Blush and Flurry Inspiration Board

Winter weddings are so lovely and when paired together with a very unlikely blush pink they become magical. This inspiration board showcases a handful of stunning images that capture the tenderness of a wedding day adorned with gentle snowfall and subdued adornments.

Credits (clockwise from left): Blushing Bride via Style Me Pretty photography by Orange Girl| Cake via Style Me Pretty photography by Karyn Louise Photography| Donuts via 100 Layer Cake-let photography by Heidi Lau Photography| Peony Bouquet via Wedding Chicks photography by KT Merry Photography| Boutonniere via Elizabeth Anne Designs photography by averyhouse| Bottle in Basket via Style Me Pretty photography by KT Merry| Place Setting and Menu via Ceci Style photography by KT Merry

I love how uncomplicated it would be to create a  wedding with this ambience simply by adhering to 2 main elements: blush pink and gold. If you are blessed to live in an area that is guaranteed to have snow on your wedding day be sure to capture it's beauty in your photos and include the wonderful surroundings in your celebration.

Here are some suggested ways to make this look your own:

Colors: Blush, Pink, Gold, White, and Ivory
 Elements: Rose Colored Glassware, Gold Glassware, Gold Flatware, Glitter Paper

 Flowers: Blush Peony, White Hydranges, Star Blush Light Pink Spray Roses, Blush Garden Rose White O-Hara, Dusty Miller, Pink Snowberry, White Astilbe, and Ivy

 Fabric: Organza, Fur, Cashmere

 

Don't be discouraged if you live in an area where you know there will be no fluffy white precipitation. You can still achieve this look with some simple planning. An abundance of bright natural light and white space can create a brilliant soft glow that is equally stunning.

For some additional inspiration I highly recommend checking out this post that was found on 100 Layer Cake-let this baby shower absolutely pulled off this look (without the presence of snow). 

 

Credits: Party via 100 Layer Cake-let photograhy by Heidi Lau Photography

 This is a great reminder to think outside the box when finding inspiration for your big day. Sometimes your design inspiration can come from the most unexpected places.

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Alissa!

This summer we celebrated a very special birthday.  Alissa turned 5!  I can not believe how quickly she is growing up. It serves as a very serious reminder to make sure my days count because they are precious and pass by quickly.

Alissa is such a blessing to have in our lives and a constant source of joy in our home.  She loves all things girly:

changing clothes (too many times a day)

painting her nails

wearing my high heel shoes

chocolate

jewelry

and the list goes on and on.

We absolutely love you Alissa and are grateful that God has blessed us with you.  He is so good to us!

For Alissa's birthday we kept things simple and sweet. I tried my hand at a "naked" cake, it was really much easier than I thought it would be. A quick call to my mother-in-law was needed for instruction on how to get the cake out of the pan without tearing it apart, otherwise it went fairly well.

 Alissa and I made a banner for the top of her cake using leftover paper from checkbook covers I have in my shop.  Can you tell which banner she cut out? I was very tempted to remove that piece of paper from the banner.  I am so glad that I didn't! True beauty and joy were found in the process of working together to create something special for her big day...not the end result.

We enjoyed pink lemonade in pretty glass cups that were passed down to me from my grandma.  Although you are not able to see them clearly in these photos, they have a beautiful "P" etched into the glass with a sweet laurel branch around it.

These "pinterest" inspired Minnie Mouse Oreo cookies were a hit - despite my poor icing skills!

All in all we had a wonderful day with family and friends.  We are truly blessed and can't wait to see what the next year holds for our little (but getting bigger every day) girl!

Blessings,

Angie

What's Down In the Well

"What's down in the well, comes up in the bucket" is a simple little phrase, believed to first be said by a farmer in the 1800's.  It may be short and simple, but this phrase carries a lot of meaning.  We can use it as an analogy to the condition of our heart.  If we fill our heart with bitterness, anger, resentment, etc. then those things will be expressed in our actions and our speech.  This same piece of knowledge was given in  Proverbs 23:7 when it says "as a man thinks in his heart, so is he."

In studying "Oneness in Marriage" the past few weeks I have seen a common thread that has peaked my interest.  Comments such as: "change the way you think", "think like a married person and you'll probably begin to feel like one", and "think on things you can rejoice about in your spouse" all made me begin to wonder, "how important are my thoughts, really?".

The Bible has a lot to say about our thoughts, here are a few:

Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God".

1 Corinthians 10:5 "casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,"

Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report.  If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - think on these things"

So, going back to those statements listed above, what are some practical ways for us think positively as we focus on having a healthy, happy marriages?

1: Think like a married person.
Our first identity, as a married person, is the wife of _____.  Our main identity is no longer "the daughter of _____, the friend of _____, the employee of _____, the mother of _____, etc.  For years I did not (and still struggle to) think of myself this way.  

Many times in marriage we have a tendency to hold our husbands down by scrutinizing them underneath everyone else's standards.  Would that be the decision "they would make" or would "they do it this way".   This type of thinking hinders our husbands from being the leaders of our homes and make them subject under the standard and priority of everyone and everything else.  That type of scrutiny is not healthy in any relationship, much less a marriage. 

2.  Think on things you can rejoice about in your spouse.
What are those things that your husband is good at?  What  does he do that you appreciate?  Does he go outside of his comfort zone to help you with things you ask of him?  Make it a priority to focus on the good things and voice your thankfulness to him for those things.  

We all have a tendency to keep score....why not keep score of the good things!

3. Bring every thought captive.
Choose to have a more positive perspective.  Many times we tend to think the worst, let's start believing the best of our spouses intentions.  Choosing to have a more positive perspective reflects the heart of God and shows love to our spouse.

 I don't want the bucket to be put down into the well of my thoughts and brought up only to find mud, muck, and unhealthy water.  I wish the same for you. The first step to purifying the water in our wells is to remove all trash from the life giving source for our marriages.

I encourage you to think on the positive, I will do the same.

Paper Flower Pomander DIY

For girls, the dream of a beautiful wedding day begins long before we are an appropriate age to marry.  It starts when we are very young.  When a little girl has the honor of being a flower girl it becomes a highlight of her life, a day she feels important, pretty, and valued.

Here is a simple DIY project you can do for the special little girl you have invited to be a part of your big day.  The fun thing about this paper flower pomander - it is something she can take home with her and play with over and over again.  Just think of the fun she will have as she pretends to walk down the aisle.

To make this project you will need the following supplies:

• 5" Styrofoam Ball
• 7 Sheets of cardstock (I got mine from Hobby Lobby and used 3 Pastel Pink Vellum, 2 Cream Vellum, 2 Fireweed Metallic) 
• 3 packages of 144 count pearl topped corsage pins
• Ribbon (I used pink and ivory from my shop) 

 

Step 1: Cut out your flower shapes.  I downloaded a simple floral pattern onto my silhouette and let it do the cutting for me.  If you do not have a silhouette you can do it yourself by using a paper punch.  I like this Martha Stewart Punch from WalMart.  You will need around 300 flowers.

Step 2: Gently curl the tops of the flower edges.  You can use the edge of a butter knife or a pencil.  Now you have a pretty bowl of petals and all of your materials.  

Step 3: Begin attaching petals to the styrofoam ball. I gently folded mine for some added dimension before attaching.

 

 

Step 4: Attach Ribbon.  Once you have attached 3/4 of the petals it is time to add ribbon.  Take 1 yard of ribbon and fold it in the center.  Measure 6-8 inches from the center loop and attach it to the ball with 2-3 corsage pins.  This will leave you with a 6-8" loop for holding the pomander and 2 streamers with which to make your bow.  After making your bow you will continue adding petals until you have completed the entire ball.

And you are finished!

Now you are able to present it to the special little girl you chose to be a part of your big day.  I am sure it will be a joy to behold as she delights in the special gift you made just for her!

Blush Wedding Inspiration Board

Credits (Clockwise from left): Ruffle Cake with Cascading Roses| Romantic Earthy Wedding by Jose Villa via Once Wed| Blush Earrings via Poetry Jewelry| Blush Vera Wang Engagement Shoot by Caroline Tran via Grey Likes Weddings| Plaid Tie with Peony Boutonniere via Behind the Aisle| NH Abandoned Church Wedding {Gold, Navy, & Pink} by Rodeo & Co. via Wedding Chicks| Flowers in Wooden Container and Glass Jar by Jake + Necia via Style Me Pretty| Pale Blush Dress by Mint Photography via 100 Layer Cake| Blush Place Setting by Meghan Christine Photography via Engaged & Inspired| Lace Dress with Blush Flowers by With Love & Embers

If you desire a wedding that is soft, timeless, elegant, and just a tad rustic you can definitely achieve it with a blush wedding.  Here are some elements that make this inspiration board lovely and are worth considering as you plan your dream wedding:

Colors: blush, pale pink, ivory, white, gray, and touches of green (in your floral)

Elements: lace, wood, and glass

Flowers: Garden Roses, Ranunculus, and Dusty Miller