Planning

When a couple’s love story includes meeting in art school in Paris, you just know their wedding is going to be full of creativity, originality, and beauty. We have to warn you: You’re not ready for these pics.  Judy + Sarah tied the knot in Judy’s home country of Scotland at the historic and hauntingly

Christmas outfit: Show Me Your Mumu Queue up The Holiday, break out the twinkle lights, and spike the eggnog, because it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you’re celebrating the holidays with a Christmas movie marathon, a festive family dinner, or a glamorous work event, you’re going to need the best Christmas

Merry Christmas mantle decoration: West Elm It’s officially that time — you know, the most wonderful time of the year?! So blast some Mariah Carey, put on a cute Christmas ‘fit or festive pair of PJs, and enjoy that hot cocoa in your fave Christmas mug, because we’re ready to deck the halls with the

Sometimes, adventure is the answer! Kelly + Halsey started with a more traditional wedding vision. But facing the planning process, they suddenly realized they would rather jet off just the two of them to someplace totally new. “Skiing, snowboarding and traveling is our passion,” say Kelly + Halsey, “and we wanted to celebrate our love

Say hello to the PERFECT holiday gift you’re gonna want to get for everybody. Listen, we love a throw pillow and an accent rug as much as the next person, but there’s something about giving your home a delicious signature scent you love that really does elevate your space and make everything feel right with

family birth flower illustration: HomesNIvy on Etsy To the people that matter most, the ones who supported you and helped you along the way, the ones who continue to love you unconditionally….that’s right, today we’re rounding up the best gifts and gift ideas for parents! Whether you’re competing with your siblings for the best gifts

This one’s for anyone who is so over muted, neutral tones! This vibrant pink + green editorial was conceived, planned, and designed by Courtney Ethridge + Artfully Overjoyed. Together they led a talented team of St. Louis-based vendors and filled industrial space Willow with clever and colorful details to help us all imagine what it

This isn’t your typical Palm Springs desert wedding.  Carrie + Adam wanted their wedding weekend at the historic Casa Cody—the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs—to have all the intimacy of a gathering at a private villa. Together with planners from One Darling Day they dreamed up a celebration full of creativity with tons of

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day fully centered on helping others through the use of our time, voice, and the power of our purchase. We love the heart behind this day to kick off a season of giving, so we’ve put together a gift guide full of super rad gifts that go beyond just that—they support

When Dorna + Jonathan started planning their wedding, they were eager to embrace elements of Dorna’s Persian heritage and Jonathan’s German and Israeli backgrounds while including the rich community of loved ones they’ve surrounded themselves with. From that instinct a totally dreamy design vision was born full of pinks, blues, and oranges that perfectly complemented

We hope you’re hungry, because we’re about to dish up all the best gifts and ideas for foodies, from home cooks to professional chefs! Whether you want to treat their tastebuds or upgrade their baking game, these gifts are a gourmand’s dream come true. And for the foodies who prefer eating over cooking, we’ve also

Get ready to slay the holiday season (or should we say sleigh?) with these cute Christmas nails and holiday nail art ideas! There’s nothing we love more than a festive makeover during the holidays, and our nails are no exception. From cute designs that pay homage to our favorite Christmas movies, to festive nail art

Not all destination weddings involve revisiting a super-special location from your early dating days or asking your friends and family to join you on an adventure half-way around the globe. Sometimes it’s as simple as finding a beautiful place and gathering your favorite people there. Ivy + Matt are Florida natives who made a trip

Audrey Wedding Dress Wedding dress shopping is a pivotal moment in any bride’s journey, and finding the perfect dress can be both thrilling and overwhelming. For brides seeking innovation and versatility in their gown, let us introduce you to the world of Olivia Bottega. And make sure you read until the end since we are

photo by Rachel Liz Photography as seen in this cozy tiny house engagement session If our favorite Christmas movies (read: Love, Actually) taught us anything, it’s that all you need to make your holiday season special is a whole lotta love. And the best way to spread love this Christmas? With the best Christmas gifts

Eagle Island Lodge in Botswana Dreaming about where to go for your honeymoon? It’s one of our favorite parts about the whole wedding experience, and choosing a location is such a fun part of the planning! For those looking for an ultra-luxurious honeymoon, we reached out to Heather Christopher from HC Travel Firm for her

A few months after Kaitlin + Will started dating they spent a romantic weekend away at Campy Lucy, a dreamy 282 acre resort property in the heart of Texas Hill Country that happens to be home to five beautiful event venues. As they strolled through a picturesque vineyard that weekend, Kaitlin said that if they

photo: Jaquelina Photography Our gift to you: a ton of research to find the best of the best shopping deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This year many sales have already started so we are sharing this a bit earlier than normal, so you can plan ahead to get the best deals this season.

women’s engagement rings: Brilliant Earth So you’ve found “the one” — your life partner, your ride or die, the straw to your berry — and you’re ready to pop the question. First: CONGRATULATIONS! Second: It’s time to choose your forever ring. So, to help you find the one for your one, we’ve rounded 17 of

For the jet-setters, the globetrotters, and the frequent flyers, we’ve rounded up the best gift ideas for all types of travelers and travel lovers! While you may not be able to buy them their dream vacation, you can give them a gift that makes their next adventure unforgettable. From luxury carry-on essentials to unique travel

When Katherine + Jacob first started thinking about planning their wedding, they decided to come up with a set of words that best captured the kind of celebration they wanted to create. That way, when all the big decisions came rolling in, they could always return to those words to make sure they were on

So you want to elope somewhere remote and gorgeous…  Maybe you want breathtaking views without having to hike up an entire mountain. Maybe your Pinterest boards are full of outdoorsy “I do’s” that have all started to look the same to you, and you want to do something unique. Have you ever considered setting sail

unique hygge gift box: HappyHyggeGifts on Etsy When one gift just isn’t enough, we’ve rounded up the best gift basket ideas to give you an entire unique box of goodies! Here at GWS, we love gift baskets, and we also love giving gift baskets. With so many unique ideas and themes to choose from, they

Ok, so somebody’s got plans to get down on one knee, and the time has come to choose an engagement ring. First of all: YAY CONGRATS!! Second of all: Where do you turn to find that perfect ring? Maybe you’re someone who’s longing for something sparkly that feels really special and distinct. You might be

Sonia + Aarón’s love story is a life-long one. These two newlyweds grew up in neighboring villages in Valencia, Spain and have known each other since they were little kids!  Both Sonia + Aarón have so many happy memories of time with friends and family at traditional Spanish village festivals, so when the moment came

whimsical Christmas mugs from Pottery Barn Calling all Christmas mug collectors! Is there anything better than snuggling up with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea on a cold Winter night?? Nothing says self-care like sitting by a fire with a book while sipping a yummy drink. With the holiday season in full swing,

The temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter, and that means it’s officially time to break out our favorite winter nails and nail art design ideas! Nothing helps you beat the cold like a truly great mani, and we’ve found the cutest nail designs to add to your winter inspo board. From festive

It was important to Marlee + Jordan that they tie the knot somewhere that felt super significant for them as a couple. Jordan had gotten down on one knee and proposed on a trip to Mexico, so, after weighing the pros and cons, Marlee +Jordan knew that a destination wedding in Cancún would feel so

brown floral Thanksgiving dress: ASTR The Label Queue up the football game, put the green beans in the oven, and pour yourself some wine, because it’s officially Thanksgiving time! As much as we’re excited about our upcoming food coma, it’s the fall fashion that really has us drooling. That’s why this year we’ve rounded up our favorite

Sarah + Jeremiah wanted a wedding day that felt like it equally embodied them both. With representing their cultural heritages a top priority, the couple got to work creating a day that felt aesthetically informed by Jeremiah’s Mexican, Spanish, and English background and Sarah’s Japanese and German roots. They turned to planners from La Vie