Monthly Archives: May 2011
Final Long Run of the Week, Memorial Day BBQ and The Education of Love
Yesterday morning I completed my last long run, (10 miles), before the half-marathon next weekend...yay! I won't say the run was a piece of cake, but I wouldn't equate it with a root canal either. And since I've been running 10 to 13 mile long runs for the past several weeks, I think I'm ready for the race...ready as I will ever be at least!
Then in the afternoon we had several good friends over for a Memorial Day BBQ. The weather was just perfect, Kevin smoked some pork and we had potato salad and tomato salad and cold slaw and gooey brownies with ice cream...yum! Also, Kevin pulled Click Here to Read More
Remodel Tizzy, Dissing Brangelina and Bright Lights
So...it's a holiday weekend and I'm interchangeably working on blog posts, scouring the 'Inter-Webs' for new ideas and Fab You Bliss finds for y'all...and gathering inspiration for our new kitchen & office remodel, which is scheduled to commence in T-Minus 2.5 weeks...eeek!
No...I didn't just say eeek because I don't want the remodel to happen. Heavens no!!! I've been waiting for this remodel to start since before the world began! Since before it was cool to say cool, even before that movie came out, you know the one where Brangelina fell in love....while he was married to someone Click Here to Read More
Mixing in Some Love at the Old Spaghetti Factory
My husband always says he knew he wanted to marry me the minute he first saw me. I think it was pretty soon there after for me as well as I remember telling my friend how cute I thought he was when we saw him working at Sport Chalet one day. I know, sounds corny...but I was only 18 years old and he was only 20. Of course it took us several years and a few speed bumps for us to finally figure everything out. But for today's featured engagement couple, I am happy to announce they realized their magic much sooner.
Katie and Zack met while working at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Click Here to Read More
A Sweet Connection!
What could be better than having your wedding at the gorgeous Montelucia Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona??? Making a sweet stop before the ceremony at chic culinary artist Julia Baker Confections...of course! Julia designed their wedding cake, but Kimberly & Frank picked up some specialty chocolates for their guests to make the day even sweeter.
I love this idea! And I love how these images truly convey the fun of the day and the humor of the couple as you will see by Kimberly's big smile and genuine laugh. Also the image of Kimberly and Frank making faces into a mirror is Click Here to Read More
Wednesday’s Fab You Bliss Finds!
Each Wednesday I compile some of my favorite items I've come across in my journey through the "Inter-Webs" and I post them here to share with you. In a way this is my "Oprah's Favorite Things" corner...so to speak. And let me just mention, it won't always be wedding stuff so please come back and visit often as you never know what you might find. For example maybe one day I'll post a vintage gas pump and a Swarovski crystal necklace the next. Yes I know, seriously random...but I'm just trying to keep you on your toes! Love it, hate Click Here to Read More
A Lovely, Lively Winter Wedding in Rome, Italy
Eight years ago I packed two bags, arranged for my aunt to watch my dog, hired a town car to take me to the airport in "style" and boarded a flight to Italy...all by myself. That wasn't the original plan. No, actually my mom was supposed to go with me but a few months before the trip, circumstances came up which made it difficult for her to take the trip after all. So...I ended up going by myself. And despite the fact that I went alone...I made lots of friends and had a wonderful trip!
Today I'm not so sure I could take such a big trip completely by myself. But I had always wanted Click Here to Read More
Love on a Florida Family Farm
It makes me so happy to have such a long history with my husband Beef Cake. We grew up together, went to high school together and hung out in the same circle of friends after college, although we didn't start dating and eventually marry until several years later. Nevertheless I believe having this kind of past with your partner brings a kind of specialness, a familial bond so to speak, that really adds a strength to the relationship that is incomparable.
So I was thrilled to discover that today's engagement couple have a long history as well. Evan and Brian grew up next door Click Here to Read More
Fab You Bliss Things! Gorgeous Tiaras from Twigs & Honey
Today's Fab You Bliss Things go out to these gorgeous tiaras from Twigs & Honey. I wanted to do a post on tiaras as a shout out to my good friend Jessica Frey who absolutely loves tiaras and I think she would swoon over these. And when I say she loves them, that is an understatement given her recent birthday party invitation suggested wearing a tiara to the party was greatly encouraged :-) And at WPPI in Las Vegas this past February when we saw several people walking around the convention center wearing cute tiaras used for photography props, we went on a mission to find Click Here to Read More
Thursday Love…Pretty Things!
Today's love goes out to these beautiful wedding dresses which we absolutely fell in love with so we're sharing them with you!
This first dress is a COLLETTE charmeuse halter gown with bow detail and it is a super wearable, super chic gown that will never go out of style. The halter neckline front and back is tied into place with a charmeuse sash. Tie it in a knot for a chic modern look or in a floppy bow for subtle femininity.
Source and to purchase this dress please visit Etsy
This next dress is just as lovely, just in a 60's hippy kind of way. This floor length dress Click Here to Read More
The Greatest Marriage Proposal EVER!
I had to post this today. Made me cry, made me laugh...what an amazing way to ask someone to marry you. Can't wait to see their wedding!
Have a Fab You Bliss Wednesday!
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Wedding Inspiration: Whatever you do…don’t forget the details!
Photography by John Partridge PhotographyI once went to a wedding where the couple planned a lovely event in a beautiful location on a ranch near a pond with gorgeous flowers growing all about. The bride wore an exquisite gown and looked simply stunning as she walked down the isle and the groom was dressed in a handsome tux with a big smile as he watched his bride come nearer. All of their attendants looked very nice in their outfits as well and everyone carried or wore beautiful arrangements of flowers. Unfortunately....that's where the planning seemed to have stopped. Click Here to Read More
Vendor Spotlight: Passion Flowers
Passion Flowers is the most adorable shop filled from wall to wall with romantic arrangements and beautifully crafted details at every glance. Seriously I simply swoon each time I walk in the door and I promise you will too.
About a month ago, Michelle Rein, owner of Passion Flowers, hosted a booth for It's a Bride Thing, Bridal Soiree held at Camarillo Ranch, put on by SoulMates Bridal Connection. Below are some of the gorgeous arrangements she had on display that day, however they pale in comparison to the Fab-You-Bliss-ness they are in person as they are simply SPECTACULAR.
If you Click Here to Read More
Austin City Engagement Session: Wesley + Allison
Wesley and Allison were introduced by mutual friends over Labor Day weekend in 2007. At the time, Wesley thought he was Mr. Austin, and he introduced himself as such. Little did he know, Allison was actually Miss Austin USA at the time. After their initial meeting, Wesley immediately made reservations at Truluck's for the following day - which Allison thought was odd, because it was a Monday night! When they arrived at their table, champagne and strawberries were waiting -- Allison asked what the special occassion was and Wesley said, "It's our first date!"
Three and a half years later, Click Here to Read More
