Ever since we painted the walls over a month ago we have not had curtains (or blinds) in our large front windows. I wasn't as concerned about people being able to look straight in our house as I should have, I was more concerned with how empty that space looked. It needed a little life. Because I am a DIY- er, I really wanted something unique and something cheap (being poor has it's advantages, I would not do nearly as many crafts and projects myself if I ... continue reading...
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week’s end
first things first - who else is morning the fact that Hugh Jackman didn't win an oscar last night?!!sigh. the show must go on. good thing the whole cast came out and sang one day more!!!!#highlightofmynight second things second- my week in review via instagrams: (you should click here if you don't already follow me!) FAVORITE MOMENTS:- getting my new bow ring in the mail & painting my fingernails on a "five minute work break"- dinner date with my parents at Amanda's Fonda. lovely.- save the ... continue reading...
Perfection Confession
Dear Bride-to-Be, This letter is for you. As you count down the days until your wedding day, make arrangements, order deserts, craft your flowers, pick out colors, and send out invitations enjoy every minute of it. You will at times "freak out" or "melt down" during this process because you just want it to be perfect. Let me tell you something - no matter freaking what it will be perfect. It will be you marring your best friend and that is all that matters! That makes it perfect. I ... continue reading...
week’s end
what a week it has been: valentine's sweet treating. working. clothes wearing. coffee drinking... that is at least what my instagrams seem to reflect! FAVORITE MOMENTS:- falling off the toilet when i stood on it to look at my whole body and maybe even take a couple selfies. good one beth.- watching Ratatouille with my man: his take away? "i want to learn how to cook" my takeaway? "i want to go to Paris and have someone else cook for me!"- laughing, eating, talking, and planning with our ... continue reading...
How To Have A Budget Wedding
It's been nearly 6 months since our wedding and I'm finally sitting down to write this post! When Bruce and I got engaged we quickly figured out our wedding budget. And it came in a good 25k below "average" according to my wedding magazine. That's crazy to me! Our budget was 7K and while that wasn't always easy to stick to, we put together a beautiful wedding that we loved and will always remember! So here is my how to plan a wedding on a budget taken from my real life as a bride on an ... continue reading...