steph loves ben.

A gem of an Etsy shop featuring the sweetest handmade decorations and pretty things. My heart skipped a beat when I saw this adorable pom bouquet. Cuter than cute and a zillion colors to choose from...(okay, maybe just 15 but it looks crazy colorful in the best way possible!)

I would love to wrap my office in this felted garland...

And this charming custom felt cake topper is the icing on the cake of pretty, handmade things!

Cheers!

photo credit: steph loves ben via Etsy

Meet The Cozy Project.

Who can resist a name like that?!? I love to be cozy and I love a project. And I LOVE this adorable Etsy shop filled to the brim with handmade cozies from Portland.

 

 

I have a mild obsession and am known to collect cozies from places I have been, bands I have seen, weddings I have celebrated and the "just too darn cute to pass up" ones I find. The Cozy Project definitely falls under the "just too darn cute to pass up"category.

I can never have too many cozies to keep my coffee warm or my pint glass from sweating...so send some unique and chic ones to GetMarried and I will feature them!

Cheers!

Photo credit: The Cozy Project via Etsy

I'm in Salt Lake City this week for the Alt Summit and having the time of my life...it is truly the bee's knees of brilliant blogging and chock full of ridiculously talented, creative and beautiful people.

Looking forward to posting all my faves from people to parties to style to insight...let's chat next week!

Photo Booth by BING with Jordi Lee Photography

Cheers!

Meet hiip San Francisco.

There's nothing I love more than discovering passionate, creative and just down right good people. And this is exactly what I found when I met Nicole, owner/founder of hiip San Francisco, in the pop-up shop at The Lab Event last weekend in Sonoma. Instant cool...and wait 'til you see her bags and hear the hiip story.

hiip launched with a mission to spread change in San Francisco. Inspired by the TOMS business model of one-for-one, for every hiip bag that's purchased, a hiip kit in donated to a homeless person in need. The hiip kit is filled with everyday essentials. hiip encourages those who are in San Francisco area to join her on hiip handouts. I love her desire to give back while helping build the community through purposeful interactions.

 hiip styles feature names from the San Francisco Bay area...and there is truly something for everyone. So hard to decide!

 

So wear some charity and you will not only look great but you feel great. Just think...by buying a cute new handbag, you can help participate in changing the situation for a community.

Cheers!

Photo credit: hiip San Francisco \ Bess Friday Photography

“People connect and respond to handmade things in a different, deeper way.I seek out pieces with a soul and history, and I love layering on my own point of view.”- T. Schafhauser

Meet Sheer Addiction.

It is bold. It is feminine. It is sophisticated. It is addictive. It is stunning. 

I first discovered Sheer Addiction at the Junk Bonanza and now I find myself quite frequently browsing their online shop to hold me over until the next Junk Bonanza. It's definitely a happy place for me!

Me and Tamara at the Junk Bonanza 2012

Tamara Schafhauser, the creative gem behind Sheer Addiction has a wonderful way of translating her inspiration into ridiculously amazing jewelry.

 

From necklaces to bracelets to earrings to their adorable charm bar...everyone should own at least one of these treasures! The Wedding Collection will make you weak in the knees knowing that you have found the perfect statement piece for your big day.

Get ready to ooo and ahhh as here are a few lovelies on my wishlist...

 

 

 

Cheers!

Photo credit: Sheer Addiction

As many of you know, I have a minor obsession with pillows...I always have too many on the furniture, beds...even for my pets! AND they are one of my favorite gifts to give...

So when I saw these sassy handmade pillows by Alexandra Ferguson, I instantly thought of the perfect gift for my newly married friend. 

You can state your opinion - and save the earth. These must-have home accessories are constructed exclusively of recycled materials. Quality made in the USA - beginning to end. Here are a few of my favorites but check the complete collection here:

Enough said. Alexandra Ferguson pillow talk rocks.

Cheers!

Photo credit: Alexandra Ferguson

I  opening my email and discovering a treasure! 

I was instantly in love with the LilahV Modern Line found on Etsy. This collection of handmade jewelry features mid-century beads made by a European designer from the 1940's through the early 1960's. The designer had disappeared and the entire collection was lost for decades. Just recently the beads were found buried in a factory! (Crazy, cool story...the Jimmy Hoffa of beads?!?)

All of these original beads were painted on the on the sides with solid platinum followed by 22k gold for a gorgeous effect. The color pallet is ridiculously perfect with every combination.

An added bonus (and a beautiful one) is that 20% from all LilahV sales goes to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

LilahV. Vintage materials, modern design at its best!

Cheers!

Photo credit: LilahV

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 Here's to...

reading more books | finishing the knitting I've started | learning to love yoga | taking a picture of something I love everyday | planning a family reunion | organizing my playlists | traveling to places I've never been | drinking more water | meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends | re-watching all six seasons of LOST | trying new restaurants | climbing a fourteen-er and doing more of what makes me happy!

Cheers!

One of my favorite gifts this holiday was from my sister who knows how much (a) I LOVE maps and (b) I LOVE a good puzzle. 

These Personalized Hometown Puzzles from L.L. Bean feature an extract from the Delorme topographical map base centered on YOUR home! How cool. And the center piece is your home address - even shaped like a house. Adorable (and a great place to start!)

Mine is actually in progress and I'm loving the challenge...not sure which is more difficult - all of the open country or city streets?!?! I will be obsessed until it is done...tonight!

I would definitely add this to my gift guide for all occasions! SO fun for a housewarming or wedding gift.

Cheers!

Photo credit: L.L. Bean

Move over Tango Tangerine meet Emerald. The Pantone Fashion Color for 2013!

With an Irish name like Dempsey, I can't help but feel connected to this FANTASTIC color choice. My mind instantly goes to words like...fresh. lush. regal. bold.

Emerald is so versatile. You can easily go rustic, glamorous or preppy chic depending how you round out your color palette. I especially  it with metallics and pastels. Coupled with mint or light pink...swoon.

Here is some emerald eye candy I rounded up as I have been daydreaming about the Color of the Year...

luisa brimble

eric van den brulle

minted

100 layer cake root design studio

ruffled

design sponge unembellished thought

ulta barneys

society bride

eddie ross bhldn

sephora      oliver bainbridge 

ruffled

wedding channel bhldn

ruffled

  bhldn santa barbara chic

polka dot bride

etsy ruffled

swarovski

style me pretty design love fest

net-a-porter

inspired by this shopbop

polka dot bride

gypsy purple home once wed

j. crew

pinterest ruffled

minted

zsazsa bellaggio 

 donna karan attelier | stylecaster

modcloth bhldn

northern lights | david clapp

 

Sharing more awesome finds as we are full on into the holiday shopping groove - less than a month left (no need to panic yet!?!) Here are Fa-la-la-la-lots of ideas for under $60!

3 month subscription, birchbox

cashmere beanie, j.crew  chevron striped pullover, gap

cross-stitch heart necklace, zelma rose

long & toasty handwarmers, sundance     "cally" minnetonka moccasin, piperlime

custom sterling initial necklace, sdmarie jewelry

horse sculpture, dwell studio   monogrammed wood tray, west elm

hand-painted heart dish, the bocket store

 animal wine opener, red envelopehour glass, cb2

luxe faux fur russian ushanka hat, restoration hardware

lake twig sign, at west end     felt so right bag, modcloth

pendleton tartan mugs, shopbop horse ring, c.wonder

 personalized letterpress stationery, penelope press

fox with hat, dwell studio  chalet slipper socks, sundance

5 piece beer sampler set, crate & barrel

 who's got game, barnes & noble   vintage pool ball stopper, mark and graham

custom subway sign, going underground

initial belt buckle, c. wonder   harper clutch, patina stores

thorn - knitted statement necklace, amy lawrence

custom embroidered cosmetic bag, allisa jacobs

greek key salt&pepper, jonathon adler     infinity scarf-jessica simpson, piperlime

 navajo cream camera strap, capture couture

tasso necklace, anthropologie   himalayan salt tequila glasses,    uncommon goods

rebeca raney llama necklace, madewell  pearl button wrist warmers, sundance

hand-printed tea towels-printing grounds, poppytalk handmade

japanese black pine bonsai, crate & barrel   enamel initial cuff, c.wonder

camouflage print belt, zara

La Pavillion Dot iPhone Case-Kate Spade, Bloomingdales    natasha couture fringe bib necklace, nordstrom

squaresville coasters, wolfum

calf hair card case, madewell frying pan-da, modcloth

hand painted monogram, anthropologie  lacey legwarmers, three bird nest

 MAC makeup brushes, nordstrom  fair isle snood, topshop

chevron ipad case, kailo chic

vinyasa scarf, lululemon  oak wine carafe, patina stores

 drifter shades, madewell forget me knot ring, fred flare

essie+ baublebar, baublebar  two-tone leather clutch, gap

face mugs-set of 2, uncommon goods

linen cosmetic bag set, mark & graham

fashion box, shopbop vintage number charm, anthropologie

taxi mittens-kate spade new york, piperlime

tastes for everyone, olive & cocoa   plaid flask, pottery barn

 linen table runner, garnet hill  measuring spoons, modest peach

 mod needlepoint glasses case, jonathon adler

 Happy shopping!

Cheers!

The holidays are truly about giving and there's nothing better than giving something that gives twice!

I discovered some really great gifts that help charities, foundations and important causes while still very special and personal gifts. This may be my favorite collection!

Swell Bottle 17 oz, Shimmer Collection - S'Well
Your purchase supports WaterAid, an organization that provides sustainable safe water, hygiene and sanitation to the world's poorest communities.

Black Plaid Wool Classic - TOMS
With every pair purchase, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One.  Maverick Polarized Sunglasses - TOMS
With every purchased, TOMS, will give sight to a person in need. One for One.

Child & Adult Toothbrushes - Smile Squared
With the purchase of each new, sustainable toothbrush, one is donated to an adult or child in need.

 Dog Puffer, FabDog-Gifts that Give
With this reversible dog puffer from Fab Dog, $1 out of every $5 goes to any cause of your choice. Classic Wool Bow tie - FIGS
For every tie sold, FIGS gives an entire school uniform to a child in need of an education.
Threads for Threads.

OneHope Wine
50% of profits is donated to partner charities benefiting a variety of causes.

Donni Together Scarf - Donni Charm
A portion of every purchase is donated to one of 44 different philanthropies listed here.

Charitable Cocoa Butter Cream - Lush
Every penny exclusing tax goes to fund and support grassroots charities all around the world. Plate With Purpose - Uncommon Goods
$25 from every purchase directly benefits City Harvest, supporting New York food collection for men, women and children.

Classic Pendant - The Giving Keys
Employing those transitioning out of homelessness, when you get this key, you are to give it away at some point to a person you feel needs the message. Love this!

Lomography Fish Eye 2 Camera - Gifts That Give
$1 out of every $5 goes to any cause of your choice.
 Geo Printed Cuff, Columbia - Global Goods Partners
Provides women with fair trade markets and help them expand & improve their communities.

Give Twice Gift Card - Gap
2% of your Gap Gift card purchase benefits CARE or Communities in Schools.

 Party Planner Gift Box - Hickory Farms
With every purchase, $5 is donated to provide funding for summer meal programs, emergency food assistance, nutrition education and long-term solutions for families in need. NoKidHungry.org

 Tassled Guatemalan Clutch - Proud Mary
Each purchase supports Fair Trade with global textile artisans.  Warmth Candle - Aveda
The limited edition gift sets are covered in hand-crafted lokta-bark paper from Nepal.

Patent Foundation Double Wrap Logo Stud Bracelet - Tory Burch
All profits from this purchase, benefit the Tory Burch Foundation, committed to providing economic opportunities to women and their families in the United States.  Handmade Silk Tie, Cambodia - Global Goods Partners
Dedicated to alleviating poverty, Global Goods Partners provides women with fair trade markets for their products to help them expand and improve their communities. 

Genographic Project Participation & DNA Ancestry Kit - National Geographic
A portion of the proceeds supports ongoing project research as indigenous cultural conservation through the Genographic Legacy Fund.

 Fabric Wraps - Same Sky
100% of net proceeds are reinvested to train and employ HIV+ women in developing countries. Made With Love: The Meals on Wheels Family Cookbook
Each sale helps end senior hunger in America and support The Meals on Wheels organization.

Catherine M. Zadeh "Words to Live by" Collection - Restoration Hardware
A portion of the proceeds from these bracelets will be donated to the Kids Wish Network.

 Feed 1 Bag - Feed the Children of the World
Each Feed 1 Bag purchased will provide school meals for one child for one year. 

 Cheers!

A number of people have asked me to put together a HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE... and of course, with me bookmarking things I   everyday, I thought it was a great idea and wanted to share. There's something for most everybody!

custom city map prints {jenna sue map shop}

hand embroidered felt cuff {love maude} embroidered initial {Poppytalk Handmade)

2013 letterpress calendar {1canoe2}

brooklyn makers project {west elm} calligraphy stamp {foryoo}

Custom Family Glassware {uncommon goods}

bulldog bottle opener {pottery barn} leather football koozie {pottery barn}

corkers {animi causa}

personalized initial notecards {naomi lynn} seed sticks, set of 6 {williams-sonoma}

ribbon earphone holder {oh hello friend}

bailey doesn't bark card kit {madewell} perpetual custom number necklace {of matter}

cashmere mini hand warmers {restoration hardware}

 scalloped edge pearl collar {asos}   metallic patchwork clutch {topshop}

sycamore platter {crate&barrel}

 hand lettered moleskin journal { sparrow nest script} classic rap pencil set {poppytalk handmade}

 state tumblers {cat studio}

modernist bowls {west elm} lisa b. alpine snowflake socks {madewell}

spot it! party game {barnes & noble}

sparkle & shine bobbi set {ban.do} Say the Word Collection {kate spade new york}

lucky magazine subscription

dragon tea cups, set of 4 {cb2}  wings ring {mango}

kate wristlet {scout}

mr. boddington's penguin classics {anthropologie}

 glass garden globe + plant {red envelope} capri blue cracked ice candle {anthropologie}

ozaki o! music zoo iPhone speaker {nordstrom} pom pom key fob {madewell}

the smitten kitchen cookbook {barnes & noble}

gemweave friendship bracelet {madewell}   vino2go - the wine sippy cup {give simple} 

monogrammed velvet & floral pouches {west elm}

 wood camera tape dispenser {oh hello friend} compass necklace {oh hello friend}

gem vase {modest peach} pooled gold water glass {anthropologie}

Delfonics for Top Hat Small Vinyl Briefcase {Madewell}

stress relief candle {bath&body works}  corkcicle {uncommon goods}
 q&a a day 5-year journal {barnes & noble}  Tory Burch Lunch Box {Target.com}

band of outsiders "best friends" stocking hats {target.com}

Happy shopping!

Cheers!

I was drawn in by the texture and color palette and then they had me at Hope. Believe. Carpe Diem.

I am loving the collaboration between New York jewelry designer, Catherine M. Zadeh (better known to be found in Barneys or Bergdorf Goodman) and Restoration Hardware. Of this comes the chic yet rugged "Words to Live By" collection of uber cool bracelets.

Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kids Wish Network, an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations.

I  everything about this.

Cheers!