New Artist Alert: Timeflies Tuesday Wayward Son

I was totally paying attention in class when I came across this video.

YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT.

Why isn't this guy famous??

I'm a huge fan. Happy weekend everyone :)

Wise Words - Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

I love Thanksgiving time.

I love my sorority sister's Facebook statuses even more.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone :)

I love you Oliver

So this is not my usual posting content ... 

but it was a must.

My favorite cat in the whole world passed away yesterday :(

I am so sad.

It was definitely his time, but it is still so hard losing a pet.

He was so fat and cuddly and quite frankly non-cat-like.

He will be missed.

RIP Oliver

I'm Back

Forgive me ... I have done the unthinkable:

disappeared from the blogging world this semester.

I'm so sorry, but I'm back!!

And this time I'm packin ... I have been bookmarking and saving like crazy and have so much to share I don't even know where to begin. 

I'll start with this new shot from the boss man:

Cary LaCouture.

I'll even add in a cute little poem out of guilt :)

ENJOY!

Yellow: 

The color of happiness, 

wisdom and imagination, 

Yellow is chosen 

by the mentally adventurous, 

searching for novelty 

and self-fulfillment. 

Yellow usually goes with 

a sunny and shrewd personality, 

with a good business head and a 

strong sense of humor. 

It is the color of intellectuality 

and all things to do with the mind. 

Yellow folks are usually clear and precise thinkers

 who have a good opinion of their own mental capacities 

and who have lofty ideals. 

They may at times tend to shun responsibility, 

preferring freedom of thought and action.

Remember me??

Yeahhh, I know ... I've been bad lately.

Can you blame me??

Vista Del Sol, Tempe Arizona.

aka my apartment pool ... 

I know what you're thinking ... 

that is college?!

Yes, yes ... this is what happens when you go to ASU.

But before you say I don't deserve it, 

remember that I moved all of my stuff inside in 111 degree heat.

That's where I've been ...

Moving, getting settled, starting class.

As of Lately

Sooo, my life has been absolutely consumed lately ...

I know, I know, that's no excuse to disappear from the blogosphere. 

Forgive me.

Work, weddings and the last few beloved weeks at home before school.

Who wouldn't love living HERE?!

But I will make it up to you all.

I will share the most amazing blog with you ...

it doesn't make stupid jokes 

or write a lot of wanna-be-funny stories ...

just photography.

BEAUTIFUL photography.

Three times a week ... Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

You say oooh ahhh and you're done. Inspired.

LaCouture Photography.

Check it out ... it's worth it :)

See you Monday!! I have a very special wedding to attend!!

Summer Salad Recipe

I love salads ...

especially in the summer.

Loving salads is a magical thing you see.

Or it would be, if I didn't also love chocolate. 

RECIPES

Wedding Ornament

I recently went to a beautiful wedding,

and well, the invitations were about as nice as the event :)

I saw this craft and HAD to make it for my newly-wed friends.

It isn't hard at all and is SUCH a cute gift.

It is a wedding invitation ornament :)

All you'll need is the invitation you wish to use,

a clear ornament

some crystals or crystal beads (optional)

some ribbon or a bow (I used the one from their wedding)

and a couple charms (optional)

Start by cutting each line in the invitation into separate strips.

I chose to cut out the graphic detail as well.

Curl the strips around a pencil so they look like this!

You'll need some finishings. I chose crystal beads,

and for the bow - I actually took one off my napkin from the reception.

That just adds another nice piece of their wedding to the ornament.

Using hot glue, cleanly glue sparkle to some of the strips.

This way it will catch the light when hanging.

I chose strips that were either entirely word free with graphic detail or I framed important lines like the names and dates!

Once they are all blinged up, put the strips into the empty clear ornament. 

You can finish the ornament with charms!

I LOVE this project.

I think it makes for an adorable gift.

Such a great way to remember a special day

and a great use of an old invitation!!

Christian Dior and Greece

I really want to go back to Greece.

And that's all I can think about today.

The End.

ETSY FIND: Magnolija Dress

Today I came across the handmade dress and bridal accessory shop

MAGNOLIJA DRESS.

I fell in love with this lavender bow dress,

which just so happens to be on sale right HERE.

Check out the shop, it's a good one!

Wood Crate Designs

I LOVE the super traditional,

and the super non-traditional. 

Lately I'm obsessed with crate furniture.

It is just the greatest idea ...

perfectly rustic, affordable, and (when made correctly) cute!!

Crates can be picked up for almost nothing.

A little sanding and designing and you have yourself a piece!

I plan on making one of these soon,

when I do ... I'll post the DIY. 

If you make any crate furniture, please share!! :)

Weddings Are So Happy

Today I am going to my lifelong neighbor Lauren's wedding.

Look how beautiful she is :) 

I can't even wait!!

And how great are these engagement photos??

Check out the photographer:

Kathryn Bacalis.

HAPPY WEDDING DAY LAUREN :)