Friends, Fun & Fashion!

What do you get when you mix great weather, girl time, gorgeous accessories & a few cocktails? A fabulous Friday night!

My sister Lori & I invited our closest girlfriends over to my house for cocktails Friday evening. While we had everyone gathered, we also decided to share our love for Stella & Dot jewelry – so we had Jennifer, our favorite consultant, over to showcase the fall line.

Thanks to everyone who came and helped make the evening oh-so-fabulous!

Fabulous in the Fall

First off, I'd like to note how much I love that fall weddings are becoming so popular!

I'm starting to see the requests ramp up from September, October & November brides, and I couldn't be more excited...their colors schemes and endless decor possibilities are so inspiring!

The soft and inviting look of rich reds, foliage greens and neutral tones just get me every time....

Arrangement - Sillapere (San Francisco), Program Cards - Interprintations, Bouquet - myweddingtoronto.com, Cake - Mike's Amazing Cakes Redmond, Centerpiece - mywedding52.com, Favors - projectwedding.com

What's your favorite wedding season?

Honeymoon Sweepstakes: Mexico or Bust!

Attention, Brides-to-be!

Still looking for a honeymoon idea that's easy on the wallet? ....How does free sound?!

Check out the Wedding Channel's honeymoon giveaway featuring a stay at an all-inclusive Cancun resort! The winner will receive:

• Three nights at Le Blanc Spa Resort for two people
• Fruit platter
• Flower arrangement
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• A selection of petit fours
• Keepsake "Honeymooners" embroidered bathrobes
• Beach bag

If you're a bride-to-be still looking for a honeymoon destination, be sure to submit your entry today!!

Put your best foot{wear} forward!

Add a little color to your wedding day attire by rocking one of this season's hottest trends....

....colored shoes!

This stylish and colorful trend has been "in" for a while, and I don't see it going out anytime soon. Not only does it spice up your look, it makes for gorgeous photo ops! Check out some of the hot shots we found on Project Wedding...

photos courtesy of Project Wedding

And it's not just for brides anymore - let your bridesmaids get in on the trend by letting them choose a colored peeptoe that fits their style!

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Get with the program(s)!

Haven't picked out a ceremony program for your upcoming nuptials?

Be sure to check out our popular Programs section in our Etsy shop - or send us a custom request for your very own customized design!

Not only are they modern and fun, but super affordable. Prices start at $1.10 each!

Studio Snapshots: A Passport to Paradise

I wanted to share with you one of our projects from this past week - a passport invitation suite for a destination wedding in October!

The mother of the bride approached me with this custom request, and I'm so happy with the way they turned out! We used a textured pink cardstock for the outer passport cover, and a smooth white cardstock for the inside pages. {...and to carry over the travel theme, we've designed the RSVP postcard as a boarding pass!}

....and for your viewing pleasure, here are a few snapshots of other pieces generated from our shop this week. Enjoy!

Two more days...

....until the Indiana State Fair begins! =)

Maybe it's because of my country roots, or my 10 years as a 4-Her. Who knows? But I always get excited this time every year when the State Fair opens. The delicious food, the insane crowds, the adorable baby pigs - I love it all.

The best part is, there's always something for everyone in the family! Check out this year's calendar of events, displays & concerts: http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/index.html

Will you be making a trip out to the State Fair this year?