After a crazy busy week, I am looking forward to the weekend! The snow is picking up in my neck of the woods this afternoon, so it remains to be seen if it will be a weekend spent snowed in watching movies, but either way I’m loving Friday right now. I hope to find some time to finally finish up my list of goals for 2012 so I can start focusing energy on new projects and I’ll be doing a bunch of sketching for an upcoming photo shoot, too. Whatever you’re up to this weekend, here’s hoping it’s fabulous! xoxo

{Photo by Nathan Legiehn.}

A few favorite posts from the week…

• Roberta + Diego’s gorgeous Italian wedding
• DIY peach prize balls (perfect for your Valentines!)
• A confetti-themed first birthday party

And a little link love for your weekend…

• Sparkly and fun DIY glitter jars
• So sweet: a hotel room baby shower for Melanie
• Obsessed with these envelope journals
• Everyone needs a good pity party now and again
• A fabulous birthday party we helped inspired!
• Loving Mulberry’s Spring 2012 campaign
• Capture and appreciate the every day
• Um, how tasty does this cocktail look?

I know it’s not even February until next week, but I honestly can’t stop loving everything spring right now. Seeing all the spring fashion hit my favorite stores is really too much for me to handle at the moment. I want to wear pastel everything! So, not surprisingly, this week it’s all about pretty pastels. And this gorgeous pink lamp, which I think would look just perfect on my desk. A shiny pink lamp? You know you love it.

{Shop: lamp / ring / striped top / gingham envelopes / loafers / tote.}

I was so excited to have Jenni Bailey share the perfect little party she planned for her daughter Brynn Luna’s first birthday. For the invitations, Jenni stuffed small muslin bags with confetti cut from sheets of crepe paper (ordered from D. Blumchen) and she hung ruffled streamers over a pretty ombre painting she painted herself. She baked the cake and whipped up a batch of her family’s favorite vanilla bean ice cream, served with Brynn’s favorite treat, Nilla Wafers. The super cute cake topper was made by Michelle Edgemont and Brynn’s party dress was sewn by her grandmother using a pattern from a Leila & Ben. I love the sweet simplicity of Brynn’s first birthday party. A little confetti goes a long way!

{Photos by Jenni Bailey.}

Hello lovelies! It’s Jenny from Hank + Hunt here with a head start on Valentine’s Day – peach prize balls! I have been meaning to make prize balls for a while and thought they would be the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. They take mere minutes to assemble, and when they are unwrapped, your little sweetie is sitting in a big pile of streamers.

You could make these fun balls for anyone, at any occasion. You could even add confetti for even more celebration extravaganza!

Supplies -

• a variety of small toys and treats
• scissors (I used heavy duty kitchen shears)
• crepe paper sheets
• ribbon leaves (or ones cut from felt)
• Glue Dots or double stick tape
• our printable tags

Cut the crepe paper sheets into one inch strips.

Start wrapping, going around and around keeping the shape rounded. Add toys as you go. You will be using the entire sheet of  crepe paper, so don’t be shy. Hint: to make it more round, roll it a bit like ball with your palm to smooth out any lumps every now and again.

Once you get to your last piece, add a Glue Dot or double stick tape to the end and stick it down. Add the tags and leaves. Give to the sweetest valentine, or two, you know. These are perfect for class treats and will keep the mini people occupied for at least a moment or two. So sweet!

{Design + photos by Hank + Hunt for The Sweetest Occasion.}

I am so completely in love with Roberta and Diego’s stunning wedding, held at Roberta’s family home nestled in the Alps of northern Italy. The abundance of romantic white flowers and lush greenery paired with her simple yet completely beautiful bridal style is absolute perfection. With an all-white color palette and elegant details throughout, their celebration is the epitome of timeless elegance. Please do not even get me started on the gorgeous aisle covered in a blanket of greens and lined with baskets overflowing with flowers. Many thanks to Italian photographers giuli & giordi for sharing Roberta and Diego’s gorgeous wedding!

Vendors -
Photography: giuli & giordi / Catering: San Lucio / Event design + planning: ila malù / Floral design: I giardini di giava / Dress + veil: Pronovias / Shoes: Roberto Del Carlo / Stationery: ila malù / Jewelry: ila malù / Venue: Bride’s family home

{Photos by giuli & giordi.}