Not Goodbye but See you Later!

It is bitter sweet to sign off from blogging for a little bit. I will miss you all. The time has come to go become a momma. I am so excited to spend some quality time with Jay and our new lil one. I really can't wait to meet her and welcome her into this crazy fun world we all live in. We are so thrilled and blessed to become parents, and feel so honored to have this special time ahead of us. She is officially 5 days late now... and trust me we are counting. Our bags are packed and we are ready to go...

Thank you for always checking in and reading. Don't you worry I will be back and better then ever before you know it. Cheers!

DIY Friday: Custom Baskets

I did a last minute project to the babies bookshelf. I was cruising around Micheal's and saw these cute alphabetic and numeric wood figures. It spurred on the idea. I had wanted to doll up the baskets but did not know how, so I was thrilled with the outcome.

Directions:
1. I got two different color paints- green on the sides and pink on the top
2. Paint and let dry
3. Go to the produce section at the grocery store and grab a few bags ties :)
4. Then hot glue gun the tie on the back on the number or letter
5. String the ties through the cracks of the basket and then secure on the backside!

All set and ready to go! I also got a gorgeous green ribbon to go around the 2 bigger center baskets. I plan to get larger letters in her initials... (either E.W. or M.W.) and secure to the ribbon!

Wedding Wednesday: Colin Cowie's New Site...is Coming!

So, Colin Cowie is just about to launch his "highly" talked about new site. The site was exposed to over 1,425,240 viewers in three days. Weird, its almost the same kind of numbers I get on my site. I almost feel like I should reach out to him and talk about a partnership!? :)

My old boss is dear friends with Colin, and I have had the pleasure of meeting him. He really is a talented creative genius. He never stops to impress, so I am sure this new site will be a hit. They are launching October 16th. Make a note to take a peek at the anticipated site...

Finishing Touches Tuesday: Wine and Cheese Theme

I did a wedding this last weekend at the Torrey Pines Lodge. Yes, you heard me correctly I did a wedding 5 days away from my due date! :) It was all because I have the best assistant ever. Annika did such an amazing job helping out and pretty much ran the whole day. It was a perfect wedding and really such a stunning night!

I wanted to talk about one thing that they did on the table that I thought was so fun. They got the seen below Pottery Barn Vintage Cheese Boards. They then hired a calligraphy artist to write so beautifully in silver pen the names of all the wineries they have been to as a couple. Each table was a different winery. Then to match they had a wine bottle from that winery (which was a tradition for them) to pair along side the cheese board. They then got the dripping wine cork candles, which gave it such a romantic feel. I loved the play on cheese and wine. Not only did it look amazing but it was significant to them and not "cheesy" in the least! Sorry I had to! :)

Vendor Love: Studio Castillero- Maternity

Thanks to Studio Castillero, I now have pics of me being pregnant! I barely took any pictures during this whole pregnancy. I was not even going to do the shoot but I figured I would regret it. After seeing the pictures they took, I am even more confident that I made the right decision. I am so glad to have these incredible shots of Jay and I. I cant wait till she grows up and I can show her these pics of her Momma carrying her! So cool!

This should be incentive to book Studio Castillero because they don't usually do Maternity shots. They only take maternity sessions for past brides that they have worked with. It is not their specialty but they just cant resist carrying on the story of their past brides.

DIY Friday: Bow Board

So, as promised I want to show you how SIMPLE the bow board is to make!

Directions:

1. Get a frame of your choice (I got this one from Target)
2. Get a piece of fabric that will cover the appropriate space
3. Wrap the fabric around the "glass" of the frame and hot glue on the back side. Make sure to fold it flat so you don't create bulk in the back
4. Cut out long strips of ribbon
5. Place them where you want and fold behind the back of the fabric
6. Hot glue the fabric strips to the back
7. Place the board in the body of the frame
8. Hang and Enjoy!

Thouroughly Inspired Thursday: Painted Glass

I just know this will find it’s way into so many of your weddings. It was crafted by Kathleen at Twig & Thistle and is about as practical as it is completely gorgeous. A perfect fit for any wedding…or any holiday table! Best part, once the wedding or event is over, you have a ton of beautiful vases to give to your guests or keep for your home!

Materials Needed:

Empty bottles and vases is varying shapes and sizes.
Spray Paint in desired colors (They used a flat black but it can be any gloss or color)
Flowers

Instructions:

1. Clean and dry bottles and vases thoroughly.
2. In a well ventilated area, spray paint items with several light coats of paint to cover entire piece. Allow each coat to dry completely before spraying the next.
3. Arrange vases and bottles and fill with flowers.