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Divine Hues for 2013
Tucked into the back of my closet in a garment bag are nine bridesmaid dresses I had the honor of wearing for friends’ and relatives’
Picture Perfect Products
For the past handful of years now, items personalized with a photo have been rapidly increasing in popularity. Because photos are can be taken just
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Firstly, a great big congratulations to the 230,000 couples that are projected to get engaged today! Best wishes for many years of happiness, health, fun
2013 Wedding Trends
Each fall we look forward to seeing which colors are on course to trend the following spring in the fashion world. We do this because
It’s January. And Cold.
After the festivities and frivolities of the December holidays pass, we’re left with… well, still winter. And I like winter, truly I do. But the
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2013, people! Yes, it’s soooo cliché, but the older I get, the faster time flies. Can we really be turning the calendar page,
2013 Wedding Trends
Happy New Year! Are you feeling refreshed and ready to put a positive spin on the next 357* days of your life as you journey
Send Some Holiday Love and Good Cheer!
Amid baths and homework last night I whipped up a few batches of Christmas cookies. No, the caramels aren’t done yet and the rosettes might
The Smell of Christmas
Growing up, my mother baked at Christmastime. Not that she didn’t bake throughout the rest of the year, but Christmas was a frenzy of flour
Christmas in the City
For a long time, I’ve dreamed of visiting New York City in early December. I’ve never been there, but I long to ice skate at
Getting Geared Up for the Holidays!
Yes, it’s been a while since my last post. I have no excuse except for the old cliche that I’ve been soooo busy! Halloween and
Take a seat!
The decision whether or not to have assigned seating at your wedding reception will surely provide you with a few opportunities for some pondering. What
Fall Hayrides – A Rambling Ride Through the Colors
What better way to revel in fall’s wondrous display of colors and brisk weather than to wend your way through the woods perched atop a
Fall Comes Calling
Perhaps it has something to do with my hair color, but every year when fall settles upon us, my soul is happy and I find
Baby Shower Thoughts
This past weekend, my good friend Angie and I hosted a baby shower for my oldest friend Anne. She and her husband are expecting their
Vintage Charm
Inevitably, we women find ourselves sifting through our mothers’ and grandmothers’ closets for a bit of fashion inspiration from time to time. Whether it’s rediscovering
Summertime Splendor
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside” ~Maud Hart Lovelace I love this
Destination Weddings: It’s all about Location, Location, Location!
Pinned on the wall above my computer is a calendar with colorful and bewitching photos of castles, beaches, lavender fields, cobblestone streets, and a host