What I want to do... // Decorate!

It's almost time for me to move into my new home, and I am so excited! I am so looking forward to making that little apartment a home for Adam and I. We just miss getting to decorate for Christmas this year, but we are pretty much all set for next year. : ) Grandma and Grandpa gave us their old Christmas tree (so excited!), we have LOTS of ornaments from the wedding to use, and we even have our own, hand-knit stockings (Thanks, Peggy!).

Since the wedding is right after Christmas this year my family is deciding not to celebrate until February, so I have a little extra time to get their gifts ready (maybe this could be an every-year-tradition? lol.) I really want most of the gifts I give to be handmade, so I need to start planning things out NOW! I already have a really great idea for Mom, but I would really like to get a combined gift for my parents... and the boys... who knows what I could make them! Ugh.. it's a good think I have some time to think about these things. : )

On the topic of handmade things... I really want to make a lot of our decorations for next year. I'm thinking a cute Christmas skirt, some wreaths, centerpieces, and some ornaments! Oh, I can't wait for Christmas!!! I wonder, since we are celebrating in February, if Adam wouldn't mind decorating a little early/late this year? Hmm... something to think about it. Who could say no to more Christmas cookies, goodies, and music! : )

Tis the season,

Mxoxo

Needing some motivation...

I should have tons of motivation  considering the post I have below. lol. 

But... it's kind of chilly this morning and for some reason I'm just not feeling in the "cleaning" mood. Especially since my laundry pile is ginormous!!!!!

So, I'm on the search for creative/beautiful pictures to get my creative juices flowing.

Here's what I found-

{Love these fabric covered light switch plates! Now to find a D.I.Y. for them...}

{What a cool idea! I need to find me some cool, vintage embroidery hoops. : )}

{I love cupcakes.... and owls!!!! This look so simple too!}

{I want this room. Period.}

{Such a cool pic...}

{Love this.}

{Cutest shoes... ever!]

<3M

85 days....

Until our wedding day!!!

Feels like forever... 

<3M

I'm feeling...

overwhelmed, loved, unorganized, creative, sleepy, behind, happy, and excited.

and that's just the beginning. 

It was a wonderful day. Adam and I are two very loved people. 

We love you all in return as well. 

<3M

Wedding Update... #2

The bridesmaid dresses are purchased! 

Wow.

I can't believe how quickly I (and the girls) fell in love with the dresses. They were just perfect! The girls also look super great in them. Hope and Emily are the only ones who I haven't seen in the dress, but I'm sure they look stunning. : ) 

Another great thing about the dresses was that we were able to get them for only $45!!! The lady at the store was really nice and gave us the online discount at the store. I was so excited about this. 

Oh, we also picked out the shoes. 

They're really high... and sued... and purple. 

: ) 

Stay tuned for pics... 

<3M

I'm a W-I-N-N-E-R!!!!!

I entered a giveaway (as always) on one my favorite blogs the other day...

I actually entered like 5...

Anywho, I had seen that she posted the winners to the giveaways a few days ago, but I didn't bother to read through them... I never win, so I wasn't really in the mood to feel depressed about my lack of winning-giveaways-luck...

STUPID ME!!!!!

I totally won. : )

My art journal should be here within a week or so. 

Giveaway Champion,

<3M

P.S- Here's the link to the blog with the giveaway... that I WON.. (sorry)... You can check it out and see my WINNING... (I apologize again) comment!

Wedding Update!

So, I totally think I've found the bridesmaid's dresses... EEK!!! They're pretty much perfect. We are going to go try them on @ 1:00pm today. I really hope the girls like them. : )

*Oh, the dress color is called "blackberry"... doesn't that sound so romantic?

**They're on sale for $67 too!

***Emily is going to be able to find the dress down in Florida... yay!

****I'm really excited about this dress!

Freaking out over a purple dress,

<3M

P.S- I'm asking Karlee if she will be one of my bridesmaids right before we go try the dresses on... is this totally weird/lame of me? Just wondering...

{Ever read the book Beauty? You would totally understand if you had... }