All Hail the All-Important Wedding Shoe!   Oh no – these are not just tucked underneath a gown – they’re the icing on the sassy-cake, and if you don’t believe me – ask any sassy-girl on the street!

Brooke, our second June Bride-to-Be here at the office, is the reason I’m thinking about wedding shoes today.  Brooke’s busy picking out the final details for her wedding at a lovely venue in the North Georgia Mountains, and shoes are top of mind for her right now.  We’ve all offered up our opinions, and we’re impatiently waiting for the results!

Brooke’s bridesmaids are wearing a lovely Clover green, and her watermelon-pink accent choice will pull through in the flowers, along with a classy little pop of bright, gerber-daisy orange – how fun!  We’re urging her to find some sharp, hot watermelon-pink shoes – très precious, no?  Let’s see what happens!

 Oh!  And you know we’ve already picked out the favors for her bridesmaids luncheon!  

Brooke’s wedding photographers, by the way, was kind enough to provide the wonderful wedding photos for this blog post from their online gallery!  You can enjoy Jodi and Shannon’s gorgeous work at luminagephotography.com.

It’s a Shoe Thing! 

I’m fascinated by chandeliers and that ambiance of old-world glamour and grandeur they bring to a room.  As a matter of fact, part of our 2009 Collection came about because I’m so enthralled with these sparkling crystal creations!

And with all the Vintage inspiration in vogue right now, chandeliers just go hand in hand with setting the mood for the moment!

From the palace at Versailles to the lobby of your local bank, chandeliers delight and fascinate all who pass underneath.  Seriously, have you ever not been impressed when you walk into a room with a beautiful chandelier centerpiece?

And I’m not the only one that loves a good chandelier – did you know that there’s a very popular blog online that ONLY talks about chandeliers?  It’s sponsored by the Schonbeck group, a major designer/manufacturer of beautiful chandeliers, and it’s an interesting read if you have the time.  Keyword search “schonbeck blog” and you’ll find the link.

Brides this year are enjoying the sweeping drama of rhinestone, chandelier-style earrings to enhance and add special sparking to their special day!

The “Euro-Flaire” combination of brushed bronzes, silvers and matte gold inspired our new Fleur de List place card holders and bottle stoppers – Vive la France!

And don’t these chandelier invitations go perfectly with the theme?   

Indoor or out, these fabulous crystal light-treats set an exquisite tone for any venue!

And as you may suspect, we’ve added a few crystal touches to our new offices!  (I apologize for the grainy photos – I’m not a professional photographer - LOL!)

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning a little more about the inspiration behind some of our new products!  Please do leave a comment if you’d like to know more about the inspiration behind some of our other adorable favors!