Wedding Part 2

A few shots of some of my designs and some that capture the overall theme of the wedding. 

Photography by Fotowerks Custom Photography.

For more pictures from this wedding, see my previous post.

Wedding Sneak Peak

My best friend's wedding that I have been preparing for, took place last weekend. I have to say that I did not quite anticipate the difficulty of planning and designing the event, while also being her maid of honor. I definitely could have used a few more of me. Overall, it turned out wonderfully. The rain stopped just in time for a truly magical evening. The ultimate goal was to make the bride happy and she said it was her "dream wedding come true". I thought I would share a few pictures that I have until she gets the pictures back from her wedding photographer. 

photography credits to Jennifer Oetting Photography

Going Green

Floral Design

I admit that I don't know very much about flowers in general. I can only name the most common plants or my favorite flowers. Although I am no florist, I still love putting together beautiful, fresh arrangements. I recently visited a wholesale flower shop for the first time and was completely overwhelmed, not to mention, half frozen from shopping in enormous refrigerated rooms. Since I am doing the centerpieces for my best friend's wedding the end of the month, I figured I would put something together for a trial run. 

I really liked the overall look of the arrangement. I love the funky appeal added by the curly willow and hanging amaranthus. This is just one of the many designs I am using but I'm still working on some other ideas. 

Pink Peonies

Pink peonies are my all time favorite flowers.

If only I could run across this many pink peonies...

What a fabulous wedding bouquet!

Just gorgeous.

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Twenty-Three

My birthday was actually last week but I am just now getting around to posting about it. It was the big 2-3, which is not very big at all. It doesn't feel any different from 22. Although the age wasn't all that exciting, it was still a wonderful birthday. Since it actually fell on a Monday, we celebrated last Saturday night. The boyfriend and I, along with both sets of our parents, went out to eat at McCormick and Schmick's. It was kind of a last resort because I waited too late to make reservations at all of our local favorites. The food was still good, and the company even better. Afterwards we met my best friend (since 2nd grade) and her fiance  at a downtown bar and ended the night at The Wine Loft. We always have an amazing time out with them. 

My sweet boyfriend skipped his Monday class so he could spend my actual birthday with me. He came to my house with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. He said we could do whatever I wanted to, so we ended up at Whole Foods. I know, I know. Who chooses to spend their birthday at a grocery store? We ate lunch from their incredible salad bar and then roamed the aisles a bit and he bought me a huge hydrangea that I fell in love with. 

My boyfriend's entire family is absolutely amazing and his sweet grandma sent me this beautiful, little crystal piece that is now being used as a vase on my bathroom vanity. 

My big present this year is something that I have wanted for so long. Everybody just gave me money to put towards it and they were probably glad that I had something in mind because I am pretty hard to buy for. After combining my money, I went to Saks and bought my first Louis Vuitton bag. I ended up choosing the Monogram Speedy 35 and I am definitely not lacking for space. It is such a classic piece that I will keep forever. I know that possessions shouldn't mean anything, and compared to many other things, they have no meaning to me at all. But, I have to admit, I am in love.