Christmas in Paris

Looking for that certain je ne sais quoi this holiday season? From a real life Parisian elopement as featured on style guru perfect bound's website to Christian Louboutin's collaboration with Ladurée, macaroons seem to be on the tip of everyone's tongue.

Sigh! Wishing we could all jaunt down to gay ol' Paris. But if you're not in the area, try Paulette's in Beverly Hills for some macarons that rival those of Paris? Aren't these little take home boxes just darling? It's perfect for those two love bites!

Images from One and Only Paris Photography via perfect bound, Ladurée, and Tina Rupp for Paulette's.

Winter Wonderland

It's the first day of December and here's a little inspiration to start the season off right! For all the princesses out in the world . . .

Images via Vogue China.

Most Impressed

If you are in the market fora clean, simple modern and elegant aesthetic, look no further than delphine.The artists at this company apply this modern aesthetic to the centuries-old craft of letterpress printing to create luxurious stationery products of the highest quality.

Choose from dozens of soy letterpress ink colors, fonts, papers, envelopes and custom envelope liners. Changing the paper, ink colors, fonts, or envelopes can make one of their invitation designs more formal or casual, look vintage or modern and, most importantly, can make it perfect for your once in a lifetime special event.

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Images via delphine press.

Thanks Giving

Taking a quiet moment to reflect on all that I'm thankful for . . .

Thank you to the wonderful community of wedding bloggers and readers that have supported the cinderella project. This blog has been a labor of love and it has been a privilege to been able to share a little part of me with you.

Happy Thanksgiving!


Image via Vogue Italia.

A Fond Farewell

I'd like to take this time to thank the wonderful people at InStyle Weddings for all their support of the cinderella project. Here are a few of my favorite editorial spreads from InStyle Weddings that I know you will love too:

Runway to the Big Day

Splendid Affair - Country Setting

Carnations, Really?

And to show your support, their last issue will hit newsstands Dec. 25th. Thank you again to all the people who imagined a world with limitless beauty.

Images via Instyle Weddings.

The Perfect Fall Wedding

I've always been on the lookout for the perfect fall wedding, something utterly elegant, timeless, and charmingly rustic. In a sea of oranges and browns, I was beginning to believe this perfect fall wedding would be just a dream.

But along came my own fairy godmother who waved her magical mouse and directed me to Style Me Pretty where I saw the most beautiful autumn wedding planned by Brooke Keegan, designed by Sunny of White Lilac, and photographed by the immensely talented Aaron Delesie.

Hope was not lost, fairy tales do come true, and love conquers all!

Images copyrighted and courtesy of Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty.

Home for the Holidays

Oh there's no place like home for the holidays! With Thanksgiving fast approaching I thought I'd change it up here at the cinderella project to link you to a delicious recipe of pumpkin and hazelnut doughnuts from one the best food blogs I've had the privilege of reading, Cannelle et Vanille.

These bite sized scrumptious sweets are perfect for your Thanksgiving breakfast or perhaps even as a good night snack for your guest as they drive safely home from your wedding.

And for any foodies and aspiring Marthas, take a look at all the other recipes Canelle et Vanille offers.

Images copyrighted and courtesy of Canelle et Vanille by Aran Goyoaga.

Fab Frocks Friday: Do You Believe in Magic?

It must be the holiday season because there's magic in the air!

Who knew it could be so haute in winter? Couture and sparkling diamonds make this a winter wonderland to behold!

Images via Harpers Bazaar.

'Tis the Season to go to J.Crew

Christmas came early for me - yes ladies, imagine my surprise and delight when I saw the winter edition of the J.Crew catalog in my mailbox!

I jumped to the wedding section to see what the editors and stylist had in store for us this holiday season, and I must say I am most impressed. This holiday season, they opted for a tailored classic look of black and white which I thing goes well for weddings and holiday parties alike. And let's not forget one J.Crew style tip - understated white dress means oodles of delicious accessories!

Images via J.Crew.

You Light Up My Life

Never underestimate the power of a good candle - or several hundred as this case may be!

This beautiful wedding features gorgeous arrangements of high flying and low lying orchids and lilies with candles floating on air. The overall effect is stunning to say the least!

Several hundred candle holders may be quite the investment for your wedding, but whose to say you can't recreate the look on a smaller scale? Candles are always a great investment especially for those delightful house parties you are sure to have once you are newly wed!

I took to my local Ikea and invested in my own set of candle supplies just in case there are any last minute entertaining events on my social calendar this holiday season. From tall modern candlestick holders to universally appealing tea light holders, you'll find the right candles to set the tone for your affair.

Images via White Lilac Inc.