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Holiday Happening Invitation

Okay, file this under >> RANDOM. For the past 3 years I have done invitations for this really fun holiday party thrown by a great couple & their friends. They are so funny, every year they want me to photoshop their faces onto bodies of celebrities - 3 years ago they were the cast of Alice, then the Spice Girls, and last year they were the Desperate Housewives. Now keep in mind, there are 2 couples who put this party together, so it's pretty funny seeing the guys as Baby or Posh Spice! Hahaha! This year they are going to be the Jackson 5! I love that they have such a great sense of humor - here's how it's looking so far:

Something Blue

Here are some of my favorite etsy finds to keep the "something blue" tradition alive!

Hair Accessory, Earrings, Hair Pins, Cake Topper, Cuff, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet

Take a look at one of my older posts to see another idea for your "something blue!"

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Any fellow designers out there who can appreciate this?? PANTONE SWATCHES :) What do you think of the Montgomery's master bedroom from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition?

Caramel Apple Inspiration

I love, love, love Fall! For us in Phoenix, it means we are finally getting relief from the 115 degree temps, and your steering wheel won't give you third degree burns anymore. And while I love being able to go to the pool in December, I do miss the leaves changing, the bonfires and being able to pick apples back in Illinois. I just love fall flavors — I think I’ve made something with sweet potatoes 3 times a week for the past 2 weeks! Hahaha! And since my birthday is in October, I never want a birthday cake, always my grandma’s apple crisp recipe. I know that I will definitely have a fall wedding here in Phoenix, and the one thing I know I will have is caramel apples! They make such a great take-away treat & help bring in some Midwestern ties. What about having a make-your-own candy apple station? Line up some melted milk chocolate, white chocolate and caramel, then have dishes with different toppings. Some favorites would be chopped nuts, sprinkles, and M&Ms. Wrap them in cellophane, and tie closed with a ribbon to match your colors or a monogram sticker. Perfect! Here are some caramel apple inspirations to get you drooling!


apple 1, apple 2, apple 3, apple 4, apple 5

The Second Part of Your Wedding Dress

These are just STUNNING!! Now, I am usually an advocate for wearing brightly-colored shoes - but - these are gorgeous! These Grazia Valentine Bridal Shoes will run you about $210 & can be purchased here. 

Photo of Grazia Valentine Bridal Shoes by Curtis Smith Photography

SPLURGE: Can you imagine walking down the aisle with red bottoms peeking out from under your dress? A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Check out these Christian Louboutin, Carnaval Nodo Satin d'Orsay Pumps, that will set you back about $800. Get your pair at Saks.

What kind of shoes did you/will you wear at your wedding? Sassy heels? Sensible flats? ....Sensible heels? Sassy flats??

SNEAK PEEK!

Here's a sneak peek at the design for Angie & Corey's Save the Dates! Makes me want to head to Vegas! :)

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