Hostess Gift Ideas: Cambria Cove

I had never heard of Cambria Cove before I was somehow signed up on their email list and began receiving daily emails filled with cute and chic gift ideas. I began searching through the site looking for cute holiday gift ideas and got to thinking how so many of their items would be perfect for hostess gifts for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. A few of my favorite items are below:

Bold Gold Pocket Journals (set of 3) - $20

MINE Luggage Tag - $25

Mercury Glass Votives - $28-$45

New Arcadia Gold Tall Tumber (set of 4) - $75

Veiled Musings

My veil dilemma continues, now I'm leaning much more favorably towards the side of wearing a veil during the ceremony. I say this with unease because I have been so set on having a mostly untraditional wedding. After all, we're eliminating the bouquet toss, the garter toss, we're doing a first look, and I'm carrying bright colored flowers. All of which are not earth shatteringly unique decisions but they are modern wedding choices.

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So the veil feels like a throwback. But I love the beauty of a veil picture and they really do make one feel like a bride. I'm considering a very low fingertip veil that will perch on my low updo and will be easily remove for the reception. Much to my mother's sheer joy, I've relented enough to try one on when I have my first dress fitting in February

P.S. On a side note, the Vera Wang store called yesterday to tell me my dress had arrived! I practically had to restrain myself to not go running across town to Newbury Street to see it in person.

Shop It to Me Sale of the Day

In a triumphant return to the daily feature. Wouldn't this be a gorgeous rehearsal dinner dress?

Trina Turk "Reina" Chiffon Dress
Original $342 - Now $205

Sweet Thank You Gifts

The perfect birthday gift for my besty and MOH who is tying the knot just one month before me. Adorable and Eco Chic letterpress Thank You notes from Smock, only $14 for a set of 6.

Pottery Barn Mania

Eva Colored Glass Table Lamp, $99

Adventures in registering continued last weekend as I was finally able to drag M over to Pottery Barn. We decided to forego the one on Newbury Street and head to the Mall in Chestnut Hill because I was feeling slightly under the weather and wanted to ensure we could find parking. M was quick to agree as we have had 4 failed Pottery Barn attempts due to lack of parking on Newbury Street. Lazy much?

SurEvolution Flower Bowl, $99

When we arrived at the store, my fingers began tingling with excitement to get my hands on that gun! Despite the fact that the staff was rather unhelpful (it took nearly 30 minutes for us to finally find someone who was able to get our registry started), M and I had fun perusing the newlywed mecca of home design.

Puebla Dinnerware Collection, Price Varies

Because M and I have been living together for 2 years at this point, we have most of the basics so I was really looking for detailed accent pieces to accent our style. I just hope that some of the more unique items stay in stock until our guests begin shopping.

Etsy Finds: Hydrangea Blossom & Diamond Ring

What young bride does not swoon over hydrangeas? Well, second only to peonies of course. Wouldn't this be an adorably thoughtful wedding day present? Or holiday gift? (hint hint)

Hydrangea Blossom & Diamond Stacking Ring by Patrick Irla Jewelry

$136

Gifting Myself

Currently gathering ideas for a Christmas wishlist to provide to M. I've decided that it cannot hurt anyone to have a little nudging towards the perfect gift.

Snake Skin Clutch by Lauren Merkin

$225

New Q Printed Wristlet by Marc Jacobs

$168

And there's nothing wrong with swooning over funky clutches. I'm a sucker for snakeskin and Marc Jacobs.