Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Color Love - Part 1

My current color obsession:


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

Me too.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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:


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

 Enjoy!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Love Today & Everyday

happy valentine's day, dear bloggers!

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Monday, February 13, 2012

When we became "We"


(11.12.11)

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

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(designed by me)

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



wedding dress: gateway bridal & prom - on sale
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(by me)

hairpiece: flower from icing, netting from craft store, sewn by me 
earrings: kohl's
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(light grey. tailored to fit. permanent crease.)



suit: men's warehouse - on sale 
shirt: italy (james' mission) 
silk tie: the tie shop  
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(wight house reception center - 11.5.11)

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(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
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(james' best man = brother andrew and groomsmen)
groomsmen ties: the tie shop


("the sisterhood" aka my friends)


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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

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(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
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(flowers by tamara hall)




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






(caught by cousin noah)


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(daddy-daughter dance - dad + 6 brothers)



(james & his sweet mom)



 ("it amazes me" by tony bennett)



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(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)

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


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(chocolate. carrot.)


cake: made by a sister in james' branch
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 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!"


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...and they lived happily ever after.


 up next: our honeymoon