this + that

Just some updates here and there for y'all (yeah, I'm from the south...) The original fabric I chose for my framed fabric idea, can be seen here, was not quite what I was wanting once I received it in the mail. The fabric is beautiful, but the color grey is much darker than I was expecting. So, I've decided to go with this very neutral pattern and color, and work other colors into the bedroom. I'm completely satisfied with the simplicity of it and look forward to getting it on the wall!



A few shots of us on our beach trip.



Who doesn't love having a pinata at their birthday party?? Oh, and we had cookies instead of cake, because Taylor and I do not like cake. Weird, I know.



You should be completely jealous of our airbrushed t-shirts. They are super sweet, and v-neck to boot!



The ladies of the trip. Jordan (who's getting married in October!!), me, Kimberly and Taylor.



And, last, just a little glimpse into our obsession with ice cream. (please excuse our hair. It was pouring on us the last day there)



I'm sorry my blog has been lacking in the eye candy department. There are so many home projects going on, that's really where my mind's attention has been. I'm looking forward to starting my dresser make-over this weekend. Have a great day ladies!!!

Cue the sun!

I honestly have no design inspiration today. Why, you ask??? Because I am leaving for the beach in the morning and that is really all I can think about. I even wore a 'beachy' blouse to work today. We are going with some incredible friends of ours and staying at a beautiful house in Seaside, FL. The very same area they filmed The Truman Show.

Absolutely charming little town with million dollar homes. The sort of place where riding your bike is more of a treat than a chore. And the people aren't stuffy millionares. You know what I'm talking about here. They're friendly and welcoming. I feel as if I am independently wealthy when we are there, and being that I'm a social worker and my husband is a musician, we're far from that. (although very, very happy with our lives)



This beach trip is purely for vacation. No plans, no weddings, no obligations. We're also celebrating mine and my dear friend Taylor's, from The Adventures of D and T, birthdays! It shall be a weekend of absolute bliss and fun, rain or shine!

So, ladies... Enjoy the rest of your week. I shall be back next week refreshed and ready to tackle my new DIY project!

Lauren & Wesley's Wedding

So, this past weekend my husband and I traveled to Rosemary Beach for our friends, Lauren and Wesley's wedding. There is nothing more beautiful than having the ocean as your backdrop. I have told my husband I want to renew our vows in 5 years, on the beach (he thinks I'm silly at times). It is simply beautiful. Their story is a beautiful one, and I have said before this couple has more love in their pinky's for each other than anyone I know. The photographer, Anne Wade Parrish did a fabulous job capturing their special day and moments. Interestingly enough, she attends the same church as my husband and I. Stop by her blog for the complete story of their wedding day and her wonderful pictures. Here are a few of mine.

The reception was held at The Preserver at Inlet Beach.

Her bouquet

My sweet husband played during the ceremony

I love his expression here
How adorable?
Centerpiece

We have another beach wedding next weekend we will be attending. This one is at Gulfshores, AL. Very excited about Jared & Elisha's wedding, as well as more time at the beach!

two ideas

I have two ideas that popped into my head sometime driving down the road yesterday. The lovely Paula at two ellie started the Outfit to a Room series(which I adore so much), and I thought it would be neat to reverse that and do a Room to an Outfit series. If someone has already thought of this, then OOPS! But, I may still do one of my own?! As I continued to drive, I constantly found myself looking at nature around me and thinking, "ooh, i love those colors together" or "ah, those colors would be really neat together for a dress." So the other series could be something like Nature to an Outfit or Nature to a Room. Just ideas or thoughts I had. Any suggestions or comments??

I am still going to post pictures from the beach wedding we just went to, when I have more time today. But for now, I'll leave you with one that makes me smile. I love paper lanterns right now. I don't know why, I don't have much use for them. I think they're adorable though and would love to purchase some for my deck for those warm summer nights hanging out with my husband, catching up on the events of our day, with some iced sweet tea to drink.