{happy friday}

Happy Friday, friends! I've been playing hookie this week with the blog. I gave myself a last minute mini vacation from P&P to enjoy the holidays and the last days 2011.  Hopefully you enjoyed the Top 10 lists this week and once again I want to give a big virtual hug to each and every single on of you. 

Happy New Years! See you all next year. xo

photo {frog prince paperie}

{top 10 of 2011} inspiration boards

I'm kind of sad that this is the last official post of 2011.  It's been quite a journey and I've had a great time. Thank you for your comments, encouragements and friendship. 

Did your favorite inspiration board make the list? 

 { No. 1 } White Washed Autumn 

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{ No. 2 } Love in the Garden

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{ No. 3 } Paris & Pistachio

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{ No. 4 } Spring Picnic

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{ No. 5 } Cinnamon & Coral

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{ No. 6 } Mexican Margarita

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{ No. 7 } Amber + Lace

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{ No. 8 } Summer Brights

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{ No. 9 } Island Lovin'

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{ No. 10 } Cappuccino Bella

{top 10 of 2011} real weddings

There have been some amazing real weddings featured on P&P this year and today we're going to revisit your Top 10.   Thank you to all the incredible vendors for sharing your work with us. 

{ No. 1 } Kelley + Ira's DIY wedding blew us away with their antique finds and quilt backdrop by EE Photography.

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{ No. 2 } We loved Elizabeth & David's destination Mardi Gras wedding by 13:13 Photography.

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 { No. 4 } Sara Christian + Patrick's shabby chic garden wedding had us smitten by Annabella Charles.

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{ No. 5 } Anali + George's wedding prove to us that a gorgeous wedding can be planned in six months by Brooke Courtney Photography.

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{ No. 6 } Patricia + Hugo inspired us with their classic wedding by Branco Prata.

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{ No. 6 } We couldn't get enough of Vanessa + Atiq's picnic wedding by Fresh in Love Photography.

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{ No. 7 } Dawn + Renni's candlelit ceremony made us swoon by Brooke Courtney Photography.

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{ No. 8 } Kathlyn + Dan's intimate beach side wedding by Dreambox Photography.

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{ No. 9 } We loved Kristen + Andrew's elegant barn wedding by Jon Morton Seniors.

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{ No. 10 } Joana + Mario's palace wedding truly felt like a fairy tale by arc | fotografia.

{top 10 of 2011} inspiration shoots

So did your favorite engagement shoot make the cut yesterday? Today is all about the Top 10 Inspired shoots. They were influenced by classic novels, a favorite era or from their home town but regardless of where the inspirations came from these gorgeous shoots has all of us swooning in 2011. 

{No. 1} Southern Vintage shoot by {Gideon Photography}

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{No. 2} Bride of Green Gables shoot {Nbarrett Photography}

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{No. 3} Love in the Afternoon shoot by {ARC | Fotografia}

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{No. 4} Vintage Romance in the Woods Shoot by {Ashlee Raubach Photography}

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{No. 5} Intimate Farm Wedding shoot by  {Jen Lynne Photography}

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{No. 6} Sun Filled Picnic for Two shoot by {Branco Prata}  

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{No. 7} Roaring Twenties shoot by {Nbarrett Photography}

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{No. 8} Time Traveler's Wife shoot by {Sarah Bray Photography}  

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{No. 9} From Portland with Love shoot by {Swoon Imagery}

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{No. 10} Monarch Butterfly Shoot shoot by {Easy Dreamer Photography}  

{top 10 of 2011} engagement

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday.  Today I'm count downing the Top 10 Engagement shoots featured on Postcards & Pretties this year.  The shoots were determined by reader's comments and page views. Thank you, to all the amazing talents for sharing your work here on P&P.

{No. 1} You can tell that Elise + Tommy had so much fun with their engagement shoot by {Andria Lindquist}.

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{No. 2} Vintage WWII inspired engagement shoot by {Bellezza Photography}

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{No. 3} You guys loved this saucy red riding hood inspired engagement shoot by {Kelly is Nice Photography}

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{No. 4} Nikki + Nick's super adorable picnic engagement by {Jenny Haas Photography}


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{No. 5} Can anything be cuter than carnival engagement shoot? {Caroline Prietz Photography}


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{No. 6} Katie + Taylor's had a relaxing backyard session by {Haley Sierra Weddings}

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{No. 7} Sarah + Flor's engagement party was full of DIY details by  {Closer to Love Photography & Design}

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{No. 8} For Erica + Joel's engagement, they recreated the movie UP which they saw on their first date. by {Jeff Wallace Photography}

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{No. 9} Kary + Josh's Vintage Inspired Engagement by {Jessica Velarde}.

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{No. 10} Anita + Eric's Time Travel engagement shoot had us smitten. by {Adrienne Gunde Photography}

Stay tuned for tomorrow's Top 10 Inspiration Shoots.

{happy friday}

Happy Friday, friends! Why does Christmas always creeps up on me? I'm not ready!! I have a ton of things to finish before Saturday night. In my family, we have a huge Christmas Eve dinner, open presents at  midnight and then eat some more. Ha! 

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. xo

favorite links of the week...

• Sweet love shoot
• Love this adorable snowflake garland 
• These shoes are fierce! 
• This wedding is pure magical

photo {Alison Conkilin}

{#186} black + white

I can't believe that this is the last inspiration board for 2011. Last year, I create a champagne & gold one but this year I wanted to go a little low key but still fun and festive. You can never go wrong with black and white. It's modern, sophisticated and is the perfect palette to ring in 2012! 

{colors} black, white, silver
{photos} caviar {sunday suppers} anemone bouquet {paul johnson photography} balloons {martha stewart weddings} bouquet {martha stewart weddings} tights {katie's pencil box} oreo cookie cake {party start me} bride's attire {a gift wrapped life} garland {poppytalk} martini {martha stewart weddings} lounge {rue magazine}

{pretty table} cozy winter

 

 I came across this cozy winter tablescape from {Sweet Something Designs} and I instantly fell in love with those gorgeous oversize hurricane vases standing tall on wood slices and the snugly throw laid across the table. 

 

Get the look with these...

1. garland  2.  flatware  3. cake stand  4. candles  5. vase  6. bells  7. plaid throw