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9/12/13

Hey Lovelies! It's a new season, and that means it is time to move on to some new books. But wait, not so fast. We still have to recap which books were a great summer read. Here are a few more mentionable titles I read over the summer:

1. ASTOR PLACE VINTAGE By STEPHANIE LEHMANN
 
 
As stylish and sophisticated as its cover, this novel will wow and surprise those who are interested in both New York City's: history, architecture, and design. I learned so much from this novel about our great and enchanting city, as well as fell in love with the books characters.
 
Buy it here.
 
2. THE WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING By BETH KENDRICK
 
 
 
Funny enough, I read this novel the week before a wedding I was attending. Even more peculiar the main characters had some of the same names as people in the wedding party! This novel was a fun, easy read that really understands the dynamics of family, the distress of having too much family all in one place, and what true love really is. (Plus, you're going to fall for the hunk...and you're not going to want to!)
 
Buy it here.
 
3. THERE'S CAKE IN MY FUTURE By KIM GRUENENFELDER
 
 
Amazing how the entire lives of three women end up revolving around a cake pull. What's a cake pull you ask? Well, a cake pull is the tradition where you attach small charms to ribbon, and place them inside a cake. This cake is usually served at bridal showers, and each woman attending has the chance to pull on a ribbon and find a charm. These charms are supposed to be telling of your future! Dangerous, and possibly life-threatening? Yes. Completely hilarious to watch unfold? That would be a yes too!
 
You can buy it here.
 
4. MR. MAYBE By JANE GREEN
 
 
Now, I usually discourage people from judging a book by its cover, but if you were, now would be the time to start. Jane Green is a fantastic British writer who knows how to navigate her readers through the real people in real relationships that she creates on every page. I think a lot of women would feel they shared a common bond with her main character Libby Mason; I know I did!
 
Buy it here.
 
5. JEMIMA J By JANE GREEN
 
 
Another novel written by the talented Jane Green is about a woman who goes through a major evolution in her life. If you're a fan of those makeover segments on any day time show, or magazine. This transformation is going to rock your world! You'll be saying, "And I thought Anne Hathaway's Devil Wears Prada transformation was amazing". We can all learn a lot about self-love, body image, and self respect through Jemima J, and she'll make you laugh out loud along the way.
 
Buy it here.
 
So that sadly ends my Summer Book Club chapter, and I do have a few overdue library dues to pay. But with a new season, comes a new handbag, new boots, and some new hot reads!
 
Have a hot read you're just dying to discuss? E-mail us or message us on facebook, and we'll start up the conversation!
 
Stay Lovely,
 
D.R
 
Editor and Curator of
 
Dusk & Rubies
 

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9/11/13








Now I don't know if you've noticed but this collection was inspired by some good ole' fashion country!

Remember to like us on facebook, and tell us what you think of just some of our new collection. We love to hear from you!

Stay Lovely,
D.R
Designer, and Owner of
Dusk & Rubies

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Every year as summer comes to a close my schedule instantly picks up! Yesterday I had so much fun at work, because I started shooting the Dusk & Rubies Fall Collection. Yes, you may have seen a preview on our Dusk & Rubies facebook page but if not take a gander...







I couldn't have asked for a better work day. We had country music going, a beautiful model to photograph, and a great location. Keep an eye out for when all the pictures are released!
Tell us what you think! We would really like to hear from you. E-mail us or leave a comment below.
Stay Lovely,
D.R
Editor and Curator of
Dusk & Rubies
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9/1/13


Look #1: "Spice"

What We Used For My Eyes:


Trick for long lasting eye shadow wear!

 What We Used For Cheeks & Lips:




How do you feel about bronze and spice tones? We think they are perfect for the fall atmosphere and really play up those with green, hazel, or brown eyes. We have more fall looks coming your way so check back soon!
Stay Lovely,
D.R
Editor and Curator of
Dusk & Rubies
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Memorable Weddings
Being at that age where wedding invites start piling up like junk mail, and receptions start reminding you of glamorized sweet 16s, and dare we say this- one reception starts blending into another we can start to understand a new meaning behind that idiom, "the old ball and chain".
 
I know this sounds like the worst possible fate for both the guests and the bride and groom to be. Well, I am ready to intervene on fate's terrifying plans with today's post: How to make your wedding day memorable. Forget those fears ladies and gents, because I have recently attended a wedding that left all of its guests inspired by the magic that is true love, and showed us exactly how to create the perfect memorable event.
 
Venue: Crooked Willow Farms
Larkspur, CO
 
Tip #1: Do Go Venue Voyaging:
When close friends of mine created the most perfect moment in time I knew I had to share it with my readers. Behold Crooked Willow Farm the perfect backdrop for any wedding, but most importantly it is the perfect venue for this couple. A great venue does a couple of things for your wedding: firstly, the perfect venue is reflective of the couple themselves. It makes the guests feel at home to party and have a good time! Secondly, a great venue allows party goers their space to dance and socialize while also space to relax and drink their cocktails. And finally, your venue will serve as the perfect backdrop, or canvas for your event. In the case of Crooked Willow Farms, this venue achieved all three. Take a look below:

 
 
 
 
 
Tip #2: Do Sweat The Small Stuff
The bride and groom were very hands on with every minuscule detail from designing their invitations, (they're artists), to hand writing each and every place card, and from using their calligraphy skills to write a pristine yet funky looking jumbo chalk board dinner menu, to putting their expertise to work with creating paper folders for wooden utensils. As a guest, and good friend I felt everywhere I looked there was something to see, and something created with love by the couple for their friends and family. This helped their event feel personable and warm just like this couple.




 
 

Tip #3: Do Have A Theme

Having a theme or a reoccurring motif really makes a wedding memorable for its guests, and it also allows for the wedding to have a cohesive feel. Colors, fabrics, designs, decor,  and even a well-planned menu and bar menu can help to create a theme. Whether you want your wedding to give off vibes of old school elegance, or inspire your guests with the vibrancy of your Indian heritage have the confidence to set this theme in motion.
 
If the guests didn't know by the horse shoe crested cake, the mason jar water glasses, or the bar menu which included specialty beers such as The Reverend that smelled of sweet molasses and brown sugar, then they had to piece it all together the moment the bride showed up riding side saddle on her champion black stallion. Yes, we were in for a beautiful home & country kind of wedding.
 
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Keeping these three tips in mind will definitely aid you in crafting a memorable night, but don't forget the most important tip which is to have fun while planning your event. If you're having fun, then it guarantees that your excitement will pass on to your guests. Remember your wedding is your special day to spend with family and friends.

Have you been to a memorable wedding? We would love to hear from you! E-mail us pictures, descriptions, or anything else to get us in the wedding spirit  and we may post it to our blog.

Like always Stay Lovely,
 
D.R
 
Editor and Curator of
 
Dusk & Rubies  
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