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Purple + Grey Paint Color Palette

by Christina on May 7, 2012 • 1 Comment

One request I’ve been getting recently is the name of actual paint colors to match up to the wedding color palettes I’ve been putting together. So, starting with the most highly in demand (purple + grey,) here’s a set of paint colors that you can go out and get at...(read more)

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Looking Back on the First Six Months

by Christina on May 2, 2012 • No Comments

As I said yesterday, I started this little site six months ago (first posting on November 1, 2011) and it’s been a fun creative outlet to post about my favorite things, keep track of stuff I love, and bring some pretty things to people out there looking for some design and...(read more)

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Welcome to my Sweet and Lovely Life!

by Christina on Nov 1, 2011 • 1 Comment

My life might be sweet and lovely, but currently it is also very unorganized. Maybe you’re like me, and you find tons of interesting, creative, inspiring, and beautiful stuff online everyday — then you immediately forget everything you saw, and scratch your head wondering where you found that lovely...(read more)

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And….we’re back!

by Christina on May 1, 2012 • 1 Comment

Hello Sweet and Lovely readers! Clearly it’s been a while since I’ve posted here, but in honor of the site’s six month anniversary today (woo woo!) I figured I’d make my return to posting. Rather than go on about how I’ve been neglecting the blog because I’ve been crazy busy at work, or studying for... (read more)

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Wedding Color Palette / Grey + Pink

by Christina on Mar 26, 2012 • 1 Comment

I was driving down the street a few Saturdays ago and saw a bridal party out on the steps of a church and everyone was wearing shades of grey and pink. The guys were in grey suits, the girls were in peachy pink dresses. It was so fresh and perfect for spring! [photo source] (read more)

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Architecture: Modern Rustic Inspiration

by Christina on Mar 14, 2012 • No Comments

I haven’t featured too much architecture on this site so far, but there are so many buildings I find inspirational and beautiful (and, you know, sweet and lovely) that I want to start sharing some of my favorites. Often people complain modern design feels too stark and cold — but the Robins Way Residence in Amagasett,... (read more)

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Tuesday’s Top…Jewels

by Christina on Mar 13, 2012 • No Comments

I just saw the April 2012 cover of Elle UK with Ashely Olsen and love her dress — all of the jewels, all of the colors. It’s beautiful. Such a fresh look for spring. If you want to incorporate some fun (faux!) jewels into your wardrobe, here are some great accessories to brighten things up:... (read more)

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Inspiration: Purple + Grey Weddings

by Christina on Mar 8, 2012 • 2 Comments

One of the most popular wedding color palettes that I’ve put together is the purple and grey palette. So, here’s a bit more inspiration in the purple and grey color family. It’s a beautiful combo. Soft and sophisticated. [Top Row: Gown, Invitation, Desserts] [Middle Row: Suit, Bouquet] [Bottom Row: Cake, Tie, Flowers] (read more)

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Video Cuteness

by Christina on Mar 7, 2012 • No Comments

Whew, the work week is just about half over. Need a little Wednesday afternoon pick-me-up? Check out this completely memorizing video by the band Walk Off The Earth, covering Gotye’s song Somebody that I Used to Know. Why is it so cool? The five band members share one guitar throughout the performance, each playing their... (read more)

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Get the Look: Cozy Reading Corner

by Christina on Mar 7, 2012 • No Comments

This interior look is all about the mixing and matching of dissimilar things to create a cohesive design. Placing clusters of accessories in a simple, monochromatic space. Mixing floral designs with graphic designs. Pairing feminine accent pieces with the masculine wall paint color. Taken together, it’s an inviting place to sit and read a book or... (read more)

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Sweet and Lovely Hair Bow

by Christina on Mar 6, 2012 • No Comments

Hair bows have been all over the internet recently. (Remember, this photo?) Well, ASOS has come up with a clever way to get the look by just clipping in a pre-made hair bow (because sometimes you just don’t feel like doing it yourself.) It’s a quirky look, for sure, but something about it is just... (read more)

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Tuesday’s Top…Stripes

by Christina on Mar 6, 2012 • No Comments

I’ve been totally craving some stripes recently. I have a couple striped items in my closet, but I keep seeing stripes everywhere and it’s starting to rub off on me. I especially love the striped shoes (#2) — great inspiration for Spring/Summer. Those need to be on my feet, on a beach somewhere. :) 1:... (read more)

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Parsnip Fries with Roasted Tomato Ketchup

by Christina on Mar 5, 2012 • No Comments

Parsnips (much like brussel sprouts) are one of those things I didn’t really develop a taste for until I was older, but now I just love it! I had a parsnip puree at a restaurant a few months back (paired with salmon – delicious) and it got me craving parsnips in just about any form.... (read more)

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Wedding Color Palette / BRIGHTS!

by Christina on Mar 5, 2012 • No Comments

Feeling bold? Bold enough for a little bit of neon? These colors would be so fun for any event where you’re looking for something trendy and energetic. These brights certainly set a particular tone, right off the bat. (Anyone know the artist of the painting? I seem to have lost the source, and I’d love... (read more)

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Yellow Happiness

by Christina on Feb 23, 2012 • No Comments

Remember that glam yellow dress from Adele’s Vogue photoshoot? I happened to come across it today — it’s an Oscar de la Renta for the low, low price of $5,000. Really, it’s one of my all-time favs. But, since I won’t be buying that dress anytime soon, here are a few other ideas to put some... (read more)