DIY

Vellum Paper Garland {DIY}

The last DIY that we are going to share from Lindsay’s shower was probably our smallest one, but I still think it had a pretty big impact.  Even better, I feel certain that I will be able to use it as decor for future events.  We first got the idea for our vellum paper garland

Birthday

Almond Cake with “Whippy” Almond Frosting

In recent years, it has become somewhat of a tradition for Colleen and I to bake each other’s birthday cakes.  When I asked Colleen what type of cake she wanted this year, she said she wanted almond and that she wanted the frosting to be light and “whippy.” Hmm.  How delightfully specific.  So I took

For the Love of Friday

For the Love of Friday- Free

As a “yes” person, I have a slight tendency to over-commit myself.  Colleen is much the same way, although she would most likely argue that she isn’t as much of a “yes” person as I am.  This is probably true.  But whatever the case may be, we have a tendency to book our weekends up

Home

Fashion for Home

So Corey and I have big plans to start house hunting in the very near future.  And by big plans, I mean I am constantly thinking about how I should probably be starting to do some house sleuthing and am instead doing other things like looking at all the pretty furniture I can buy once

Bridal Beauty

Bridal Beautifying Yourself

So your wedding is in a month and you are feeling pretty nervous about your bridal beauty situation because aren’t you supposed to be emulating radiance and perfection and instead you are feeling a little busted?  It’s ok, I was there too.  Let’s all relax and ponder what we can do to improve our bridal

Birthday

Colleen’s Surprise Birthday Party

This past weekend, I pulled off a little surprise 26th birthday party for Colleen.  I thought it would be fun since she has never had a surprise party.  Many of her best friends live out of town so I started by calling them to see if any of them would be able to make it.