As I was planning our vintage-theme wedding, I spent hours researching the perfect bridesmaid dresses to fit the theme and accent my ivory lace dress. My own dress was relatively simple in design and I wanted my bridesmaids to look effortlessly classic as well. Since our … [Read more...]
Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
After nearly three months of living together as newlyweds in the little condo we are renting, we are proud to have finally hung some photos around our home! Not just any haphazard photos, though. Nope. We now have a perfect gallery wall. If you can imagine, our not-so-little … [Read more...]
August Stitch Fix Review and Giveaway (#26)
Like it or not, fall is coming. For me that means a return to the classroom and cool weather ahead. With those changes in mind, I sent a note to my Stitch Fix stylist requesting clothes that are appropriate for me to work as a kindergarten teacher and items that can be easily … [Read more...]
Wedding Wednesday: Vintage Table Number DIY
Happy Wedding Wednesday! This week I am so excited to share another DIY project from our wedding with you. As I was planning for our wedding, I spent hours scouring Pinterest for unique table number ideas. I was looking for something simple and unique that would fit our vintage … [Read more...]
Wedding Wednesday: Ice Cream Served with a Vintage Flair
One of the many decisions Rob and I were faced with as we planned for our vintage wedding was what to do about dessert. Serving wedding cake was always an option, but it just seemed like such a big investment for something so ordinary. We discussed many alternatives that might be … [Read more...]
Erin Condren Life Planner Double Giveaway!
It's that time of year again! I'm gearing up to go back to school and it's time to crack open a brand new planner for the new school year. I use an Erin Condren Life Planner to help me keep track of my school commitments, blogging calendar, social events and more! I shared … [Read more...]
Wedding Wednesday: DIY Heirloom Wedding Photos
I am thrilled to share our first DIY post in our Wedding Wednesday blog segment. Throughout the entire engagement, Rob and I created a plan for the wedding that reflected our vintage theme but also included personal touches. We were mindful of our budget and decided not to have … [Read more...]
Wedding Wednesday: Gorgeous Vintage Rentals
Our wedding would not have been complete without the right vintage elements to complete the atmosphere. As I stalked my favorite wedding bloggers on Instagram, I noticed so many beautiful pieces of rented furniture and tableware. Every vintage wedding I found online seemed to … [Read more...]
The Champagne Incident – Talking Real About Money
I recently found myself explaining our entire financial plan and philosophy to a stranger. The man knew a little about my background and asked many typical questions, but I could tell he didn't really believe me when I said that Rob and I never really fight about money, since we … [Read more...]
