We Love: Features!

Obviously I LOVE vintage and DIY weddings. It's very close to my heart since that's how I planned my own wedding four years ago! My anniversary was yesterday!

Ruffled Blog is the perfect place to get inspired for all things vintage and DIY. Amanda really puts a lot of work into her amazing blog and it shows. I was honored to be featured for the third time on her blog today. So go have a look at Nicki + Ty's rustic DIY wedding at the Sundance Resort. Show some comment love!

Happy Friday!!

Display Thursday: Holiday Decor

I love the holidays. LOVE. Everything is cheerful and warm and cozy, well indoors. If you remember I'm not the greatest with the cold. Growing up in Southern California will do that to you. I don't understand the desire for a white Christmas, but I'll take the movie anytime. In fact, maybe I'll watch it today!

Ok on to some photo ideas for your holiday decor!

First this fantastic lamp with a winter scene and some photographs is killing me softly. I love it so much. You can find lamps like this all over the place. They used salt for the snow. Cute!

Image via BHG

I love this Christmas tree on the wall! Make it with photos from your Christmas card session or various Christmases past. You could use those removable hooks so you don't have to put new holes in the wall. Combine with ornaments. So cute!!

Image via cb2

Make a garland with your photos and a line of clothespins. Darling, no? I love that it's mixed in with the greenery swag. Very festive, no?

Image via Dear Lillie

So do you change your photos out for the holidays?

We Love Families: Hepworth Brood on Mt. Charleston

I've never been to Mt. Charleston so when Justin and Lindsay said they wanted to venture to the snowy mountain for their Christmas photos I pretty much jumped at the chance. Here is a fact about me, I don't own snow gear. As in last Christmas I wore toms in three feet of snow in Boston whilst shopping the day after Christmas....I was very wet and cold. My least favorite combination.

So what did I bring to the snow? Rain boots and a measly jacket. I did have knee-high socks on and a couple layers of shirts. But when I stepped outside the car into 30 degree temperatures I was not prepared. So out of the kindness of Lindsay's heart she let me don her coat that she opted not to wear and another pair of boots she had which were actually equipped for snow. Heaven bless her because I would have frozen had she not!

This was one of the most fun shoots I've done! I loved all the clothes they chose to wear too! Romping in the snow actually made me want to try out snowshoeing! Have you done that before? Is it super fun?! It just seems like an awesome time. Plus less digging down into the abyss of snow. Also, it turns out when you're wearing actual snow gear it's not so bad!

The snowball fight between Justin and Garrett was classic. Snow flying in the sunlight is gorgeous! Don't you think?

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We Love Making Stuff

Yeah...so I made some scarves and flowers for a little holiday craft boutique and I have a few pieces left over. So, YOU, my friend get the chance to get a couple of the extras!

Reversible Infinity Scarves are $20

Vintage Rose Infinity Scarf - SOLD OUT

70s Retro Infinity Scarf - Available

Fall Floral Infinity Scarf - SOLD OUT

Pretty in Pink Infinity Scarf - Available

Graphic Red Infinity Scarf - Available

Large Roses are $15 - All roses come with an alligator clip fixture on the back for easy attachment to scarves, blazer lapels, purses or your hair!

Large Purple Rose - SOLD OUT

Large Brown Houndstooth Rose - SOLD OUT

Large Blue Rose - Available

Large Light Blue Rose - SOLD OUT

Large Green Rose - Available

Medium Roses are $10

Medium Blue Rose - Available

Medium Striped Rose - Available

Medium Green Rose - Available

Small Roses are $5

Small Spotted Rose #1 - Available

Small Beige Rose - Available

Small Spotted Rose #2 - Available

Buy a combo for a discount!
Scarf + Large Rose = $30
Scarf + Medium Rose = $25
Scarf + Small Rose = $23

Shipping is $5 for a package and if you order before Friday it will get to you before Christmas. I will send you an invoice once you let me know what you want. This is a first come first serve basis so act fast!

They make great gifts for loved ones or yourself...

email me at meg (at) megruth (dot) com to reserve yours today!

We Love: Brilliant Ideas!

I found this while perusing Pinterest this morning. Seriously people, are you on Pinterest yet? You should be. And if you need an invite just let me know. This brilliant idea is for the person who is planning a proposal. But still, it's amazing and a little "hint, hint, nudge, nudge" never hurt anyone. Right?

The groom hired a photographer to photograph the proposal and didn't tell the bride until she opened her gift the day of the wedding. So so great. What a truly special surprise!

Image via Alyse French

I am all for photographing things of this nature. I love surprises. Even if I nearly burst with excitement and almost can't keep my trap shut. Almost. As in I do not reveal said surprises! Promise. And my friend Andrea Eppolito does amazing proposals. She'll help out your beau plan something truly fantastic. Having a professional their to photograph it is just he icing on the cake.

My darling Sir Luke did something kind of like this when he proposed to me in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan. We had planned a park day for ages. Upon finally having our picnic in the park he took the opportunity to propose. He set up his camera on timer and took a picture of the two of us. Sneakily he said he messed up and had to take another. Right before the shutter clicked he got down on one knee and proposed. We have a photo of the proposal but it's a little underexposed. But none, the less, we have it! Unfortunately, I can't currently locate it....boo.

And here's how we announced our engagement. Our park day photos. Second row first picture was the engagement photo we used for our invitation. I took it on my polaroid SX-70 camera shortly before Luke proposed. I wish we had done official engagement session. Because those are all we have.

Would you have liked a covert photo of your proposal?

Display Thursday: Very Vintage

I love vintage anything. My fascination grew from staring at photos of my ancestors all over my walls as a child. My mother grew up on a farm in North Dakota and continues to collect items that hearken back to her upbringing. Butter churns, mason jars, and other odds and ends.

The photo displays today all revolve around a vintage look. I love this hanging ribbon look. It definitely hearkens back to a Victorian era aesthetic. I also love that their is a mixture of standouts, framed pieces with ornate and contemporary frames. This could be used with engagement photos or wedding photos as well as family photos. I think it would also make a super cute photo booth back drop too!

Image via Bridal Guide

This is another great way to use a collection of trays as wall decor and incorporate photoraphs. I love this idea. So simple but really great. You could modge podge the image for a permanent fixture or use my favorite craft adhesive, glue dots. The removable ones are great. I get mine at Michael's.

Image via bhg

The stripe wallpaper has me drooling. You know I would totally try to do this with paint. But I'm not sure I have a death wish. It would take forever!! But I love it. And I love the arrangement of the frames around the convex mirror, which also adds to the vintage feel. So pretty! I also love that the images sit flat against the ceiling. Combined with the stripes it really makes the room look exceedingly tall. Mmm, hmm.

Image via The Glass Factory

What plans have you for your photos? Is a vintage feel in your sights?