Color Love - Part 1

My current color obsession:

You're craving Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream now, aren't you?

Me too.

Blog of the Week - Fresh News

I derive a large portion of inspiration via blog stalking and I have come across some fabulous design blogs lately, so...out of the warmth of my heart I thought I'd share one a week. Heaven knows we can all use a little more inspiration, right? :)

Today's beautiful blog is:

{fresh news }

Yep, this blog's got some gooood stuff! I could stalk for hours.

 Enjoy!

Daydream Believer

I just need a moment to go on a vacation...

First, I'll drive a mini cooper (top down) through here.

Stop and take pictures. Have a picnic. Take a nap.

Then I'll take a stroll through here.

Paint a picture. Read a book. Eat some gelato.

Then I'll check into one of these rooms.

Play some Puccini. Take a bubble bath.

Then I'll sit here and think. Write something inspiring.

But mostly I'll just think.

The world is far to big and beautiful a place to stay in one place for too long.

Wouldn't want to waste it.

Love Today & Everyday

happy valentine's day, dear bloggers!

 

When we became "We"

(11.12.11)

(theme: d.i.y. spring picnic)

(designed by me)

(ivory satin. trumpet silhouette. pleated train. swarovski sash embellishment. asymmetric bow.)

wedding dress: gateway bridal & prom - on sale

(by me)

hairpiece: flower from icing, netting from craft store, sewn by me 

earrings: kohl's

(light grey. tailored to fit. permanent crease.)

suit: men's warehouse - on sale 

shirt: italy (james' mission) 

silk tie: the tie shop  

(wight house reception center - 11.5.11)

(everyone)

(james' family - david & brandy)

(my family - dad & jason)

(our n&ns - two on the way)

nephews' bowties: made by my sister heather, and sister-in-law sarah 

nieces' hair flowers: made by me, my sister heather and my sister-in-law sara

(james' family - david & brady)

(my family - dad & jason)

(my matrons of honor/sisters, kim & heather)

bridesmaid bracelets: forever 21, ribbon: craft store

(james' best man = brother andrew and groomsmen)

groomsmen ties: the tie shop

("the sisterhood" aka my friends)

tea cups: deseret industries 

wheatgrass: wheat from mom's food storage, grown by my sister, heather, and sister-in-law, sara

milk glass vases: borrowed from my work

old books: my mom's 

picture frames: deseret industries (paint: craft store) 

silk flowers: my mom's 

bell jars: borrowed from my sister, heather, and sister-in-law, kara

floating candles: my sister kim bought them online

quotes in frames: found online, designed by me, printed at alphagraphics 

penant banner: made by my sister-in-law, sarah

window shutter (for cards): home depot 

antique picnic basket: my great grandma's 

antique suitcase: my mom's 

turquoise bird jar: my sister heather's

ivy planted in an old sifter: a bridal shower gift from tami

tall flowers and vase: my sister heather's

tied quilt: made by my aunt chris, tied by my cousins, sisters, sisters-in-law and aunts

mini chandalier: my sister-in-law sarah's 

vase & silk flower: my sister heather's

paper clips to hang notes: mom's storage room

tree branch: cut by my brother steve, painted by my sister-in-law sarah 

tissue paper pom-poms: made by me, my sister heather, and my sister-in-law sara

(cheesecake with white chocolate shavings on top)

cheesecake wedding cake: made by wight house reception center  

cake pedestals: plates/bowls from deseret industries, paint from craft store, glued & painted by me

(flowers by tamara hall)

(caught by ____________ - fill in the blank if you remember)

(caught by cousin noah)

(daddy-daughter dance - dad + 6 brothers)

(james & his sweet mom)

 ("it amazes me" by tony bennett)

(detroit lds temple - 11.12.11)

(the mr. & mrs.)

(the first day of forever)

(everyone)

(my family - some of the n&ns)





(james' family - emily & n&ns)





(funny faces = love)

(liz = the reason james & i know each other)

(james' brothers)

(my siblings)





(james' siblings)

(my niece sophie & my amazing dad)

(our angelic parents)

(the forever kind)

(our beautiful little temple)

(our loyal friend & talented photographer, jalene taylor)

(lds stake center - 12.17.11)
(combined with james' sister, liz, & her husband, will)



(chocolate. carrot.)

cake: made by a sister in james' branch

 centerpieces: james' mom & sister bake

two gift trees: james' mom & sister bake

stage display: james' mom & sister bake

overall decor & theme: james' mom & sister bake

(two brides, two grooms)

(liz & will)

(our cute abuelito = grandpa)
"bdee, bdee, that's all folks!"





...and they lived happily ever after.

 up next: our honeymoon