a Girl called Veronica ...

Lets head on over to Las Vegas today to meet Veronica!

I've been blog friends with Veronica for a few years now and I was so happy to finally meet her during my stay in Las Vegas this past March.
She's so lovely - I wish I had more time to hang out and chat. 
Veronica is the founder of
Nostalgia Resources, a vintage rental and styling company that can help create unique and beautiful settings for any function or event! 

Welcome Veronica!  Can you tell us what is currently inspiring you?
I am always inspired by old/vintage things, their stories, texture, shape and colours.  Flowers are also so inspiring to me, they make everything more beautiful.
It is summer here, so when it comes to clothes i am inspired by bright colours.  
Magazines, books and pinterest inspire me too! oh, and i am also inspired by other women with a strong sense of style.

What 3 things you couldn't live without right now?   
My car (couldn't transport furniture for my business without it), my handbag (i throw everything in there), my styling kit for photo shoots (scissors, tape, twine, etc.)

 Can you define to us your personal style?

Bohemian with a touch of preppy.

What is your favourite colour (or colour combinations)? 

oh so hard! 
i always love aqua, and if it comes with a little patina, even better!

Do you have a favourite smell?

Gardenias and any other sweet flower smell.

What do you love about your City? 

I love that I live very close to the desert, it took me a while but now i can see how beautiful it is (and it photographs so well!)

Do you have a favourite quote you'd like to share with us?

"creativity is intelligence having fun" -  Albert Einstein

To see more of what Veronica does at Nostalgia Resources head on over to her website ,
her blog  , facebook page and instagram

all images via 
Nostalgia Resources

The City Bride

Last week I blogged about wedding season and beautiful images of a Country Style wedding ,
today I wanted to share a little  glamour on this cold and wet Tuesday night...

The City Bride - a fun layout from STYD magazine.
Elegant, sophisticated
and radiant wedding styles.

Garden State

The EtsyGreetings Team are having a Wedding Blog Hop so if you are coming here via Jennifer's blog - welcome!!


I thought the blog hop would be a great opportunity to showcase something new in my shop - custom Wedding Table Setting tags.

These would be lovely for any Garden or Spring time Wedding but they can be done in any colour or print to suit your Wedding day theme and special day!

To continue the blog hop to see more lovely Wedding paper goods head on over to 'Bay Breeze Designs'

* top 3 images styled by me, bottom image from Justine & Greg's Wedding (gorgeous!!)

Etsy Picks of the Week - a Rustic Wedding

some beautiful decor details for a handmade inspired wedding - Etsy has so many wonderful ideas!

I also spotted these two great online wedding magazines which I thought Id share

Reverie Magazine (their blog here)

and

MAGrouge (blog here)

Enjoy the inspiration!!

Top image via Elle magazine (scanned by me) * Bride and Groom Place Cards by VickyTrainor

Wooden Hearts by OldNewAgain

Vintage Atlas Pinwheels by ElizabethSt

Wedding Decor Tags...

You know I love weddings - time, patience and love is spent planning to get the details, the look and the whole day perfect!

A lovely bride-to-be, Tara,

contacted me after spotting these Poetic Gift Tags in my

Etsy Shop.

We chatted about colours, suggestions and I sourced the pretty paper she liked...

i even found a lovely vintage box to send them off in! sweet!

The Tags were for the table setting and I wish both Tara and her fiance all the very best on their special day...

Etsy Picks: Eco Friendly Weddings

Hello from Deb of Two Cheeky Monkeys and thanks Anastasia for inviting me to be a guest blogger on your beautiful blog!


While it is cold and dreary in my part of the world, I know that many in the northern hemisphere are enjoying the warmer summer weather. The onset of the warmer weather also signals the start of the wedding season in many countries.

I absolutely adore weddings, especially those with a handmade element, and what could be sweeter than an eco-friendly, handmade wedding? I hope you enjoy my Etsy picks. :)

Coquette fascinator by The Honeycomb *
Everlasting Love" brooch bouquet by Hair Bows Wonderworld * Waste not want not bridesmaid's clutches by Rejenerate *
With this ring ring pillow by Motif Caprice *

There's little that makes my heart sing more than fresh flowers - clumped heads in the garden, tall stems in a vase, wildflowers in the bush. I'm getting the chance to help make my sister's bouquet next month so I've had wedding flowers on my mind. I thought I would look through the archives of my website Wedding Ideas Australia and pull together some of my favourite wedding posies to share with you too:




Peonies are my favourite flower of all time. So fluffy and luxurious. These pink peonies were arranged by Style by Nature in Port Melbourne. Read more about Samantha and Billy's Yarra Valley wedding.
image: Warren Photography


Ivory roses are classic, but teamed with the dark berries they are modern too. This bouquet of Emanuel ivory roses with blackberries, wrapped in black lace was created by Stylish Stamens on the Gold Coast. Read more about Bree and Josh's Gold Coast wedding.
image: White Pearl Photography


I'm a huge fan of using native Australian flora where possible - embracing our heritage and celebrating the beauty of our own environment. This bouquet of Eucalyptus flowers, tetragona nuts, bottle brush, Flannel flowers and soft blue gum leaves by Lazy Tulip in Croydon, NSW is really something special. Read more about Carmen and Jamie's Sydney wedding.
image: Oneill Photographics


More peonies! This time wedding white with green foliage and wrapped subtly with unbleached linen ribbon and fixed with a few sweet pearls. This bouquet by Boatshed Market in Cottesloe, WA perfectly suited the relaxed atmosphere at this wedding, full of handmade details. Read more about Danielle and John's Perth wedding.

David Austin roses scream wedding and this design by Menail Floral Creations (Menai, NSW) features cream and white roses with blackberries and grey foliage for depth. Read more about Kate and Brendan's Sydney wedding.
image: McKay Wedding Photography


This compact bouquet of white lilies and roses is fresh and modern - perfect for a pared back wedding or a petite Bride. The green lily stamen and foliage give the posy interest. Such a sophisticated look.
Read more about Jocelyn and Jarrod's Noosa wedding.
image: Calli B Photography


This truly glorious bouquet by Blooming Bridal in Adelaide is a girl's dream come true - pale pink peonies, pale pink David Austin roses, white mini roses and a scattering of white Singapore orchids. I could eat it.
Read more about Katrina and Matthew's Adelaide wedding.
image: Milk Studio


It's cheeky, but I've also included my own wedding bouquet. I think it's important to work with the flowers that are in season, so my only request of the Eumundi Flower Lady was to create something to go with my deep red colour theme. I think she did an amazing job with this mixed seasonal bouquet. Read more about our Sunshine Coast wedding.
image: Barbara Utech


You don't need to spend the earth on a gorgeous bouquet. One of the simplest, and sweetest wedding flowers I have seen were my friend Rebecca's red and pink tulips that added a pop of colour against her wedding dress and worked beautifully with her rural country setting outdoors wedding. Read more about Rebecca and Chris' Kangaroo Valley wedding.
image: Steph Bond Hutkin


I hope these blooms bring a little something special to your day. Thank you Anastasia for the invitation to share something beautiful - have a wonderful holiday!
Steph Bond-Hutkin
Bondville - for Mums who love design
Wedding Ideas Australia - real Australian weddings

Children at weddings....
recently we were invited to a wedding.
With excitement (i heart weddings!) I sent off the acceptance card with kisses and lots of well wishes ...not long after we got a phone call letting us know that no children are allowed to attend and that I will have to get a babysitter.
i felt a little bummed but had to remind myself its not just my kids not invited but all kids - whats up with that anyway?




How do you feel about children at weddings?
I know some weddings are very formal, some couples are on tight budgets, some just want a small wedding ...maybe some might feel children will ruin their 'special' day?

each to their own but i know for sure - children know how to have a good time!
...as soon as they see an empty dance floor, as soon as they hear music they are there...dancing, smiling, laughing...just being themselves - we can learn a lot from that!


*image by Jac Photography via StyleMePretty

The Vintage Wedding Dress....

Beautiful inspiration!

60's inspired heavy lace and baby doll dotted veil * 1900's restored wedding dress from The Vintage wedding dress Company, UK * Luke & Joanne - the bride's adorable dress is from a local vintage store * Angie & Tyson - this bride scored big time with an amazing $5 thrifted wedding dress!

Etsy Pretties - Its a nice day for a White Wedding

Top image by Arthur Elgort (love the idea of everyone in white!)

* Netting with vintage sequin trim & flowers by BeSomethingNew

* Khaki & White Doily Stationery by DawnCorrespondance

* French Butterfly Garland by MaisyandAlice

* Mina Lace necklace by Whiteowl