Wedding Gifts: Pottery Barn

Sometimes I wish we had only registered at Pottery Barn. The list of things I would like from there are endless. We have some gift cards and are hopefully using them towards a big purchase, like a new kitchen table. The customer service throughout the registry process at both Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma was impeccable. Stress comes easy during wedding planning and anything that can take away from that is worth it.

Here are some of our favorite gifts we received from Pottery Barn...

This Montana Salad Bowl can be used to hold a large salad, fruit, or decor items and will always look great. It's a classic piece I feel everyone should own...

Unfortunately, this Magnetic Backsplash doesn't work in our current kitchen, but I couldn't be more excited to use it in the future to post recipes and reminders...

This Clam Serving Bowl is bigger than you would think and looks fabulous on a table while entertaining...

And my all-time favorite, the Sabine Chandelier...

Did you register at Pottery Barn? What did you think of the service? What were some of your favorite items you received?

Wedding Gifts: Williams-Sonoma

One of the most amazing aspects of getting married is the support you get from those around you. As I'm sure most of you understand, by the time the wedding was over, Matt and I felt so loved that we felt like we should be gifting our family and friends, not the other way around. Regardless, we were thrilled to have received such loving items and hope to keep them in our family for years to come.

You all know from my post last week how much I love Williams-Sonoma. I love to cook and bake. I love the feeling of the store and the quality of their products. I worked there last year during the holidays after Matt and I had moved to Memphis and I was still in-between jobs. And working there made me like it even more. Scary, huh? We registered at Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn and Target. While we loved everything we received, this week I'm going to take you through some of our favorites.

Oval Stoneware Bread Basket

We received this as a shower gift in a dijon (yellow) color. I keep fruit in it on the kitchen table during the week. It is a gorgeous basket that can be put in the oven and will then radiate heat to keep your bread warm. Mmm.

Emile Henry Bakers

I love all the Emile Henry items we received. I chose the caramel color but they come in red and a new nougat color that is simply delightful. They are fabulous casserole dishes and I love having matching items :)

Breville Panini Press

This is hands-down one of Matt's favorite items, but we both love it. It's even better than you think it will be. You can literally make anything on it.

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

I don't know how I cooked without this. I am in love. Have been since the day I got it.

Pilluvuyt Queen Anne Pitcher

While this isn't the same pattern as our China, I new I had to have it. Matt thinks it gives in to my Shabby Chic tendencies since I've used it as a vase and shelf decor, and not yet as a pitcher. Can you blame me?

We have gift cards to spend, so please share! Did you register at Williams-Sonoma? What were some of your favorite gifts?

The Holidays - WS Style

As a self-proclaimed holidays-junkie, I couldn't be happier that the holidays are right around the corner. I think it has something to do with living away from family. And something to do with the fact that I've been texting Home Alone quotes with my brothers for weeks now. Regardless of the reason, I swooned when I received the Thanksgiving catalog from Williams-Sonoma.

As soon as I saw the personalized ribbon and monogrammed boxes, I knew it was the perfect packaging for homemade desserts for Matt's business contacts.

I've always loved the Williams-Sonoma personal embosser for recipe cards and am smitten by the embossed holiday tags.

And since Williams-Sonoma has a way of making you leave hungry, don't leave without their new Peppermint Bark Cookies! Um. Yum.

Photo Card Creations: Contest Winner

Congratulations to Positively Preppy in Pink who won the Photo Card Creations Contest!

Email me at prettybride@live.com to redeem your prize!

Elizabeth and James "Reina"

Bloomingdales

Introducing...

As you may have seen on Twitter, Matt and I added to our family this week. Meet Clarence!

We went to the shelter on halloween morning and left a few hours later with our little guy. He is a 6-month old yellow lab/golden retriever mix.

He's still very timid... and very puppy... as he should be :)

Martinez Valero "Zenith" Pump

Maybe I'm bringing back Shoe Saturdays? Maybe I'm just having a moment? We shall see...

These shoes are an obvious knock-off of the amazing Manolos Carrie wears in the Sex and the City movie. And I love them for it.

Can't you picture them - with pants at a holiday party? With a fab LBD? In your robe hanging around the house?

Nordstrom