pantone

pantone hit it right on the money with emerald for 2013.  this color is just gorgeous! 

all photos: source

i now want emerald strappy heels, an emerald ornate front door, emerald lace pants, etc., etc., etc. ..

xoxo

5 days to go!

one week from today, shawn and i will be starting off our honeymoon!  i cannot wait to be in aruba, but at the same time, there are so many things happening before that.  i can hardly believe, that about 15 months ago, shawn had just proposed and the planning was just starting.  time has truly flown by! i think i will miss the wedding planning process, but at the same time, i am excited & ready to become a wife and start our married life together.

this week, shawn and i both are only working monday & tuesday.  then we have lots of errands and last minute details to take care it, rehearsal on thursday, wedding on friday, family continued celebration on saturday, and honeymoon on sunday! so excited!!

xo

wedding preview: wedding perfume

some time ago, while perusing my wedding blogs, i came across a couple whose two week destination wedding celebration was like a dream.  there were several things that i noted in my mind to someday use for my own wedding celebration.  one was a wedding perfume.  the bride & groom, together, selected a scent to wear for those two weeks, and to pull out for anniversaries and special occasions.  i thought to myself, what an awesome idea! it took me a while to find my "wedding perfume" but after many sniff tests, shawn & i found one that we both LOVED for me.  we chose tocca graciella & if you haven't smelled it before, it is sweet & romantic; which is exactly what i wanted!

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are you a graciella girl?

xo

callin' all my girls!

i am so excited for a very bachelorette weekend!  i'm lucky enough to be finished work for the weekend at 12 sharp, so i have set up an appointment for my final dress fitting tomorrow afternoon. i can't wait to slip on my gown one more time! my momma will be joining me, so we will head to dinner afterwards, then its back to my place for a night filled with table arranging for the reception....  or as i like to think of it: a night filled with cocktails and laughs ;)

then saturday morning, i have a quick pitt stop at the hair salon and i'll  be off to part one of my bachelorette bash! i cannot wait! although i don't quite know what is in store, i know it will be a night to remember..

all photos via pinterest

have a great weekend, friends!!

xo

movie star

loving blake's look here. hair. makeup. dress.  all are perfect!

have a great weekend!

xo,

trial: part II

last week i talked about my upcoming hair and makeup trial. i shared with you some photos i have saved for my hair inspiration & today i would like to share my makeup inspirations as well.

i want to look like myself, but like the best version of myself! so i'm thinking soft, pink lips, pink/peach cheeks, and a dramatic lash line will keep the feminine, romantic feel that i am going for.

photos via pinterest

trial is today! i'll keep you posted on how it all goes down!

xo,

friday things

boy, time sure does fly when i'm not working! it has been my first full week off for summer vacation and i have been loving it.  it really makes me wonder when i got things done around the house- all the cleaning, laundry & errands, when did i have time for that?

in honor of this being my first week off & wednesday being the first day of summer i thought i'd share the things i'm most looking forward to this summer. . .

1. beach getaways

2. summer nights spent outdoors

3. wedding plans, including my own bachelorette party ;)

4. new beginnings

5. getting lost in a good book

 photo 1, my own
photos 2, 3, 4, 5 via pinterest

what are you most looking forward to this summer?

xo,

3 MONTHS!

i'm baaaaack! well life has certainly been a whirlwind around here lately! i can't complain - the end of the school year, family visiting from out of state, oh...and my bridal shower!

let's jump right into the good stuff, shall we?

on sunday, june 3rd my family and bridesmaids planned the most perfect little bridal shower that there ever was.  the devil is in the details...everything from the centerpieces, to the cake, to the signature cocktail, the favors, the photos of shawn & i all throughout our lives hanging so sweetly throughout....the day was literally perfection.  not to mention all of the amazing & generous gifts we received.  i've been floating on a cloud since.  here are a few photos..

wedding planning seriously is the most fun.  shawn and i have been just loving life...i know i'll miss this after the wedding, so i have been soaking up every last drop!  3 MONTHS TO GO!

xo,

falling off the map

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getting away for a little...
catch up soon.

xo,

oh, kate

i love this dress..and i love pretty much anything & everything kate.  if i could get my hands on this dress in ivory, i would make it my wedding gown!

photos via pinterest

xo,

spring - summer

source for all photos

what are you loving for spring & summer 2012?

xo,

i'm la-la-la-loving...

• all things gray + yellow (and not just because those are my wedding colors;) )

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• that spring is here & that means fresh flowers throughout the house

• this saturday is april 14th.  that marks the 5 month countdown til i slip on my dress & walk down that aisle!

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• tomorrow is friday!!! and i get to see a few friends..

xo,