Inspirational Chandeliers

I am not sure what is going on but I am on a lighting kick today. In the past, I've written about how amazing Twitter is. Recently, I've chatted with Chandeliera who owns a website that showcases a stunning range of chandeliers to exquisitely illuminate and luxuriously decorate your home. Or in my case, events! Chandeliera has handpicked a gorgeous selection of chandeliers available online from quality retail outlets. They also have an inspiration gallery if you need some ideas. It's a great source of different chandeliers and interior creations. So check them out!

L | D Finds : Ella Scott Jewels

Twitter just becomes more and more awesome by the day! It is a portal to all the talented people out there. Today, Twitter helped me to cross paths with Ella Scott Jewels, who messaged me about her Etsy shop. Because I love finding new things, of course I checked out her jewelry. Well, I am glad I did...it's fabulous and affordable! There were beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings, bouquet crystals, jeweled hair pins. Everything. 

As I was checking out her store, my mind was racing with uses for all of her pieces. Give me one of each please. I guess I should have prefaced this by confessing that I don't really need an excuse to shop. It's true, I am a shopaholic. If I like, than I will probably buy it. This urge has slowed down since the birth of my daughter but if you need justification to spend your money, Ella Scott Jewels are perfect gifts for bridesmaids, a "just because" gift for a friend / wife / mother / daughter / yourself, birthday gift, mother's day, to adorn your bouquets, and on and on and on! 

I'm born and raised in New York City but I currently live in Jupiter, which is a small town on the east coast of Florida. For me, it's been an adjustment moving to Florida. Don't get me wrong, I'm not out in the boondocks but I certainly don't have the world at my fingertips anymore. With that being said, Etsy is like the next best thing to living in the city. Instead of walking around the village, now I search stores on Etsy. Nowhere is like NY, but it's like the next best thing. I encourage everyone to visit Etsy, you will be glad you did!

Twitter Finds: i Do Originals

How awesome is Twitter. In just a few days, I have made some terrific new contacts. The first friend I made was i Do Originals, an online wedding boutique specializing in personalized details. Her stuff is fantastic, and there isn't a bride around who would not be able to find something she wants from her site. If you need an inspiration break, take a few minutes and visit her blog which shares all her latest creations. Whether you're a bride, groom, wedding professional, or just a wedding lover you will enjoy this blog. Below are a few pictures of her latest creations that I liked best! They are all examples of how to incorporate your wedding monogram into your wedding day design.
On the cake box

Blinging out the bouquet 
On a bridesmaid parasol
As an ice sculpture
Displayed on the unity candle

Isn't it all great! I'm so happy to be on twitter. There are so many talented people out there and I hope to connect with all of them and find out what they do or what they create and maybe even work with them sometime. And I'm not just writing this to write it. One thing I swore to myself after I left my last job was that I will never - ever again - put myself in the position where I have to be fake in order to keep my job. Not only was it incredibly difficult to do - at least for me it was - but honestly; what is worse than not being able to say what you think and how you feel? What is worse than having to kiss people's butts and be phony work friends with people you don't like just so you can keep your job? For me, that was the most difficult part about my last job. I loved what I did but hated the office politics. So, I am sending love to all of you out there who are doing what you have to do in order to fulfill your dreams! Trust me, it's all worth it in the end!!

L | D Events Now On Myspace, Facebook & Twitter

As I mentioned in my very first entry, all of this is one-hundred percent new for me.  My own company, being a stay at home mom, my daughter and husband and even living in Florida.  Of course, the old me would love to move forward with Lauren Daversa Events at full force but the new me is quite contently wrapped up in being a SAHM.   It can be difficult to find half an hour to get into the zone to write a meaningful post.  My writing skills are a little rusty and my time is limited but I am going to work as hard as I can to make this.  My goal is to have this website be unique, creative and insightful; filled with interesting finds, sound advice, talented vendors and beautiful events; and mostly, to plan all sorts of fabulous!  In an effort to get my name out there, I've created a Myspace page Myspace.com/laurendaversa, a Facebook page Lauren Daversa Events, and a Twitter page, LaurenDaversa. Definitely stop by, become a fan, say hi, ask a question, leave a note, or whatever you want. They are all works in progress but isn't everything in life just a work in progress!