we're...

...getting married! after ten years together and a long engagement, jason and i will become mr/mrs this spring! julianna and stacey...we can't thank you enough! you both make us look so good. xoxo

photography: jrdm photography
hair/makeup: stacey smarker

on etsy | inkkit

guys, it's been so long since i've done one of these posts! during a recent pinterest sesh i found this l o v e l y etsy shop called inkkit. i'm a sucker for great packaging.

confession: i often buy wine based solely on the design of the label...i may have even done so tonight on my way home from work...

ehem...anyway...this shop is gorgeous. simple, stylish packaging ideas great for parties, weddings and especially the upcoming holiday season! check it out, you won't be disappointed. xo

photos from inkkit

halloween decorating

i've never been the biggest fan of halloween...i'm partial to christmas. however, over the past two years i've collected some fun, subtle halloween decorations and this year i had a lot of fun putting them together. you don't have to own boxes of (might i add tacky?) ghouls and goblins to make a festive impact. just gather a few things from your favorite shops, thrift stores and even your local drug store for some fang-tastic holiday fun!

sources:

glitter skull - cvs
hairy spiders - cvs
paper pumpkins - target
paper pinwheels - tesoro
black candlestick - goodwill
black lace - goodwill
framed hologram - tesoro
mercury glass - world market, tesoro, gifts
gourds - safeway
black bird - party time

homemade peanut butter cups

so i found this incredible recipe on pinterest...i gave it a try...and i totally recommend you do too.

personal style

if i could only wear one two outfits for the rest of my life...

Source: laurenconrad.com via Cecelia on Pinterest

Source: polyvore.com via Molly on Pinterest

housekeeping with style: dish soap

during a recent trip to costco we purchased a one gallon bottle of environmentally friendly, citrus scented dish soap. when we got home i realized that a one gallon jug is a bit unpractical...so i went off to the thift shop in search of a pretty, inexpensive bottle. i snagged this recycled glass beauty for $2.49, went home and filled it with soap. now i'm ready to wash dishes (a sink full to be exact) in style!

bits of joy

things that make me happy lately:

- facetime with my dear cousin
- homemade naan bread pizzas + red wine (recipe to come)
- fresh herb bouquets at work
- snuggles with our little nuggets

once upon a time...

...i had a little blog. in this blog i wrote about life, design and all kinds of pretty things. then i took an unintentional leave of absence...we're talking months...like a february to august kind of leave of absence.

i'll try to be better you guys. pinky swear.   xo

Source: boutaugh.com via Cassandra on Pinterest

domino

in 2009 i started this little blog with very sad, sad post (which reminds me that my blog birthday is just five days away!) but i'd like everyone's full attention for a moment....DOMINO IS BACK!!!!!!!!!! april 17th people...prepare yourselves (read this article).

how to create loose curls

just found this little tutorial via mandy's blog and i. am. stoked. my go to hairstyle for the past year has been the top knot and as much as i love the ease and quickness...it's getting boring. i've always wanted to achieve those beautiful bouncy waves but i haven't known how. i'll be testing this out today and i'll be back with results!