No Bones About It

I love this little gal. For the past 8 years she has been hiding from the camera, which makes her mother very angry. Well... I got the new Ipod touch for Christmas and Ms. Corona doesn't know it's a camera yet. So, I thought while I had the opportunity I would share this photo with you... it is one of very few. 

Have a great Tuesday all!!!! 

Ciao, 

M.E.

I love you... TOM

It's like when midnight struck on January 1st a wedding alarm went off inside me.. WAKE UP!!! YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED THIS YEAR! So I have been pretty productive as of late. 

My new latest revelation... TOMS! I think I just might have to jump on board with the whole TOMS wedding. 

They have the cutest new cream glitters for me.

  And for my love... the black waxed twill cordones.

And how cute would our little ring bearer and flower girl be in these?!

I know Toms aren't the most glamorous shoes in the world... but they are comfortable and I can only imagine how important that is on a day when you are bouncing around and dancing and chatting with all your guests. 

Check out all of the TOMS @ http://www.toms.com 

Ciao, 

*M.E.

Flower Power

The rain has cleared... flowers may not be blooming in my yard. Mostly because we didn't cover all of our plants and we managed to let quite a few die... oops. Do not fret, the garden is just fine! But at least we will have something to do this spring! 

Flowers are blooming indoors though!!!  

I found inspiration for holiday decorations in Better Home & Gardens magazine... and decided it was much better suited at my wedding! I am going to try the paper medallions next!

I have turned my coffee table into a felt flower garden! 

 I plan making approximately 100 of these guys. Think Anthropology, gobs and gobs of these on a stretch of garland, or plastered on a wall... Wish me luck!! 


Ciao,
*M.E.

Rainy days are here again....

It is pouring outside, and this is pretty rare for us Arizona folk!

It totally inspires me to start creating and designing for my upcoming nuptials. The amazing stationary gal, Elizabeth Bardwell (blushdesignstudio.com ,) sent over some jpegs for me to play with today, I added some pizazz and you will see these babies appear again at the wedding:)!

Her designs are amazing, and they match the perfect guest book poster I found on Martha Stewart Weddings, which was a free download that I doctored a bit, and took to my local printer. I had it blown up to 16x20, and I think it looks fabulous!

Check it all out!

Details...

Guestbook...

I am sure I will change them a little more, but I can't wait to add these into our soiree!

Caio for now,

M.E.

....and a Happy New Year!!!

Hello out there our faithful followers! It has been quite a year for us bread n' budda girls! Not only one, but two engagements, lots of fun decorating tips, and the birth of our very own blog. I am honored to get to do this wth my best friend, and though we aren't always on the ball with our posts, they are usually worth the wait:).....

I only have one new years resolution; make 2011 the best damn year ever, and since we both have such bright events in this coming yar, I am sure we can make

that resolution a reality.

I must give a huge thanks to our men, Rich and Richard, for putting up with our blogging habits, which sometimes take over our lives, computers and cameras, and for all of their support while we pour our souls into this blog:). We love you!!!

So, now that I have done a little butt kissing, check out some fun ideas fro

m Martha Stewart online for New Year's decorating treats. Even if you aren't throwing your own party, who cares? Decorate your own house for a little New Year inspiration!

marthastewart.com

I must leave you with the cutest pic of me and our little bicyling man....(with his favorite Christmas present, and my favorite Christmas present courtesy of my adoring fiance)

Have a safe and Happy New Year, and until then....cheers

M.E.

Where did December go?

Hey All! 

I have been so busy the past couple weeks, with family & friends coming in town for the holidays, and all the festivities. Richard and I had a wonderful Wine & Cheese holiday party on Monday that was amazing... so amazing in fact that I forgot to take any pics to share with you. Sorry... but here some great Holiday party pic ideas.

I must say, we did come up with some amazing cheese snacks! Cheese, cracker, grapes & meat tower. Cheese ball. Brie covered in jalepeno jelly.  Brie wrapped in a pastry with honey & almonds on top served with sliced apples (Allie's recipe) Brie with raspberry jam wrapped in a pastry... We also mixed it up with some spinach dip & meatballs. All amazing! The finger foods were super easy, especially because I worked on Monday and had to have everything ready to go in 30 minutes! Organization is key if you decide to try a week night event. 

You will never believe that I have had my Christmas decorations up since before Thanksgiving in fact... because my camera cord is broken and I haven't been able to down load them for you. Yikes... I sure hope Santa brings me a new one for Christmas because blogging is like impossible without it!

And just in case anyone has any last minute gifts to buy... check out these hot gifts, and their even hotter price tags! Yikes!

Ombré Throw

Turn down the heat and pull up this mink throw. Does it get more luxe? $18,000; frette.com.

Copain Bracelet by Oscar Niemeyer

He's the most famous Brazilian architect for a reason. Each of his museums, bridges, amphitheaters, and skyscrapers is an example of curvy sensuality. Now you can wear his designs, in 18K yellow gold with diamonds. $15,200; hstern.net.

 

Reserved Seating Bespoke Silk Scarf Slipper Chair

A fabulous scarf can be worn only so often, right? But on a chair…forever! Designer Suzan Fellman gives vintage scarves new life, covering simple seats with exquisite examples from Lanvin, Chanel, Christian Dior, and more. $6400; suzanfellman.com.

 

 

And one last Christmas tip! Good News: Poinsettias are not poisonous to dogs! 












Ciao, 


M.E.

Thank you to Martha Stewart & House Beautiful for providing the images!

Santa came early....

Thank you, thank you, thank you my darling boy....for the best present I have ever received!!!!

We had to pimp it out a little bit, but it is sooooo awesome. I added a new seat, tassles, basket, basket liner (made by me:),) and some flowers for some girliness! I feel like I am five years old again, and it is fabulous...

Check out Sun Cyclery, for the best selection in Phoenix for cruisers, bells and accessories...

sunbikes.com

I love it so much, and couldn't possibly ask for anything more...MERRY CHRISTMAS to me!

Thank you again my sweet boy!

Ciao,

M.E.