In Need of a Housewarming Gift Idea?

Housewarming presents have suddenly gotten easier with the discovery of Dear Friend by the very talented Rebekka Mann Seale(Cool name alert!)She creates custom portraits of homes with her beautiful line and watercolour illustrations.  I think these could just be the perfect house warming present for anyone looking for a personal touch.  She is booked solid until 2013 (bummer!) but you can check out Rebekka's lovely shop here.

The New Book From Good Bones Great Pieces

Do your read Good Bones Great Pieces?  They are one of my favourite blogs for a brilliant take on traditional pieces done in modern ways.  I've just pre ordered their book and I'm so excited to receive it in May.  A labour of love for over a year, Suzanne and Lauren take a look at the 7 pieces every home needs to stay stylish and functional.  The Ladies Home Journal did a sneak peak and I loved checking it out.  I'm dying to have a love seat just like the one below - so lovely!

 

 

 Source: Good Bones Great Pieces

Something to Try This Weekend: Looking Down Pics

Looking for something fun and creative to do this weekend?  I've been taking alot of inspiration from Taylor Sterling the most awesome founder of The Glitter Guide.  She loves to chronicle her outfits over Instagram with an officially termed 'looking down picture'  Boy does she make some cute pictures!  I've been inspired to take some pics of my own when I'm liking my outfit so why don't you try getting creative this weekend and instagramming your own 'looking down picture'

 

 

Source: Glitter Guide Instagram, 7 Year Wedding Instagram

Lady Chatterleys Affair Pinterest Addiction

After doing a bit of blog cruising I came across the very cool Lady Chatterleys Affair.  She's a super talented wedding and event stylist and like me, she has a pinterest addiction.  She's shared some of her favourite bedroom finds and I have to say I am loving her picks - fun and bright with pops of pattern or colour are giving these bedrooms a great sense of style. 

PS. You can follow me on Pinterest here!

Source: Lady Chatterley's Affair

New: Ivy & Piper March Issue!

Welcome back to the week my darlings!  This weekend I've been devouring the latest issue of Ivy & Piper.  It's a new look and it has some great features including an Adelaide Hills home that has my favourite ever wallpaper in the bathroom (Kate Spade uses it in her NYC home too!) Head on over to Ivy & Piper to check out all the goodness. 

Blog Love: Bridal Snob

Source: Bridal Snob

Wah Weeeeee! I'm going to Alt's new classes!

My darlings, did any of you go to Alt Summit this year?  If I was living in America I WOULD TOTALLY BE THERE.  The classes, the fun parties, meeting other bloggers - it looked like an amazing conference.  (Tee Hee Hee, do you get how strongly I love Alt Summit?) Well lucky me, the Alt gods are smiling and I've been able to get myself a little piece of goodness all the way in Sydney Australia thanks to the monthly online classes Alt are running.  I've enrolled in Growing Your Readership and Understanding Analytics.  I'm PSYCHED!!!!  Would you enrol for Alt?
   

Source: Alt Summit Flickr Stream

7 Year Wedding - A Year in Review Part 2!

We're back for the next installment into what's been happening at 7 Year Wedding this year.  Did you enjoy part 1?  I definetly enjoyed digging through all the articles!  Let's get right into part 2....

In July we looked at turning your sofa into a piece of retro goodness. Our Mid Centurytook their Karlstad Sofa and hacked it into a gorgeous mid century number complete with tufting and retro wooden legs. It was totes awesome. 

Source: Our Mid Century & Ikea

In August we looked at how to turn your rental property into a home.  A topic close to my heart (after many painstaking hours trying things out on my own home - haha!)From using drapery to treat your windows to using area rugs to define a space, we covered lots of tips and tricks!

Source: Flickr,Look Linger Love

In September we took a squizz at veils that are done to perfection from Twigs and Honey. I want to get married again just to use one of these numbers.

Source: I Am Greedy Girl

In October we deliberated over what makes the J Crew look so ah-mazing.  After much official scientific observation we thought it was all about layer upon layer with bright pops of colour or pattern. And of course the more mis matched you go the better the outcome.

Source: J Crew

In November we were captivated by Emma and Andy's perfect summer english wedding.  With bright and cherry decor and a couple that has some 60's style going on, this happy wedding from Retrosight is full of goodness.

Source: Retrosight Photography

And that my dear friends, takes us to December.  This month, 
 

7 Year Wedding - A Year in Review Part 1!

My darling readers, it is nearly the end of the year (can you believe that?!?) So I thought I'd do a wrap up of what's been happening this year at 7 Year Wedding.  Lets get started with the first half of the year.....

In January we took a look at Handmade Weddings, A Fab little book by the clever girls of Sabrina & Eunice of Hello!Lucky and stylist Shauna Faust. 50 projects for DIY goodness for a handmade wedding.

In February I showed you a little Valentines gift to The Big A - a cute little 'fill it out yourself' book from Etsy goodness seller Cori Kindred

In March I got married!!!!  It was so much fun to be able to share all the joy with you. 

In April we took a look at Maiden Braids which I'd been wanting to do for aaaaaages.

In May we took a look at this seaside chic shack in upstate new york is rented every year by the same couple.It had the most perfect mix of eclectic beachy goodness.

In June we took a look at Ashely's backyward birthday bash.  It was right up my alley - laid back, easy and a cool community vibe going on.

Source: Oh Joy and Chronicle Books, Babble via Frolic,Welsch Photography,A Beautiful Mess, Design Strategies,100 Layer Cake