[uhp-steyt fan-see] - adjective

1. not exorbitant or extravagent by city standards, however in a rural setting (like upstate new york) it is in fact, quite fancy.

2. a wonderful blog dedicated to art, design and other things that are indeed upstate fancy.

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Jun
04
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WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS sweeter than cake

Okay so I guess I’m jumping on the June wedding bandwagon. So here it is, my favorite picks for alternative wedding cake toppers.

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Clockwise from top left:  Smiling Gators – $100 from Bunny with a tool beltSquirrel Love $70 from Middleburg, Bunny Love – $40 from Melabo, Custom Couple wood toppers – $80  from goosegreese, transparent butterfly cascade – $60 from Butterfly Bazaar 

May
21
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RINGS WITH BLING without spending a fortune

This year I’ve been doing some design work at the agency for a high end jewelry company. I don’t personally wear much jewelry, which is probably why I don’t often feature much on the blog. I often find things beautiful that have exorbitant price tags to go along with them, which just turns me off from the piece all together. Don’t get me wrong I know the detail and craftsmanship that goes into creating such pieces, I dabbled in jewelry design in high school, I know how much time is put into making the perfect bezel and setting the perfect stone. I however don’t think you have to have a $30,000 on a ring to think of it as beautiful and special. These rings from singleB: beautiful are simply stunning, without having to take out a second mortgage on your house. The stones are gorgeous and the craftsmanship is impeccable. I also love that so many of her pieces are made with either recycled silver or argentium white silver, which always looks amazing. Her wedding set for both the bride and the groom has a vintage feel with a modern twist, and you’ll still have plenty of money left in the budget for flowers. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about her collection. Check it out for yourself.

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