excuses.excuses

So, I've been a little (ok, a lot) absent on this blog for the last 9 months. Well....I've been growing one of these which has been a big part of it all! :)

He or she will make his or her appearance 2 weeks from today or sooner! We couldn't be more excited!!!

i.stink

Am I horrible about blogging in the summer or what? Most of my time spent at the computer currently consists of answering emails, updating timelines, contacting vendors, and creating ceremony orders. Bottom line: wedding season keeps me hopping (not to mention so do my kids!).

All this to say, that I will post when I have a minute. But for now, I'm running, running, running and meeting the needs of my brides...just as it should be in July!

DIY.wishing.tree

A wishing tree for the new parents. So sweet. When guests arrived, they were invited to jot down a note of love and encouragement for Rachel and Shawn. The notes were then hung on the wishing tree that was hanging above the table.

DIY Wishing Tree:
-1 or 2 freshly cut branches
-string and pins or nails to attach it to the ceiling
-extra flowers for the tree (optional)
-tags with ribbons

The wishing tree was so simple! It was so cute to see all of the pretty little tags hanging from the branches. Loved it.

baby.shower.love

My friend, Rachel, is due to have a baby girl in August, and I couldn't be more excited! Her shower was last weekend, and I'll be sharing some pictures and a recipe (yum!) from the festivities over the next couple of weeks.

Gerber daisies and Izze sparkling juice added the perfect splash of color! You can purchase Izze pretty much everywhere, and the bottles are a perfect addition to any shower. Don't they look great?

friday.favorite

wooden house blocks ($20!!) from etsy seller justhatched

DIY.paper.globes

These paper globes by Heather Bailey (featured on Hostess with the Mostess) are so adorable! I've seen similar ones before, but I love how she's put them on a stick and plopped them into little pots. So fun!

friday.favorite

image via creative hostess