Handmade Wooden Picture Frames by Organic Bloom

I came across these amazing frames today from a company called Organic Bloom. I got caught reading about their "success" story....and then moving onto their blogs about wedding cakes and all the other fun things they do! I am amazed when I find people who seem to have ALL THIS ENERGY! But, back to these incredible, hand made frames....I love them. Here's the catch....(isn't there always one?) they only sell - exclusively wholesale - to portrait photographers!! This is totally worth checking into with your photographer though...don't you think?!

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Chesley Summar Photography - Lebanon, TN

Kristin Geerts Photography - Bettendorf, IA 

Surprise Photography - Poughkeepsie, NY

BHLDN by Anthropologie - Launch date: Feb 14th

Be You. Be Loved.

That is the new tag line for BHLDN

I love it.

On the heels of JCrew debuting its bridal line, Anthropologie is now throwing their bridal veil into the ring! On February 14th, Anthropologie is debuting its new bridal line: BHLDN. Right now you can get just a little peek into what they will be offering on their website (hints of rich fabrics, lace, feathers). I know people do not like background music while surfing but, I found the background music to be soothing while watching the slideshow of teaser images! The song is called  "What are we waiting for" by the icelandic group Amiina. 

Don't expect your pocketbook not to get dinged....retail prices for the brand range from $1,000 to $4,000 for gowns and $200 to $600 for event dresses. Yowsa. Later in the year, BHLDN plans to offer decorations to round out their bridal collection and I am really looking forward to seeing what they have to offer! The plan is to carry everything from cake toppers and lanterns, to DIY-type items that are already made, as well as more aspirational items like candelabras and mouth-blown glassware! I can only imagine the beauty of these items! Just one more thing to look forward to on February 14th....

Grab those video cameras and be a Diva!

Enter the Dessy Diva Contest and have the chance to WIN:

• A Sandals Destination Wedding Dress of your choice -destination wedding or not, these dresses are gorgeous!! Free wedding dress not enough you say? I agree, we can't leave your favorite girls hanging.... 
• Up to 8 Dessy Group Bridesmaid Dresses! You can choose from our amazing collections including Alfred Sung, Cynthia Rowley, After Six, Lela Rose and the Dessy Collection

Interested in decking out your wedding party and yourself with these free Dessy dream gowns? Here's how:

We want you to tell us via video why you deserve the important title of 'Dessy Diva'. Be creative, grab your bridesmaids or get your soon to be hubby involved. Be funny, be serious, be you. We want to hear from you. Tell us your story: tell us how you met, or how you got engaged, tell us why your bridesmaids are simply the hottest, or tell us why you'll do anything for that perfect turquoise dress...any story that you want to tell to convince the Dessy powers that be and the general public that you deserve this coveted title.

How to enter:

• Visit the Dessy Group Facebook Page

• 'Like' Dessy on Facebook

• Make your video (use your phone, iPhone, camcorder etc.) Your video cannot exceed 5 minutes

• Submit your video under the 'CONTESTS' tab on the Dessy Group Facebook Page

Video submissions must be received by February 14th, midnight EST. The top 3 videos will then be chosen by Dessy Design Staff. These finalists will be announced on February 21st. Then, the general public gets to vote on the final three choosing the winner. The public vote from the Dessy Group Facebook Page will run from February 21st  to February 25th. The winner will be announced on Monday, February 28th, 2011.

For a taste of the winnings that total over $2500 have a look below. You can find the full selection of Sandals Destination Wedding Dresses on Dessy.com.


And for your ladies? Here is a glance at just a few of the gorgeous styles available from your favorite Dessy Group designers. Visit Dessy.com to choose your favorite. Upon winning this Diva-licious contest you will receive up to 8 bridesmaid dresses of your choice. Woo-Hoo!


So, get your creative juices flowing, make your one of a kind video and gather all of your family and friends to 'Like' Dessy and vote for your video on Facebook.