something to smile about

I finally sound my 3rd and final BM dress on ebay. I was sorta freaking out because the dress is sold out in stores, but thank goodness for ebay. Found it and did "buy it now option" Here they are...

J. Crew Brushstroke for my MOH
J. Crew Jillian for my other 2 BM

the wedding blues

I am getting married just about 4 months. 4 months is not a lot of time in bride time. Well I found out this week that 1.) My makeup and hair stylist who I was supposed to be meeting with Feb 21st for a consultation with me and all my bridesmaids AND we were going to sign the contract tells me that she just signed another contract with a bride that has the same date as me. "So sorry can't do it anymore." were the words that came out of her mouth. I am like biatchhh! 2.) The chef who was going to cater the wedding was just laid off from the restaurant we hired. He was a client of my fiance's and was giving us a GREAT deal. So now I don't have a caterer....and we are 4 months away. Today I am in overdrive. I contacting every caterer in the area to see if they are available for the date. I don't know what else to do. This is going to throw us WAY over budget..and out budget was small to begin with...i just want to cry.

Wedding invites

I already have my wedding invites. I am DIYing them. I bought them at AC Moore, bought some navy ribbon, and yellow pearls to spice them up a bit. They are classic white with a pearl border. I like them, but I am not in love with them. They look simple, but pretty. As I was surfing the web I cam across this website: http://www.einvite.com/ . They have a weding sale section for 40% off!!! $60 for 100 invites. Here's a few of my favs...

preppy stationary

I came accross this website while trying to find some new address labels.
I fell in love immediately.
http://www.iomoi.com/iomoi.php?page=home
Here's some of my favs.

Wedding Dress and Accessories

Got my wedding dress from J. Crew. The Rebecca Style on sale plus free shipping. I need it to be altered a little bit, especially the hem...its about 6 inches to long. Its okay though my seamstress is fabuloussss she is going to hem the front and leave the back a little bit longer so i have a sweep train.

Brooch $2 from ebay. I'm going to wear the sash so the bow is in the back and wear this brooch in the front.
Headband from ebay. $5

I'm also wearing a petticoat under the dress so it keeps a little bit more volume. AND future hubby bought me Ralph Lauren pearl necklace, earrings, and bracelet for Christmas that will look unbelieveable with the dress. Nothing is definate yet. I don't even know how the ebay purchases will look with the dress, but for the price I don't care if I need to keep looking.

Man Gifts

Here are some ideas for the soon to be hubby for Christmas...

Monogrammed Wine Stopper. Also got matching monogrammed plates.

From Hallmark
Shiatsu Back Massager
Bed Bath and Beyond
$140-200
plus 20% off coupon


Calvin Klein Leather Jacket
Calvin Klein Oulet

Ipod Stereo

Also, Ralph Lauren Dress Shirts, a tie or two, some J. Crew casual wear, socks, ect..

My place Summer/Fall 08

Bedroom Lamp

Bought @ home depot

Bedroom Lamp
Lamp: $15 @ Christmas Tree Shoppe

Iron Artwork
Piet 1 Imports
$10

Starfish Lamp
$20
Bought @ local factory store

Nautical Mirror from Home Goods
Striped Valances home made. Fabric bough for $5/yard @ Joann Fabrics

Blueberry Wreath from LL Bean

Kitchen Curtains bought from Curtain Factory discount Store

$20 per window