of 2012 have been full of fun and events with friends. Now that I have a little down time I'm excited to share the event design I created for my friend's roaring twenies NYE party! The look I was going for was lots of glamour and glitz but with a dark underground twist - my favorite part was the huge 3' balloons. My time in San Francisco is short so I'm soaking up every last minute of all this city has to offer. What did you do on New Year's Eve? {Photograohy by Rodney Chen}

So long, 2011...

Wishing you much love and happiness in 2012. xo, B&B
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We're having a Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!

Click here to visit our Etsy shop and receive 20% off your entire purchase! Happy shopping. Photo credit: Sun and Life Photography

To the weekend...

As much as I love nice weather and being outdoors, I'm looking forward to a rainy weekend filled with crafting and creating. What are you up to this weekend? {Image via}

Handmade holiday: winter wool

It is time to keep cozy and these handmade finds would make great holiday gifts: 1. Chunky wool scarf  2. Cozy cup  3. Boot cuffs

30 days of gratitude

Happy Veterans Day! Tuesday evening my spin instructor told our class that she was keeping a gratitude journal for the month of November and challenged us to do the same. I went home, opened a word doc and wrote down one thing I felt thankful for. What a great idea, during the month of thanks, to keep a journal of what we are thankful for. I hope you will join me during the next 30 days and keep a gratitude journal for yourself because at the end of the day, it is gratitude that turns what we have into enough. {Photo credit via}

Transition

It’s official. After 3 ½ amazing years, this weekend I said goodbye to my San Francisco apartment. I’m going to miss my view of Alcatraz and the Bay, watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge from the roof, and my fabulous roommate, Ms. Tasha Anderson. Goodbye city living and hello suburbs. I’m officially in transition for the next few months until I start my next chapter: New York City! Until then, here are some hilarious photos of Tasha and I trying to move my bed on Friday. (Yes, that darn thing got stuck and yes, we had to call some guys to come help us. This is what happens when you live on the 4th floor in an old San Francisco apartment!)