Pedro and I got married on a beautiful warm July afternoon, surrounded by all our loved ones: friends and family. It was even more beautiful than we had anticipated and we were filled with joy to see everyone so happy, during the day.

We started planning the wedding in January and from the start we knew we wanted to keep things simple and personal. So, Pedro designed the invitations and the thank you cards. Since we got married in a botanical garden, that was the major source of our inspiration.

Above you can see some of the things we did:  two days before the wedding I baked a few batches of cookies, that were placed in jars, for all our sweet-toothed guests.

As both our families take cooking and food in general pretty serious, we decided our wedding favor should be something sweet and something savory and should represent both sides of the family. So, what’s best than homemade tomato jam made by my mother and olive oil that comes from Pedro’s parents hometown? We thaught it was pretty perfect and our friends and family agreed.

For the party, we wanted something fun and that really set the mood for the night. So, we took on the task of making different shapes of moustaches on a stick, that were quickly coveted by everyone – and we have hilarious photos to prove it.

It was a long day, but it was rewarding to see everyting we dreamt really come together – it was a special day that we’ll keep in our hearts for a very long time.

images via amorology, 100 layer cake,

na semana passada, recebi dois livros que encomendei. Dei por mim a desejar ter algo que me estimule, para onde canalizar as ideias que vou tendo. E, confesso, sou viciada em livros. Este primeiro é o Sew It – Kit, da Amy Butler, que traz quinze pequenos projectos para serem feitos – desde coisas para casa a malas, tem ideias giras e fáceis para começar.

this past week, i got two books i ordered online. I’ve been craving a new hobby, to help me use all the ideas I have running in my mind, that i never seem to find the time and way to use them. And, i’m also addicted to books.. This first one is Sew It Kit, from Amy Butler. It brings inside fifteen small begginners projects, ideas for home decor and also for me

O segundo, é da Lotta Jansdotter,Printing Studio e é um guia DIY centrado em screen printing e stencils, com as suas utilizações em papeis, tecidos, paredes e quase tudo o que queiramos! o livro vem com um kit com esponjas, utensílios para fazer moldes, e alguns moldes já produzidos, prontos a serem usados. Agora, só me falta comprar as tintas, e ter ideias para os presentes de Natal!

The second book is Lotta Jansdotters Printing Studio, focused on DIY screen printing and stencil techniques, and the range of ways this can be used: paper, fabric, walls, etc! The book cames inside a very apealing kit, with sponges, carving tools and a few stencils, ready to be used. Now I just need to stock on paints and think of cute Christmas presents!