The LOVE Card

So, I love cards. i think they are a great way to send a kind hello, show gratitude, and say congrats!! Well...I love these new eco-chic cards from madebygirl. I think they are adorable and here's a few of my favorites!!

I'm Obsessed...

with just about everything from this blog post. It could possibly be everything I want in the color purple for a wedding. But right now, its my inspiration. I thought I would forward it on to share!

Here's the link! And Here's Part II!

the Bolero...

So, I'm so excited that the wedding is only about 8 months away...This sounds like FOREVER...but I know it won't be long!! And more than the wedding, I'm just excited about Mr. Fabulous and I being in the same town again!! Woohoo.

When the mom and I went to look at the reception venue back in March, it was one of those freakishly cold days where the wind was flying around at 50 mph and it was just dark and dreary and about 40 degrees. So, that is about what I"m expecting for the wedding. And a few flurries to add to the ambiance would be nice...

Now, I'm sure this isn't what I'm supposed to be talking about when Summer is here, but I'm just dreaming. With that being said...it's going to be very cold with a strapless dress in January -- so should I opt for the bolero jacket look, or just go without and wear his jacket by the end of the night??

Luncheon Table Setting

So, I'm always on the lookout for great ideas for a luncheon. Whether it be for a work lunch, ladies lunch, or a shower luncheon...this idea would be great.

Click the picture for more information on how to create this great look. Its from the ladies at casasugar.com

Blogspiration

It's gone. I have no inspiration today. It's terrible. Hopefully I will have something for tomorrow.

As for me...I need to catch up on sleep, laundry, and cleaning. That's my focus today.

However, over the weekend, I tried on wedding dresses, and I MAY have found the winner!! And we picked out our wedding rings yesterday! YAY!!

Ultra Fabulous Photographer

Well, when Mr. Fabulous and I were first discussing the date of the wedding he knew one thing from me...no summer. However, I have huge crushes on all other seasonal weddings. If I had the chance to get married in March-May, I would most definitely go with a bright green, white, and black color scheme. I discovered today on the Chic Florals & Events blog (which is one of my favorites) a beautiful, classy wedding with these colors. So, I decided to forward on some of the great pictures from it! Enjoy! The photography was done by Sweet Monday Photography.






Plus, they did day after portraits in front of this fabulous pink wall. I'm not sure it could get much better than this!

Blogspiration

Well, Sorry for the lack of blogspiration yesterday. I've been struggling to find great inspiration. However, I am super excited about this holiday weekend, and wanted to kick off a great day of blogging with this fabulous recipe. Its from the blog of sweet paul and its a Tiramisu ice cream. I am totally ready for summer, and this treat makes me want this holiday to come even faster.


Because it is the day before a holiday, I will be posting alot today!! Keep checking back!

Please let me know if you see anything fabulous and let me know. I'd love to 'feature' it on the blog ;). Just e-mail me at jordan_b_jones@yahoo.com

RunPee.com

Well, I am definitely the girl that orders popcorn and a HUGE Diet Coke at the movie theater. But you don't think about how many times you will have to go to the bathroom when you order it!!

So, I'm super excited that this website exists. It's called RunPee.com. It tells you the best time in the movie for a potty break.

I love this. Check out their website here!!

Pink Headband - and other ramblings

Well, in my quest for all things fabulous, I stumbled upon this great headband from etsy. It channels Katy Perry and Blair Waldorf all at the same time! Yes! I think I could totally rock it...


And on a lighter note, I tried Pizza Hut's Pastas today....and on a scale of 1-10, I give a lasagna/meaty marinara a 5, and the chicken alfredo a 7. Plus, it comes with breadsticks. I'll give you the full review tomorrow after Sara and I have it again for dinner tonight. You know its a great food after you re-heat it. hah.


I know I talk about all things fabulous on here, and I think a fabulous attitude is one of the most important things ever. Here in my office, I truly like everyone here. But, I feel that some of them don't enjoy life anymore. I learned that a simple question such as 'how has your day been going' can make a huge difference in someone's life. A smile and authenticity can go a long way. At the end of the conversation, she seemed so happy, and said "thanks for asking," as if most people don't even ask her the time of day.

Now, normally I spend my time talking about weddings and expensive shoes, but today - please go out of your way to genuinely ask someone about their day. It can speak volumes for your character and your witness.

(by the way, I looked for a really good picture to go with this message...nope. they were all cheesy. dangit)

Thats all for now! Toodles!

Lauren Conrad Wrote A Book!!!

Well, as most of you know, I have a huge girl-crush on Lauren Conrad. I want her hair, and her wardrobe, and maybe her bank account. Either way, she's adorable.

She totally has written a book!! I'm impressed. HERE is the link to the excerpt. Can she write, or should she stick to fashion??

I think I'd read it...

The Color Palette

So, while taking my daily trip to Style Me Pretty, I found a post that talks about one cohesive color scheme, and in this instance, purple. They loved the purples, but they infused different shades of the color, and it worked so well. In this case, each bridesmaid had a different bouquet. I think this idea is awesome!! How cool would it be if everyone had different bouquets...

What do you think, love it or hate it?



AAANNNNDDDDD...I'm going to try on wedding dresses!! Next Monday!! Soo excited. I officially have an appointment and everything! And while I'm still in the pink vs. purple debate, I think I'm finally deciding on a route and I have the bridesmaids dresses picked out. But I'm going to wait and reveal all that after I try on dresses.

However, if you want answers sooner, you can always bribe me with one my favorite etsy products!!

The Tiffany Cake

So, I ran across a 'couture' wedding cake strait from Oklahoma. And I think it went strait to any girl who has ever seen Breakfast at Tiffanys....

It Exists!!

For anyone who has ever questioned the existence of Telephone, TX, Here's proof!!



Follow THIS link to see downtown Telephone, and it just so happens that the place its at is the rehearsal dinner site!!

So....

I really, really, really, really really want these....
And these....


And I found them on this website where they only cost about $275. The question is, is it legit???

Mockingbird Bridal SAMPLE SALE

So I'm super excited to announce that next MONDAY I am officially going wedding dress shopping. And I found out that there is a Sample Sale at Mockingbird Bridal ON Memorial Day. YESSSS!

If there are any other places you think I should go to, please let me know!!

And, for all of those who know me, and how picky at EVERYTHING I am...please keep me in your prayers. And pray for the sanity of the mom and the sister. It's going to be a rough, long day for them.

Now, I'm not sure if I can fit into a Sample dress, because they are normally in 6-8-10, and i'm not any of those...I will be rediculously strict with my diet this week. I love encouragement!!

Okay, enough exclamations for this post, more later!

Etsy-spiration

Well, I promised last week that I would share all my new favorite items from Etsy.com. It is officially my new favorite website. (I think I've said that 3 times.)

Either way, here they are!! (click the pictures for the link.)

Okay, Seriously, this quote is uh-mazing. I would love to place this in my closet above my shoe rack. It would be very Carrie Bradshaw-esque. Love. It.

I think its really important to find a way to remember the wedding day and the words that you say to your new husband/wife on that day. Or even for a great anniversary gift. I love this bowl. It could be placed in any room of the house, just to remind yourself daily to live the vows you said.
I feel that I could be houseWIFE of the year in this. Plus I think it would make a great gift for bridesmaids, or Emily.


I was told that save the dates are a waste of money. However, looking at this save the date, I really want to order them and use them as our save the date. Even if I take a more basic invitation style, I think these could be the perfect contrast to the invitation and the January nuptials.

As most of you know, I'm OBSESSED with monograms. I want my own custom monogram for the wedding, and I think they are just amazing. I love that they can etch your custom monogram onto a necklace to wear. I would wear this every day!! Soooo classy!!

I love my sister, and I love that she's obsessed with zebra prints. Even though I told her there was no way that she could wear a zebra dress to my wedding. (she's tried many, many, many times to talk me into it) I think it would be really girly/awesome/a little sexy to rock a zebra/pink garter under the ultra classic gown I will be wearing... :)

And last, but certainly not least, I love this necklace too. I think this could be a great bridesmaid gift or a shower hostess gift.

On a random note, my friend Julie had on the coolest shirt in the WHOLE world when I got to spend some time with her on Saturday night...it was purchased on etsy, and I wanted to share, just in case any MOH/MOB/family member/blog reader/bridesmaid wanted to purchase it for me!! ;)

And yes, there is a MOH shirt as well as bridesmaids ones. HAHA, I love this.


That's all for now...more blogspiration to come later!!!

New Bridesmaid Dresses

Well, I'm STILL trying to decide the colors I want, and I think I'm using the lack of a wedding dress as an excuse. Dumb. So, I think I need to decide this soon. These are some Jim Hjelm dresses that I adore and I need your opinion. Pink, Purple, or Black in the dresses...and which should I carry out for the wedding. Or would you rather see gray?!?

Despite the color issue, I am loving these dresses. Just FYI to the fabulous bridesmaids....



Why am I so bad at making decisions?

My Invitations Epiphany

So, I always planned on creating my own invitations for the wedding. But the more I look around, the more I love the ridiculously expensive invitations. So, I have to figure out some way to make them work on my tiny budget. So, I found these invitations at Target (believe it or not) and I think that I can create a similar design from the ultra-fabulous invite to be my own...So, the question is, can I pull it off??

However, The designer did a post on Style Me Pretty last week with an inspiration board of both of the favorite inviations. Here they are. I think they put up a good fight for pink in the pale pink vs. dark purple fight.

A 'Cool' Invitation

So this morning, on my new daily etsy stroll, I found an invitation that is shaped like a fan. Now, I think its clever for a summer family reunion or birthday party, but I'm not sure how I feel about it being on a wedding invitation. Maybe if you are getting married outside in August...but definetly not January.

Whaddya think?? Cool or Cheap? Here's the link!




On a completely random sidenote, I have a love/hate relationship with trying to get skinny. I love it when I lose a pound or two, but then I start getting crazy cravings for foods like this.....



It's a lose lose situation. boo.

My Love of Letterpress - or Embossing.

Well, I wish I had the budget to get super fabulous invitations made out of letterpress for the wedding. But, I dont just have $5000 laying around for projects like this. (And, if I did, I'd put it on my birkin that I dream to have.) However, I did find some potential alternatives that might work wonders to my letterpress-less invitations. I have found some beautiful embossers and stamps that could be great. Well, I didn't find them, stylemepretty.com did, but either way. I'm in love.

The first is from Lettergirl's Etsy shop that is really great and are the cutest stamps ever.


The second is an embosser with a simple initial or an entire address that could look really great on the invitations. (from Horchow.)




On a side note, I'm officially in love with etsy. There are lots of uh-mazing little shops that I could spend my entire day. (Maybe I will!) I'm also on the look-out for funky fun wedding stuff, as well, as super cool bridesmaid gifts, pink shoes, and a TON of other things.

PS..I seriously had one of the best weeks ever. I realized that I'm definetly an event planner. I had a high all weekend from a silly afternoon reception. It went perfectly, flawless in my book. And the things that went wrong were completely out of my control. Yay. I love it when things like that happen.

Terry and I went to Galveston on Saturday. We sat outside facing the beach at this little restaraunt right on the seawall, ate burgers while listening to old 50's music, and seeing a huge line of motorcycles and rollerbladers. I felt like I was in California in the 50's. (not that have any idea what that was really like...either way it was a blast. Terry got the worst sunburn ever!! But we played in the sand, read fashion magazines and got some much needed fresh air. Great!

I love....

this cake!

I just wanted to share that.

It's featured on Style Me Pretty today.

Fine China - In or Out??

Well, I love fine china. I think it is the classiest way to enjoy rich tradition and have something that can be passed down to my children and grandchildren. Most people my age think its silly to own china, they will never use it. But for some odd reason, I want it. I think I would actually use it. Special occasions, anniversaries, and visits from the parental units. But, is it really worth the $125 per place setting?? Opinions please!!!

But here's a picture of my fav designer Kate Spade and the china i WOULD register for!! (click the picture for the link.)