Ugh! I was supposed to go through tons of paperwork and financial things today so that I wouldn’t be swamped at the end of the year (like I am every year…) but I really, REALLY hate that part of my job. And so, once again, I found myself clicking through some of my favorite blogs…Khris at DIYBride showed how to make these absolutely delicious-looking cupcake-in-a-jar favors (YURM!). Janie at The Bride’s Cafe talks with Monique Lhuillier about wedding trends for 2008, and what makes a “Lhuillier Bride“. Liene at Blue Orchid Blog hooked me in with her link to Design-her Gals- a website where you can make these fashionable little cartoons of 
yourself- choosing hairstyles, clothes, props, etc., and have them printed on greeting cards or other small gifts (I tried to make one of myself: a checklist+ bridal bouquet= wedding planner, Get it?!). But my procrastinating hat has to go off to Terrica, dear, DEAR Terrica at The Wedding Planner Blog who has turned me on to the Edible Shot Glass (HALLELULIA!). I’ve spent the past hour trying to find them at an online retailer who will ship to France. I guess the paperwork will have to wait. Salut!
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I saw the most amazing French wedding dress designer at Les Coulisses de Mariages today. Her name is Mireille Etienne Brunel, and she makes the most magical, ethereal dresses that I’ve ever seen- completely out of paper! Each dress is unique, and is made out of two parts- a “secret” under layer of a sort of heavy, flexible, un-tearable paper that is custom cut to fit the bride’s body, and an over-layer (or layers) of ultra-light, airy, “friponne“- an almost transparent paper that filters light through. Working with the bride’s input, she can also add flower petals, feathers or any number of materials to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind wedding dress. The dresses are also resilient- fire and waterproof. I asked what happens when it rains, and she said that the dresses can be easily dried with a hairdryer… Really, I can’t describe how gorgeous these dresses are, and the photos don’t really convey their magic (I know I’ve said that already, but really- it’s the only word to describe them!) If you’re in Paris, try to make an appointment to visit her showroom at 37, rue de Grenelle in the 7th. Just beautiful…
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File this one under Must…Have…NOW: Sarah Dennis at the gorgeous Toast and Tables made my day yesterday with her post about Monique Lhuillier’s new tableware line: Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton is an exclusive collection of formal fine china, tableware, crystal and glass stemware, as well as ceramic, crystal and glass giftware. The collection made its much anticipated debut at this month’s New York Tabletop Market. Although high-quality bone china is often only associated with formal fine dining, the Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton collection is extremely durable, intended for everyday use, yet is also highly sophisticated for special entertaining. The collection, which is as chic and stylish as her bridal and evening gowns, will be carried exclusively at Bloomingdales in the U.S.
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