Something New, Something Blue, Something Borrowed

One a scale of 1 to 10, how fabulous is this idea of collecting old brooches and assembling them into a decadent bouquet? I got tipped on this idea by a dear family friend, whose daughter just got married and was thinking about creating these arrangements for future brides. 

Not only is this bouquet aesthetically pleasing but it's also incredibly personal! Just simply have all your lovely guests at your wedding shower bring an old brooch they have laying around the house and voila-la you have a one of a kind piece! Check out Fantasy Floral Designs to see more unique bouquets! 

I personally am loving the doorknob--probably because I am not in the wedding kind of mindset :)

Treasure Treasure Land

Ever since being back home, one thing I have really been missing from LDN are the high quality antique markets--until yesterday...After visiting the Seattle Art Museum (which was wonderful, more on that later), my mom and I wandered down near Pike Place market to window shop and browse and then I had a brilliant discovery! We stopped in an absolute "jackpot" of antiques!I found myself completely overwhelmed (in a good way!) with vintage costume jewelry, art-deco lamps, Louis chairs, colorful artwork, eclectic dinner sets and endless knick-knacks! Here were my favorite finds. I ended up walking home with a classic gold clutch from the 50's as well as convincing my mom to purchase a wonderful wrought-iron Eiffel Tower for the entryway... I will definitely be back soon but I already decided I should start putting aside some money for that fabulous shell-chandelier below...

Instant Attraction {Kenneth Jay Lane}

(creeping tough on some prized possessions ha)

Saturday I hit up Portobello Markets to soak up all the goodness for one of the last times. This time I had a chance to spend awhile in Hirst Antiques, which is a one of a kind experience if you are a jewelry fanatic like me! It is absolutely chalkfull of vintage treasures and not just cheap costume jewelry, we're talking vintage Chanel, Dior, and my newest obsession, Kenneth Jay Lane. His pieces are the epitome of statement jewelry and all are beautifully embellished with corals, turquoises and crystals. Do me a favor and just google his name, what you will find will amaze you. Here are just a few of my favorites for today :) I honestly love every piece, especially all his coral and nautical pieces...Diiiiivine!!!

I have only one Saturday left in my home sweet London, meaning only one more day trip to Notting Hill, so heartbreaking! I am not ready to leave this fabulous city, especially now the weather is perking up...I am actually wearing shorts today--it's a miracle :)