Our dress pick of the week…Nicole Phelps GORGEOUS Julie Vino gown. Holy Smokes! Michael’s not bad looking either in his traditional black tux. This was their THIRD wedding! First, their secret 5 person ceremony in their Tempe, Arizona back yard on June 13. Second, their Cabo San Lucas ceremony with 50 of…
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A few days late. Well, out with the old and in with the new, as they say! I’ve entered into 2017 quietly this year. Admittedly, it was a long time coming. I have spent almost every year waiting on that last minute to roll over into the next year. This year,…
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One of my brides asked me what I thought about her having a cash bar at their reception. It’s not in their budget so I sat down with her and did a little research on the web so she could see what others are doing in this situation. Q. We’re getting married…
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Two of my favorite things in life. Pears and Brie. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick) 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 medium Bosc pears, cored and cut into large dice (about 2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Instructions 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.…
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We got this beautiful winter wedding post from Green Wedding Shoes. Oh my goodness, we LOVE their inspiration shoots! Winter is here and we’re celebrating with this rich + rustic elopement inspiration! Held at the Terrain garden center, in the heart of Pennsylvania, the styled shoot was designed by Clover Event Co.…
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Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to get into the spirit of Christmas, there’s just no way of getting there. Marked by obsessive shopping for last minute gifts, dwindling budgets, family dysfunction or loss, and making sure your kids remember why we have Christmas at all. That it’s not…
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Get outside and play. Riding bikes, collecting rocks from our creek, playing kickball in the front yard... or football in the back... as a child I played and worked outside year round. Growing up on a farm, the animals - the crops - the garden - the big brother -almost…
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