I'm saving the ones I got to open today and couldn't be more excited. It's such a great idea and who doesn't love to get beautiful cards. Did you make Valentine's to send to spread the love? I'd love to see what you created.
February 14, 2013
Happy Love Day + Handmade Valentine Swap.
Happy love day! I hope you're spending it with the favorite people in your life. Last year I made cards for my preschooler to hand out as well as chocolate-dipped spoons for my teenager to giveaway. But, this year was different and I wanted to make my own to send so when I saw everyone posting about The Stationery Place's Handmade Valentine swap I was was all in! I wanted to include two my favorite things - gold + twine plus a little extra so they could spread the joy. Here's what was sent to Singapore, Iowa, Illinois + Australia.
February 8, 2013
Happy Friday - Flower Pretty + Storm Prep.
Happy Friday loves! Are you doing anything fun this weekend? We are hunkering down on the East Coast preparing for Nemo to hit and I wanted to share a little pretty in the midst of all of this grey and rain.
Stay safe and eat lots of chocolate. Because you know that's what we'll be doing!
Floral Design by Petal Pixie, Salt Lake City, Utah // www.petalpixie.com
February 4, 2013
My love affair with New York City.
I've dreamed about the day I'd get to live in NYC since I was in the fourth grade. I used to pretend I was riding the subway, but instead I would be riding the school bus. You see I grew up in a small farming community in Illinois and I have no idea how I even knew what New York was – my only interaction would be maybe once or twice a year when I saw something on TV. We literally only had four channels, yes I repeat FOUR...
So two years ago, the hubs thought he would end my obsession with a birthday trip to the city. It was four days of non-stop sightseeing in the middle of January and I loved every second of it. I tell you friends it only made things worse. Since that time we traveled to the big apple three times in a year and a half. I couldn't get enough and convincing the family to move here was no easy fete, but we did it and we're here!
To explore the city, I've started playing tourist as much as possible. I think the hubs gets sick of me stopping every 30 seconds to take pictures. Luckily I've had friends and family visit so they don't mind a bit. There is so much to do and see here and I know it would take years to even scratch the surface. A few little snippets of New York City... oh how I love you!
From the top - old meets new on the Upper West Side, Flat Iron Building, Manhattan Bridge + the view from Brooklyn, New York City Public Library, Chrysler Building and the Brooklyn Bridge.
There is so much history and every where you turn there is a story to tell. I simply can not get enough! You can see more of our adventures on the AJC Facebook page. I hope you never get sick of all of the pictures I'll post. If so, I apologizing in advance.
So two years ago, the hubs thought he would end my obsession with a birthday trip to the city. It was four days of non-stop sightseeing in the middle of January and I loved every second of it. I tell you friends it only made things worse. Since that time we traveled to the big apple three times in a year and a half. I couldn't get enough and convincing the family to move here was no easy fete, but we did it and we're here!
To explore the city, I've started playing tourist as much as possible. I think the hubs gets sick of me stopping every 30 seconds to take pictures. Luckily I've had friends and family visit so they don't mind a bit. There is so much to do and see here and I know it would take years to even scratch the surface. A few little snippets of New York City... oh how I love you!
There is so much history and every where you turn there is a story to tell. I simply can not get enough! You can see more of our adventures on the AJC Facebook page. I hope you never get sick of all of the pictures I'll post. If so, I apologizing in advance.
January 30, 2013
What a fun night - WeDoNYC
Last night I had the opportunity to go to the WeDo NYC One Year Anniversary Party. It was an amazing event with a view of lower Manhattan and New Jersey. They had live bands and drummers – I was just in awe of everything. Moving to a new city is scary, especially if you are starting over networking your business, but last night left me energized and ready to go to more industry events.
I was lucky to tag along with these two lovely ladies - CJ from Charlie Juliet and Jessica from The Budget Savvy Bride. Thank you for welcoming me into the NYC Wedding Industry. I'm still buzzing from last night's affair.
PS In case you didn't hear - AJC was selected as 2013 Wedding Chicks Hand Picked Vendor! Check out our profile and portfolio here. We're just giddy!
January 28, 2013
{Featured} The Budget Savvy Bride - DIY Paper Party.
Happy Monday loves – I hope your weekend was fabulous! Oh do I have something special to share with you... with something as simple as newspaper, moss and crepe paper you can
create everything from a bridal bouquet to a boutonniere and even floral
decor.
Megan from Persimmon Floral designed paper flowers for a
friend’s dinner party, but the same decor could be used for an
engagement party or a wedding! Instead of centerpieces, Megan alternated
billy ball and moss paper flowers down the middle of the table adhered
to a grey cotton runner. Newspaper flowers were tied with bright blue,
green and pink ribbons to each place setting and finished off the table.
To complete the look, Megan created newspaper bunting as a backdrop for
this backyard party.
For all you DIYers Megan also included a video – you can check that out, along with the feature on The Budget Savvy Bride. You can also see more images of the party on our Facebook page.
For all you DIYers Megan also included a video – you can check that out, along with the feature on The Budget Savvy Bride. You can also see more images of the party on our Facebook page.
January 24, 2013
So maybe I had a birthday.
Number THIRTY-SIX to be exact! I got beautiful flowers from a friend, my family came to town and we played tourist. Site seeing in the freezing cold and eating way too much Chinese food – I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my family and friends. Thank you all for making the weekend so great!
I had to share this photo of my sisters and I (minus one who couldn't make the trip) – the best part, my dad is in the background taking pictures with his cellphone! Love this image my niece captured.
January 18, 2013
You have to be brave.
"You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs." - source unknown.
This quote has stuck with me as I started my business and dared to pursue my dream of moving to NYC. I look back at when I wrote this post about finding my voice. While I did find a place where I can be myself and share my point of view, I didn't exactly follow through and post an image a day. Life got in the way and my priorities changed. I do believe sometimes you learn more from your failures than you do from your successes.
Last year, I did found my voice, learned to take chances and to say yes. I wasn't raised to take risks or move away from the norm. Picking up my family and moving across the country was not only one of the scariest thing I have ever done, but the biggest risk I have ever taken. The 'what ifs' start and can be consuming, but I always kept this quote in the back of my head and want to share it with you.
I want to make a difference in this world and give back. I want to contribute and share the love that I've felt. I would always joke that I want to live in the land of rainbows and unicorns. Where life is great and everyone is happy and healthy. I know that this isn't always reality, but it helped with my attitude and outlook. I want to continue 2013 with this quote and have made it my mantra, my word.
I truly believe that if you are brave with your life others can be brave with theirs. You never know if could make a difference in someone's life – I know that it has in mine.
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