bookmark: great food covers

grace just posted the newest book cover geniusness from the oh-so-talented coralie bickford- smith and i had to repost over here. if you fell in love with her cloth-bound interpretations of the literature greats, then you will definitely swoon over her newest series! the books all represent various decorative ceramic styles from the time period they were written. i don't just want, but i NEED to have the entire series. i have been devouring(no pun intended) all sorts of foodie books, and these are so just so spectacularly beautiful! here are two other places to read more about the series.

atlanta weddings spring 2011...

style me pretty just posted some highlights from my shoot for atlanta weddings magazine!we made the cover again, which surprised and delighted me! any time i get the opportunity with jeremy harwell, mara z, and amy osaba, i'm one happy camper. AND i got to meet a lot of new talented vendors whose work i had been admiring forever!

Wedding Photography: Harwell Photography

Styling: me

Wedding Gowns: Chaviano Couture + Kelly’s Closet + Winnie Couture

Wedding Flowers: Amy Osaba

Jewelry: Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry

Hair & Makeup: MaraZ

Wedding Stationary: MM Ink

Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest

Hair Accessories: Nicholas Kniel

Venue: Pink Palace

how does your garden grow?

{1.garden hand tools, 2. l'occitane hand cream, 3. seed collection, 4. shitake mushroom log, 5. weck canning jars, 6. harvest basket, 7. galvanized watering can}

via internet archive

are you familiar with the mary frances book series? since today is the first day of spring i wanted to share some images from the adventures among the garden people... and include some of my favorite garden accessories. i'm hoping to spend more and more of my days digging in the dirt, provided my back hurries up and decides it wants to heal!

humble fieldguides...

photo italian vogue 2008 via 42nd and orange

i have a new love in my life... love is love farm, that is. i started volunteering a few weeks ago and am learning so, so many new and wonderful things about organic farming, food, and the innerworkings of nature. unfortunately i maybe, might have overestimated my body and sprained a ligament in my back... overzealous hoeing, perhaps? this last week i have been laid up on the sofa, completely useless, devouring any and all books on organic farming, biodynamics, primitive skills, and slow food culture. this coupled with some chiropractic sessions have been my roadmap to recovery(aaaand some solid modern medicine). here are a few samples of readings that i have been enjoying thoroughly, and i would love suggestions if y'all have any!

*the foxfire series: appalachian survival skills at its finest! takes place not too far away from my childhood lakehouse. here is amy's glimpse into their world and i'm sure it will catch you hook, line, and sinker.

*in defense of food: michael pollan certainly makes a convincing case for a plant-based diet. holy smokes. everyone has been teasing me for all of the "vegetarian propaganda" i've been immersing myself in, but i find it fascinating and can't believe it took me this long to read some of his work.

*the dirty life: the story of a writer in new york city who falls in love with a farmer and rebuilds a new life with him on a fledgling piece of land upstate.

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*the last american man: eustace conway. read about him. no words i can write could describe him fairly, so research this man. he is truly a marvel to behold.

to die for...

i love sheaff's collection of ephemera. whenever i need a pick-me-up i visit this site and it seems to do the trick. i will never tire of this style of artistic printing and i hope my future business cards can be as charming as these!

these are my favorite warm weather shoes and i'm so thrilled madewell is stocking up! in an ideal world, i would have 5 classic laced pairs in white that i would just rotate through all season long. i love that these are the french-y equivalent to america's converse. i've actually never owned a single pair of chuck taylors... not even in art school-ha! something about these are just right.

*also, madewell is featuring a cheeky q&a with alexa...

*p.s i cannot, however, get down with the birkenstocks that madewell is peddling. nuh uh, no way. what's next, tevas????

duskin...

{jody rogac photos for duskin 2011 via liebemarlene}

well, here's a delicious spring 2011 collection that caught my attention. of course it doesn't hurt that the muse featured is none other than my current girl crush, marina muñoz. the clothing is so effortless and easy. in my, ahem, older age i gravitate towards pieces that i can throw on and don't have to fuss with.

in dreams...

last night i had the most wonderful dream that i can't shake. i was selling cut flowers out of the most adorable vintage silver airstream trailer. everything was mapped out so much that i can't believe it was all a dream! it seemed so real. i was so happy. sam cooke was playing and i definitely had a sunburnt nose and lots of freckles. zinc and enamel buckets were spilling out in the front and there was a chalkboard menu of flower specials. there was an old factory trolley with different vases and containers for people to choose from. it was so nice. i think my recent visit to this secret garden is officially haunting my dreams. in the best way. sigh.

girl crush: marina muñoz

via jak and jil and citizen couture

this girl has more style in her little leather string that holds her braid together, then i could ever hope to posses! marina has been popping up all over the place and she is just stunning. i adore how she can wear true blue menswear with abandon and still look utterly feminine. AND THOSE EYEBROWS, i wish i could cut and paste them onto my face! i also appreciate her style philosophies and her makeup tips.

whole-istic living...

lucile prache drawings found via {frolic!}

i feel like i've been mighty neglectful around these here parts lately. well... truthfully, i'm not home as much as i used to. over the years i wildly abandoned any shred of a healthy lifestyle and now, in the words of lesley graham, i am rebuilding my temple. i normally don't like to discuss health and nutrition because i find it to be an incredibly sensitive topic. i just feel like i should 'splain why i've been a little absent and it's because i've turned my focus toward restoring a healthy lifestyle. i promise i won't turn this into a soapbox for diets and fitness or anything preachy and crazy! working on balancing all aspects of my life, so i promise i'll be more present :) thanks for listening to me explain myself.