Happy Friday!

Yesterday was Australia Day, and since my husband & his family are Aussies, we're going to an Austrailia Day party tomorrow!  Had I seen this sooner I would have made these cute cupcakes to bring!  Ah, well.  Have a good weekend!

From The Cupcake Blog

Rustic Weddings

I love a sleek stylish shindig but nothing compares to the casual beauty of mother nature, so I also love a laid-back rustic wedding held outdoors.  Common themes include rough weathered wood, wild flower bouquets, and good ol' home cookin' in lue of expensive catered fare.  In general these weddings tend to be very comfortable for guests and sometimes more of a personal expression of the bride & groom.  Here are some of my favorite rustic wedding inspiration images!  {images via 100 Layer Cake}

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Wedding Hair: Braids

My girlfriends and I are all kind of on a hair changing kick.  We've all been changing our color!  But it got me thinking about trends in bridal hair styles.  We've seen some really dramatic changes in styles (thankfully!) getting away from the mass of fake-y hairspray encrusted curls piled high atop the head!  Brides these days are going for a more natural look, a look that is tradition re-interpreted, a look that celebrates the beauty of simplicity.  Of course I'm talking about braids.  Braids really went out of fashion in the late '90's and into the early 2000's but they are back and the new and interesting formations are just lovely.  Whether wrapped up as a crown or descending loosely down the back, braids are the romantic new hairstyle for your wedding day or for any day!

Image via Ivy & Aster

Image via Uptown Urban Craft

Image via Ivy & Aster

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