tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16788850007947710002024-02-07T18:48:07.801-06:00Becoming Mrs.cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-77727752511730915142013-06-20T15:31:00.000-05:002013-06-20T15:31:52.982-05:00.Meet Spanky.<div align="center">
I'll start with sharing about our new family member! </div>
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I first saw Spanky a few weeks before Christmas. While Christmas shopping with my mom one Saturday we had to stop in Hollywood Feed to get Elle some treats.</div>
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We walk in and I see this....</div>
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Spanky (front and center) with his brother Rascal to the right, and sister Darla in the back.</div>
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They were so sweet all cuddled up together and I was immediately drawn to Spanky for his sweet and scruffy face.</div>
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They were there with a local rescue group (Tails of Hope Dog Rescue) and after talking to the lady that rescued them I fell even more in love. Spanky and his siblings are doxie mixes. Yes...Spanky's mom was a dachsund. Surprising because he looks nothing like one! His dad had to be some sort of terrior based on his scruffyness. His mom had mange really bad and the puppies developed it soon after birth because their bodies didn't have the antibodies to fight off the little mites.</div>
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At just a few weeks old their mom passed away and the pups were left in a shelter....</div>
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In comes Tails of Hope to the rescue. They took in the three sweet mange covered babies and nursed them back to health.</div>
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After hearing his story and seeing his sweet face, I couldn't help but think about him all weekend long. </div>
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I went back and forth thinking "We don't need two dogs", "But he's so cute, maybe we could handle it."</div>
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Michael was all for me getting him; I was just stubborn and overthinking things as usual. By Monday evening I knew I had to have him. I put in an application online and somewhat already began claiming him as mine.</div>
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Over a week went by with no word from the rescue group. I was anxious and distraught thinking that I was too late and someone else applied for him before me. With each new picture they posted of him on thier Facebook page, I became more and more obsessed.</div>
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Finally, while doing a final walk through at our home before closing, I got a phone call. Indeed, I was the first application of several that had come in for Spanky! (praise the Lord!) He still did not have a clean scrape for the mange so I had to wait 3 more weeks for him to get a rescrape before I could officially adopt him. (Bummer!)</div>
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I wanted him with us at Christmas soo bad but I knew it was best for him to get well before coming to his new environment. Finally in January, two weeks after moving into our home, Spanky got to come live with us!</div>
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I was thrilled and we immediately fell in love! He came into our home that night and acted like it was his from the start! He was loving on everyone, playing with toys and running around as happy as could be!</div>
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I am one proud momma. We have become that couple that posts pictures of our dogs all the time....they are just too cute though.</div>
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It took Macy and Spanky about a week before they were completely comfortable with each other. </div>
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Now, they sleep in the same cage, cuddle on the couch, and play all day long. They are the definition of best buds and we love seeing them together.</div>
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Enjoy the picture overload below as you see how he has grown and our life with Spanky since January!</div>
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First night with his new family.</div>
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First time we caught them lounging on the couch together.</div>
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First road trip. They had me cracking up the whole time.</div>
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Such a cuddle bug. As much as I like to say he is momma's boy...he sure loves his daddy.</div>
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So so silly.<br />
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He loves sleeping in the bed! <br />
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Watching Homeward Bound...they both loved it! hehe<br />
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Lounging in the new mulch. </div>
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Thank you for bringing so much joy and life to our home Spanky. I couldn't imagine life without you.<br />
You are the scruffiest, cutest thing and I am so completely smitten.<br />
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So now that you have officially met Spanky it won't be any surprise if I bring him up or you see random pictures of him. <br />
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xoxo, <br />
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cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-18012336670767711972013-05-16T13:54:00.001-05:002013-05-16T13:54:46.486-05:00M.I.A.<div style="text-align: center;">
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We have a new member in our family (he's furry and I'm completely smitten!) </div>
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We are coming up on our 1 yr anniversary and I couldn't be happier as a MRS. </div>
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I am so blessed by our marriage and all the doors God has opened for us.</div>
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I can't wait to be back soon with pictures, projects and stories to share!!</div>
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cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-53407722843678302152012-11-18T13:18:00.000-06:002012-11-18T13:18:01.664-06:00.Big News.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Most importantly....we found out this week that Michael is coming home!!!!</div>
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It's been a whirl wind of an experience and everything is happening so fast but we are so extremely excited! God has surely answered prayers and we cannot wait to finally live in the same city as a married couple!</div>
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With that said, I am currently typing away from our apartment in AL for what could be the last weekend we have to spend here! This coming week we will be sharing the holidays together in TN then Michael will return to AL for what should be his last week of work here! </div>
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You can guess that when we got the news the only thing we have been able to think about is buying a home...our very first one! And let me just tell ya....we have been dreaming, anxious, and ready to start this process for a very long time. So next week we will be officially starting our house search! Words can't describe how incredibly excited I am to find a place to call our own, to fill with all our pretty wedding gifts, and to decorate!! </div>
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We definitely know what we are thankful for this Thanksgiving! In the midst of all the excitement going on, I will do my best to check back in with updates on our home search and the holidays! </div>
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I'm only working half day at work, getting on the road to be reunited with my husband, and heading to Tuscaloosa to spend the weekend watching the Rebels take on the Tide.</div>
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Another highlight of the weekend, I get to spend it seeing my long lost best friend Meghann!</div>
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The two of them did a fabulous job planning our fun girls getaway to Nashville for my bachelorette weekend!</div>
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While Michael and his groomsmen spent Memorial Day weekend on the gulf coast, the girls and I heading a little ways North for a fun weekend in the Music City.</div>
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Ashley and Meghann had the cutest set up on our balcony when we arrived to the rooms! </div>
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We found a delicious spot for dinner and then headed out on the town!</div>
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After a long night of fun we arrived back at the hotel looking a little more rough than when we left!</div>
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Again, we found an awesome little place for dinner! Meghann was excellent at finding us some fun and unique places to eat while on our trip! </div>
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We had so much fun on Broadway! Excellent people watching, fun dancing, and great company!</div>
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What an awesome weekend!! I was so happy to spend some of my last days out as a bachelorette with these girls!</div>
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I'm so thankful for these sweet girls who I've been able to call friends for so long! I love each one of them and am so glad they stood beside me when I said 'I do'!</div>
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Happy Weekend to you all!</div>
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Looks like I need to do a little back tracking and catch my blog friends up on some of the fun details leading up to our wedding day! </div>
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Here were my invites! I had the invite design created on Etsy and had them printed on pearlized paper by my neighbor that owns a printing business. He also printed the pale pink chevron on cardstock that backed the invite. Finally, layered on the back of it all was kraft paper cardstock to cover the white from the chevron. All in all, 3 layers thick of cardstock that I hand assembled which made for a very sturdy invitation. <br />
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Tied around the invitation was our RSVP info on a scalloped kraft paper circle tied with seafoam twine...I was so lucky to find such a perfect color! <br />
As you can see, we went with a more modern RSVP approach and opted to save some money and have people respond via email...<br />
I must say it was a huge success! We had the vast majority of people respond and only a few older people weren't computer savvy and let us know by phone call instead.<br />
This small detail saved lots of money on the extra paper, design, and postage for traditional RSVP cards and I wasn't ashamed at all....guess sometimes it's worth it to change with the times!<br />
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The invitations were tucked away in a matching pearlized envelope with our return address printed on the back flap and sealed with a custom label printed with our names.<br />
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This is the design I used for the envelope labels. You will see later how else I used it at the wedding!<br />
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Above is our monogram label that was used throughout the wedding as well! I got both designs created on Etsy for me and I love them so much! Again, be watching for where else I used this monogram label in the wedding!<br />
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I made a Honeymoon Fund jar to sit around the house and at showers to save a little extra money! It was a fun craft one night while I babysat my flower girl! Plus I got to use our Candace & Michael label design again!<br />
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I couldn't have been more happy with my flower girl's dress! It turned out precious and perfect in every way! I'm still debating on ordering one for myself in a cute color....I love me some bows!<br />
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I bought wooden hangers and attached handmade burlap bows to them to give to my flower girl and bridesmaids! I was so happy with how they turned out! :) <br />
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I had another beautiful shower in May and was so grateful to get so many wonderful gifts!<br />
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My bff and MOH joined me for the day.<br />
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Of course my sweet mom was there.<br />
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And Michael's grandmother's joined in on the fun. <br />
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My sweet mother-in-law.<br />
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And me and Mrs. Susie with the lovely hostess for the afternoon!<br />
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Here is my preliminary setup of the exit table above and entry table below. <br />
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I'll show the final outcome in the wedding picture post coming soon!<br />
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And I'll end this post with a picture of my "new daughter," Macy. She's very big as you can see her head is bigger than mine....she can be a pain, and she sheds a lot...but we love her.<br />
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I just love that this picture is the background on Michael's phone and work computer....he loves his two girls and that makes me happy!<br />
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cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-72070784688649292372012-08-22T23:05:00.000-05:002012-08-22T23:05:03.639-05:00.Life Lately.<div style="text-align: center;">
Lately, every day seems to be a challenge. Some days are better than others. </div>
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My weeks are spent going through the motions....work, walk, eat, relax then bed and do it all over again. While 200 miles away my sweet husband is doing the same alone.</div>
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My weeks are spent feeling half-full....I long everyday for Friday when I get to see my husband. We are literally living for the weekends. </div>
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This has proven to be such a trying time in our journey together. We want more than anything to officially start our lives together in the same city but we are stuck between a rock and a hard place with our current job situation. We are praying constantly and trusting that soon things will work out.</div>
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Leading up to the wedding and in the months since I have told myself repeatedly that it will all be worth it in the end...that this time will go by fast...and that we can handle it for a short time. Trying to remind myself that we are both blessed with great jobs and opportunities that others don't have. I've genuinely had a positive attitude and have stayed as optimistic as possible until lately.</div>
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Some days the distance takes it's toll on me. I find myself becoming bitter lately and I HATE that.</div>
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I find myself so frustrated seeing other couples living happily together, getting to enjoy everyday life together when quite honestly we don't even feel married some days.</div>
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I'm not asking for any kind of sympathy....I guess I just needed a place to vent a little tonight. </div>
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I thought about sitting down and sharing some new paintings and my upcoming endeavors to bring them to others but instead I just needed to talk.</div>
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So...be looking for more posts to come about what I do during the weeks to occupy my nights.</div>
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I pray for this bitterness to go away because it's not how I want to be.</div>
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Thanks for reading and stay tuned for happier, craftier posts!</div>
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cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-31892802681477708402012-08-01T22:27:00.001-05:002012-08-01T22:27:33.635-05:00.Bliss.<div style="text-align: center;">
I always knew I would love being married. It's a time that I have always looked forward to.</div>
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And these past <almost> 2 months have been blissful.</div>
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Marriage is truly one of the greatest gifts that God could ever give us. </div>
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Nothing is sweeter to me than knowing that I have someone to go through life with....share our days, dreams, and our love and I am so glad God picked such a wonderful man for me.</div>
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We are still in a rough situation where we don't get to see each other but on the weekends which can be really hard, but I must say we are learning a lot about patience and I have no doubt that this time apart will only strengthen the bond that we have. </div>
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We dream daily of what our first home will be and when we will get to share that fun time but no matter what our ideas may be we know that God's plan for us is so much greater. We may not know the next steps on this journey or what tomorrow holds but we rest in the reassurance that God has it all planned and knows what's in store. </div>
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I don't think a post by me could do any justice to describe our wedding day.</div>
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It was so incredibly wonderful...it was beautiful in every way and was all I could have ever hoped for.</div>
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It was (almost) perfect. I only say that because my sweet husband woke up on our wedding day with a stomach bug. He was the best groom ever though because he pushed through the day and night, smiled, and made it the best wedding I could have ever dreamed of. I simply hate that he wasn't feeling his best and wasn't able to enjoy the reception and dancing as much as he would have. </div>
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At the end of the day we were married! And that is absolutely all we could have ever asked for!</div>
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I am officially a MRS. and I have loved every second of it!</div>
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Every wedding has that one mishap or story to be told. Other than M being sick, I would say our mishap occurred after the ceremony. M and I along with the photographer and her assistant went walking behind the church to find an open, green area to take some pretty pictures. We found just that behind a gated fence that was open. With me, M, and the photog inside the gate, a big gust of wind blew the gate shut and you guessed it....we were locked in. </div>
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We proceeded to get some good shots before we decided to address how we were going to escape.</div>
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Being the calm, determined bride that I somehow was that day, I suggested we climb over the fence.</div>
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Of course I got crazy looks and firm "no's" considering I was in my wedding dress. </div>
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It didn't stop me though, I took off my sandals and proceeded to climb the chainlink fence in my dress. My groom stood behind and held my dressed and helped me carefully ease over without damaging it one little bit. I think we all kind of stood there in shock when I made it to the ground on the other side. M climbed up and hopped over real quick. Then our photographer was able to gather the determination and climb over as well. Definitely something crazy we will always remember from our wedding day!</div>
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The photographers were even able to get some photos of us in action climbing the fence so make sure to look for them on the link below!</div>
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Without further adeu....you can check out our photos by our awesome photographer by clicking the link below! </div>
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You can also check out our highlight video by our wonderful videographer by clicking the link below!</div>
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Hope you enjoy the little glimpses into our special day!!</div>
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<br />cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-72719598348194286462012-06-26T18:56:00.001-05:002012-06-26T18:56:54.535-05:00I'm Back<div style="text-align: center;">
Go figure...as the wedding approached I slacked big time on my blogging.</div>
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With that said...I have lots to catch up on and show you about our big day!</div>
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Because yes I AM MARRIED!</div>
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I LOVE being a Mrs. and a wife. These past few weeks have been great and I'm missing my Mr. tremendously during the weeks as he works out of town. I speak for us both as we say that we are literally living for the weekends. If I thought I cherished our time together before I know I cherish it so much more even now. We get frustrated and it's so hard being apart during this sweet time but we keep reminding ourselves that good things come to those who wait. </div>
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Hopefully sooner than later we can be reunited in the same city, we can purchase a cute house that we so often dream about, we can cook dinners together, go to work together, and kiss each other goodnight. I long for that sweet day.</div>
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I am sure to be back soon to post about the wedding crafts I completed, share pictures of the events leading up to the big day, and finally to share all the fun and excitement that took place as we officially became husband and wife!</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-3616727204013610792012-05-09T22:14:00.000-05:002012-05-09T22:14:01.240-05:004.28.12<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago I had my second bridal shower and it was so much fun! </div>
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I was so glad to have some of my sweet friends come and share in the fun and get to catch up before the big day! Again, too many pictures to share them all but I'll leave you with some to show how beautiful everything was!</div>
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<br />xoxo, Candace</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-15612328623902059142012-05-09T21:51:00.001-05:002012-05-09T21:51:15.052-05:001 Month<div style="text-align: center;">
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Thanks to Ashley and Robin, this week I have started on my tissue tassel garland decorations for the reception! I must say they are looking great and I'm soo excited with how they are turning out! Can't wait to reveal the pretty tissue tassels in pale pink, gold, and the perfect seafoam. </div>
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Even though we are one month out, I can still say that I have loved every second of being engaged and planning our wedding. This has been such a fun time and has just reaffirmed the fact the I LOVE weddings and everything about them! I love the details, the personal touches, and being able to share our love story with others. June 9th is coming up fast and I cannot wait for the joyous celebration of marriage to the love of my life! </div>
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Hi friends! Sorry I have been MIA! </div>
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I may not have been blogging about it but I have been getting LOTS done as the days inch closer and closer to June 9th!</div>
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I've got some fun gifts planned for my sweet bridesmaids butttt.....I can't share those because some of them read this ;) So you will have to wait a couple more months for those posts! </div>
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I am currently busy working away on invitations!! They are coming together very smoothly and are going out next week! Woohoo! I'll post about those once I send them out so I don't give away anything yet!</div>
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On a boring non-wedding note I'm finishing up this semester of grad school....boo. It's no fun having to work on a project right now when all I want to do is finish with the invites. Oh well, gotta push through because only a week or two left then I can focus only on the wedding!!</div>
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I ordered personalized cups and napkins for the reception....I absolutely cannot wait to see how these turn out! They each have a different personalized logo that I got created! I may be showing a sneak peek soon so stay tuned!</div>
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Just wanted to stop in and let y'all know I'm still here and trudging on! As my busy schedule somewhat winds down in the next couple of weeks I will definitely be posting more as we lead up to the big day!!!</div>
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Saturday I had my very first bridal shower! Everything about the day was wonderful and beautiful!</div>
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.the gift journal I decorated.</div>
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.mommy & me.</div>
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.sweetest woman I know...my Grandorothy.</div>
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.mine & Michael's moms. we are beyond blessed to have them.</div>
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.gift time.</div>
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.love my pillow shams.</div>
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.love my soon-to-be initial.</div>
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.my beautiful bridesmaids. we missed Meghann & Brooke. </div>
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.our moms and grandmothers.</div>
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.and finally the lovely hostesses that threw me such a beautiful and perfect shower. </div>
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I'm so thankful for this wonderful celebration. </div>
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It was such a lovely day and I'm so blessed to have so many sweet friends and family that care for us. </div>
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We racked up on some wonderful gifts! </div>
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I'll be back soon to share a few of my favorites and some of the fun goodies we are registered for!</div>
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Fun fact for the day....69 days until 06.09!</div>
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Since I last blogged (yes, a long time ago...) we have reached the double digits in our wedding countdown!</div>
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What an awesome milestone...sitting at 95 days as of today!<br />
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Last week my Mr. to be was home for almost the whole week on a business trip. We had such a fun week and weekend together. We haven't spent that much time together since the holidays and we probably won't get to spend that length of time together until our wedding week! So crazy! Having to be apart all during the week and some weekends makes me truly cherish every minute we get to spend together. I'm so blessed to have such a hardworking and loving man to call my own. </div>
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With the fast arrival of our big day, I'm having to really start focusing on what projects have to start getting done. </div>
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Two weekends ago I finished our moss covered initial wreaths! As of right now, I plan to use these on both the church and reception site doors (my mind could change). </div>
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Like every other project I get started on it always seems to take me a tad bit longer than anticipated. I think it's just due to my perfectionist, Type A personality. Oh well!</div>
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Here is a peak into how I created these initial wreaths. </div>
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Yes, you are seeing correctly...I had to build my very own letters. After searching high and low on the internet and local craft stores, I could not find paper mache letters that were large enough to make a statement on the doors for the ceremony and reception. My next option was to buy a few poster boards and create my own. So I did just that!</div>
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I wrote out my letters by hand and using a ruler but you could easily print out a large letter in the font of your choice and trace it onto the poster board. The letters are 22" tall and about 22" wide as well. After cutting out a front and a back to each letter, I cut 2" wide pieces of the scrap poster board to use for the depth of the letters. With some clear mailing tape and patience I was able to get both letters shaped up and ready for the next step.</div>
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After I formed both letters, I chose to paper mache them with kraft paper. With a messy mixture of flour and water I was able to fully paper mache both letters with two layers. I had to wait over night for each layer to allow for drying time. The paper mache layers ensured that the forms were sturdy enough to withstand the next layer. </div>
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Above is my paper mached M and the rest of the needed supplies. I picked up some sheet moss at my local Joann's and it worked wonderfully! I had read on a few sites that the moss already on sheets was easier for application and less mess than loose moss. I also pulled out a cutting board and rotary cutter. Notice I had tons of layers of newspaper below my workspace. This was a huge help when it came to clean up time.</div>
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As you can see above, I would simply place my letter on top of the sheet moss, then trace the shape with a pen or marker, and easily cut with my rotary cutter. I had to piece together pieces of moss in order to cover the whole letter but it worked out and no seams can be seen. I used hot glue to glue the moss pieces onto the letter and..... </div>
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Tadaa! I have two initial moss wreaths! One for him and one for me!</div>
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I'm so pleased with the outcome and am so happy to have another project checked off my to-do list!</div>
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Well here is the breakdown...</div>
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<li>4-5 poster boards spending maybe $5.00</li>
<li> Mailing tape (already had)</li>
<li>Rotary cutter $12 (great investment because I will use again!)</li>
<li>Roll of Kraft paper (already had)</li>
<li>5 packs of sheet moss - sell for $8.99 per pack but the nice lady counted my 50% off coupon on each pack so I spent a total of around $25 for all of the moss</li>
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With a grand total around $40 I think I made some huge savings considering they are selling for over $180 on Etsy and other sites. </div>
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Thanks for checking out my latest project!</div>
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I have recruited my sweet friend <a href="http://lifeonlyford.blogspot.com/">(check her out here)</a> to help me with table linens and runners for the reception and whatnot! I'm excited about what we have come up with. She knows me and my style very well so I have no doubt that they will turn out precious! I ordered some supplies tonight for a big wedding project I have coming up to do so stay tuned for hints and updates on what it could be!<br />
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<br /></div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-51748686801808736292012-02-22T23:08:00.000-06:002012-02-22T23:08:31.097-06:00New Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6RLilve0t4_UeOEKlrjsMuRK8XFmrcgJk1pIK1tGEpR8G9eabZomRYcrGQ47HqAXGM2SOyNg0qKGYW1z5Jw9gKa71f5SXpMEFYEodsaWgftySki1nZupO6Mmq0TS41eqCHl9q_gDEHI/s1600/IMG_1194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6RLilve0t4_UeOEKlrjsMuRK8XFmrcgJk1pIK1tGEpR8G9eabZomRYcrGQ47HqAXGM2SOyNg0qKGYW1z5Jw9gKa71f5SXpMEFYEodsaWgftySki1nZupO6Mmq0TS41eqCHl9q_gDEHI/s320/IMG_1194.JPG" width="239" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I typically don't blog about beauty products but I thought I would show y'all what I picked up tonight. </div><ul><li>Laura Mercier compact to keep in my purse - I love this mineral pressed powder for easy touch ups on the go</li>
<li>Lancome liquid eyeliner in ice black- not too dark and just the right amount of shimmer</li>
<li>Clinique lip color in Lovely Honey - my mom loves the color Black Honey so I saw they came out with new colors and picked up another shade to try out</li>
<li>Laura Mercier lip glace in bare pink - the perfect pale pink to layer on top of a darker lip shade</li>
<li>Murad Environmental Shield cleanser and rapid age spot and pigment lightening serum - I'm trying out these two in hopes that it will help to even out spots on different areas of my face</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;">Like any girl I always love getting new products to use! Feel free to share any of your favorites for Spring! </div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-89415523900425880522012-02-22T21:36:00.000-06:002012-02-22T21:36:52.987-06:00Secret Talent<div style="text-align: center;">I have a secret (maybe not so secret) talent. It's obvious that I love to craft but when I get in the mood I also love to paint. Art has always been one of my strong points and I took a few years of it in high school. Other than that, it has always been a hobby of mine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've learned that I work best when I have a picture, idea, or image in front of me. Over the years, I have been able to create a few pieces of artwork that I am really proud of. Several are displayed throughout my parents' house and a few special others have found homes with close friends and family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With that said, I thought I would show you all a few of my favorites that I have done!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_lIbxQ-R7qxT1muDn_yGRpVfH1N4fI205sKwI2DsF53s1zLVPgsaJgw99lyvedtDXrFpAKC65G1AIS_yTCdZ8iYgmQYBWHL6FahyphenhyphenHQp_tpYKWLYrs1OAGKrAC86g-ytoGOuxPptEJRw/s1600/IMG_4450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_lIbxQ-R7qxT1muDn_yGRpVfH1N4fI205sKwI2DsF53s1zLVPgsaJgw99lyvedtDXrFpAKC65G1AIS_yTCdZ8iYgmQYBWHL6FahyphenhyphenHQp_tpYKWLYrs1OAGKrAC86g-ytoGOuxPptEJRw/s320/IMG_4450.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This one I painted for my sweet friend's little girl that I got to babysit when she was little! Mommy showed me an inspiration painting that we both loved and I recreated it here! We could not have been any happier with the outcome. I'm in love with this sweet, girly canvas and it looks precious in her room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-n0qy4GJHdH6kroHFRE-SqNlfx6QdcBdixKNaZ_YVU3gJHFvhaqVi2JFMpE_TFCNgRa3RkQ2e-tv_zDEIC4myGT0lyMstODpIolk_kdteKhylhbRnFbUdJojxsCxiFmhotHD_vWvoKCc/s1600/IMG_4449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-n0qy4GJHdH6kroHFRE-SqNlfx6QdcBdixKNaZ_YVU3gJHFvhaqVi2JFMpE_TFCNgRa3RkQ2e-tv_zDEIC4myGT0lyMstODpIolk_kdteKhylhbRnFbUdJojxsCxiFmhotHD_vWvoKCc/s320/IMG_4449.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is another snapshot without the bow and tag!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISmaLaF7vsrxC20wQ1jGaXeWFtR_EXcxuBWqTADHPUf6Lil9Jd8hMwq2kt6JWI8EF0yMmXFmJO6DTQcsLi25_UWXtUClWqpKbzwO625ODmMTesMnSl4I43bdrmuVcNHFfjm7N0WTtM8A/s1600/IMG_0129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISmaLaF7vsrxC20wQ1jGaXeWFtR_EXcxuBWqTADHPUf6Lil9Jd8hMwq2kt6JWI8EF0yMmXFmJO6DTQcsLi25_UWXtUClWqpKbzwO625ODmMTesMnSl4I43bdrmuVcNHFfjm7N0WTtM8A/s320/IMG_0129.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is a huge 48"x48" canvas that is hanging in our living room at home. I love this one because it is adds a bold pop of artwork into the large space but it is subtle and abstract enough that it isn't distracting. The colors are soft and soothing and I'm really pleased with the finished result. This canvas is unique because I added an epoxy resin to the top of the painting. This clear, thick finish adds a protective coat and a professional shiny look to the artwork. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRjPfQIQrKiXzpTsuT4d2-SMpqDZAQM8IPodw3R4iqY9J6NGAxYUlSe_VJhfTe7Pgt3WP9zRMxeJLQFoq6CDHPY00-apzs5d6-Cpj_TAd2rwOEQVDf7US0PuW8tTxuMHmbzE-tiP51sE/s1600/IMG_4880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRjPfQIQrKiXzpTsuT4d2-SMpqDZAQM8IPodw3R4iqY9J6NGAxYUlSe_VJhfTe7Pgt3WP9zRMxeJLQFoq6CDHPY00-apzs5d6-Cpj_TAd2rwOEQVDf7US0PuW8tTxuMHmbzE-tiP51sE/s320/IMG_4880.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ignore the wall color and dark trim (it has since been changed to a taupy gray and white woodwork)...but this photo gives you an idea of how large the piece is and how it works in the space. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdmA6Iqf42SMoP_9nUcodybIQC8gPrFwUJFi7GMtioxcfzhHaKhMrTdWdncX3sswrIOr0q1Yj0YzhJt1HOh5Y54ZYztPenagwc7funE9j7PFPCp61MKvXkxvjv86TUYt9KFqFvT-HH_o/s1600/IMG_4493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkdmA6Iqf42SMoP_9nUcodybIQC8gPrFwUJFi7GMtioxcfzhHaKhMrTdWdncX3sswrIOr0q1Yj0YzhJt1HOh5Y54ZYztPenagwc7funE9j7PFPCp61MKvXkxvjv86TUYt9KFqFvT-HH_o/s320/IMG_4493.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I painted this one for my brother (an avid duck hunter). I was inspired by a much more expensive piece by a local artist. Since I obviously couldn't afford it as a house warming gift, I decided to recreate it for his new home a few years ago and I think he really loves it. It is another large canvas and measures at least 2 ft. by 3 ft. if not bigger. Notice my brother's has a chocolate lab beside the hunter....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gYO3xanlZAI_2OqmWkGW_wbSwC5Tw04HQB56ORhVY0v1hxYdwdFfguq_mMx9YZb1sNXI7pRHy5dJeRo1AuUolLrV_TCyiRJ0ZtIJXNARRp9Ohi6tcFeJA4mJig3nZJKmXCyCAGSiAQo/s1600/IMG_0041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gYO3xanlZAI_2OqmWkGW_wbSwC5Tw04HQB56ORhVY0v1hxYdwdFfguq_mMx9YZb1sNXI7pRHy5dJeRo1AuUolLrV_TCyiRJ0ZtIJXNARRp9Ohi6tcFeJA4mJig3nZJKmXCyCAGSiAQo/s320/IMG_0041.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I painted one just like it for Michael...except I lightened up the sky per his request and added a pointer dog instead of a lab. This canvas currently resides over his bed in the apartment but I'm thinking it will have to be packed up once the nuptials come around and we have our new bed. It is definitely more suited for a bachelor pad. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZYrPFW7eTlNycDk5LtotD_9jtkPvQ0C0RSHGwZDQjdhTumic8QLhMvgDWR8szibAQXYJFyhEJiYEfcrAOM2f0TLFw5yutLVe8FWLALfGJQZTF0q9C3Zx36IRDl6J3hcPgZ-mMPgG2EQ/s1600/IMG_4762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZYrPFW7eTlNycDk5LtotD_9jtkPvQ0C0RSHGwZDQjdhTumic8QLhMvgDWR8szibAQXYJFyhEJiYEfcrAOM2f0TLFw5yutLVe8FWLALfGJQZTF0q9C3Zx36IRDl6J3hcPgZ-mMPgG2EQ/s320/IMG_4762.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a simple and sweet oblong canvas I painted for my bathroom. It is simply a field of cotton and I really love it for the space it is in. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXdSrNdP-rtj4e1rCcRX1BmgshWs0UUsOiZneY4w9XrRd_sJ5aEoWIbg3zs18A9CIOMkMaozXnezmMLiCGKE8sROiE625btYU0tO5OrD81x2HxMJ2qvWKSxEdl_h4i1t1nzqfYC_zzLk/s1600/DSC03717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXXdSrNdP-rtj4e1rCcRX1BmgshWs0UUsOiZneY4w9XrRd_sJ5aEoWIbg3zs18A9CIOMkMaozXnezmMLiCGKE8sROiE625btYU0tO5OrD81x2HxMJ2qvWKSxEdl_h4i1t1nzqfYC_zzLk/s320/DSC03717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the photographer that inspired my next painting. My soon-to-be father-in-law loves barns and snapped this photo one day of one of his favorites he has seen locally. He then commissioned me to paint it for him. Talk about being nervous....I looked at the photo and really wasn't sure if I was going to be able to do it justice and make it look nice to actually hang in their house (particularly right over their bed). </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a large 36"x48" canvas and got to work. Here are some photos that show the progression of the painting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLYmyZjqvPD-T2cYsmsNNwdXUMYk8kHWi0UlCSCpWjiU4l-nJ2Pi-2iyjBHnX2CTJ6E2Av9zL8SHyNUMtzv97FP5-vQKPpUtsJM7m2kZKXqqcJcb4YgbTBTJAT33KTCpP5YDi9RQFZIk/s1600/IMG_0226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLYmyZjqvPD-T2cYsmsNNwdXUMYk8kHWi0UlCSCpWjiU4l-nJ2Pi-2iyjBHnX2CTJ6E2Av9zL8SHyNUMtzv97FP5-vQKPpUtsJM7m2kZKXqqcJcb4YgbTBTJAT33KTCpP5YDi9RQFZIk/s320/IMG_0226.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Up close of the barn...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYDuL3OuFadg1AApVLZsE433fZu_VeZVHi3jRxXnaThGxGv_DYlyFT0qdBRCzIPYF3lUA-S9suILz9zGccZoSDAXcySDrxaz7YRyy6ZPtR1bDNA2OYhHVzGoKE29N0OYCLiDIvLAteCE/s1600/IMG_0227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYDuL3OuFadg1AApVLZsE433fZu_VeZVHi3jRxXnaThGxGv_DYlyFT0qdBRCzIPYF3lUA-S9suILz9zGccZoSDAXcySDrxaz7YRyy6ZPtR1bDNA2OYhHVzGoKE29N0OYCLiDIvLAteCE/s320/IMG_0227.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Started adding in the trees...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRf10r1MWrOY30wN31fN_0NRjjFuac6gKHeBQ0BG8qFDLELnR44i0Xs_5HSyYfSSgYfuHIQwcHDtGglVpwXgMXUzO6VMUPlrpf8EUjmN7XkjDlluod2DDqcmPuN_XLW24ogO5H6W7KR3U/s1600/DSC00152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRf10r1MWrOY30wN31fN_0NRjjFuac6gKHeBQ0BG8qFDLELnR44i0Xs_5HSyYfSSgYfuHIQwcHDtGglVpwXgMXUzO6VMUPlrpf8EUjmN7XkjDlluod2DDqcmPuN_XLW24ogO5H6W7KR3U/s320/DSC00152.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And the finished product...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9USfO0F7ig7ICtWXo9gsKm2wxllJ_8YYeEBd_LMU_UngYkrRFdMngEHFD5fCHhPTY5FzGCgt3VXJUiGodUAnDOVUrkgwnvo_MUqizyrSZP8pteSDr-dkC7iT7rdh0feoAomJ2ntqR7hc/s1600/DSC00154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9USfO0F7ig7ICtWXo9gsKm2wxllJ_8YYeEBd_LMU_UngYkrRFdMngEHFD5fCHhPTY5FzGCgt3VXJUiGodUAnDOVUrkgwnvo_MUqizyrSZP8pteSDr-dkC7iT7rdh0feoAomJ2ntqR7hc/s320/DSC00154.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm proud of this one because it was challenging and allowed me to really discover how realistic I could make a painting. I love the finished product and am so happy every time I see it hanging in their master bedroom! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed a little sneak peek of more of my hobbies! I'm excited to be able to create some more custom pieces once we become a married couple and have our own home! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-6606981182011561122012-02-08T22:28:00.000-06:002012-02-08T22:29:26.429-06:00What I'm Loving<div style="text-align: center;">I thought to mark the middle of the week I'd try out a What I'm Loving Wednesday post!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoq2o9KM0Zax_Dxvl5_gA7Ec7dtCCiSNRgw8ad6PlQo1oUBfuHtG4OPEDK79BKF4GDCN4gKdcZF8E8gl-7Ht1NFtzYZSzLC5j0oj6_q_CK33hbn4LWImiotT6cM6-qvi-VlNVYwqqJ8Y/s1600/IMG_1158.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZoq2o9KM0Zax_Dxvl5_gA7Ec7dtCCiSNRgw8ad6PlQo1oUBfuHtG4OPEDK79BKF4GDCN4gKdcZF8E8gl-7Ht1NFtzYZSzLC5j0oj6_q_CK33hbn4LWImiotT6cM6-qvi-VlNVYwqqJ8Y/s320/IMG_1158.PNG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving that 4 months from tomorrow I get to marry my love!! Bring on the countdown! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqlhwVcnIX39XTWsBQK3GR7AAs8fsgUnknDvg6zmLsyESl3k4XJg1BugV4rLYPb3ciHhJozi8_kmemMxKnblejPDmgZjrtJN3ib1LzP7QeRtUsNGreQ54VPJ2L556p0kAVzhYrkRlQJo/s1600/IMG_1140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqlhwVcnIX39XTWsBQK3GR7AAs8fsgUnknDvg6zmLsyESl3k4XJg1BugV4rLYPb3ciHhJozi8_kmemMxKnblejPDmgZjrtJN3ib1LzP7QeRtUsNGreQ54VPJ2L556p0kAVzhYrkRlQJo/s320/IMG_1140.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving my bridesmaid dresses! They turned out to be exactly what I envisioned and are the perfect color! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfK9_-W4ut3GuHYOrbDf7woKqquAAptpL9CUb-OvvbZDSS3eQGnvj6merCXmXShFgbCkvJFzybX23OqRPFcs6KmyUvmasMnNs0Fb_1raJ7HHCsfY-8MABf25CgQ7_mdChDRmORXn_L-g/s1600/IMG_1154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfK9_-W4ut3GuHYOrbDf7woKqquAAptpL9CUb-OvvbZDSS3eQGnvj6merCXmXShFgbCkvJFzybX23OqRPFcs6KmyUvmasMnNs0Fb_1raJ7HHCsfY-8MABf25CgQ7_mdChDRmORXn_L-g/s200/IMG_1154.JPG" width="148" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving my monthly printables from <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/jones-design-company-monthly-printables/">Jones Design Company</a>. I am signed up for a monthly plan and for $7.99 I get all sorts of fun printables for the month including monthly and weekly calendars (shown in the pictures at my desk), chore charts, dinner charts, shopping lists, note cards, mailing labels, an art print and more! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAOTCcZU686XF0QtmsgNUIiTqCh279vljTlccMp5d21wox7ypFEO6NUm3Eypvdp-eO1xj2hvzqRfLaSx9hsRYNsbOKoOebmIRoem5q7czFOFCHNhL5j976TvQS-FRTw13ekdrhkn3NMw/s1600/IMG_1155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAOTCcZU686XF0QtmsgNUIiTqCh279vljTlccMp5d21wox7ypFEO6NUm3Eypvdp-eO1xj2hvzqRfLaSx9hsRYNsbOKoOebmIRoem5q7czFOFCHNhL5j976TvQS-FRTw13ekdrhkn3NMw/s200/IMG_1155.JPG" width="148" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this lady and her online design shop. I have several of her art prints scattered throughout my house and always love catching up with her latest project. If you've never seen her stuff you should really check it out. I love my monthly printables...they add the perfect touch to my office space and help to make everyday tasks that much prettier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4buWa9oWF5C7gc9swxJMvp32SHoyn2jmxpH8Z5nMwhe2pEveTh4cNuH4dvkAEjePPdUv9CLem5emVHdzwM6jvcoJ79xCPi_eyh_51DFV9hyphenhyphennd8RclY4NMkHnmWkz9HULqBk9hs5xOTQ/s1600/IMG_1160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4buWa9oWF5C7gc9swxJMvp32SHoyn2jmxpH8Z5nMwhe2pEveTh4cNuH4dvkAEjePPdUv9CLem5emVHdzwM6jvcoJ79xCPi_eyh_51DFV9hyphenhyphennd8RclY4NMkHnmWkz9HULqBk9hs5xOTQ/s320/IMG_1160.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving the new car that Michael got the other night! He is one of the most impulsive buyers I have ever met! haha Although it's going to be REALLY weird not seeing him in Wally (what I named his truck), it is so nice to know that he loves the new car. It will be perfect for this time in our lives when we have to travel to see each other and gas is not cheap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_RX7aY22VkOKu7lIHQX_ExOrfgnfgkNTCyqRuSo2j03yQQwZ_U0LVtpKB1afs44ZHROlU4woP4jfovv2BrOFtMTrsbp0rmiK1mC6xzaE1QF7wzkg_TQitMWDruiYSoXEDMQ6cCvfXnA/s1600/47358233551433375_mnC293V0_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_RX7aY22VkOKu7lIHQX_ExOrfgnfgkNTCyqRuSo2j03yQQwZ_U0LVtpKB1afs44ZHROlU4woP4jfovv2BrOFtMTrsbp0rmiK1mC6xzaE1QF7wzkg_TQitMWDruiYSoXEDMQ6cCvfXnA/s1600/47358233551433375_mnC293V0_b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving my Emi Jay hair ties. They are all I use to put my hair up with. I find them to hold my hair well without damaging it and plus they look super cute! Just another simple thing that can make a ponytail look more cute :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvsprpWBwTGv44Ku5ESv72_FGQWtZgn3prqxibIo5FqpKF1G4vG8qd4dFqVL2l4OYojh1Nh9BNWkt3qgjJHTt-fIYRymnEn1Gn_i3s-7aJ-7anK3Z7F9mYtl16Bptw7DGTKuHkox-qiQ/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidvsprpWBwTGv44Ku5ESv72_FGQWtZgn3prqxibIo5FqpKF1G4vG8qd4dFqVL2l4OYojh1Nh9BNWkt3qgjJHTt-fIYRymnEn1Gn_i3s-7aJ-7anK3Z7F9mYtl16Bptw7DGTKuHkox-qiQ/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving my first swimsuit purchase of the year! I thought this was both fun and unique! The bows on either side are what absolutely did it for me. I love the bright colors and think it will look great on the beaches of Jamaica in June!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJe6ikaYvfSWF5AWdPQUwvNsu3ROxdBMMmeG2van4F0GttWg39M3NPDgnu-C_ByB5YdRqdyi0Rpr2OmMOtgbf_4l2Z_GFeJFh7YW1o1PrmpVfypmTQcjDb7-h1PUYNso7nzCMlYp25Bb8/s1600/Candace+and+Michael+%2835%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJe6ikaYvfSWF5AWdPQUwvNsu3ROxdBMMmeG2van4F0GttWg39M3NPDgnu-C_ByB5YdRqdyi0Rpr2OmMOtgbf_4l2Z_GFeJFh7YW1o1PrmpVfypmTQcjDb7-h1PUYNso7nzCMlYp25Bb8/s320/Candace+and+Michael+%2835%29.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, I'm loving this man. I love the smirks he makes and I love the way he makes me smile. I love that he knows just how to melt my heart with his words. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have I mentioned how excited I am to marry him in 121 (almost) days?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all are having a great week! It's nice to sometimes sit back and think about what we love in our lives no matter how big or small :)</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-62254197176028637322012-02-08T18:47:00.000-06:002012-02-08T18:49:04.802-06:00You can't always get what you want....<div style="text-align: center;">Don't you hate it when you order something and it's not what you thought it was going to be?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm stuck in that dilemma. I thought I found the perfect earrings for my bridesmaids and they were a great sale on Kate Spade's website but they are not the right color :( boo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The earrings are beautiful, don't get me wrong...but I don't need 5 crystal earrings when I was expecting an opaque white. Sooo....if you are in need of some pretty earrings please let me know and I will be happy to sell them to you for the same great price I got them for! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcDYiHf8ww9NryOSzlbrog95MwDMieRKdDQyBtF2eh5JQ_6Bh3F8_fMkuPckqAZpFwUKoZvhaYojGeEQJUt4ff9pBns2PuhDR4fuEi5Itnh0B9z-7miAyn_5EOgJI8kZJw8yCNqc8h5A/s1600/IMG_1151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcDYiHf8ww9NryOSzlbrog95MwDMieRKdDQyBtF2eh5JQ_6Bh3F8_fMkuPckqAZpFwUKoZvhaYojGeEQJUt4ff9pBns2PuhDR4fuEi5Itnh0B9z-7miAyn_5EOgJI8kZJw8yCNqc8h5A/s320/IMG_1151.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the picture that made the earrings look opaque and white. Which is more of what I wanted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AGyoYd4iLDxkHwvAQbQ1TG92lgSxt9jjTGdZEc3XP56xhkJq5I4VPtILoDIbvifK2DTZGAsafq1fqvJfuU62KhAjKk-90aapD5F56Xq4_LKX7iAzd0SGhGnmzmhbE2Em4ck1pS0fAbM/s1600/IMG_1157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AGyoYd4iLDxkHwvAQbQ1TG92lgSxt9jjTGdZEc3XP56xhkJq5I4VPtILoDIbvifK2DTZGAsafq1fqvJfuU62KhAjKk-90aapD5F56Xq4_LKX7iAzd0SGhGnmzmhbE2Em4ck1pS0fAbM/s320/IMG_1157.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this is the earrings when they arrived today. Definitely crystal and not white. haha </div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh well! You live and you learn. If you really are interested in buying any or all of them ask me for more details! I hate the hassle of eBay so thought I would post on the blog about them first. They were a final sale item is why I cannot return them. </div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-89461330300716806752012-01-29T20:22:00.000-06:002012-01-29T20:22:28.010-06:00My week in review<div style="text-align: center;">First off I want to say hello and thanks to all of my new followers I have received this past week! Thanks to my sweet friend and fellow bride-to-be, Whitney at <a href="http://thatsinfluence.blogspot.com/">That's Influence</a>, for the shout out earlier this week! Makes me happy to know my blog is slowly but surely catching on and it motivates me to post more :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would give a little recap of my past week and some fun projects and things that have been going on! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last weekend I spruced up our house for Valentine's Day! Though some view this as a silly holiday I find it to be a sweet one; not only because the colors are great, but because it's fun to celebrate "Love"! </div><div style="text-align: center;">"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Corinthians 13:13</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKv_9gZq8tsKBFDraztboyoZtQ26NU5qEo_NT3YfKsvU7wvAFtcDIcnk1NIt8tDi4heEqlw-gPcfW5QsJpm42PZ40ZafrzXzsEdo9V6OIqmo0GGHJ52muq7w0HLKoIvpWztTHG9Fclds/s1600/IMG_0215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKv_9gZq8tsKBFDraztboyoZtQ26NU5qEo_NT3YfKsvU7wvAFtcDIcnk1NIt8tDi4heEqlw-gPcfW5QsJpm42PZ40ZafrzXzsEdo9V6OIqmo0GGHJ52muq7w0HLKoIvpWztTHG9Fclds/s320/IMG_0215.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Our decorations start at the front door! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was inspired to make these wreaths after I saw this pin on Pinterest....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIE-Z3KOeZK5764_-Ty2ZlR0oZ0WXexPu96-7zBrGp8XEVqt3UlhaPLwJvdrKH-Lvclp89P3C541pkTsjuEyRr1A3oZWILj0GD8RmEZyKEyO7qA3vawDOYG6dCxqyPDEZrSC5wDFQ6ySI/s1600/10696117834723678_BO2po9Se_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIE-Z3KOeZK5764_-Ty2ZlR0oZ0WXexPu96-7zBrGp8XEVqt3UlhaPLwJvdrKH-Lvclp89P3C541pkTsjuEyRr1A3oZWILj0GD8RmEZyKEyO7qA3vawDOYG6dCxqyPDEZrSC5wDFQ6ySI/s320/10696117834723678_BO2po9Se_c.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Absolutely too cute not to try out! I had to search online to find the berry garland in red and pink and bought my wreath forms at my local Michael's and Hobby Lobby. Mine aren't quite as vivid but I'm overall happy with the result and love the welcoming and festive touch it adds to the front of the house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lpWsOZBL9VfB4ZdcczAPYxtKFrehhs1rB4pC_EWAgtdDg_2gROrpcRG9lrALC4yrjFL93-UlffRa_HVY3a7VDTMTX4eufl3t7T4vclqfo8eNtNN38gHXp3u7Fc7DuZix017q9CVYQFc/s1600/IMG_0217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lpWsOZBL9VfB4ZdcczAPYxtKFrehhs1rB4pC_EWAgtdDg_2gROrpcRG9lrALC4yrjFL93-UlffRa_HVY3a7VDTMTX4eufl3t7T4vclqfo8eNtNN38gHXp3u7Fc7DuZix017q9CVYQFc/s320/IMG_0217.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are our heart burlees that we hang on our french doors into the back yard. They always add a fun and festive touch to our living area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9lwDa3Pk-y2e6lugygPqEX3OHM98u2JmyZdIPmp_6qjTmcML7QBAmfP8TF_-_dTthvuPF-NMcAMvctel6Iw2BZfBzqUqYA2vnfTSsI6xmtog_2Xof7ldNccZ7PhzpF3kurK9bm7SZhw/s1600/IMG_0216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9lwDa3Pk-y2e6lugygPqEX3OHM98u2JmyZdIPmp_6qjTmcML7QBAmfP8TF_-_dTthvuPF-NMcAMvctel6Iw2BZfBzqUqYA2vnfTSsI6xmtog_2Xof7ldNccZ7PhzpF3kurK9bm7SZhw/s320/IMG_0216.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here is the mantel with my love collage. I think my favorite part about this whole display is the small hanging ornament on the right side of the picture that says "Be Mine." We found this last year lying on a shelf at Marshalls for $2 and I couldn't pass it up. It's enclosed in glass on either side and framed in metal. The backside shows cupid with his arrow. Such a small and fun touch! Not to mention the jar full of pink, red and white M&M's...yumm!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last weekend I also worked on a canvas to hang in my cubicle at work! Yes, I'm that girl...I have to have a cute workspace no matter where it is. The grey walls of my cubicle were not cutting it so I had to add some color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18f42a_3COJUusBIuNvfz_CAbGe0snszYdS2Y2JpAgyIjtjgfkAe3jpC4Wjm5e-4x-HW3GHQ7mt8QN_hXY4BSvdgauU9QEzkjiXBwcHHsLZI5t9g8a-OSb6jrMxbchpdVmz-IHub-hac/s1600/IMG_0214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18f42a_3COJUusBIuNvfz_CAbGe0snszYdS2Y2JpAgyIjtjgfkAe3jpC4Wjm5e-4x-HW3GHQ7mt8QN_hXY4BSvdgauU9QEzkjiXBwcHHsLZI5t9g8a-OSb6jrMxbchpdVmz-IHub-hac/s320/IMG_0214.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I came up with. I didn't want anything too detailed just something whimsical that would add color to the drab space. I love the colors I used and added in hints of pearlescent white so that it would add a special luster and catch the light. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZWhXTgfp4SvFAR1fiAOs0PdG4OaCaLmy2ujlIVN1Kgibf6QMPlZvlHJ__YrtkFa7wPtoTT9bAGGyKTyRUUmBulwgU-7sIjV4lvrOfl7ytEpo39m9XwRoTA7l1pZ87hlkrRbbeYT_iDE/s1600/IMG_1121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZWhXTgfp4SvFAR1fiAOs0PdG4OaCaLmy2ujlIVN1Kgibf6QMPlZvlHJ__YrtkFa7wPtoTT9bAGGyKTyRUUmBulwgU-7sIjV4lvrOfl7ytEpo39m9XwRoTA7l1pZ87hlkrRbbeYT_iDE/s320/IMG_1121.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the finished project hung up at my desk. It definitely helps to brighten my day when things get busy and hectic. As you can also see I have a picture of me and my sweetie and a jar of those cute M&M's. :) This is only one portion of my desk space. I'll have to share the rest of the space with you another day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On Thursday night my mom & I hosted a <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/">Stella & Dot</a> jewelry party! I love the chic, stylish, and unique pieces that they have and we had so much fun hosting. The simple and stylish displays for their home parties accent their jewelry pieces so well! Here are a few of my favorite pieces on my wish list...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU154Wu8fEkIztrJEtkS7VIKmeQmmf0KL3LEom2RbHoKtsEC7Y9p6xiVCdb_E1GupLzKOycAS1W26ZEcWrw1OLU4OA9pg5678UkbUrIdwQAQw2_W-6DuYmXteEAmjhFMXSAE-JLGXBfUM/s1600/e172tu_2_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU154Wu8fEkIztrJEtkS7VIKmeQmmf0KL3LEom2RbHoKtsEC7Y9p6xiVCdb_E1GupLzKOycAS1W26ZEcWrw1OLU4OA9pg5678UkbUrIdwQAQw2_W-6DuYmXteEAmjhFMXSAE-JLGXBfUM/s1600/e172tu_2_1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUyKw0w1RpSoysx5W-eB0WkpVznWqtmyZxyA1_wZ0LrKeCINNAqlk3FkFdzP5zMHsX-rxwpctolxaelyr9oEH7949UtMkEE5VhHeGvJKbD7ihirSqXrqMDqgzWZCNNOFe2UOSkn7KBw/s1600/n284g_rebel_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UUyKw0w1RpSoysx5W-eB0WkpVznWqtmyZxyA1_wZ0LrKeCINNAqlk3FkFdzP5zMHsX-rxwpctolxaelyr9oEH7949UtMkEE5VhHeGvJKbD7ihirSqXrqMDqgzWZCNNOFe2UOSkn7KBw/s1600/n284g_rebel_3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of these are great pieces to transition into the upcoming spring and summer months! Not to mention they would like great with some of my honeymoon outfits that I am anxious to start planning! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Such an awesome brand that I love!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And this weekend I traveled to Alabama to visit my sweet fiance. Being separated right now is hard but makes our time together so special. Saturday morning I assembled the new coffee table I found for us! (It was an awesome deal and was exactly the style I had been searching for!) Silly me forgot to take a picture of the table in it's new space. However here is what it looks like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzImpEZJwe5EDfvwW26GLTyN3jJdq-f1OTSr4dcL-V_0_heunVAY6C8qGCWfLCHNJ9zx9XWrPUEszTCHUG0H9cUXdoppbV5zE2_E1PTGDdz5cA_Y5nyVUySh2Glmxqg78Wux4Bl4LlAiQ/s1600/05487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzImpEZJwe5EDfvwW26GLTyN3jJdq-f1OTSr4dcL-V_0_heunVAY6C8qGCWfLCHNJ9zx9XWrPUEszTCHUG0H9cUXdoppbV5zE2_E1PTGDdz5cA_Y5nyVUySh2Glmxqg78Wux4Bl4LlAiQ/s320/05487.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Decorating is one of my passions and I can't wait to have a house to decorate from head to toe. I'm loving being able to pick up special pieces that we love here and there so that when we do get in a house we will already have several pieces that we love to decorate with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunqLFmsQ1Z4kqoEWGDvbLN4_IMq7ZE5O4RBpF7zLK0eAuQwoag2UJu4WIVqu6J2_nZFH3lHPMBG1ZaAc4NGL55tYNfP0w-3OE1C0SYzjvPb75HJcnYT9cOq11ui43YToi53D0ffd0Dwc/s1600/IMG_1136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunqLFmsQ1Z4kqoEWGDvbLN4_IMq7ZE5O4RBpF7zLK0eAuQwoag2UJu4WIVqu6J2_nZFH3lHPMBG1ZaAc4NGL55tYNfP0w-3OE1C0SYzjvPb75HJcnYT9cOq11ui43YToi53D0ffd0Dwc/s320/IMG_1136.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here are my two rotten cuties! They sure do love each other. During the week they only have each other so as you can tell they have bonded very well. Macy loves her daddy. I love being able to capture moments like this one :) makes my heart happy. I love these two and miss them already. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So that is my week in review! All over the place and full of fun! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good news...my bridesmaid dresses are in and I'm going with two of my bridesmaids tomorrow to check them out! I absolutely can't wait to see how they turned out! I also have another DIY project for the wedding that I'm going to try and complete this week so I'll be back with updates on that! Hope you all have rested up this weekend and are ready for another week! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-60581684022099337242012-01-16T18:26:00.000-06:002012-01-16T18:26:20.763-06:00Save-the-Date<div style="text-align: center;">Save-the-Dates are officially in the mail! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-Lih9XXIYOclPl_0I2FC4HrRq3PguA3_INMOoELEzxOYPfcZbGH9GD8dazr7cg-iZV1DHMPdwDulSXL0WQ2R_dbeLfUKlTrIKua5kTm8T9DrwqaH6s72sEsTyTrQPVyb83cjKd8ulNw/s1600/IMG_0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-Lih9XXIYOclPl_0I2FC4HrRq3PguA3_INMOoELEzxOYPfcZbGH9GD8dazr7cg-iZV1DHMPdwDulSXL0WQ2R_dbeLfUKlTrIKua5kTm8T9DrwqaH6s72sEsTyTrQPVyb83cjKd8ulNw/s320/IMG_0196.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Making these bad boys was definitely a process! It took a me a good couple of weeks to get everything done. I worked in stages and created every bit of the save-the-date myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was inspired by a save-the-date example I had seen on ohsobeautifulpaper.com. The example was very simple compared to my creation but it gave me a foundation of something unique and I knew I could add my own touch to it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I began by ordering our custom save-the-date stamp from Antiquaria. It was an awesome investment and worked flawlessly on each card. I ordered my kraft paper and matching envelopes from papersource. The seafoam chevron strip at the bottom was a paper pdf file I bought and printed out onto white cardstock. I used a tool to put the small eyelets at the top of each card and strung my pink twine through it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The fun part about the stamp is that I embossed each one! Embossing is one of my new favorite things (thanks to my friend Meghann for teaching me how!). It makes the product look more finished and fancy but was still easy and cheap. I love the finished result! I had to cut each card down to the tag shape as well as cut each chevron strip. Like I said...definitely a process! I had nice little assembly lines going and paced myself by completing separate steps each night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6blJQ7HaZhEQG35ft8CZjHybdJFLN4ivS0hTsPDq_8fTYIndFgzLiHJ8gbZjdzoMxiA0UFFoQ_Uhcpw8cDHJwkx75AWDKT3tdjy4CimAi1DKNitWlMOPrVmoVlbZMfCtygWGWRDfJjE/s1600/IMG_0204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6blJQ7HaZhEQG35ft8CZjHybdJFLN4ivS0hTsPDq_8fTYIndFgzLiHJ8gbZjdzoMxiA0UFFoQ_Uhcpw8cDHJwkx75AWDKT3tdjy4CimAi1DKNitWlMOPrVmoVlbZMfCtygWGWRDfJjE/s320/IMG_0204.JPG" width="221" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went one step further by adding on to the back! I began by placing a small wallet size picture onto the center of the tag and held it down with gold photo corners. I also placed a small pink circle on the center of the chevron strip and embossed a gold 'm' in the center. Of course the 'M' represents my soon-to-be last name!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4NxA6UkeGN3Uo2OufFlQtJ7cmcM_6fgj2wO5akZCyvagv1C1rL8yV5Q-YRv8EyJBCC5ieH5yoTsc7XO9S_-iB3i6TyuhUjrEFY2P4Bj9ju8z-h3-ij1HOdEG-Xc87qHbGjwWXkjH-xk/s1600/IMG_0206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4NxA6UkeGN3Uo2OufFlQtJ7cmcM_6fgj2wO5akZCyvagv1C1rL8yV5Q-YRv8EyJBCC5ieH5yoTsc7XO9S_-iB3i6TyuhUjrEFY2P4Bj9ju8z-h3-ij1HOdEG-Xc87qHbGjwWXkjH-xk/s320/IMG_0206.JPG" width="217" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Adding the picture and these extra touches made our save-the-date that much more personal and unique!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vc95tZgqALyLHimKrWPPPzQaspPpUoDOtwyyqa4TzPLMCLLgMiAuohvEPO_W6ciZsqGNFNMuKV5t_aoc2zvSlXgVq0aDuqWMAAJYALrhmynaMWG17ivXoqjmyi05kYrmeM14kV3uBfk/s1600/IMG_0182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vc95tZgqALyLHimKrWPPPzQaspPpUoDOtwyyqa4TzPLMCLLgMiAuohvEPO_W6ciZsqGNFNMuKV5t_aoc2zvSlXgVq0aDuqWMAAJYALrhmynaMWG17ivXoqjmyi05kYrmeM14kV3uBfk/s320/IMG_0182.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are my finished stacks of cards! Lots and lots of work right there! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though it took a lot of work, I am so glad I was able to create these all on my own. They reflect me as a bride and I am so excited for my guests to be receiving them in the next couple of days!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But...I didn't stop there. After putting that much work and creativity into the actual save-the-date, they had to be delivered in an equally crafty envelope. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcF7yx5JHxJt6vLaC20Tkwddffv4h8UWElIPH8bhqLnMfr8OHbiZL8PASUkdHzEabqX2fZM-lGPkRjxoKbbyqoz-JCG9gspMeGJ6jRLN4faqXu8JbM1Ea8QJP1WjYj3chY-kgqWcSgJc/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcF7yx5JHxJt6vLaC20Tkwddffv4h8UWElIPH8bhqLnMfr8OHbiZL8PASUkdHzEabqX2fZM-lGPkRjxoKbbyqoz-JCG9gspMeGJ6jRLN4faqXu8JbM1Ea8QJP1WjYj3chY-kgqWcSgJc/s320/IMG_0198.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my stack of stuffed envelopes ready to go to the post office!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought matching kraft paper envelopes and chose to print out my own wrap address labels onto pale pink label sheets. It was such an easy process and was so much better than writing out each individual guest name. I love that the envelope coordinates with the invite on the inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsQpwQ6zIYSIRR3VrbJBd4t6vyQxirHwDoAa8DkI6E04JsesEimAAffxK-wZK-qujxSxt1Hwc6JnDkSyChs2bW2-0fRNu-QAbkb4g3cS3BMF0aWdJYlLNQORbPtqM3aBTUOyw9hwLKDc/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsQpwQ6zIYSIRR3VrbJBd4t6vyQxirHwDoAa8DkI6E04JsesEimAAffxK-wZK-qujxSxt1Hwc6JnDkSyChs2bW2-0fRNu-QAbkb4g3cS3BMF0aWdJYlLNQORbPtqM3aBTUOyw9hwLKDc/s320/IMG_0201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the front of the envelope (address blurred)...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu0mvths3IGvjaZBqqoFLsJQ7Fscdf64iaTgQF-JqMYFIprmAWfoQqq3ymNaQW1rgu8R0vJGXBeD4A00U5od1mU35wM58ENDQ55Z0VBCMTH1VGsfWg_MrIuULlGykSj0k9jU3ae0tXFg/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu0mvths3IGvjaZBqqoFLsJQ7Fscdf64iaTgQF-JqMYFIprmAWfoQqq3ymNaQW1rgu8R0vJGXBeD4A00U5od1mU35wM58ENDQ55Z0VBCMTH1VGsfWg_MrIuULlGykSj0k9jU3ae0tXFg/s320/IMG_0200.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and the back where the address label wraps. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean and simple but still have a unique and creative touch! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dropped them off at the post office today so they are on their way! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a big project that I'm excited to check off my to-do list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also got some other tasks completed this weekend! I took my dress to get altered and can I just say...I think I love it more and more each time I see it. Trying it on again Saturday was so much fun! I can't wait until it is actually fitted to my size! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And...we picked out Michael's wedding band! I love what we chose together. He is not a big fan of jewelry and had a hard time adjusting to the realization that he will in fact have to wear a ring on his finger every day! haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-24822346557566145102012-01-11T21:51:00.000-06:002012-01-11T21:52:16.523-06:00Wedding Website<div style="text-align: center;">Our Wedding Website is complete! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started working on it a couple of months ago and haven't gotten around to adding all the details to it. I was lucky enough to find a site that offered free wedding websites but offered more unique and cute designs than the typical ones. The design I chose fits <u>perfectly</u> with our wedding theme and colors and I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Head on over to the site and take a look! You can read both mine and Michael's versions of our story, view pictures, and find info about the ceremony, reception, wedding party, and honeymoon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-13010326871724334302012-01-09T18:49:00.000-06:002012-01-09T18:49:47.735-06:00Motivation<div style="text-align: center;">I know everyone has the same old new year's resolution to get in shape...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This has less to do with any new year resolution and more to do with the fact that I am getting married 5 MONTHS FROM TODAY! yay!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/get-healthy?page=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/9570217927887207_nzurtRvp_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I "liked" this pin on pinterest last night and it really got me thinking....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The idea behind this money jar is that every time you complete a workout you put $1 in the jar. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When you've reached a certain goal you can take the money and treat yourself to something special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I need some type of visual and physical motivation like this. I used to be such a fitness junkie but this past year I have been slacking...BIG time. It's not that I have gained any weight at all...if anything I have lost a few pounds...BUT I have lost so much of the tone, definition, and muscle that I used to have. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really think I'm going to start a jar like this. I plan on saving up and after a few months I can go out and treat myself to a few swimsuits for the honeymoon!! :) What better way to get motivated to get in shape. I have to look good on the beaches of Jamaica come June :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My workouts are going to consist of P90x videos which I LOVE and get awesome results from. I'm also going to try out Zumba on the Wii for a fun change of pace. I love dancing and have heard that Zumba is fun so I'm going to give it a try. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This really is going to be a challenge. I am now working a full time job, will be starting grad classes next week, and am entering the crunch time for planning a wedding! Despite my busy schedule, I'm determined to get motivated and make time to workout each night or even morning! I'm hoping to get back a toned and defined body by the time the wedding rolls around.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wish me luck! I'll be back with progress as the months dwindle down!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-69713330121696516042011-12-30T16:01:00.000-06:002011-12-30T16:01:17.996-06:002011 Recap<div style="text-align: center;">2011 has been a good year...a big year...full of exciting changes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As I sit on the brink of a new year, I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be a great year...an even bigger year than 2011, and full of even more exciting changes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course the biggest event of the past year was our engagement! On May 7, 2011 my Michael asked me to marry him! You bet I said YES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYbP-pxoXcPe4QTkOl9luQ3jIUHdLLIeHfZwZLuxyo8S3LxHJHtL5KK26LAadzDsC62W9wZC_zqttF-s2qp9rtn2gXVCS-0JAMiXYfqgNkK6flfiGVHr5vcA0ei8MRDZieF09ebY7dQk/s1600/DSC00589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYbP-pxoXcPe4QTkOl9luQ3jIUHdLLIeHfZwZLuxyo8S3LxHJHtL5KK26LAadzDsC62W9wZC_zqttF-s2qp9rtn2gXVCS-0JAMiXYfqgNkK6flfiGVHr5vcA0ei8MRDZieF09ebY7dQk/s320/DSC00589.JPG" width="233" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Since then, I started this blog and I have been busy busy planning every little detail of our big day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started my last semester of undergraduate classes and got my first real part-time job.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mastered the interview process and got hired for my first real 'big-girl' job!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I went alum from my sorority!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCCkd2S1DyF6TVjoObGSVfBMtTuV_jQI82eXPUqPYMDJpV7_UnnvtGTIPioLJEFKsV53HL5RZ5fwEXZL2g6JCTU8gk5TcQ5Ry7MqvehFImAct9XyTnEcyAYFZlnMD7_AoM7yGLLn3J7Q/s1600/DSC00513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCCkd2S1DyF6TVjoObGSVfBMtTuV_jQI82eXPUqPYMDJpV7_UnnvtGTIPioLJEFKsV53HL5RZ5fwEXZL2g6JCTU8gk5TcQ5Ry7MqvehFImAct9XyTnEcyAYFZlnMD7_AoM7yGLLn3J7Q/s320/DSC00513.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And I graduated from the U of M with my degree in accounting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGx5_k_lR-y3WkPToowpJD6a3P7FeBrsLOC763pWQW-X4dWsh-JnWKhzOjnWG8Q5LYcnvbhKnz6K1EFBG0xSg7EBXV9qzS6W5U9eG7tJNmN9S8xdLfff2W2c-lEj1VGR0sOgb6_Oe68Mw/s1600/IMG_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGx5_k_lR-y3WkPToowpJD6a3P7FeBrsLOC763pWQW-X4dWsh-JnWKhzOjnWG8Q5LYcnvbhKnz6K1EFBG0xSg7EBXV9qzS6W5U9eG7tJNmN9S8xdLfff2W2c-lEj1VGR0sOgb6_Oe68Mw/s320/IMG_0026.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd say 2011 has been good to me! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2012 is sure to be good to me too! I start my new 'big-girl' job next week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I get to marry my man on 6-9-12 and start our life together! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A new job, a new name, and I think it's safe to say I will really be a grown-up after this year is over! Crazy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to ring in 2012! I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year's! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then...I'll be back in the new year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-61220885373553072982011-12-28T23:39:00.000-06:002011-12-28T23:39:48.583-06:00Progress<div style="text-align: center;">I'm making progress on some of my wedding projects!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Save-the-Dates are coming together in full force. I'm actually taking a break from working on them to blog a bit! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a peek of my basket full of some of the supplies for the save-the-dates. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtRGGNcv7j6MWaJhpRSwgJe0DvhwcxALckLG60GVzzuYUdwI_Y-9q8cyaynl2JY8B_z0v3v9YZXaAr0ifcYuGkeaaqaffuU0cP0e9vXgW4WSWbtQ3wBUDIwo-4OddlYFGt_-ws4GEjE4/s1600/IMG_0168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtRGGNcv7j6MWaJhpRSwgJe0DvhwcxALckLG60GVzzuYUdwI_Y-9q8cyaynl2JY8B_z0v3v9YZXaAr0ifcYuGkeaaqaffuU0cP0e9vXgW4WSWbtQ3wBUDIwo-4OddlYFGt_-ws4GEjE4/s320/IMG_0168.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I can't wait to show the finished product! They are definitely unique and very crafty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another fun task I finished was sprucing up an antique tin metal chest that I have. I lined the inside of it with a cute fabric that matches perfectly with some of my wedding colors! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcS4O2UW-MzMXtPnZUWaC2r1dUnLyXzXPrH5US92CTNu028CsMGg-zDbDCLYKUL8sz5aSiyOpgpAvuteosGm5TFrXnaUlFmYoKyG9U058QNR4Xs_zhfPW8wYBm3FT1_Kr4s9xGlfzZ_Nw/s1600/IMG_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcS4O2UW-MzMXtPnZUWaC2r1dUnLyXzXPrH5US92CTNu028CsMGg-zDbDCLYKUL8sz5aSiyOpgpAvuteosGm5TFrXnaUlFmYoKyG9U058QNR4Xs_zhfPW8wYBm3FT1_Kr4s9xGlfzZ_Nw/s320/IMG_0039.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This cute addition will be utilized at the reception in a fun and special way!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(P.S. the tin chest was purchased over a year ago for $12 at an antique shop and I bought out the last few yards of the fabric on clearance for less than $3 total...I love deals!)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Being a DIY bride isn't always easy but I will say it is very rewarding! It's a good feeling knowing that I have had my hands on every aspect of my wedding and haven't left it all in someone else's hands. With that said, I am very thankful for my crafty talents and desires and the time I have had to enjoy the engagement experience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm also excited for SO many of my friends that have gotten engaged over the past couple of weeks! Especially all of my sweet Phi Mu sisters! Such a fun and exciting time this is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678885000794771000.post-75286370746369391912011-12-08T16:14:00.000-06:002011-12-08T16:21:28.317-06:00Bridal Party!<div style="text-align: center;">I've been meaning to do this post for a while...okay a really long time. When it came to my bridesmaids, I knew I wanted to ask them in a cute and creative way. I searched and searched for ideas and finally found this one that really looked fun and I could add my own twist to it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Each girl on the chain represents a bridesmaid and my flower girl! I had so much fun making them and thought they turned out cute! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So now you are probably wondering who my bridesmaids are...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My first Maid of Honor is my bff Ashley. Ashley and I have known each other since second grade and we became really close friends in middle school. It was a no brainer that she would be standing by my side on the day I got married. (She's a blonde on the chain)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAx0lQWFyL9lv1c3WwlMCww6iCphL_gTUIIbv7cRy6ZlD1fzKtjGydR9XTe4tvnww3BpdUsyAyX0ArL5e79QQ9_lk7A0-vedpIlX2qaL18NTkaOvnl_BZX0zBJGOEzoPeTPTM0qoqzvo/s1600/226520_10150166417385668_529995667_7211327_7599788_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAx0lQWFyL9lv1c3WwlMCww6iCphL_gTUIIbv7cRy6ZlD1fzKtjGydR9XTe4tvnww3BpdUsyAyX0ArL5e79QQ9_lk7A0-vedpIlX2qaL18NTkaOvnl_BZX0zBJGOEzoPeTPTM0qoqzvo/s320/226520_10150166417385668_529995667_7211327_7599788_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Ashley got to be there and watch as Michael proposed!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My second Maid of Honor is Meghann. Meghann and I met and became close friends in high school and have stayed super close throughout college. She is the one who always daydreamed with me about our weddings one day. She is the best help and has so many great ideas and I'm so lucky to have her as my best friend. (She's the cute red head in my bridal party)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPPpRKf2PDdX5kRN48cmcLF9J0N_OsL-QP1_JRhSTlyD_Qj1H1F0q7ertiBUxqwSPNgb31AptiGyozY1CVe2EEt6kUZ-gZrG44lZ95EQRpuQGDRYl0_mqw09STd4HM28AvWgGhQIZiPM/s1600/IMG_5488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPPpRKf2PDdX5kRN48cmcLF9J0N_OsL-QP1_JRhSTlyD_Qj1H1F0q7ertiBUxqwSPNgb31AptiGyozY1CVe2EEt6kUZ-gZrG44lZ95EQRpuQGDRYl0_mqw09STd4HM28AvWgGhQIZiPM/s320/IMG_5488.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Meghann drove all the way from Houston to surprise me the night I got engaged! It was so wonderful having her there with me to celebrate!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My next bridesmaid is my cousin Kaylee. Kaylee was my first girl cousin and boy was I happy to have her join our family full of boys. We are 8 years apart but most can't tell because she has outgrown me by multiple inches. Not to mention she has grown up to be one of the most beautiful girls (inside and out). I adore her and am so excited she gets to share this day with me. (Kaylee is a brown haired girl) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6UqrUH3VWQkqdxZ09-FIQ82vZs1DmE8liYb5GtGXu29E4yKwGczW1eVp2vxnxg6mPioOPbBMJsqPNpnQZn46tdRGcyvdvSzHxKm1mNfhZbbm0CIvrbLqNUUc3ZL1fxEeXqYesS7IlVM/s1600/IMG_1284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6UqrUH3VWQkqdxZ09-FIQ82vZs1DmE8liYb5GtGXu29E4yKwGczW1eVp2vxnxg6mPioOPbBMJsqPNpnQZn46tdRGcyvdvSzHxKm1mNfhZbbm0CIvrbLqNUUc3ZL1fxEeXqYesS7IlVM/s320/IMG_1284.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This was taken this summer on our trip to pick out my wedding dress!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My fourth bridesmaid is my childhood friend Brooke. Brooke and I have been buddies since we were in first grade. We cheered together our whole lives and even grew up living around the corner from each other. She is such a sweet friend and I'm so glad she gets to be a part of my big day. (Brooke is one of the blonde girls)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2Day9tvAy_aU2d5A-Af2l0aVHfDzNevw5Wa7gM6h3PoGlmNFtDiERtKLoyRvMWnIAGqUt42wwzCq2Idofn3nNt2o9ySYDhAq2b9oSM5qREhnKuDOfOZuC-iwFeZvIyeHbNQ747tz2Vk/s1600/254581_10150190928705668_529995667_7429803_5534833_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2Day9tvAy_aU2d5A-Af2l0aVHfDzNevw5Wa7gM6h3PoGlmNFtDiERtKLoyRvMWnIAGqUt42wwzCq2Idofn3nNt2o9ySYDhAq2b9oSM5qREhnKuDOfOZuC-iwFeZvIyeHbNQ747tz2Vk/s320/254581_10150190928705668_529995667_7429803_5534833_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This is the most recent picture of me and Brooke at Christian's wedding this summer!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My fifth bridesmaid is my friend Christian. Christian and I met in middle school but became really close friends in high school. We used to always say we were the same person, she just had brown hair. Christian is an awesome artist and we share many of the same crafty hobbies. She just got married this past summer so she's been a great help on the do's and don'ts of wedding planning. (Christian is one of the brown haired girls)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCxXdtL7xHwNbIQN0xlb5iIYCCYrriBro192VtbZ_ZbEg8K34Iu-URFb3i7CDSwo-9sFdnehyphenhyphenUPL6qBsVbHCX_HeoH7sl3uE2Wnd_8msmQf0TiU-9lolVcYGnOl7MNwY_ufeZENDyNTo/s1600/254381_10150190928850668_529995667_7429805_1367835_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCxXdtL7xHwNbIQN0xlb5iIYCCYrriBro192VtbZ_ZbEg8K34Iu-URFb3i7CDSwo-9sFdnehyphenhyphenUPL6qBsVbHCX_HeoH7sl3uE2Wnd_8msmQf0TiU-9lolVcYGnOl7MNwY_ufeZENDyNTo/s320/254381_10150190928850668_529995667_7429805_1367835_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And here is me with the beautiful bride, Christian!! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, my flower girl is my sweet friend Bess. Brooke and I babysat Bess since she was just a baby. Since I've gotten in college, I have become really close with Bess's sweet family and get to babysit her and her brother often. Bess reminds me so much of myself when I was her age. She loves American Girls and Barbies (both of which were my favorites). She even named her new American girl Candace after me last Christmas. So when it came down to naming my new BMW, I couldn't resist naming her Bess :) I love this little girl and am so glad she gets to be a part of my big day! (Bess is the one with dirty blonde hair on the end)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxta9pEUuMxVMqbfAr_OiK5or5JzmVWmaO42OOeb-uVfxi8TaeK5_Z9Xb0c1Cb6OFXcYkqYjuTuvHnh2pexLoamgZpXHQ8qdkoI3lKoYuVHblTYzrCaACmoPEJ3K5ZuSNlHpVY5BavLk/s1600/IMG_0116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxta9pEUuMxVMqbfAr_OiK5or5JzmVWmaO42OOeb-uVfxi8TaeK5_Z9Xb0c1Cb6OFXcYkqYjuTuvHnh2pexLoamgZpXHQ8qdkoI3lKoYuVHblTYzrCaACmoPEJ3K5ZuSNlHpVY5BavLk/s320/IMG_0116.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And here is my sweet Bess! This was taken last year when I got to spend the whole summer with them!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's my little bridal party! These girls have all played a big role in my life. They have grown up with me and always encouraged me in my walk with the Lord. They are friends that I will always cherish and I'm so grateful to have them stand by my side on my wedding day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>P.S. They are wearing the perfect shade of seafoam dresses! :))</i></div>cndnlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940236478266582140noreply@blogger.com2