the summer book

I don't know where the time goes these days--can't ever seem to find the time to update this blog (and I don't think it's going to get any better now that So You Think You Can Dance is back). But now that summer is here, I'll be pulling out one of my favorite books, The Summer Book by Susan Branch, filled with lots of easy summer recipes and ideas.
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grosgrain napkin ring

I spotted this really cute grosgrain ribbon napkin ring in House Beautiful--from Social Couture.

pretty, amazing

Well, I'll just have to say that is one gorgeous dress.
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stripe love

Love these striped canvas fabrics I just found online at Paper Source.

keith lissner cocktail dress

Dear Matt and Mere,
Please get married soon so I can wear this pretty dress to your wedding!
Love,
Laura
P.S. From here, spotted on Daily Candy this am.