tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10907011513908787422024-03-12T19:00:51.127-07:00A Sweet EscapeAliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-39587579088146036662011-01-01T16:05:00.001-08:002011-01-02T03:04:54.512-08:00bienvenidos el ano 2011<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z3DyMthi6DY/TR_BYhSCpVI/AAAAAAAAA-w/Uq_pcuZWZQ0/s1600/0101011522a-753474.jpg"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z3DyMthi6DY/TR_BYhSCpVI/AAAAAAAAA-w/Uq_pcuZWZQ0/s320/0101011522a-753474.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557373092193543506" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo">Here it is again, that time of year that feels so fresh and new, a time we naturally find ourselves reflecting on the year that has passed and forming hopes for what lies ahead. 2010 was a good year to me, I do have to say it was one of the best in my life so far! Rather than dread the passing of another year (they really do seem to pass faster and faster), I welcome 2011 with open arms and an open heart and pray that it has much good in store.</p>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-44002957934639778572010-09-08T02:04:00.000-07:002010-09-08T02:04:25.752-07:00no more excuses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4970634650_8a0ee86288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4970634650_8a0ee86288.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Procrastinating is my worst trait. I put off doing things that I dread. I put off doing things that I don't mind but just don't feel like doing in the given moment. I even put off doing things that I want to do. Blogging is one of those things I've been putting off doing even when I've really wanted to jump back in.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I never intended to take a break from this blog, it just happened. Several times I've sat at the computer, clicked on "new post", then decided to check out my favorite blogs instead. You see how well this has worked for me? No more excuses. I'm back. So stop back by and see what I've been up to. </div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-76593703884206585282010-09-01T01:10:00.000-07:002010-10-13T02:22:42.843-07:00if my wedding were a house...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house10_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 306px;" src="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house10_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house4_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 306px;" src="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house4_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house5_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 306px;" src="http://www.livingetc.com/imageBank/cache/h/Hastings-house5_e_12b1081677c861aba22119b0d82ed5f2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Photos found <a href="http://www.livingetc.com/houses/Eclectic_Victorian_villa_article_291597.html">here</a> on <a href="http://www.livingetc.com/">Living Etc.</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">it would look like this.<br /></div></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-47517026111116342472009-09-24T14:37:00.000-07:002011-01-18T00:28:45.609-08:00i want one of these<object width="400" height="220"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6731782&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6731782&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="220"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6731782">Destined, Tom & Bethany's Love Story Film</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user831755">alan silva</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><p>I'm so in love with these videos I've been seeing on various wedding blogs!</p>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-16764675568589117722009-09-21T12:33:00.000-07:002010-11-21T22:43:20.768-08:00Rob Loud PhotosThere are two things I want from my wedding day:<br />1. to be married (obviously), and 2. good photography<br /><br />Wedding blogs are full of gorgeous, totally drool-worthy pics by really talented photographers who all live a really long way from me. In my search to find "the one", I first have to decide what it is that I'm really looking for.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503340173"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 426px; height: 567px;" src="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503340173" alt="" border="0" /></a>I'm seriously loving these photos by photographer <a href="http://arlostyle.com/">Rob Loud</a>. I love how bright and saturated with color these pictures are. So far, I've really been drawn to dreamy, vintage looking shots, but these are making me so so happy right now.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503385938"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 560px;" src="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503385938" alt="" border="0" /></a>Of course, it just might be the exotic location that I'm loving here...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503267501"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 513px;" src="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/storage/rw-colin-erin-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253503267501" alt="" border="0" /></a>Seriously, what's not to like?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">All photos found on </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/blogs/2009/9/21/real-wedding-colin-and-erin-in-costa-rica-its-about-fun.html">Brenda's Wedding Blog</a></span><br /><a href="http://arlostyle.com/"></a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-22579968368575156022009-09-20T23:55:00.001-07:002010-11-03T02:52:54.991-07:00vintage & vibrant<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/yellow-wedding-bouquet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 411px; height: 257px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/yellow-wedding-bouquet.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/thumbs/thumbs_wooden-wedding-signs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 227px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/thumbs/thumbs_wooden-wedding-signs.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/thumbs/thumbs_our-labor-of-love3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 228px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/thumbs/thumbs_our-labor-of-love3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/diy-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 508px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/gallery/elise-patrick/diy-wedding-centerpiece-ideas.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://onelovephoto.com/">One Love Photo</a></span><br /></div><br />I love the vintage and vibrant look of these photos I came across on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/18652/real-weddings/realwedding/patrick-elise/">Once Wed</a>.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-87949577565874494122009-09-20T23:12:00.000-07:002010-11-03T02:49:39.914-07:00morning weddingNow here's something to consider, a <a href="http://www.apracticalwedding.com/2009/09/morning-wedding-whys-and-wherefores.html">morning wedding</a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-77752084794499449422009-09-10T02:02:00.001-07:002010-11-02T02:20:11.942-07:00more pom poms? yes please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/0909_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 281px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/0909_2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />What could be better than big fluffy pom poms? Pom pom vines of course! And it just so happens that I came across a tutorial for these lovelies <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/17979/diy-wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-wedding-pom-pom-vines/">right here</a>.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-83330624380002673832009-09-08T22:42:00.001-07:002010-11-02T02:19:22.564-07:00pom poms? yes, please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/SgkEHpqShqI/AAAAAAAAB-M/LgRqu4ZUsUU/pom_poms_03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/SgkEHpqShqI/AAAAAAAAB-M/LgRqu4ZUsUU/pom_poms_03.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/SgkEH609X3I/AAAAAAAAB-U/R7a-PlXoQT0/pom_poms_02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/SgkEH609X3I/AAAAAAAAB-U/R7a-PlXoQT0/pom_poms_02.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Add these gorgeous creations to my current obsessions list! To try some of your own, visit Martha Stewarts website where you will find a <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias">tutorial</a> on making these fluffy fun thingies. Original post found <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/2009/05/fun-tissue-pom-poms.html">here.</a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-63086666721750059162009-09-08T22:31:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:21:19.559-07:00elements of table decor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://tecpetajaphoto.blogspot.com/2009/09/table-trends-oh-my-deer-handmades.html">Tec Petaja Photography</a></span><br /></div><br />While I love the idea of more of a freestyle approach to scattering a collection of things on the tables, I like how these decorations become more of a centerpiece when placed within a frame.<br /><br />How cool, too, would spray painted thrifted books used as risers be??Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-5858308163623384422009-09-08T22:11:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:22:02.349-07:00table setting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_58.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c315/tecpetaja/blog_58.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I LOVE LOVE LOVE this <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/2009/05/perfect-country-wedding.html">table setting</a> via <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/">Green Wedding Shoes</a> courtesy of <a href="http://tecpetajaphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/penelope-and-william-franklin-tn_26.html">Tec Petaja Photography</a>. It has such a wonderful vintage and garden vibe. My head's spinning with ideas!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-48194808384800697762009-09-08T21:52:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:22:31.921-07:00bridesmaid dresses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/Si8PO1pX2nI/AAAAAAAACTc/0LCC0YE7OBQ/bridesmaids_nonmatching.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_q3VawqKcjpI/Si8PO1pX2nI/AAAAAAAACTc/0LCC0YE7OBQ/bridesmaids_nonmatching.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I LOVE <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/2009/06/non-matching-bridesmaids-dresses.html">this whole post</a> on non-matching bridesmaid dresses I found on <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/">Green Wedding Shoes</a>. I always knew I'd want my girls to wear what would flatter each of them best, but had never considered for them to be in completely different colors. This opens up a whole new area of decision-making!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-1763119899655479302009-09-05T03:06:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:23:11.818-07:00painted branches<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/pinkribbon_centerpiece_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 518px;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/pinkribbon_centerpiece_1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >found <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2009/09/party-diy-pink-ribbon-tree-centerpiece/">here</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love the idea of this natural element tweaked with color. What a great excuse it would be to get out the old collection of spray paints! Did you know that you can actually <a href="http://www.bloomsandbranches.com/index.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">buy</span> tree branches</a>??!!<br /></div></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-7320457881452476842009-09-01T13:54:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:24:00.059-07:00pie pops<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3783179580_06b9e8da45_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 572px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3511/3783179580_06b9e8da45_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2009/08/easy-as-pie.html">Bakerella</a></span><br /><br /></div>I came across this photo while blog hopping and I just wonder if it would be too much to ask my future mother in law to help me out with a project like this. Wouldn't these make the best wedding favors?! Original Pie Pops story found on <a href="http://www.luxirare.com/2009/07/alber-elbaz-speaks-about-lightness.html">Luxirare</a><br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/">Bakerella's Flickr photostream</a> for some additional eye treats, and if you don't already feel like you've gorged yourself without even taking a bite, follow the link on the right side of <a href="http://bakerella.blogspot.com/search/label/bite-size">Ba</a><a href="http://bakerella.blogspot.com/search/label/bite-size">kerella's Blog</a>,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://im.afy11.net/images/04/28/4282918.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://im.afy11.net/images/04/28/4282918.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-45160561107213794662009-09-01T13:39:00.001-07:002010-11-02T02:25:44.230-07:00i have a thing for banners<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/fabric-garland-ideas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 266px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/fabric-garland-ideas.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/17467/real-weddings-blog/real-weddings/kevin-paige-ii/">Once Wed</a> photo by <a href="http://www.charleystar.typepad.com/">Charley Star</a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />In all their shapes and forms, I just can't get enough!<br /></div></div>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-62462988525249259592009-08-31T21:21:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:25:14.832-07:00festive wedding inspiration<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oZuFDni50Qs/SpSkIjC6x1I/AAAAAAAAIs8/AoXkOloRjPk/s400/423.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 282px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oZuFDni50Qs/SpSkIjC6x1I/AAAAAAAAIs8/AoXkOloRjPk/s400/423.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/2009/08/board-423-so-much-color.html">Snippet & Ink</a></span><br /></div>Does it get any more festive than this?Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-81486144048967757752009-08-28T12:55:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:27:32.616-07:00the succulent in wedding floralsThrough my gardening adventures I have developed a deep love of succulents. They come in so many shapes, colors, types and sizes and collecting them can become addictive. I was so surprised to see how many ways they are being used in wedding decor. I'm seriously in love with these ideas!<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92199264.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92199264.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>moss ring bearer pillow by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31450576">April Hiler Designs</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/succulent-wedding-ideas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 266px;" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/succulent-wedding-ideas.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>succulent table arrangement found on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/17467/real-weddings-blog/real-weddings/kevin-paige-ii/">Once Wed</a>, photography by <a href="http://www.charleystar.typepad.com/">Charlie Star</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kellychris-blog_017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 266px;" src="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/kellychris-blog_017.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />a lovely succulent and <a href="http://www.diybride.com/2009/know-your-flowers-yellow-crespedia">yellow crespedia</a> bouquet photographed by <a href="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/blog/?p=612">Erin Hearts Court</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EtTb0nAvUFs/SmCObbGShBI/AAAAAAAAAYA/m_0Cxn2STh0/s320/14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EtTb0nAvUFs/SmCObbGShBI/AAAAAAAAAYA/m_0Cxn2STh0/s320/14.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />succulents as accents on a cake, <a href="http://mycoffeetablebook.blogspot.com/2009/07/best-desserts-ever.html">mycoffeetablebook</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://weddingchicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/yellow_wedding_ideas2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 609px;" src="http://weddingchicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/yellow_wedding_ideas2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/1534"></a>can you believe the color you can add with succulents?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/yesplease_succulents.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/yesplease_succulents.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>little succulent centerpieces that double as favors, <a href="http://www.succulentlovedesigns.com/succulentlove/hello.there.html">Succulent Love Designs</a>, via <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/">100 Layer Cake</a><br /><br /><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/succulentlove.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/succulentlove.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>succulent terrariums to use as table decor, <a href="http://www.succulentlovedesigns.com/succulentlove/hello.there.html">Succulent Love Designs</a>, via <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/1534">100 Layer Cake<br /></a><br />Aren't these ideas great?!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-5404221396896599672009-08-28T02:49:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:28:21.931-07:00candle makeover<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://k8tykat.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b7b969e20120a54406d3970c-450wi"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="http://k8tykat.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b7b969e20120a54406d3970c-450wi" alt="" border="0" /></a>I'm loving this idea for jazzing up cheap dollar store candles using fun, crafty supplies that I have in my stash! So great for a wedding or any occasion! You can find the tutorial on the Kenner Road blog <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://blog.kennerroad.com/2009/08/boutique-style-candles-gallery-challenge-winner/">here</a>.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-44278584691279013582009-08-28T01:10:00.000-07:002010-11-02T02:29:14.607-07:00a wedding that inspires<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ag-details-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ag-details-3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://thenicholsblog.com/2009/08/09/amy-greg/">This wedding</a> is filling my head with so many inspiring ideas. I love every little detail, the colors, the feeling I get when I look at all the pictures. It has such a great relaxed and <span style="font-style: italic;">fun</span> vibe.<br /><br /><a href="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3765ag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 266px;" src="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3765ag.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Really, how cool is this?<br /><br /><a href="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3234ag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://thenicholsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/3234ag.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And I'm really in love with this unique dress the bride is wearing.<br /><br />Make sure to check out the rest of this beautiful wedding on the Nichols Blog <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thenicholsblog.com/2009/08/09/amy-greg/">here</a>.<br /><br />All photos by <a href="http://www.jnicholsphoto.com/">CJ & Jennifer Nichols</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://thenicholsblog.com/2009/08/09/amy-greg/"></a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-18494520081929468942009-08-27T02:15:00.000-07:002010-10-13T03:21:07.125-07:00I'm head over heelsIn love with this wedding!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/california-backyard-weddings12.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/california-backyard-weddings12.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="400" border="0" height="300" /></a><br />Photos found on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/16976/real-weddings-blog/real-weddings/charles-nadia/">Once Wed</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anthropologie-weddings.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anthropologie-weddings.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="400" border="0" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anthropologie-wedding-ideas2.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://www.oncewed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/anthropologie-wedding-ideas2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="400" border="0" height="300" /></a>I love everything about it, the sweet, vintage style, the cluster of decorations centered by a place mat, the twinkle lights, and pom poms.<br /><br />Also from this wedding, but found on a different blog, <a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/archives/2093">100 layer cake</a>, are a few more images:<br /><a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/100lc_rwnadiacharles6.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/100lc_rwnadiacharles6.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="307" border="0" height="400" /></a>I love her veil and the rows of pictures hanging from the trees.<a href="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/100lc_rwnadiacharles7.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://100layercake.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/100lc_rwnadiacharles7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="307" border="0" height="400" /></a>Banners? Yes please.<br /><br />All photos by <a href="http://www.erinheartscourt.com/">Erin Hearts Court</a>Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-372959033876468632009-08-26T00:19:00.000-07:002010-10-13T03:20:36.299-07:00inspiredThe instant we became engaged I knew I'd look to blogs for inspiration in planning our wedding. I'd never seen a wedding blog, but was sure they existed. The first one I found was <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/">The Wedding Chicks</a>, then came <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>. After that, I don't remember the order, but I found them fast. Over time I stuck to the same group, all reliable sources of eye candy, information, and advice. I've never bought a magazine, haven't needed to. My head is so full of ideas for my wedding day and it started with this picture from <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/16976/real-weddings-blog/real-weddings/charles-nadia/">this post</a> on <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/snipi/images/a/42705.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/snipi/images/a/42705.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" width="400" border="0" height="266" /></a><br />The idea is of an <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=HOME">Anthropologie</a>, vintage inspired wedding and reception. The only idea I'd ever had for my own wedding was that I wanted it to be outside. Other than that I had no plans or childhood dreams about how it would be or look or play out. I consider it good fortune that I came across this in the very beginning and I could have a clear picture of what I could aspire to create for our own special day.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-78304839174944317662009-08-25T00:10:00.000-07:002010-10-13T03:26:11.165-07:00this journey<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3880246665_576738de8c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 250px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3880246665_576738de8c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This journey started right here, the night he asked me to marry him almost 11 months ago.<br /><br />It still seems so unreal, like the dim memory of a dream. I'm glad I had my phone with me to capture the moment. So giddy, so happy, so US.<br /><br />We gave ourselves time to enjoy being engaged without the pressures of wedding planning. It really is a special time, to look at each other in a new light, to see each other as future spouses and not just as boyfriend and girlfriend.<br /><br />September 25, 2010, our wedding day, is just a few months away. I've spent months hopping from one wedding blog to another, soaking in details from photos I've seen, dreaming of what our day might be like. A visual person, I've decided to create this blog to use as a tool in the planning process. Although we are heading into a stressful time, I think it's still important to enjoy each step of the way. I imagine it will be fun to look back at how it all unfolds, to see how the ideas we start out with change along the way.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-7122541236366289202009-08-24T23:11:00.000-07:002009-08-24T23:41:43.565-07:00garden love, again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/img/onthego.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 109px;" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/onthego.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />In an attempt to get all fancy with my cell phone blog posts, I failed. Rather than a single photo post + a few words, I thought I'd get all complex with text following each photo. While pressing the "send" button caused a feeling of giddiness, logging on to see what actually posted caused a feeling of slight heartache. The photos were listed one after the next, followed by my first line of text, then a three section message from Verizon. Ugh!<br /><br />I need more practice.<br /><br />So, if you will, please check out the corrected, re-posted, and much prettier post <a href="http://asweetescape.blogspot.com/2009/08/garden-love.html">garden love</a>.<br /><br />Oh, and you might as well <a href="http://asweetescape.blogspot.com/2009/08/ooops.html">lookee here</a>, too!Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-10289285036405899392009-08-15T02:43:00.001-07:002009-08-24T23:40:36.188-07:00ooops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3855373542_24a1e9ee28.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 341px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3855373542_24a1e9ee28.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite things about gardening is being able to pluck a fresh little bouquet to add some cheer to the corners of my home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3854591421_b3b00626b9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 328px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3854591421_b3b00626b9.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>MY bouquets, however, aren't so much plucked as they are a combination of torn, broken, accidentally deadheaded or otherwise mangled snippets of various unfortunate plants plunked into the nearest jar, vase, or old Coca Cola bottle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3855390744_033a815d37.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 267px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3855390744_033a815d37.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> At this very moment I have 4 such happy accidents including a beautiful big fat frilly red begonia bloom that fell off when I knocked into it. Makes me :)Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090701151390878742.post-55698628741392476712009-08-08T23:39:00.001-07:002009-08-08T23:39:59.475-07:00yard sale times are here again!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z3DyMthi6DY/Sn5vP83DdxI/AAAAAAAAA8w/qbcc_dwwzoA/s1600-h/downsized_0808091532-799476.jpg"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z3DyMthi6DY/Sn5vP83DdxI/AAAAAAAAA8w/qbcc_dwwzoA/s320/downsized_0808091532-799476.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367850125697971986" /></a></p>Today I broke a self imposed ban against going to yard sales. And what a day it was! There were so many to choose from, signs beckoning bargain hunters on every corner. I was very well behaved and stuck to those I circled in the Times Standard last night at work. My prized find is the sweet little red wagon that I plan to use as a fun garden accent.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402722528082548537noreply@blogger.com2