Fuchsia and white outfit – Coordenado fúcsia e branco

Today I woke up feeling quite cheerful and decided to wear my fuchsia top (sewing details here, just scroll down for the review) combining it with a white crossover skirt that I bought on sale some time ago (I like it because it sits on the hip, looking more relaxed). I spent all morning shopping for groceries and supplies and I felt pretty good in this outfit, casual but pulled-together as well. Other colors I like combining with fuchsia are some shades of green and blue. It also goes great with neutrals like black and grey.
On a side note, did you notice my slight tan??? The weather reports state that the weather will turn from Monday on (into showers and thunderstorms) so I had to take advantage of the good weather while it lasts. At least I won’t get back to the office looking like I spent my vacation at home sewing, *blink*!

Hoje acordei bem-disposta e alegre e decidi usar o meu top fucsia (os detalhes de costura estão aqui), coordenando-o com uma saia de trespasse branca que comprei nos saldos há algum tempo (gosto dela por assenta na anca e não na cintura natural, por isso tem um ar mais descontraído). Passei a manhã nas compras (mercearia, mantimentos) e senti-me muito bem com este conjunto, casual, mas ao mesmo tempo com um ar cuidado. Outras cores que gosto de combinar com o fúcsia são alguns tons de verde e azul. Também vai muito bem com cores neutras como o preto e o cinzento.
Já agora, alguém reparou no meu ligeiro bronzeado??? A metereologia diz que o tempo vai mudar já a partir de segunda-feira (chuva e trovoada) por isso tive de aproveitar o bom tempo enquanto dura. Ao menos não vou voltar ao escritório com ar de quem passou as férias em casa a costurar ;)!

Wedding Cakes

So, I was blog hopping and these super cute cakes kept popping up!



If you have no clue what to do for your wedding cake, please take a look at the these cake photos, I have a feeling they just might help.



I am loving the yellow details on these cakes!!

Cake by White Rose Bakery via Elizabeth Anne Designs and Deyla Huss Photography



Cake by Ghiselani Designer Cakes via Snippet & Ink and Anna Kim Photography

I'm seeing these frosted roses everywhere and I just LOVE them!!



Cake by Tailored Sweets via Wedding Chicks and Goodnickels Photography

You can check out how to make these sweet creations at Strawberry Chic! I'm obsessed, I just might have to try them out!

Cake by Strawberry Chic via Luna and Chloe Weddings

Now for the striped cakes. I am a sucker for stripes. I find myself buying striped everything, clothes, bags, shoes, and now I want a striped cake!

Cake by Sweet & Saucy Shop via Forget Me Knot Weddings and Gabriel Ryan Photographers



via Luna and Chloe Weddings

What's your favorite cake?

It’s a nice day to go to the beach – Está um belo dia para ir à praia

I swear it’s the first day in July that isn’t too windy to go to the beach here in Aveiro. Up until now, all I could get if I went to the seashore was a “free exfoliating treatment” by sand being blown against my body. So here I am, getting ready to go get a nice tan (finally!). I made this dress a couple of years ago, check it out here if you’re interested in knowing the sewing details. Have a great day and thanks for visiting!


Juro que é o primeiro dia de Julho em que o vento não está demasiado forte para ir à praia aqui em Aveiro. Até agora tudo o que iria conseguir se lá fosse era um tratamento esfoliante grátis através de jatos de areia! E cá estou, a preparar-me para ganhar um bronzeado decente (finalmente!). Fiz o vestido há uns anos, podem ver os detalhes aqui se estiverem interessadas. Tenham um óptimo dia e obrigada por aparecerem por aqui!

Gainesville Wedding: Rachel and Scot

MasterPiece Weddings was honored to be a part of Rachel and Scot's wedding this past weekend! They were wonderful and their wedding was absolutely gorgeous.



Here are a few pictures from Lindsay Novak Photography for you to enjoy!

So sweet, brings tears to my eyes!!

Cutest flower girls ever!

Amazing vendors from this wedding:



Photography: Lindsay Novak Photography

Flowers: Joan at Prange's Florist

Cake: Cakes by Jenny Wagner

Planning and Coordination: MasterPiece Weddings

Ceremony: Christ Community Church

Reception Venue: UF Hilton

Music: Wayne's World Entertainment

Hair: Graceful Strands

Make-up: Cliff Weir from Your Wedding Make-up

Interview with...ME!

I was honored to be interviewed by the awesometastic Invitation Consultants  the other day, they asked me five fab questions about what I do.



Here's a little preview..

To see the entire post with pictures go here to their blog!



You don't want to miss out!

Inspiration Board- Blue and Purple

We have had two brides in the past two months with the color combination of blues with purples. And we are lovin it!! These colors together are absolutely gorgeous so we created an inspiration board with them together!



Check out one of them tomorrow!

Cake; Bouquet by Charlotte Geary; Gifts; Shoes by Jerry Yoon Photography; Straws; Chairs; Boutonniere; Napkin; Place Cards

Know anyone else who used these colors for their wedding? Please share!

p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c.

welp... pretty sure that sums up my summer sewing and blogging! absolutely pathetic results through these past couple of months! but, to keep it real.. my head and heart's, just not in it right now. i'm pretty sure this is normal ( or at least, that's what i like to tell self. ) either way... i think i feel some mojo coming back, but you never know with a free spirit like me! hahaha...

i decided in my laziness, that my attempt at the Japanese + and x quilt... really should be two new pillows for my couch. and even though i do completely realize that i'm being a slug, i do actually feel legit with my decision! ;P

plus, i really wanted to start my Postage Stamp Quilt! I worked on cutting these sweet, little puppies up all weekend with my Sweet Hot Yams at the Sister's Quilt show. God love them! they even fed the insanity, by bringing me more scraps! kiss kiss, Elizabeth!!

well... here's to { hopefully } seeing you soon kids! Hope your Summer's being fabulous to you and your loved ones!!

Xo, Heather

Feeding your Wedding Vendors

Okay, so the picture really isn't what I am talking about... but that is what happens when I am starving after a

21 hour day. Before we crack open the wine.

This question has come up quite a bit about feeding your vendors, do you, should you, why? And I am here to answer the questions you have.



Firstly, one of the main reasons I bring this up, is that recently a Mother of the Bride called me to ask me which meal I'd prefer - because she wanted to make sure I ate. But she wasn't planning on feeding any of the other vendors.



Here were my concerns. The photographer and videographer would be working a 10 hour day. The DJ would be working a 5 hour day, for this event we were working with the bride for a 21 hour stint of time. And please know, I am not complaining, I love my job! But here's my point.



We pack with us protein bars, snacks, water, etc. But when the reception comes around, we have a teensy bit of down, the photographer can only take so many pictures of people shoveling food and drinks in their faces, and drinking. Plus, you probably wouldn't want pictures of that anyway - and while working a 10 hour day you probably want to feed your photographer so they stay upright. Keeping in mind, what their contract states, they may request a hot meal. And usually the venue or catering staff, have a vendor meal selections - chicken fingers and french fries work too.



The same goes for us, we aren't picky, but it is nice to sit down for 3 minutes (literally 3 minutes) and eat something once we know that you (the bride, groom, parents of the bride and groom) are being attended to. Our team usually eats in shifts, so I know someone from my team always has eyes on the bride and groom to know they are taken care of.



Our rule is that anyone working more than 4 or 5 hours in a row, should have the ability to eat something if at all possible. I'm not saying go crazy, but if you were working 5 hours or more, you'd want to eat, right?



What are you thinking, when it comes to feeding your vendors?

DIY snake print dress – Vestido estampado cobra (feito por mim)

Made this dress last weekend and I’m so happy with it that I will most definitely make it again (a black pleather version is a must, maybe also another one in white crepe). I opted for these clog sandals and maxi bag hoping to dress it down a little, since I wore it to go to the city and run some errands. Personal photographer wasn’t feeling like going out so I went alone (I was hoping to get some pictures taken in the city; instead these were taken when I got back by lunch time). Sewing review will be up as soon as I get some time to compose it is published here. Have a great week guys!

Fiz este vestido neste último fim-de-semana e fiquei tão satisfeita que muito provavelmente vão ver outras versões dele em breve (um em napa preta é obrigatório, talvez outro em crepe branco). Optei por usá-lo com estas socas e com a bolsa grande para um ar mais casual, uma vez que sai apenas para ir à cidade tratar de alguns recados. O fotógrafo privativo estava sem vontade de sair (ainda tive esperanças de tirar umas fotos na cidade, mas não foi desta; em vez disso tirou-me estas quando regressei a casa à hora de almoço). O artigo com os detalhes de costura será publicado logo que tenha algum tempo para o compor foi publicado aqui. Tenham uma óptima semana!

Summer Blogosphere Series Part 6

I found this post by Junebug Weddings and I fell in love! The silver lace jewelry from By Jeannie Jewelry is so awesomely cool!



Each piece is actual lace that has been casted in silver and then made into a piece of jewelry like earrings or a necklace! Check them out!

Seriously gorgeous'ness, right?

Weekend outfit: Hey sailor! – Conjunto de fim-de-semana: à marinheiro!

Getting ready to go out and grab a giant burger at Vagueira beach…

A preparar-me para sair para almoçar um hambúrguer gigante na praia da Vagueira…




On the way home we stopped to take a few more pictures, the scenario was too good to pass…

A caminho de casa parámos para tirar mais algumas fotos, o cenário era demasiado bom para deixar passar…



This is Ria de Aveiro, some sort of lagoon/estuary; the ocean is right across the narrow land band just ahead.

Esta é a Ria de Aveiro, uma espécie de lago/estuário; o oceano fica logo depois da estreita faixa de terra que se vê ao fundo.

Friday Fun: Wedding Shoes

Just because most people don't see the shoes you wear on your wedding day, does not mean they have to be boring! Have some fun with them!



Plus, awesometastic shoes make for great pictures.

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From BD Photography



By Tec Petaja



From Etsy



Your wedding shoes are such a great way to express your personality!