Vera in Bloom

Vera Wang Fall Bridal Collection 2012

A dear friend of mine is recently engaged, and so, it's time to plan a wedding!  However, she is in Atlanta and I am in Rome, too far to give her a congratulatory hug and kiss... but I've expressed my joy for her through words... and through images!  You see, I couldn't resist perusing the latest bridal runway shows, awestruck by the resplendent beauty and designs of Amsale, Lazaro, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra and Christos.  And yet, my 'go to' designer for elegant gowns (with a tad of origami humor) is the mago of wedding gowns, Ms. Vera Wang.  Hers was the last of the runway shows ('save the best') that I watched, or more accurately, studied.  It was anything but typical for I was immediately surprised and a bit stupefied by her color choices-- nudes for the bride, la sposa-- and even black.  Now, I would never suggest my friend glide down the church center aisle in this dark shade, more befitting for the groom's attire.  Yet, Wang's gown has inspired me and summoned a whimsy of ideas.

Chalice (archival pigment print, paint resin on wood) by Linda Ingraham.

Capitello Corinzio Chair by Piero Fornasetti.

Seed Cloud Wall Light (36 x 8 cm) by Ochre.

Octopus in Black 20x20 throw pillow by Stanton Home Furnishings.

Divine Recline Banquette by Ochre.

Horsehair Screen 42 x 144cm by Ochre.

From the 28 product line of Bocci. Photo by Gwenael Lewis.

Soho Tufted Sectionals from Restoration Hardware.

Entwined Leaf Rug (Jute) from Anthropologie.

Negro Marquinas Marble Book from Kelly Wearstler.

Datura 1 (archival pigment print, paint resin on wood) by Linda Ingraham.

Dedar Showroom Milan.

Soho black/lime hand tufted wool/viscose rug from Safavieh.