Looking for a unique bridal shower theme? Well, I have one for you … Around the Clock! My fabulous shower used the same theme from my mother’s shower 30 years ago. Each invitation included an assigned time (yes many, many craft paper clocks were cut and assembled), and each guest was asked to bring a gift that Nick and I... Read more
We definitely ate well at my bridal shower! Everything was so tasty and so thoughtful. Continuing with the bridal shower/wedding color theme: red fruit punch with orange slices. So refreshing! And I just love the glass dispensers. Super delicious food spread! The girls prepared everything the night before, including hand cutting all of the fruits and veggies. There were also... Read more
I feel so lucky and so loved! My bridesmaids hosted the most beautiful bridal shower for me on Saturday. Every detail was so carefully chosen and perfectly fit my personality. This hand painted sign directed guests from the parking lot to the pavilion and was made by lovely Maid of Honor Laura with help from the crafty Father of the... Read more
I haven’t bought nice new makeup since my friend’s wedding almost three years ago! Needless to say, it’s time. {three years ago} And so on Wednesday, after a really crummy day at work, I treated myself to a makeover at the Estee Lauder counter at Macy’s. And here’s what I left with: {Nutritious Vita-Mineral Loose Powder Makeup with SPF 15}... Read more
Fiancé and brother shared some of their bachelor party catches with us for Father’s Day. {blackened mahi mahi – just the right amount of heat} {tropical mahi mahi – papaya, apricot, and lemon juices} Get the recipes at The Culinary Couple. Read more
Nick celebrated his bachelor party in the Outer Banks a few weeks ago and returned with over 20 lbs. of fresh fish! So for Father’s Day, we grilled mahi mahi — two ways. Both were tasty, but we all agreed we loved the heat of the blackened version. Nick still has about seven bags of fillets, so stay tuned for... Read more
Nick planned a little getaway after the race! He’s not very good at keeping secrets, and he let it slip that we were going to a bed and breakfast, although I didn’t know where until we pulled up in front of Shining Dawn in Hanover. It looked like a castle! It was built in 1902 and has beautiful original stained... Read more
Race day! After 12 weeks of training, a Friday night pasta dinner, and a solid 5 1/2 hours of sleep, Nick and I were up and out of bed at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday. We fueled our bodies with bagels and peanut butter, bananas, a few bites of a Clif Bar, and lots of water. Nick proudly pinned to his... Read more
Tonight Nick asked if he could use the Gocco to make a gift to thank the groomsmen for taking him to the Outer Banks. I have no doubt that I’m marryng the perfect man for me! Read more
Last weekend Nick and his five best friends traveled to the Outer Banks to celebrate a weekend of bachelorhood. From what I heard, there was plenty of poker and pizza and beer and betting on mini golf (though I’m sure there are some stories I didn’t hear). And the ultimate highlight of the weekend — a surprise to Nick —... Read more