*And the winner is.........

I have been going insane....driving myself (and Joe too I am sure) NUTS over these color decisions. Well.....there, I'm done. A decision has been made and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! =)

We are simple, FUN, excited, children loving, cheerful and happy people and THIS is what best suited us.

*Sigh* Now I can stop fretting and start enjoying this planning. Thank you Abby for your insight!

*Gotta Have Kid Appreciation Too

So, still on my wedding planning journey, I have been gathering up ideas for favors. And I can assure you, that the babies on up to teens DO NOT WANT a jar of jam or coasters. So, being that my "wedding week" will have these kids away from home for some time, and not to mention they are constantly being told to behave in the MOST boring situations ...I really need to step it up for them!! I have a ton up my sleeve and while I will not share AAALL of my goodies, these are a few ideas I have come up with.....

For my baby and toddler guests....who could forget them?!




All from The Land of Nod....from top Teethers - Set of 3 3.25 x .5"h ea., 50 Multi Block Set1 - 2.25"h each, Noddo Flip Book, Pulling Some Strings Toys, The Roller, the Sorter, the Stacking Ring Maker, Stacking Blocks, First Pops, and last but not least Curious George in the Box.






For my pint sized, school aged-loved ones.....




All from The Land of Nod....from top Land of Nod A Wise Little Lunch Box, Lunchasaurus Box and Lunch-Bot 5000, Pillow Pals, make your own jewelry kit, Opposites Word Puzzle, United States Bingo, Scribble it Postcard Makers, binoculars, and tic tac toe

All sure to be a hit with my shorter friends and family =)




And for my tween and teen lovelies....




All from Amazon.com ...... from top Green Giraffe Designer Inspired Animal Print Handbag Purse Bag Tote, Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea, Moonlight Path & Cherry Blossom Mini Body Lotion Gift Set, Red Large Zebra Print Faux Leather Satchel Bag Handbag , Amazon.com $25 Gift Card (0108) (for those avid Kindle readers), Yellow Flowers Journal (Notebook, Diary) (Small Format Journals), Hand Stamped Pendant Necklace - Name of Precious Little Girl and Heart, iTunes Gift Card for those i pods =)




So, there ya go......just some out of the box ideas for those younger ones as your guests or who may be in your wedding party, especially if you are having an out of town or destination wedding like myself and guests will be in tow for a long weekend or week.

*Bi-Polar??

So I am planning my own weddng......after almost 10 years together and 3 children, we are FINALLY havin' a hitchin'.....ha ha, sorry, I couldn't help myself. I have two TOTALLY different visions for my wedding. Joe is just as stumped as I, so I am mulling it over. Hopefully we can decide soon, because much of the "wedding week" will be DIY.

We will be married on Mackinac Island in Michigan. It is one of my absolutely favorite places in the world. I just get a feeling of *content sigh* when I think of the island. It is like an old world stuck in today's times.....there are no cars allowed, well no motor anything, for that matter. You get around by feet, horse back or carriage, and bicycle. And the lilacs....oh those lilacs.....I heart them A LOT! Anyways......I have feeling that this next year of planning all of the "wedding week's" events will bring some smiles, entertainment, and ideas to others.....I hope you enjoy! I will leave off right now with these two themes I have going on.




This one is what I call Muted Love.......it romantic, soft, vintage....












This one....completely different.....is also "ME" (well and Joe also of course). It is cheery, retro, summery and sun shiney.....








So, there you go....my dilemma for the past two days.......*sigh*

*Feathers Satin and Lace....Oh My.......

I hosted the most fun bridal shower EVER for my new sister-in-law. It was held in a private lounge atop the Louisiana Downs Racetrack Sky boxes. The theme was lingerie…..and LOTS of it =) I thought about every.single.detail. from feathers and jewels adorning each table, to favor bags made of satin and lace and filled with fragrances and hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works, as well as a pen and a card to fill in giving the bride some bedroom pointers. There was a candy table with all pink and red candies to go and also the corset shaped, bustier cake handmade by a friend, for sweets. I pre-made a scrapbook with all guests in attendance each getting their own page. The oval shaped invitations to the party were 3 part and the last page being a questionnaire to fill out describing that person’s relationship with the bride. I also included each girl’s ”bedroom advice” card and attached it to their page. The book was all done and ready to be taken home by the bride that night when she left.
We had games galore with FUN prizes. From bathrobe and matching slippers to a gift card for Victoria’s Secret so the winner could score her own lingerie. We had so much fun and were not ready for the night to end, so of course we carried the party on late in to the night. Now I get the enjoyment of planning my own wedding for next June, to be held on Mackinac Island in Michigan. Stay with me, because I have soooo many sweet and unexpected surprises up me sleeve for that wedding week………