Creating this Dr. Seuss inspired baby shower theme for my sister was so fun. In a world of nude, white beige and tan, it was a breath of fresh air to play with truly fun bright colors for a change. This theme really was based on the colors of the truffula trees. We choose orange,Continue reading “The Lorax meets a baby shower”
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Easter Brunch Menu
I have fallen more in love with Easter the more I grow up. It is such a beautiful holiday that bring family together around around good food, good weather and a solid Easter egg hunt. I am excited this year to be hosting Easter for my family again. This year I wanted to share myContinue reading “Easter Brunch Menu”
The Ultimate Sleepover
I believe that women are never too old to gather their girls and have a good old fashioned sleep over. There is nothing like that quality girl time to gossip about absolutely everything! This year for my best friend, I wanted to celebrate her birthday with a fabulous girly sleepover. I wanted to create aContinue reading “The Ultimate Sleepover”
Make me some simple macarons
I love to bake! Being able to give away treats to friends, family and even strangers is a great way to spread joy. While I am no professional baker by any means, it is a hobby that I have been exploring more in my adulthood. When presented with an opportunity to entertain I also seeContinue reading “Make me some simple macarons”
Weekly Wedding Words: Ways To Save
In the beginning of your planning, determining your budget is a huge first step. No venue can be booked and it is hard to get started without an idea in mind. When Jacob and I started planning our wedding, we knew we had a smaller budget. Once we selected our venue and that was overContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Ways To Save”
Weekly Wedding Words: The Bridal Bag
Every wedding I do, I come prepared. One of my gifts to the Bride and the Bridal party is an Emergency kit for the day of. This is usually a small make up bag or small tote with items for any quick fix you may need. Now that it is time for my own wedding,Continue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The Bridal Bag”
Summer Shoe Show
Am I the only one who has so many shoes that when the season ends I pack up my boots, mules and Uggs in exchange for sandals, flip flops and summer heels? While unpacking my summer shoes I felt the instant need for an update! So if you find yourself in search for some newContinue reading “Summer Shoe Show”
Summer Getaway
Summer getaways: Is there anything better than a weekend Getaway? The weather here in VA is beautiful, the sweet spot of spring/summer as I call it. Being born and raised in VA, I know this perfect weather won’t last long. I am itching for a good weekend getaway! This time last year our getaway wasContinue reading “Summer Getaway”
Mother’s Day RVA
Real Life Inspiration: My office over looks a beautiful lake, all day long people stroll around the lake and I can turn my head to look at them anytime I feel like it. Today I saw a woman in scrubs pushing a stroller with her toddler son standing on the back bar between her andContinue reading “Mother’s Day RVA”
Weekly Wedding Words: Snail Mail
As a planner and a person, I have always enjoyed things that come in the mail. There is something so cool about getting a letter in the mail when everything else is so instant in today’s world. I always love to send my brides welcome gifts, postcards and Christmas cards just as a little somethingContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Snail Mail”
The Dirty Blonde Stylist 