Ok, I admit, I did wake up at 5:30 this morning to watch the pageantry of the Royal wedding. I have to say that her dress was just perfect. But what I loved most was how happy the couple looked. This picture from the Huffington Post really captured that.

No one I know is going to the wedding, but Ali over at Paperyandcakery has shown us how we can have a taste of our own version of the Royal Biscuit Cake. Thanks for sharing.

What were your impressions of the wedding and of course of THE dress?

Continuing on some spring activity ideas, check out something that has been on my to do list for awhile. While the Metropolitan Museum of Art is well known for the massive collection of art and artifacts stored and on display inside, this spring enjoy part of its collection outside. Anthony Caro’s sculptures will be on display through October on the roof of the museum. Make sure not to miss wonderful views of Central Park while viewing the works. After viewing his amazing sculptures, stay for a bite and a drink at the Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar.

photos courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art website.

How cool is this?? It is a wedding invitation that when folded and turned various ways, it is an actual working record!!!

See the story behind this amazing creation on Mashable.

psss – this one is on sale for only $35

Fight the Monday morning blahs with a little hair-sparkle. Hair accessories from Koyanagi are the perfect answer to turn your day-wear into night-wear. Or to turn that bad hair day into a fabulous one. I had the pleasure of meeting Cyd Koyanagi, the designer a few weeks ago and couldn’t wait to share her fabulous pieces with you.

Which one is your favorite?

Taken in some wonderful exhibits all over town and some fabulous eats.  Who knows, maybe Spring will finally make an appearance!

See the full list here in my weekly CBS column.

Remember this beautiful couple whose engagement photo-session I shared with you back in the fall? Remember how amazing those photos were? Well they got married at a spectacular wedding a few months ago and the wedding pictures were even better than the engagement shoot. Their photographer Autumn Lin really captured the wonderful day and I just had to share my favorites with you. See even more of them here on Autumn’s blog.

I am a little biased on this one (I’m on the left in the one shoulder dress).

Some of the amazing details that the bride managed to pull off with a very full time job and without a planner.

Congratulations again, Sari and Ben!

photo: Thayer Allyson Gowdy

photo: Nicolette Camille

photo: Nicolette Camille

One of my favorite parts about attending a wedding are seeing the flowers. It always amazes me how different a room can look with the addition of flowers and even how different the same room can look with different flowers. Last weekend I attended my cousin’s fabulous wedding at Bubby’s in DUMBO. I was too busy having fun to take photos of the flowers, but they were out of this world. All the fabulous design was done by Nicolette Camille Floral Design and I have never seen such unique flowers all in one place. Above are some pictures from her website, which speak for themselves. But if you need a little extra vote of confidence, I can tell you she just an absolutely wonderful job transforming an already warm and beautiful space, to an even better one.

In an effort to support local vendors, each week I will feature a different Etsy seller from the New York City area.  If you have any favorite sellers, let me know!

Customized gifts always seem to wind up being just something with an initial, name or date slapped onto an already great item. But what about personalizing something in a more subtle way, like with the coordinates of your house, favorite vacation spot or the location of your first date? Etsy artists Jennilyons81 will do just that on throw pillows, baskets or bags. In addition to her customizable styles, she has a wonderful collection of handmade housewares that would look just as wonderful in your farmhouse or your apartment that wants to feel like it is in the country.

Stephen Burks Man Made

Enjoy Harry Potter and some other fabulous artists with exhibits all over the city. And of course some great restaurants to enjoy after!

See the full list here in my weekly CBS column.

Spring is on its way. So head to the New York Botanical Gardens annual Orchid Show when it opens this Saturday, March 5. The theme is “On Broadway” and if it is as wonderful as it has been in the past, it is a must see event.