Save the Date!

The save the dates are finished and have been sent off! I am so happy with the way they turned out... Sure it took a little longer to draw everything out by myself but it was worth it. In the end they came out to be really affordable too! Bonus!


I wish I could have used my cute vintage stamps on them (like the picture) but, alas, I didn't leave myself enough room for fifteen stamps. Oh well, more for the invites! :)

Fair Isle

I have been asked to work on some Fair Isle designs this year for Taylor Linens and I am so excited about it! We will start out with more light, spring colored designs in duvets and accessories but I'm already dreaming of how it can translate into fall... ahh so amazing.


It's vintage and classic but just funky enough to keep it fresh. Frankly I don't know why we didn't do it before!


Now I just need to figure out how to design our own Fair Isle pattern, but I feel up to the challenge. This is going to be fun. :)


Hmm... that picture at the top is inspiring me to buy Brad a Fair Isle Vest!

Time to Buckle Down.

Decorations have been put up and taken down... presents have been wrapped, unwrapped, and put away... meals have been cooked and consumed... carols have been sung... friends and family have come and gone... the Holidays are officially over.


We had so much fun this year. I don't think I've ever bounced around from party to party like we did this year. Maybe the busiest Christmas season I can remember but so worth it.


There was a lot of crafting of presents this year. I crocheted Scott and Heidi a pillow, Kirstie made a sock animal for Brad (he named him Rupert), I embroidered a pillow for mom, Heidi knit a scarf for Brad, Kirstie painted one bird for Mom and one for Scott and Heidi. So much fun.


I loved having Brad's family out here and being able to share a bit of our Christmas traditions with them. Mike and Rudy are such special people and I feel so blessed to be a part of their family. We even went geocaching with them in Old Town Temecula! Hah!


Kirstie and I both got a little sick... but we were well taken care of. That's me all bundled up with a sleeping bag. I think I've finally learned my lesson about pulling all-nighters.


Lots of fun. I love family. :)


So. Now it's time to focus! Enough with the fun and games! Brad and I have a little over three months left before the wedding and there is still SO much to be done. But we have lots of good ideas and I can't wait to get cracking!

Happy Bundt Day!

My sweet coordinators mentioned me on their blog today! I am very excited to have a variety of different delicious bundts at our wedding and it seems this is an inspirational idea! Hehe... how fun. :)

Autumnal Glory

I have to admit... I have a thing for fall weddings. Not that I am not incredibly excited about my April wedding (it's going to be amazing). But had life dealt a different hand and I was planning for an autumn wedding I would imagine it something like this...






Ahh... wellies, wool blankets, fall leaves... little pumpkins... lots of love. So so sweet. Doesn't it all look so cozy??

Darlington House!

After two months of looking Brad and I finally have a venue! We have booked the Darlington House! It is so completely adorable. Not only is it a 1920's mansion with beautiful gardens and courtyards (that would be wonderful enough as it is) but is is run my the sweetest little old ladies in the whole wide world! Even the money that you pay to rent the home goes towards helping the elderly! How much more lovely could it be?


Our tour guide was Rebecca, she was spit fire! At first I was a little concerned that it might takes us three years to complete the tour (her pace was a little more...protracted than ours)... but in the end slow and steady wins the race. Besides, it was fun to spend time with Rebecca. She's a kick. Though I fear she likes Bradley more than she likes me, "Ooo! You're a lefty!! We lefties are the smart ones. I trust you."



We are both so excited and blessed to be able to have our wedding here, it is going to be beautiful. Thanks for praying!!

Scott and Heidi are Married!!

I am so amazed that I've arrived at this stage in my life... my little brother is off on his honeymoon, my little sister will soon be away at college, and Brad and I are planning our wedding! Somehow we all grew up when I wasn't really paying attention. I always imagined this stage in our lives, everyone going off, falling in love, starting our own families, yet it never really seemed like it would ever get here, that it could be now! Time flies.


The wedding was lovely. Heidi looked radiant. Scott looked handsome and adorable. The ceremony was meaningful, sweet, and emotional. Everyone had fun at the reception. And Heidi made scarves for everyone - it was insane! But very much appreciated by the guests - it really made everyone feel very loved... and warm. Hehe. Overall an amazing day. And now Scotty is on a cruise ship with his WIFE!! So weird. In a good way. :)


I think I'm really going to enjoy having Heidi as a sister. She is really good for Scott and very sympatico with our little family. Brad and Scott have gotten really close too which is such an incredible blessing. His toast to Scott at the wedding had most of us in tears. I love them both so much and it's the best gift ever to have them be close like that.


Sigh... Life is really good. God is really good.

Picnic on the Plateau

In honor of the fall and our love of the outdoors - and my fascination with anything vintage - Brad and I decided to have an old-fashioned picnic for our engagement pictures. We are so happy with how they turned out!










Steffany and Carson, the adorable husband and wife team of Nothing But Miracles Photography, were kind enough to take the pictures for us. They did such and incredible job and were so much fun to work with. Love them.




Now, we are not showing anyone our favorites because we want to save those for the save the date postcards but enjoy the rest!

Carter & Cook

I am so excited right now! I wanted to wait to tell everyone until it was official but it looks like Brad and I will be working with the incredible Carter & Cook Event Company! Brad, Kirstie and I met with Ashlyn and Heather tonight and they are the sweetest, most talented girls! They will be helping me to keep everything organized and within our budget and beautiful. I feel completely confident that they know what they're doing... look at some of their work!

Peaches!


Buttons and pretty paper!


Big oak trees and wicker baskets! Sigh... they get me.

Oh, and p.s. I found my dress!! Yippee!!