Pretty Wonderland

photo taken from Queen of Nostalgia, 2009
While participating in A Fanciful Twist’s Halloween Blog Party, I came across so many beautiful and inspiring blogs. One of the ones that caught my eye was Queen of Nostalgia. Maintainer, Kristen evokes such a natural charm in her posts which feature her beauitful homemade crafts. Please drop by [...]

I find it very sad that in today’s society the term “Princess” has essentially become a 4-letter-word.
After reading many articles online, one of my favorite blogs, Once Upon A Blog, recent entry sparked me to discuss this subject here in Wonderland.
My dear prince and I both frequently lament how the majority of society these days [...]

Like most children, I grew up reading the book Where the Wild Things Are. I remember having teachers read it to us in the classroom. It was such a cute little story. When I first saw the trailer for the film I was overjoyed with how they brought the book to life. And I must [...]

Dear Yellow Rose in the Garden of St. Luke’s,
Please forgive me.
You looked so lovely basking in the autumn sun.
I only wished to breathe in your scent.
But when I touched you, you crumbled into my hand.
A tiny mound of sunny petals.
You surrendered all your beauty to me.
I scattered your petals upon a little glass bowl of [...]

Wedding Theme: Absinthe Dreams
The source of this theme is all things Oscar Wilde, Moulin Rouge, Edgar Allen Poe. A lush, decadent offering of the spectacular with a dash of debauchery, perfect for bookworms, theater lovers, Goths, and Victoriana enthusiasts.
Look into renting a community theater. They can be less expensive than standard wedding [...]

I awaken.

My eye adjust.

What wicked spell have I been under?
Where am I now?
What place is this?

Dragon skulls smiling down at me…

Herbs line the walls…

And what strange potion is this?

The gargoyle snickers at me as footsteps approach.
From out of the shadows emerges the warlock.
His smile melts my heart and his eyes hold me fast in place.
“Welcome [...]

Well, I may not have my pictures or updates ready yet, but I am still bathing in the after wedding glow. Having spent so much time preparing and researching for the big day, I kept finding myself discovering so many ideas and inspirations along the way. A lot of time, effort and money goes into [...]

I have returned from my honeymoon in Venice.
What a beautiful adventure the past 2 weeks have been.
Pictures and updates of the wedding and honeymoon to follow once I have settled in…
Ciao!