D&D Tie the Knot

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a wedding of two dear friends. Their wedding was 100% them and was absolutely wonderful.

There were LEGOs, bubbles, and plenty of BBQ...

with this ring...

the joining of a LEGO heart (instead of sand/candles)

center piece: a bowl of LEGOs

LEGO wedding cake

the owner's "puppy"

first dance

handmade hair piece

friends performing

sparkly lights everywhere!

The property included an old house from the 1700's, a large backyard, and goats.

All photos by me.

Charlotte Food: Price's Chicken Coop

Located on 1614 Camden Road

the menu

mmm, fried chicken

The box that holds the greasy goodness!

My "small" dinner plate.

Price's Chicken Coop is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. The concept is simple: Southern fried chicken, country fixins, and rot-your-teeth sweet tea. Price's also serves fish, shrimp, BBQ, and sandwiches. The food is seriously amazing but what amazes me everytime I go there are the people (see Tweet below). They're all amazing human beings and that's what makes Price's even more special.


There are a few things to keep in mind before you go to Price's:

• Cash only! (gift certificates are available and so is a small ATM hiding behind a soda machine)
• Get off your cell phones! (if you screw up your own order because you were distracted they're not responsible)
• Closed on Sunday & Monday (the two days I crave it most)

Price's is located on 1614 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203

All photos taken by me.

Local Etsy Shop: studio k

Charleston

(handcut map)

London

(notecards)

Charlotte

(art print)

aspiring to replace the common with something more beautiful

Check out Karen Moleary's hand cut maps and city prints over at her Etsy shop. Some of the cities available are NYC, London, Sydney, and of course Charlotte! Her blog can be found here.


Click here for more Charlotte artists on Etsy.

Don't

(photo found via milk)

Sotheby's Poloroid Auction

The Tetons and Snake River
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
(Ansel Adams)

Migrant Mother
Nipomo, California
(Ansel Adams)

Andy Sneezing

Japanese Sky I
(From the Bleacher Series)
(Robert Rauschenberg)

Ultra-Large (Hands)
(Lucas Samaras)

Chicago (Trees in Snow)
(Harry Callahan)

"Having been through the dissolution of the company, not only is my work in the collection and I can't get it, and a lot of it was my best work, at certain periods of my life, but I also saw people who were incredible people who made this film and made Polaroid a great company, lose their jobs for no good reason really. So the auction is almost the funeral in a way, because it is the last act in the dissolution of Polaroid." - John Reuter

These Polaroids, and many others, are being auctioned off at Sotheby's as part of the company's bankruptsy court order.

Quote and images via NPR article.

Can't

(picture found via milk)

Polaroids: Andrei Tarkovsky

I'm attracted to the following:

1. Polaroids
2. "My People" (aka Russians)

This collection of photos by Andrei Tarkovsky covers both attraction photos. These pictures were taken between 1979 and 1984 and remind me of my home land (the people and the landscapes).

All photos from АНДРЕЙ ТАРКОВСКИЙ (Andrei Tarkovsky's) website.

Leave My Drink Alone

(photo via Corks and Caftans)

How clever! Wish more restaurants/bars had something like this.

TGIF, everyone! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sunday Suppers: Martini Bar

(photos via sunday suppers)

Beautiful. Gorgeous. Clean. Love this build your own martini bar featured on sunday suppers!

...do something

(picture via ffffound)

Every once in a while I can't fall asleep because my brain is going 1000 miles per hour with wonderful ideas. Sleeping feels like a waste of time when I could be writing, crafting, planning, painting, etc.

TOMS

Ash Canvas Women's Classics

Natural Canvas Classics

Yellow Bridgeport Linen Classics

Light Blue Bridgeport Linen Classics

Initially, I did not understand why TOMS were so popular (other than their mission to provide a pair of shoes to a child in need everytime someone purchases a pair for themselves) but after a touch and feel moment at Neiman Marcus this weekend I'm craving a pair. They're casual and comfortable and can be worn with just about anything. Now, the hardest part is deciding which color & style to choose.

Do you own a pair? Which pair would you choose?

Local Etsy Shop: WingedLion

POMEGRANATE

silver and bronze garnet pendant

THE BIRTH OF VENUS

silver and gold pendant with pearl

Check out Natalia Moroz and her collection jewelry and linocuts at her Etsy shop.

The two pieces above stood out to me and are definetely on my wish list but there are many other amazing pieces and prints to see.

IKEA re-imagined

(all photos by Lo Bjurulf, via Love.Obsess.Inspire.)

Amazing styling from the new IKEA catalog! These images inspire me more than the previous catalogs ever could. Having recently purchased a home with no concrete design plan (something about a budget) this helps a lot. I'm looking forward to many more visits to IKEA with a fresher outlook on their offerings.