I’m loving these strappy, 30’s inspired Louboutins. They’ve got a nice low heel and ankle strap, perfect for getting your Ginger Rogers groove on! Available here.

I love these sheer purple Louboutins against this dramatic red backdrop. Photo by Karen Wise.

Its finally feels like spring is here! My cherry tree is blooming, the daffodils are out, and all I want to do is host a fun, springtime, brunch.

We could play lawn bowling and sport our cutest wellies.

Then I’d set the table with a simple taupe runner on an old beat up white table. I’d serve a menu of quiches along with a platter of fantastic cheese. I’d use loads of potted plants for decor (economical and a great hostess gift) and serve champagne. Aww, springtime…

Images from top: 1. & 2. Anna Skoog 3. Atlanta Bartlett

The annual wedding blogger’s conference, The B-List, is being held this April and all vendors are invited to attend a meet and greet with all the wedding bloggers. Come meet some of the most popular wedding blog editors and network with other vendors.

The lowdown:

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Alexandria, Virginia (just outside of Washington D.C.)

7pm to 10pm

For more information visit The B-List blog here. If you’d like to buy tickets you can here. Hope to see you there!

I’m excited to welcome to my team, Cynthia Beard! Cynthia has had a passion for all things wedding since the tender of age five and loves to create romantic, understated weddings. She’s inspired by all things Italian, loves jewelry, and is super detail oriented. She also has her own blog chronicling her adventures in the wedding industry called Stellina*Stellina. Look for her upcoming contributions here on Santa Barbara Chic. Everyone welcome– Cynthia!

Photo by the lovely Tim and Cheryl Halberg of Halberg Photography.

I’m so excited to announce I’m in Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book for premier wedding vendors! The Little Black Book ” … is a highly edited collection of wedding service providers – from mom and pop boutiques to A-Listers. Bottom line, these vendors are the best of the best.”

I got the email last week and there’s been a lot of jumping down and squeaking ever since. Needless, to say I’m super honored and super flattered for whomever referred me (thank you whoever you are). You can go check out my showcase here.

I’m loving the architectural detail on the back of the shoe, it reminds of an art deco pattern. Shoes by Ted Baker and available here.

Nude colored Louboutins? So chic and easy to wear on your wedding day and after. Photo by Lisa Lefkowitz.

This inspiration board was inspired by the girl sitting by the window. I love the flowers in her hair, the open window, and I can totally picture her as a carefree relaxed bride. The wedding would feature a garden fresh menu, tons of sweets, flower girls in marabou skirts, and bunches of fresh tulips will decorate the tables.

Description: Playful, colorful, garden wedding

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Lisa Lefkowitz 2. Laurence Pasquier 3. Helen Norman 4. Anna Skoog {Row 2} 1. Rose Hammick 2. Anna Skoog 3. Jose Villa {Row 3} 1. Anna Williams 2. Corrie Bond 3. Sandra Lane

Oh my, oh my! I’m so busy this week with a big project being completed (more on that later), parent’s visiting, and finalizing details and design for an upcoming wedding that I need to take  a mini-hiatus. I’ll be back next week!

Image: Ellen Silverman

I’m so happy to announce the Santa Barbara Wedding Guide now has its very own blog! I’ll be contributing to this blog periodically and today my post about Rockwood and my wedding is up here. Be sure to check back for Santa Barbara real wedding features, vendor spotlights, inspiration and so much more.

I’m absolutely in love with the styling (and recipe) by Karen Mordechai and Randi Brookman Harris for Sunday Suppers. So pretty, so perfect, and so yummy!

Today, I’m so excited to share a spectacular estate up in the hills of Santa Barbara now available for weddings, Vista Linda. The estate is built in a mission style and features huge grassy lawns with stunning views of the ocean and mountains.

Perched atop a hill, the grounds are landscaped with rose bushes and mature trees.

My favorite feature is the reflecting pool that faces a double staircase with a fountain and mountains in the background. How gorgeous would it be for a bride to make her entrance from here?

To one side of the large lawn, is a pool and pool house with a built in fireplace. It would be the perfect area to setup a cigar and port lounge for your guests.

On the other side of the pool, is the main house and yet another outdoor fireplace. There are a total of four outdoor fireplace around the perimeter of the house that would make lovely after dinner conversation areas for your guests.

If you go up the double staircase and around the corner of the property is another large lawn. This would be the perfect place for cocktail hour (especially if the main lawn was setup as the ceremony area and needed to be changed over to the reception space).

To the end of this lawn is a pergola which has a BBQ and outdoor kitchen. This would be an ideal place for the guys to hang out pre-ceremony.

Because of the way this property is situated you can see the Santa Barbara harbor, and the sunset. So, even after the sunset, you will still have a lovely view of the city lights below.

Some notes:

• Maximum guest capacity is 400.
• There are two bathrooms inside the pool house. For more than 50 guests additional bathrooms would need to be brought in.
• There is vendor parking on site and a separate service entrance for load in.
• All rentals: tables, chairs, linens, china would need to be brought in.
• Rentals can be delivered Friday and struck on Sunday.
• A dance floor would need to be off the grass after the wedding ends.
• Additional lighting is required.
• Candles are allowed in glass.
• A generator would need to be brought in.
• Amplified music is allowed until 10pm.
• Trash must be taken by the caterer.
• Named additional insurance certification  is required.
• Guests would need to be shuttled.
• A kitchen would need to be brought in for catering.
• You could tent in case of inclement weather, though you would need to use water barrels.

For more information on pricing and availability please contact Donna Hartman at Santa Barbara Exclusive Rentals.

I love this sweet moment captured by Kate Headley. The shoes plus the dress are so adorable!

I love the apple orchards in England, and so for this inspiration board I designed a simple, chic wedding. The bride would wear wellies and her hair down, her neighbors would play music while sitting on apple crates during the ceremony. Guests would bring baskets full of food and drink for the reception. And the table for reception would be decorated with the apples of the orchard.

Description: Orchard, England, white, red, apples

Images from left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Corrie Bond 2. Karen Mordechai 3. & 4. Mikkel Vang {Row 2} 1. Deborah Williams 2. Martha Bernabe 3. Marcus Hay 4. Tina Rupp {Row 3} 1. Geoff Lung 2. David Tsay 3. Jim Franco