tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17704721755853879272024-03-12T22:11:02.730-04:00Peach and PearlEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.comBlogger791125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-90410811185948424102011-12-08T17:23:00.000-05:002011-12-08T17:34:16.600-05:00Out with the old, in with the new!Friends, I started this blog more than three years ago, when I was a senior in college. I wrote <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2008/09/introduction.html">my first post</a> not at all sure what I wanted my blog to be about, but simply knowing that I had ideas to spare, and I wanted to share them. It has been more wonderful than I could have imagined to connect with so many wonderful readers as I found my groove over the last few years.<br /><br />As P&P developed and I found my voice, however, it became more and more clear to me that Peach & Pearl was not the best name for my internet home. I chose it initially because I couldn't think of anything better and I was impatient to get started, and it's served me well.<br /><br />But the time has come for something new, something that's more... me. I am so incredibly excited to share with you <a href="http://www.emformarvelous.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Em for Marvelous</span></a>, which has picked up where Peach & Pearl left off. I would be so grateful if you'd <a href="http://www.emformarvelous.com/">come see</a> what marvelous things I have in store for you! xo<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLj766hh4fGDMHvUOki6RUD8a6iSNXua8TymhMoYsXoVBVSP-a8sKRDX_fnfWYUz8q_7jt5vEYDQpHmv3K354zFd_96JWASfw5Byl7J4kkilawrVt0vtYkxDrSqpS_e2b7vyJ2GhrRmgtN/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-12-07+at+7.36.29+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLj766hh4fGDMHvUOki6RUD8a6iSNXua8TymhMoYsXoVBVSP-a8sKRDX_fnfWYUz8q_7jt5vEYDQpHmv3K354zFd_96JWASfw5Byl7J4kkilawrVt0vtYkxDrSqpS_e2b7vyJ2GhrRmgtN/s400/Screen+Shot+2011-12-07+at+7.36.29+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683549257270306834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">P.S.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Soon www.peachandpearl.com and www.peach-pearl.blogspot.com will redirect to www.emformarvelous.com, so please, change your bookmarks, feeds, subscriptions, and links if you'd like to stay up to date! </span></span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-50928051425878107712011-12-07T14:17:00.003-05:002011-12-07T14:40:05.211-05:00A very merry mixLast night was the <a href="http://calendar.duke.edu/events/show?fq=id%3ACAL-8a087089-306bfaae-0131-8c0575d7-000009ebdemobedework%40mysite.edu">Duke Chorale Christmas Concert</a>, an event which has quickly become one of my and John's favorite December traditions since moving to North Carolina. The Duke Chapel is just gorgeous, and the acoustics are unreal.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHCoJvro0sGA4k_KRILL9hn-oGQzvFiSHeTaIfdbHmv2AQNncAAqObRvjJiWym2TOYNnwPL6rWYyNwpT-1xZpxgix1KyfcyHHGi47Rn-MXjwhs8ZUkOAH8RDqwF14YEEgmrIZLXI6MxGK/s1600/mini+Christmas+tree.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHCoJvro0sGA4k_KRILL9hn-oGQzvFiSHeTaIfdbHmv2AQNncAAqObRvjJiWym2TOYNnwPL6rWYyNwpT-1xZpxgix1KyfcyHHGi47Rn-MXjwhs8ZUkOAH8RDqwF14YEEgmrIZLXI6MxGK/s400/mini+Christmas+tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683472148702884834" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/">Better Homes & Gardens</a></span><br /><br />The concert definitely put me in the Christmas mood (despite the 70+ degree temps we've been having this week!), and so I thought I'd share my go-to Christmas playlist with you today. It has some old favorites ("Linus and Lucy," Ella Fitzgerald's "Sleigh Ride"), and some newer gems from Michael Buble and Dave Barnes. New or old, they're all festive and fun. The only favorite I couldn't add? "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Bruce Springsteen, which is possibly my favorite Christmas tune of all time (I don't think it's available on Spotify, sadly). <br /><br />Listen <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/jtusa32/playlist/0GvDNOZrY7D2zxTMfcFEWB">here</a>. And tell me: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you have a jazzy Christmas favorite I should add to my list?</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-18619855935073490342011-12-05T08:07:00.000-05:002011-12-05T08:07:00.495-05:00Christmas tartan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8hpBOg6sgnHNYOy5_S103Ual0jVk13Ysac_GHCSzBnVfuumDm2dWgnrYG1cJ8RvTv__wYaYiWyI85ERb0nzDxoe0ZRyoMsYYLy3toUxITFOXgba6v8qpE4SDEZeX030yEzKNKYCd5rJa/s1600/blush+dressed+up+for+christmas.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8hpBOg6sgnHNYOy5_S103Ual0jVk13Ysac_GHCSzBnVfuumDm2dWgnrYG1cJ8RvTv__wYaYiWyI85ERb0nzDxoe0ZRyoMsYYLy3toUxITFOXgba6v8qpE4SDEZeX030yEzKNKYCd5rJa/s400/blush+dressed+up+for+christmas.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682444732695864130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.studioblush.com/">Our wedding florist</a> posted this photo of her shop all dressed up for Christmas the other day, and I just had to share! I think it's so darling. <br /><br />Much, much more about <a href="http://www.studioblush.com/">Elisabeth</a> soon!!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-86874603663437014352011-12-01T14:33:00.003-05:002011-12-01T15:37:43.471-05:00WreathsFeeling inspired by pretty holiday wreaths today, on the first day of December! A few of my favorites:<br /><br />The only thing better than one wreath is three, of course!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9xlfFiYGJBSUivXKFejjE-8NjAlxHlLi0ZBkqLJYLsR8SXzo7xfbfScVESmru0vpnoXw2LDQzeeqXx3yolqyUMPr3UHnNdm2SM2xmgy41lNSMFzv5l0vcavSc7wUsgqZSNJEPntHTdQq/s1600/triple+door+wreaths.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9xlfFiYGJBSUivXKFejjE-8NjAlxHlLi0ZBkqLJYLsR8SXzo7xfbfScVESmru0vpnoXw2LDQzeeqXx3yolqyUMPr3UHnNdm2SM2xmgy41lNSMFzv5l0vcavSc7wUsgqZSNJEPntHTdQq/s400/triple+door+wreaths.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681245572609026466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/268342/blue-spruce-wreath-trio?czone=holiday/workshop-christmas/workshop-christmas-lights">Martha Stewart</a></span><br /><br />Love these pretty silver stars, and this would be such an easy accent for a store-bought wreath. I see chipboard stars like this all the time in Michael's, and you could easily paint or glitter them your favorite metallic color.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vRBIAyW_LmlXTMsKdgWUgnce932r3Nr2zBvS8lvvWT8QW23YnJesAce8w22O258oOqcJV25FKvXKG3gwmDIDIX-IPrhqu_IWW8gxoVGswUl7PwPGKmEqOFMgXgRJ_siCxWKecMmT91Cq/s1600/silver+star+wreath.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vRBIAyW_LmlXTMsKdgWUgnce932r3Nr2zBvS8lvvWT8QW23YnJesAce8w22O258oOqcJV25FKvXKG3gwmDIDIX-IPrhqu_IWW8gxoVGswUl7PwPGKmEqOFMgXgRJ_siCxWKecMmT91Cq/s400/silver+star+wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681245570571203298" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.creativedecorations.com/decorations/silver-star-wreath-w242">Creative Decorations</a></span><br /><br />These petite wreaths hung in the windows are classic and chic.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvxGM3aFLYb6CDri5A_ixAVQitv29F6segJp9V_S4Mt1BjY-3Aht0s3cF3VGC9El3t6SIgErbBFJIKz519jsMUZD2it8jGfEV1avCtx4YrhblXhhQUoVjxmHS9Q0lP4uW-0DBUyWO-C-L/s1600/Christmas+trees+in+windos.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvxGM3aFLYb6CDri5A_ixAVQitv29F6segJp9V_S4Mt1BjY-3Aht0s3cF3VGC9El3t6SIgErbBFJIKz519jsMUZD2it8jGfEV1avCtx4YrhblXhhQUoVjxmHS9Q0lP4uW-0DBUyWO-C-L/s400/Christmas+trees+in+windos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681245560981044146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This cushion moss wreath is perennially one of my favorites. This image alone is so inspiring to me, with the creamy whites and soft greens! A gorgeous Christmas palette.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNINKikxIxcYTEKwVyDfPP-yQoIGRSMOLdQ_xdve6uhv_yP5kbVqbMSlbZ5pFqjKTFexj4cpCbzBuF8vnNyQQatyFG7ATeFHSv04E7t4c9dI5XxTx3ebOc73_yM-PRpd-7t9hrvl1YWZRu/s1600/cushion+moss+wreath.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNINKikxIxcYTEKwVyDfPP-yQoIGRSMOLdQ_xdve6uhv_yP5kbVqbMSlbZ5pFqjKTFexj4cpCbzBuF8vnNyQQatyFG7ATeFHSv04E7t4c9dI5XxTx3ebOc73_yM-PRpd-7t9hrvl1YWZRu/s400/cushion+moss+wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681254393606961570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/271755/cushion-moss-wreath">Martha Stewart</a></span><br /><br />And here's the wreath on our front door:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH46NYpzwmWc9H3sq_HX-64Z7nHX1TYgsY4mZPSjLT9h1GiuVDmLP_7H0UrzBIaAnlpddpuUpyVdKJo_MjMPf4VhdnW3NqFWOuf_eSGiDZZ_pfOEElK3IC_g-5eliouAKH3URXoPtessk4/s1600/red+berry+wreath.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH46NYpzwmWc9H3sq_HX-64Z7nHX1TYgsY4mZPSjLT9h1GiuVDmLP_7H0UrzBIaAnlpddpuUpyVdKJo_MjMPf4VhdnW3NqFWOuf_eSGiDZZ_pfOEElK3IC_g-5eliouAKH3URXoPtessk4/s400/red+berry+wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681261676191784850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Still conflicted about the bow... thoughts?Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-66509152639908751302011-11-30T07:51:00.000-05:002011-11-30T07:51:00.671-05:00Watercolor letterpress calendar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p-v7JAIWJE_H-uFNESiyZ0k5ndmKzdkWGJEg5_rPMdh0ayn4r8u-fByJLjcwMKRiX76cZOGV91GArknjl4SxRFzA2gJyWtOU8BoWG8mvckrVIY-vo8jUcKiaj5ocNvnQ8jHaHQBJcDYJ/s1600/Em+for+Marvelous+-+watercolor+calendar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p-v7JAIWJE_H-uFNESiyZ0k5ndmKzdkWGJEg5_rPMdh0ayn4r8u-fByJLjcwMKRiX76cZOGV91GArknjl4SxRFzA2gJyWtOU8BoWG8mvckrVIY-vo8jUcKiaj5ocNvnQ8jHaHQBJcDYJ/s400/Em+for+Marvelous+-+watercolor+calendar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680570332944417730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMPbwABUqx3jAdUDGPhv8OJyp7Z5d5X3P8QDQfQ2h_7_KRZcX782J5VlwfJHZfUAH0H1jz3S_vHmzselaZQxDgCqTxcXOh4nigmgmG4aSpkqCQoXBn7zvh7R-74lKSj7EuZ8qAQHNbCMm/s1600/Em+for+Marvelous+-+letterpress+calendar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMPbwABUqx3jAdUDGPhv8OJyp7Z5d5X3P8QDQfQ2h_7_KRZcX782J5VlwfJHZfUAH0H1jz3S_vHmzselaZQxDgCqTxcXOh4nigmgmG4aSpkqCQoXBn7zvh7R-74lKSj7EuZ8qAQHNbCMm/s400/Em+for+Marvelous+-+letterpress+calendar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680570326272611090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9p-v7JAIWJE_H-uFNESiyZ0k5ndmKzdkWGJEg5_rPMdh0ayn4r8u-fByJLjcwMKRiX76cZOGV91GArknjl4SxRFzA2gJyWtOU8BoWG8mvckrVIY-vo8jUcKiaj5ocNvnQ8jHaHQBJcDYJ/s1600/Em+for+Marvelous+-+watercolor+calendar.jpg"></a><br />There are so many boutique calendar options for 2012, but I think <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85352190/2012-letterpress-and-dip-dyed-calendar">this one</a> might be the prettiest I've seen. The dip-dyed colors are so soft and beautiful, and of course I love the calligraphy! <br /><br />If you love this one, too, quick -- everything is 15% off in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ParrottDesignStudio?ref=seller_info">Parrott Design Studio shop</a> until Friday! Use code <span style="font-weight: bold;">CHEERS15</span> when you check out.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">P.S.</span> Looking for more calendars? <a href="http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/">Nole</a> has tons of beautiful options <a href="http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/category/pretty-paper/calendars/">right here</a>!</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-57982447963322684412011-11-29T14:07:00.000-05:002011-11-29T14:07:00.048-05:00Vintage state towelsHi, friends! Are Christmas preparations in full swing at your houses? They are at mine. Our three Christmas trees are up (don't worry, they're all little!), as is our nativity, and we're excited to begin our Advent calendar on Thursday. I'm also turning a more serious eye to the remainder of my Christmas list. I'm about half done... how about y'all?<br /><br />If your answer was "haven't started," I've got a suggestion: vintage state kitchen towels. I happened upon one the other day, and was reminded how fun they are. I think they'd make the best gift for a pal with a colorful home, a softness for vintage style, or some fierce state pride, and would look so cute framed or sewn into a pillow. A quick search yielded a few vintage and reproduction sources:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeYnBw_Xn-OxPJGuTlbDQ49hUtMe0WiYKliPVHMZkTNa69etCJBwkNLG7o0DGQWtn8ZFxenlx9sNvAFKSDxgC0brfl1j0sRzdWNwwVIOij38CrpOkkFih-QWiX-v17OP4FMH8RQ0kPwf-/s1600/vintage+Wisconsin+towel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeYnBw_Xn-OxPJGuTlbDQ49hUtMe0WiYKliPVHMZkTNa69etCJBwkNLG7o0DGQWtn8ZFxenlx9sNvAFKSDxgC0brfl1j0sRzdWNwwVIOij38CrpOkkFih-QWiX-v17OP4FMH8RQ0kPwf-/s400/vintage+Wisconsin+towel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680211008697227266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.antiquekitchen.com/categories/Kitchen-Linens/State-Towels/">Antique Kitchen</a> has 12 states represented, and each is $14.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvbrl9Y3XCpUYuLeEm3UmAUhgtHG7hchUEBjc-P3__nCN9VclNsrVGygrXl_YkngCeh6gXEhTMFxfMJ8nNym4DxC88w4zQjAHPaXf4M_fGY3pRq_AqcOT8R2kK_RZcc_Wujb8xlRl-RMQ/s1600/florida+towel+1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvbrl9Y3XCpUYuLeEm3UmAUhgtHG7hchUEBjc-P3__nCN9VclNsrVGygrXl_YkngCeh6gXEhTMFxfMJ8nNym4DxC88w4zQjAHPaXf4M_fGY3pRq_AqcOT8R2kK_RZcc_Wujb8xlRl-RMQ/s400/florida+towel+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680211341814927170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nanaluluslinensandhandkerchiefs.com/index.cfm">Nanalulu's</a> has several states, though their website is pretty hard to navigate. I like this <a href="http://www.nanaluluslinensandhandkerchiefs.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/19618/subcatid/0/id/536432">Florida one</a> ($9).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYJuwEKzn3pNZ8-AHTpRxqeSiRgo3Zb4VaBBzEv9eFMANETgfLCvMSG-9NQRwAK_FPbLyCvQjVwXknsDW8-zKCDvFgPwvrrPx0ynQR7MCvlx06eZDmFFmAB7xWRIFvUTO5LLVMuOkWJ4Z/s1600/vintage+Minnesota+state+towel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYJuwEKzn3pNZ8-AHTpRxqeSiRgo3Zb4VaBBzEv9eFMANETgfLCvMSG-9NQRwAK_FPbLyCvQjVwXknsDW8-zKCDvFgPwvrrPx0ynQR7MCvlx06eZDmFFmAB7xWRIFvUTO5LLVMuOkWJ4Z/s400/vintage+Minnesota+state+towel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680211731765520738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here's a <a href="http://www.retro-redheads.com/Minnesota-State-Souvenir-Towel-p135.html">Minnesota kitchen towel</a> for $6.30.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZ9ENy__8YszWb4uaI1RvzIcAEprbJsUBYO8pdp9Bllb8ScC4M3DwD_24lXQ8_TRO8Vp3RTo4IOKR8H6Bazy-whFPM5VPIwplu0gjtkpHDCCzH0F5gr6WqIR2jkIpWfPVAYzq55K0dlLi/s1600/New+England+vintage+state+towel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZ9ENy__8YszWb4uaI1RvzIcAEprbJsUBYO8pdp9Bllb8ScC4M3DwD_24lXQ8_TRO8Vp3RTo4IOKR8H6Bazy-whFPM5VPIwplu0gjtkpHDCCzH0F5gr6WqIR2jkIpWfPVAYzq55K0dlLi/s400/New+England+vintage+state+towel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680212025094725650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84857163/vintage-new-england-state-tea-towel?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_includes[0]=tags&ga_search_query=english+tea+towel&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">This pretty</a> celebrating all of New England is $15.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZw9kLWxLLl8UCl06JoIxECED0C8z78Gt7mvAQ8cERdJ0yuk3p87wZtA2WGzhmwRYXLwL-YyiPnPRmajGb-OQyW5ghy23tbzoCsm-cg5Px5-IpPjJzhugmAwpfT-TeIaxzxsgvC58Ur8dW/s1600/vintage+California+tea+towel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZw9kLWxLLl8UCl06JoIxECED0C8z78Gt7mvAQ8cERdJ0yuk3p87wZtA2WGzhmwRYXLwL-YyiPnPRmajGb-OQyW5ghy23tbzoCsm-cg5Px5-IpPjJzhugmAwpfT-TeIaxzxsgvC58Ur8dW/s400/vintage+California+tea+towel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680212254308611394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85709959/vintage-california-kitchen-tea-towel?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=state+map+towel&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">this bold pattern</a> for California ($7). <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75840266/california-state-map-souvenir-tea-towel?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=state+map+towel&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">This</a> California one is pretty, too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pT6M-lRXX1DvObp5hq2OYzw34YAhai1ZZnV5p7mrNV948uH-oHxPTtx7ezHKUY8ujhV93gPnyySb-PlVSQKi-89JNhe2fdAQw2D-QFJRsqlqqoojK9xNO4mDpDvFWgC-Gixa84rqzq1q/s1600/CONNECTICUTDT__04080_zoom.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pT6M-lRXX1DvObp5hq2OYzw34YAhai1ZZnV5p7mrNV948uH-oHxPTtx7ezHKUY8ujhV93gPnyySb-PlVSQKi-89JNhe2fdAQw2D-QFJRsqlqqoojK9xNO4mDpDvFWgC-Gixa84rqzq1q/s400/CONNECTICUTDT__04080_zoom.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680213324591967058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Finally, if you don't want to spend time searching, you can go straight to <a href="http://www.catstudio.com/">Cat Studio</a>, though you'll pay more for the convenience. They stock just about every type of location, from states to cities, from regions and resorts to national parks and countries. Their <a href="http://www.catstudio.com/pages/catstudio%20dishtowels.html">kitchen towels</a> are $20.<br /><br />Happy hunting!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-23155302389758375152011-11-28T17:26:00.000-05:002011-11-28T18:56:17.053-05:00Peppermint drink stirrers in the shop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-pBGn5P3HIDhQz0vDyfxeaBB1lYnFt9IIYSg9DiFU7Co3bzQGWf3NqT5TMCp3ZEyH3gRCmHt6_ib7soW3q2lB_Wy-iXsCYsx7SRbF231B55zk05VCp1rdQuTmtIveppsRIrxaKLQmECv/s1600/Peppermint+drink+flags.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-pBGn5P3HIDhQz0vDyfxeaBB1lYnFt9IIYSg9DiFU7Co3bzQGWf3NqT5TMCp3ZEyH3gRCmHt6_ib7soW3q2lB_Wy-iXsCYsx7SRbF231B55zk05VCp1rdQuTmtIveppsRIrxaKLQmECv/s400/Peppermint+drink+flags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677192561217353122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope you all had the most wonderful weekends imaginable! Now that we're on to all things Christmas, I wanted to give you a quick heads up that I stocked <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/peachandpearl">the shop</a> with some very festive <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86636331/peppermint-drink-stirrers-set-of-25">drink stirrers</a>! I think these guys would be so cute at a holiday party, or as a little Christmas gift for a friend who likes to entertain.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-90130548208556292502011-11-24T12:57:00.002-05:002011-11-24T13:02:25.937-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XtbDBltjZybp41bbJTAJToFrvM4TaKE6oilCUalbQIcL74NKIwI3nkR22VloDdrOZi21gh6iHOdiGNvZdRKnSE5GA2ZZEPOIWG0ESNNnMa1coHbGD0rZDIXgG-2fGs8C8B7I4FRP_S_s/s1600/antique+pie+servers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8XtbDBltjZybp41bbJTAJToFrvM4TaKE6oilCUalbQIcL74NKIwI3nkR22VloDdrOZi21gh6iHOdiGNvZdRKnSE5GA2ZZEPOIWG0ESNNnMa1coHbGD0rZDIXgG-2fGs8C8B7I4FRP_S_s/s400/antique+pie+servers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678623204994259938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://braedonsblog.com/">Braedon Flynn</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/11/a-rustic-collaborative-thanksgiving.html">Design*Sponge</a></span><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, my friends! The things I am grateful for include, but are not limited to, my family (some of which is here with us, celebrating today!), my dear friends, Kraft macaroni and cheese, my kitties, John, the marvelous country we live in, STUFFING, and all of you! (In no particular order.) <br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with delicious food!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-52449048564171433672011-11-23T08:28:00.000-05:002011-11-23T08:28:00.584-05:00The perfect cardiganI wear a lot of cardigans. They're perfect for North Carolina, because it's too warm in the winter to wear a heavy sweater, but too cold to wear just a short-sleeve shirt. I also love cardigans because they help me get extra mileage out of my wardrobe -- pair the same cardigan with three different shirts, and you have three different outfits! I actually just peeked in my closet and counted, and I currently own ten cardigans. I swear I am not a grandma (though I do love grandmas).<br /><br />All this to say, I am something of a cardigan conneisseur, and I wanted to share my favorite cover up source with you today. I used to be a fan of J.Crew's <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/cotton/PRDOVR%7E29350/99102548620/ENE%7E1+2+3+22+4294967294+20%7E%7E%7E0%7E15%7Eall%7Emode+matchallany%7E%7E%7E%7E%7Ejackie/29350.jsp">"Jackie" cardigan</a>, but as they've inched the price upwards over the years, I've grown less and less fond of it. ($62 for a simple, solid cardigan?? No thank you.)<br /><br />My new go-to source is the Nordstrom juniors department, specifically the Nordstrom house brand, BP. They almost always have a cardigan very similar to the Jackie, but with a tiny bit more stretch, and a much lower price tag. In the winter they offer a <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-long-sleeve-crewneck-cardigan-juniors/3226518?origin=category&resultback=658">long-sleeve version</a>, and in the spring and summer, a 3/4 sleeve one. The quality on both has been quite good in my experience. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-long-sleeve-crewneck-cardigan-juniors/3226518?origin=category&resultback=623">Online</a>, the long-sleeve version is going for $34 right now, but they're often on sale in store (I bought most of mine for about $24). You've seen this picture before, but here I am in the light pink, 3/4 sleeve version:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDC9-CZwrBM7qAmML8_xw8UHpDGUmZ9gQG2Eu2I1U5xnJgTYvVAfVcQIFhy-2UNRvfzidszcGCM7gSjExeVGVMvhAfBUhEWORslWoPO3pS8vhhvI3GBZcpcX_QaRU8qpKeCtGeXvTNwjJ/s1600/light+pink+cardigan.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDC9-CZwrBM7qAmML8_xw8UHpDGUmZ9gQG2Eu2I1U5xnJgTYvVAfVcQIFhy-2UNRvfzidszcGCM7gSjExeVGVMvhAfBUhEWORslWoPO3pS8vhhvI3GBZcpcX_QaRU8qpKeCtGeXvTNwjJ/s400/light+pink+cardigan.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677180228582854706" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope this tip helps my fellow cardigan-wearers! If you are going to pick up one for yourself, I would suggest going up a size, since BP is a juniors line, after all. In my experience, they also shrink a tiny bit in the wash.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-47066880150251703192011-11-22T08:42:00.000-05:002011-11-22T08:42:00.197-05:00Thanksgiving dinner inspirationI am hosting Thanksgiving dinner again this year. It will be very small by my family's standards (just five of us). I don't really have the extra cash on hand to buy new pieces for the table, so I'm trying to brainstorm with what I already have, and come up with something that will coordinate well with my blue willow ware dishes. Here are a few ideas I've collected:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVokgbLaqsdMSj8z5Q2x50vCNJanrySB2QIxBG8Bw3RdQeHFMwgK6isesdAZi6JyPpJ-vJ6C6pGqO7-7hRxP7O_w72kNzkm-Qk63Gv4aIGwjXcB7sQpds6QgUD2-05CUCIPPxD5RZWfLXF/s1600/nut+decor.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVokgbLaqsdMSj8z5Q2x50vCNJanrySB2QIxBG8Bw3RdQeHFMwgK6isesdAZi6JyPpJ-vJ6C6pGqO7-7hRxP7O_w72kNzkm-Qk63Gv4aIGwjXcB7sQpds6QgUD2-05CUCIPPxD5RZWfLXF/s400/nut+decor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677183326112049826" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">acorn candle votives from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/acorn-vase-filler/?pkey=e%7Cacorn%7C2%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH%7C%7CNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">Pottery Barn</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zKCuM_FbztejXS9CMnhGP8qFrR0wW_5OsGaq6LZZOmHjVifpuP_dgfWXYoRBHFiyjVXCwmohlyat7w6dE-CjAJSlKfdzDMWYQQxjrBlL7w3HzsTWwF5eiojUVACgvwVQm1YXTJk-aqUk/s1600/taper+candles.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3zKCuM_FbztejXS9CMnhGP8qFrR0wW_5OsGaq6LZZOmHjVifpuP_dgfWXYoRBHFiyjVXCwmohlyat7w6dE-CjAJSlKfdzDMWYQQxjrBlL7w3HzsTWwF5eiojUVACgvwVQm1YXTJk-aqUk/s400/taper+candles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677182732375615266" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">pretty pink and gold table design by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.taraguerardsoiree.com/">Tara Guerard</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/sparkling-thanksgiving-table-setting-00417000075930/page3.html">Southern Living</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMQ18_MHqk3rRT7ThWIYduCDDSKhxQkn9Cvuym6WgDcgGrc9uuBc2XdRvJk5eYPq54Iw8WfxHf0F-1kJSsm3CLW7RjBV768LjOB6Y92F-9RrSs0zpY8ugjk9yrPUbiK95aleafntsvzgy/s1600/pinecone+door+decoration.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMQ18_MHqk3rRT7ThWIYduCDDSKhxQkn9Cvuym6WgDcgGrc9uuBc2XdRvJk5eYPq54Iw8WfxHf0F-1kJSsm3CLW7RjBV768LjOB6Y92F-9RrSs0zpY8ugjk9yrPUbiK95aleafntsvzgy/s400/pinecone+door+decoration.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677182728026289010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">pinecone door decor via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://somethinggreenevents.blogspot.com/2010/10/archive-love-week-2-seasonal.html">Something Green</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmal3gan1gXThf7gd6mVw8nK6h4Sg-ID5iDHpTS-A4ywkeXOHEpFXX39CwDzrozL-QWo8OkJmsX5QoLieBF6ilb0xpfDzAEIfL87wkXpF-7BgdSTkeSlNuWk-66w-tUVz3H5lXWWkAN5S/s1600/creative+menu+idea.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmal3gan1gXThf7gd6mVw8nK6h4Sg-ID5iDHpTS-A4ywkeXOHEpFXX39CwDzrozL-QWo8OkJmsX5QoLieBF6ilb0xpfDzAEIfL87wkXpF-7BgdSTkeSlNuWk-66w-tUVz3H5lXWWkAN5S/s400/creative+menu+idea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677182722303680546" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">napkin menu wrap via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?photo_to_show=1243709&tag=reception&thumbs_page=240">Project Wedding</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQOI4VyRDm31gS3qHMEaU3cEsAloRoMsswgPnP8RdKt5qgp0H5Cto7mwjjkg4fPPEa9hA1u2n-JRjngYwp9RVI1NyNhmCKDWV5l51xT55pkFrSSlQVRRs-okWb9HDIH32_1HNTkT8wSO6/s1600/nut+and+candle+centerpieces.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQOI4VyRDm31gS3qHMEaU3cEsAloRoMsswgPnP8RdKt5qgp0H5Cto7mwjjkg4fPPEa9hA1u2n-JRjngYwp9RVI1NyNhmCKDWV5l51xT55pkFrSSlQVRRs-okWb9HDIH32_1HNTkT8wSO6/s400/nut+and+candle+centerpieces.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677183323635043138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">more nut candles from </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/">Good Housekeeping</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WYhsbC5HMoH29Cy0kSCx0sVGPlJl287d5cjAfwlYX7UwScsE5Tr6rZ7f9FoPtkCxLMeU9zwqhBGWYZJ5qX3qsIdALVveidd9ZNfo8BrlVlZ5NUQGun319Ybc8mBQwn-A_fVgvZnCO0QS/s1600/velvet+ribbon+place+setting.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WYhsbC5HMoH29Cy0kSCx0sVGPlJl287d5cjAfwlYX7UwScsE5Tr6rZ7f9FoPtkCxLMeU9zwqhBGWYZJ5qX3qsIdALVveidd9ZNfo8BrlVlZ5NUQGun319Ybc8mBQwn-A_fVgvZnCO0QS/s400/velvet+ribbon+place+setting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677182741521783058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">velvet silverware wrap via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/07/08/tennessee-photo-shoot-by-brooke-boling-lauren-ledbetter/">Style Me Pretty</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> (photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://brookeboling.com/">Brooke Boling</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span></span><br /><br />Are any of y'all hosting Thanksgiving dinner?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">P.S. Last year's </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2010/11/thanksgiving-recap.html">Thanksgiving dinner</a></span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-14325319531173288022011-11-21T08:52:00.000-05:002011-11-21T08:52:00.553-05:00More silver for the reception!My Mom came to visit last week for another round of dress shopping (spoiler alert: it was also the <span style="font-style: italic;">final</span> round of dress shopping!!!). She brought with her a disc of images my aunt had taken of my grandmother's silver collection. Bingie (what my cousins and I call our grandmother) has agreed to let me borrow a few pieces for our wedding reception, which I think will add a lovely personal touch to the tables. Here are just a few of the pieces I'm considering using:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4P9tDEWhSTdQ53Wt_fEjeofT0dbBmJ7-dyC2dUlNFRvRy92rlVGueANnS0HNrXjyyJhcWYm_J0vg40tGzVyUFfdNmoINh6fqtr8JEbsmHu663CDK4mfKR_x0RV3jYBfspH6o9TcfP7s-D/s1600/DSC00001.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4P9tDEWhSTdQ53Wt_fEjeofT0dbBmJ7-dyC2dUlNFRvRy92rlVGueANnS0HNrXjyyJhcWYm_J0vg40tGzVyUFfdNmoINh6fqtr8JEbsmHu663CDK4mfKR_x0RV3jYBfspH6o9TcfP7s-D/s400/DSC00001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676538173461284722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLPMWs_ARPba3-o6V3TiRIs-UprbuN9_cf13g4Jouqq7SiRN078A0_1cuN3h2RP2hlPmUClTi12hnYBQb4gub2FP4WooenO0QN2ocZYtut6BQHYnsPIBC7IYh7mb_pGK1So0gfZHWR9Xu/s1600/DSC00275.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLPMWs_ARPba3-o6V3TiRIs-UprbuN9_cf13g4Jouqq7SiRN078A0_1cuN3h2RP2hlPmUClTi12hnYBQb4gub2FP4WooenO0QN2ocZYtut6BQHYnsPIBC7IYh7mb_pGK1So0gfZHWR9Xu/s400/DSC00275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676538206439064482" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Since we're not going for a vintage vibe, I wouldn't use the teapots or the pieces that look like they're from a tea set.)</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsi1jLu7qp-cpj5JjW2zf6zb57q1OxCTg2K48iO4jtICdX1yUgXMs21dSs-0Tgh2jlTxLO_46nf-g2hir3Elk2wqMPscjPTvJpAcqviuucC8F_uubJl0apmnt7cV8xkdR2SzSZOU5bgjS/s1600/DSC00160.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsi1jLu7qp-cpj5JjW2zf6zb57q1OxCTg2K48iO4jtICdX1yUgXMs21dSs-0Tgh2jlTxLO_46nf-g2hir3Elk2wqMPscjPTvJpAcqviuucC8F_uubJl0apmnt7cV8xkdR2SzSZOU5bgjS/s400/DSC00160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676538189035476354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCQibpttZVCvIpDmA0Y6OiooTukMhOJ6KujzHlCatyB_58FqoU9dS0VPyarUSxRn6eWBP1EATn55pTQn1WLI3o5MctK-YSANKqQ3Xh3KXaW4Aa2omcYh1mTcYYf0kdnjFyQVu7TiJI3TU/s1600/DSC00016.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCQibpttZVCvIpDmA0Y6OiooTukMhOJ6KujzHlCatyB_58FqoU9dS0VPyarUSxRn6eWBP1EATn55pTQn1WLI3o5MctK-YSANKqQ3Xh3KXaW4Aa2omcYh1mTcYYf0kdnjFyQVu7TiJI3TU/s400/DSC00016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676538177201018034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-FCx5svR-0U-YRgVlI4NCJTLT7s7zx365pPYD64sh-KpwRWoa2O-3UmAqHZYfogA44rvW6scN4qIUHUpY0wyBxgDE484hwiwrqOq8OvWz_0qSwvvOWP51uu59Rw-76i5ufaNFITMUbu4/s1600/DSC00014.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-FCx5svR-0U-YRgVlI4NCJTLT7s7zx365pPYD64sh-KpwRWoa2O-3UmAqHZYfogA44rvW6scN4qIUHUpY0wyBxgDE484hwiwrqOq8OvWz_0qSwvvOWP51uu59Rw-76i5ufaNFITMUbu4/s400/DSC00014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676538174990301874" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Aren't they pretty? Grandmas are the best :) The coolest part is that as my Mom and I were flipping through the images, she kept pointing out pieces with stories behind them. I love that!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">P.S.</span> The rest of my silver collection, <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/08/flea-market-success.html">so far</a>.</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-66681962893130110292011-11-18T22:28:00.006-05:002011-11-18T22:36:34.960-05:00Cayman IslandsAs crazy as it has been to be going, going, going for the last two weeks, I can't say I would trade my trip to the Cayman Islands! Here are a few iPhone snaps from my four-day stay. We went on a catamaran ride to Stingray City, and the water was so clear, turquoise, and gorgeous! The boat was neat -- the bow was mostly made up of nets, which you could sit on and watch the water flash by beneath you. This trip was also the first time I got to use my passport, which was thrilling :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Q4dXOU77WI2rRuY-IVwa6bs7-m7x3xBpYHSnKxHGYvdtaOCjP6R8-vi95_m1uH3Ss3vaUTNrLwNrt3BrLOubeDkm0Ba5nhA1DNmPa4NwWZ7Ck8HxI1OGO0ZAYMCeiM0SniIs09yR34_I/s1600/IMG_2448.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Q4dXOU77WI2rRuY-IVwa6bs7-m7x3xBpYHSnKxHGYvdtaOCjP6R8-vi95_m1uH3Ss3vaUTNrLwNrt3BrLOubeDkm0Ba5nhA1DNmPa4NwWZ7Ck8HxI1OGO0ZAYMCeiM0SniIs09yR34_I/s400/IMG_2448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544258328491730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sDJuft2ZdVW5SH8pP7w4r8ChLLw9bJ5C7iffBdihd1HFGiiGkd07hpOPpoy6ie4EY1AJEIuTM8O59_Ckm2m1D0Mv5W-LtDhCFdF52D_Ckw69dZvLtmPs3zjmp3RohwDhwuQAnHtvwAyg/s1600/IMG_2457.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sDJuft2ZdVW5SH8pP7w4r8ChLLw9bJ5C7iffBdihd1HFGiiGkd07hpOPpoy6ie4EY1AJEIuTM8O59_Ckm2m1D0Mv5W-LtDhCFdF52D_Ckw69dZvLtmPs3zjmp3RohwDhwuQAnHtvwAyg/s400/IMG_2457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544263753203778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaHIk7-jfKIoBsJeTnP0y4SYPR1SpHcLSoHNqL88dwORxhonocnCgmb8DF21d1anT6SobzrfwPN1PymWNVov0bbZwYIyB8ujlePP1K_bTsjdQCHYEdOW7gf0kmwsYIKifKeqXA0Rgw1qc/s1600/IMG_2439.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaHIk7-jfKIoBsJeTnP0y4SYPR1SpHcLSoHNqL88dwORxhonocnCgmb8DF21d1anT6SobzrfwPN1PymWNVov0bbZwYIyB8ujlePP1K_bTsjdQCHYEdOW7gf0kmwsYIKifKeqXA0Rgw1qc/s400/IMG_2439.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544253764574770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6c7Bo425-Mglhz22mPVS7nhMUxr4F2a5NrUciUaPovNR6n4ZHViQzS1adf-Cr_YoxCfcxsiYIRRJ6ylYhDr45B2uvkRVNG-kx4m1q54j5_RqPZUWCuz4uBTGaVFpAeVBrWF1MQj31x8n/s1600/IMG_2407.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR6c7Bo425-Mglhz22mPVS7nhMUxr4F2a5NrUciUaPovNR6n4ZHViQzS1adf-Cr_YoxCfcxsiYIRRJ6ylYhDr45B2uvkRVNG-kx4m1q54j5_RqPZUWCuz4uBTGaVFpAeVBrWF1MQj31x8n/s400/IMG_2407.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544235571650850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdu4j7jTq5iYkI54FLIp3PizWX2KFd8bRuY2je6Sa20BdGyOborSA0Pj5D87JLNn9E1Wq_pa3k5AEwj-S21hp1tHpunTaNLUGIJNiDvqtBh-Eq8UrcpWX9qebTM9avYDeusDqTKxNd0yG/s1600/IMG_2416.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdu4j7jTq5iYkI54FLIp3PizWX2KFd8bRuY2je6Sa20BdGyOborSA0Pj5D87JLNn9E1Wq_pa3k5AEwj-S21hp1tHpunTaNLUGIJNiDvqtBh-Eq8UrcpWX9qebTM9avYDeusDqTKxNd0yG/s400/IMG_2416.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544241019793426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">P.S.</span> I did a little personal wedding scouting while abroad! These chairs are what I'm picturing for our reception, and I'd love to use lounge furniture like the pieces below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlcq0ft5WR5uzQcrtaGFPr9Q_WJVviI_lKlEsf1nppau4zAxQQfmwdBAT40bvVA9plq4WYHHPzxcO962bYpuC9HWf0pkhiLTyFfPVgh1ojUYnVh7mp-geqiIWrYr-wJIXdJN3PCauWKybc/s1600/IMG_2454.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlcq0ft5WR5uzQcrtaGFPr9Q_WJVviI_lKlEsf1nppau4zAxQQfmwdBAT40bvVA9plq4WYHHPzxcO962bYpuC9HWf0pkhiLTyFfPVgh1ojUYnVh7mp-geqiIWrYr-wJIXdJN3PCauWKybc/s400/IMG_2454.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544537820938658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSxleAyKQjF6KAZRXKnf_dUcBuscScrE0Cz0W5TwnDlHDpIMvuwEeNBl8ckK5p9-Y8J8t1qqG0HCfy-cRWYT6kOa_A2W_-Zd0naKMnwUV6VA31YgH-JaDcqDSwmxLX9Qxfu9hbx_QmG9D/s1600/IMG_2455.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSxleAyKQjF6KAZRXKnf_dUcBuscScrE0Cz0W5TwnDlHDpIMvuwEeNBl8ckK5p9-Y8J8t1qqG0HCfy-cRWYT6kOa_A2W_-Zd0naKMnwUV6VA31YgH-JaDcqDSwmxLX9Qxfu9hbx_QmG9D/s400/IMG_2455.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676544543849062386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">P.P.S.</span> Back next week with Thanksgiving prep posts!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-6357521717581842892011-11-15T08:13:00.000-05:002011-11-15T08:13:00.558-05:00The wedding morningLately I've been thinking about the morning before the wedding. I know this might seem like a really tiny and insignificant detail to think about in the grand scheme of things, but I have this theory that it's the moments in between the "big" moments that set the tone for your wedding day. And if you don't "control" those moments, then the entire day can end up not feeling like you want it to. By control, please don't think I mean micromanaging every last detail and stressing over whether or not everything is perfect. I just mean doing as much prep work in advance, so that on the wedding day itself, things flow smoothly and you don't <span style="font-style: italic;">need</span> to stress. Of course not everything will go as planned, but I am a firm believer in putting as many blocks into place as possible, and then going with the flow when you can't do anything else. Make sense?<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">All this to say</span>, I've been thinking about our wedding morning lately. A few things, in particular:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. The soundtrack for when we're getting ready.</span> I am already working on this, and I will most definitely share once it's finalized (which probably won't be for a few months). It's a happy mix of favorites from the 50's and 60's, combined with some newer (mellow but peppy) favorites like Brooke Fraser, She & Him, Ingrid Michaelson, and Mumford & Sons.<br /><br />I'm building this playlist with <a href="http://www.spotify.com/us/">Spotify</a>. Are you all on Spotify? It's awesome. It's kind of like iTunes combined with Grooveshark -- there's a massive song library, but you don't have to buy the songs. You can collect them in playlists, but you can't download them. Love!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. What I will wear when we're getting ready.</span> As much as I love a comfy robe or sweatpants, that is not what I'll be wearing the morning of our wedding. I'm thinking something more along the lines of this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNlsZ4ZpIsmmfbEKlLimwUBNSsuC-WfTcqU0UMWIoIcVTEyN04kFT2lf2OsX7rtrzLmTrR9zGp2A9126VuwgCuu70O8BDrdPOY5gCdEmcFg1-LeAzydSpnS5q5qhjOCCaioU1URZ30crF/s1600/wedding+morning+wear.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNlsZ4ZpIsmmfbEKlLimwUBNSsuC-WfTcqU0UMWIoIcVTEyN04kFT2lf2OsX7rtrzLmTrR9zGp2A9126VuwgCuu70O8BDrdPOY5gCdEmcFg1-LeAzydSpnS5q5qhjOCCaioU1URZ30crF/s400/wedding+morning+wear.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674300184475688578" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As long as I can easily step into it and out of it (so as not to smudge the hair and makeup), why the heck not? I consider it just another opportunity to wear a pretty white dress :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Who will be getting the gals prettified.</span> Goodness, y'all. I am pretty much inept at anything concerning my face and hair, so bringing in professionals is a must, but they seem so dang expensive to me!! Maybe I'm just being a baby, though? If you wouldn't mind helping a girl out, would you mind commenting and saying what you paid, or maybe what you think is reasonable, for wedding hair and makeup? I would so appreciate it!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">P.S. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo above by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://abryanphoto.com/">Bryan Johnson</a></span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-31247151335141367782011-11-11T07:55:00.000-05:002011-11-11T07:55:00.465-05:00Inspiring menusSorry to be such an absentee host, friends! It's been a crazy week or two, and I've got a busy one coming up, as well! Just wanted to pop in and share some of these inspiring menus in the meantime...<br /><br />Love this chic + casual kraft paper number:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodJu6yPUg_rz_lmmpGXuCBBwNan6mTbtRX0noP3DqDmb0wQqaxwJ-_M0DLPehmxmeN2ALAn3Cm1moTEAjTKLJYUooNAqwp8IB517BTbPLpPxHQEeoU6x0kHKpTqB-nPZtCOzgbmwbM-06/s1600/kraft+paper+menu.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodJu6yPUg_rz_lmmpGXuCBBwNan6mTbtRX0noP3DqDmb0wQqaxwJ-_M0DLPehmxmeN2ALAn3Cm1moTEAjTKLJYUooNAqwp8IB517BTbPLpPxHQEeoU6x0kHKpTqB-nPZtCOzgbmwbM-06/s400/kraft+paper+menu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673536521247539938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.tararochelle.com/">Tara Rochelle</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, styling by Sara Westbrook and Sam Pothier via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://onecharmingparty.com/2011/09/28/layla-grayce-baby-shower/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OneCharmingParty+%28One+Charming+Party%29">One Charming Party</a></span><br /><br />I'm always in favor of the chalkboard menu.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqM7MDZ7eKg1lVbO3QWnTTDSDCOern_TftZ0DwtPFAP1b8757kmlXeYSua6z9sAiOPw9nm15IPUgyBpsUT4fKJkHbXpX2k5WLYtZ9Gi1IGh6dUH3Zui-7IFCwi0inIEpkGqwioIvlyZO7/s1600/easel+menu.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqM7MDZ7eKg1lVbO3QWnTTDSDCOern_TftZ0DwtPFAP1b8757kmlXeYSua6z9sAiOPw9nm15IPUgyBpsUT4fKJkHbXpX2k5WLYtZ9Gi1IGh6dUH3Zui-7IFCwi0inIEpkGqwioIvlyZO7/s400/easel+menu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673536510280780546" border="0" /></a><br />Photo by <a href="http://www.kateheadleyphotography.com/">Kate Headley</a>, styling by <a href="http://ritzybee.com/">Ritzy Bee</a> via <a href="http://www.snippetandink.com/photo-features/playful-preppy-rehearsal-dinner/">Snippet & Ink</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxvw13OHeiU_mgzl9UiyTOR-oH_FCar8cdXRcC-S12ss4VKvKOgOeMfdn7rsnBo5TnuniwL4jCoxTQSRLj4PrTVgL4lgLnWR7OVZruCRmz0C6y20nAjkxG8S0iBtC19OXSNyZ7K-mEI0M/s1600/chalkboard+menu.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxvw13OHeiU_mgzl9UiyTOR-oH_FCar8cdXRcC-S12ss4VKvKOgOeMfdn7rsnBo5TnuniwL4jCoxTQSRLj4PrTVgL4lgLnWR7OVZruCRmz0C6y20nAjkxG8S0iBtC19OXSNyZ7K-mEI0M/s400/chalkboard+menu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673536494621118370" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://jessicawatsonphotography.com/blog/">Jessica Watson</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/350340">Style Me Pretty</a></span><br /><br />And these petite clipboards are perfect if you're doing stations and need several smaller menus instead of one large one.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-a0Cmb12vlni9RR5ak6sSEnTUHJHPketesOJ2y4G_Txn4ZH34al2m1eSGdRikkKeN9KWLorXQpeKRyHxKVpyoRecPcNRWMO_5GGVPveDlyTYJiaKKIHMrlIJGqglmHSy1ifKl8WV_KXp/s1600/clipboard+menu.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-a0Cmb12vlni9RR5ak6sSEnTUHJHPketesOJ2y4G_Txn4ZH34al2m1eSGdRikkKeN9KWLorXQpeKRyHxKVpyoRecPcNRWMO_5GGVPveDlyTYJiaKKIHMrlIJGqglmHSy1ifKl8WV_KXp/s400/clipboard+menu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673536500284529906" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://kateheadley.net/">Kate Headley</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, styling by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://ritzybee.com/">Ritzy Bee</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/lauren-and-josh#slide_28">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></span><br /><br />Bon appetit! :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-7105231970466455572011-11-08T08:45:00.001-05:002011-11-10T11:13:32.041-05:00Sperry tentsOne thing we're splurging on for our wedding is a <a href="http://sperrytents.com/">Sperry tent</a>, and I couldn't be happier. A normal frame tent would serve the purpose of sheltering us and our guests from the elements equally as well, but wouldn't be quite as beautiful. Plus, if we got a frame tent, I would want to line it, which would make it almost as expensive as, if not more expensive than, a Sperry. AND, from what I hear, Sperry tents have such a beautiful presence of their own, they require less embellishment in terms of other decor. Sailcloth + pine poles will do that for you, I guess!<br /><br />How do you know if it's a <a href="http://sperrytents.com/">Sperry</a>? Look for rounded lines, dramatic peaks, and merrily waving flags -- my absolute favorite feature :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW-xGgaz2FIIl4t0CNDjcUpBFoyHDkcdxDviU_jBteIIMm7DVK1dkr7-cgS8vbYzch0HAKkQ0rcsQaACCoz9_nC66wQpXkLYBawupkhFXkMOq7hh9JDr80LmtSTHbKFwu2ST22YFPF2G3/s1600/sperry+tent+wedding.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW-xGgaz2FIIl4t0CNDjcUpBFoyHDkcdxDviU_jBteIIMm7DVK1dkr7-cgS8vbYzch0HAKkQ0rcsQaACCoz9_nC66wQpXkLYBawupkhFXkMOq7hh9JDr80LmtSTHbKFwu2ST22YFPF2G3/s400/sperry+tent+wedding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672451108248535010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.lisarigbyphotography.com/">Lisa Rigby</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/284754">Style Me Pretty</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyLlKEgb81lhfhPid_u_MpPNIN_p6nJqIx32hzaI8KiiwrfGQivyy7uiRD-koihXpGFaFsX7U4GNkYwNH9FnS-R55yDu9AFe10nupbizf8b8yVA-IFKyk6B6aL8J_9J9OHWWLk8x73wEw/s1600/sperry+tents.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyLlKEgb81lhfhPid_u_MpPNIN_p6nJqIx32hzaI8KiiwrfGQivyy7uiRD-koihXpGFaFsX7U4GNkYwNH9FnS-R55yDu9AFe10nupbizf8b8yVA-IFKyk6B6aL8J_9J9OHWWLk8x73wEw/s400/sperry+tents.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672451127392709106" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;">via <a href="http://www.merrimentevents.com/2010/07/803/">Merriment Events</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboF13HK7GB-zMqf7iEsLIrK8Qm5lbJh2AbvPU98vzX02sx2Truk3TAY4T4XExpZ28nIROeCaXyRod0bqTMgehyphenhyphenI7RAaeT50a_BEmU1JRU30pX_gkLRNGfxPqk2ap2wc6_QRKhGgJd4eqC/s1600/sperry+tent+with+string+lights.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboF13HK7GB-zMqf7iEsLIrK8Qm5lbJh2AbvPU98vzX02sx2Truk3TAY4T4XExpZ28nIROeCaXyRod0bqTMgehyphenhyphenI7RAaeT50a_BEmU1JRU30pX_gkLRNGfxPqk2ap2wc6_QRKhGgJd4eqC/s400/sperry+tent+with+string+lights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672451116644373682" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://carliestatsky.com/">Carlie Statsky</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXiIPO7WoxUnVf2EmQG9nzq137O4fqve6LerYRtXxAWpcdioKUYCx_doRCR5JmA8NjqzNwg_1OsuUI2FGUm4ftN1Y-4AVzsiiJKrYKm-0KHpBEaO2aZvPYAlXQeU4JqnV5m147CQ-aWKk/s1600/sperry+tent+lights.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXiIPO7WoxUnVf2EmQG9nzq137O4fqve6LerYRtXxAWpcdioKUYCx_doRCR5JmA8NjqzNwg_1OsuUI2FGUm4ftN1Y-4AVzsiiJKrYKm-0KHpBEaO2aZvPYAlXQeU4JqnV5m147CQ-aWKk/s400/sperry+tent+lights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672450798340171122" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.justinmarantz.com/">Justin & Mary</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhGznzyCL5uqF5Ya7l4CqJ2GluPpl6YWH5aTmtsnj04PiwzUzDX22PMLFdhD9nNSP-gUwGYjKiX7eu5V9emcKiMfV94DsrnuwG_Qo2Kum7OSOt145imTVBITEbETrFFAp7jYDaQ5rnPZW/s1600/sperry+tent+flags.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhGznzyCL5uqF5Ya7l4CqJ2GluPpl6YWH5aTmtsnj04PiwzUzDX22PMLFdhD9nNSP-gUwGYjKiX7eu5V9emcKiMfV94DsrnuwG_Qo2Kum7OSOt145imTVBITEbETrFFAp7jYDaQ5rnPZW/s400/sperry+tent+flags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672450794414827474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.weddingsbytwo.com/">Weddings by Two</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.snippetandink.com/photo-features/hamptons-garden-wedding/">Snippet & Ink</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7yoEnInTxBFiRSG8lFC2_y-XgVTTsF7thK_h3kTC8j0ra9V8sA4m6CY4L3iSkIfKFpPs0nZhK1aBDbT5ZphULFXsdAWod6oQgyetFo2lysqG0cylZt87OnUXA82inZlfzjBI1JokRf9F/s1600/sperry+tent+flag.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7yoEnInTxBFiRSG8lFC2_y-XgVTTsF7thK_h3kTC8j0ra9V8sA4m6CY4L3iSkIfKFpPs0nZhK1aBDbT5ZphULFXsdAWod6oQgyetFo2lysqG0cylZt87OnUXA82inZlfzjBI1JokRf9F/s400/sperry+tent+flag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672450779975769010" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.justinmarantz.com/">Justin & Mary</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-DbeQ0gN5w8d4jvrNEBSRHG24fsUvhhAJuYnBTtlkw6wZbb4XwAeCqEXJcCpV62v4Mor4vYyj4yNqRgPhqIanvb_aA3dNkmLd29uhTlk-TB9cJanFfibcZZgm_JD7YBGcqrJ0xiMHXhz/s1600/sperry+tent+lit+at+night.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-DbeQ0gN5w8d4jvrNEBSRHG24fsUvhhAJuYnBTtlkw6wZbb4XwAeCqEXJcCpV62v4Mor4vYyj4yNqRgPhqIanvb_aA3dNkmLd29uhTlk-TB9cJanFfibcZZgm_JD7YBGcqrJ0xiMHXhz/s400/sperry+tent+lit+at+night.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672450801143817730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.justinmarantz.com/">Justin & Mary</a></span><br /><br />Aren't they beautiful??Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-15325260956188988262011-11-03T08:29:00.000-04:002011-11-03T08:29:00.353-04:00Faux fur fuzziesKind of in love with <a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-clothing/designer-womens-coats-and-jackets/kate-spade-oak-room-victoria-faux-fur/NJMU1429,default,pd.html?dwvar_NJMU1429_color=200&start=4&cgid=clothing-coats-and-jackets">this faux fur jacket</a> from Kate Spade, despite the fact that I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have too many opportunities to wear it. I do enjoy that it has a built-in muff, which helps compensate for the 3/4 sleeves. (I never understood why winter jackets ever have 3/4 sleeves... anyone??) And that little bow! So sweet.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKR_CrKe8AQE63mAidvGfJyYDh8pj1aHERhMs5I1G5HB32OTPKfWUGrmIj-Fs_jtkUbrxSUqElSLz_j_OUms_UwgGJWJwyf_yPXSoxP2ckmBUyT51lnrne-ETAYCd-6-EpxYKlH1G8KPx/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.39.44+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKR_CrKe8AQE63mAidvGfJyYDh8pj1aHERhMs5I1G5HB32OTPKfWUGrmIj-Fs_jtkUbrxSUqElSLz_j_OUms_UwgGJWJwyf_yPXSoxP2ckmBUyT51lnrne-ETAYCd-6-EpxYKlH1G8KPx/s400/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.39.44+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670204734308826738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately, this fine jacket has the not-so-fine price tag of $845, so I think I might have to console myself with these <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10277&skuId=089534130&productId=70035&lotId=089534&category=&catdisplayName=Womens">faux fur ear muffs</a>, which retail for just $12.99.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1smduzRF_ytLjvXkGuh1BQ5b5_MPg8OQ3FY8PstsUL4TxOhUQaau-cKB6wCWK-4WkYXcTTjK1rzQ7-rOCOS4KDKGNMqyyp30_L-dJLEQGF7Hf4P4RL3Z8eSXlLByC5qt-euyD7QhsZoS/s1600/faux+fur+earmuffs.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1smduzRF_ytLjvXkGuh1BQ5b5_MPg8OQ3FY8PstsUL4TxOhUQaau-cKB6wCWK-4WkYXcTTjK1rzQ7-rOCOS4KDKGNMqyyp30_L-dJLEQGF7Hf4P4RL3Z8eSXlLByC5qt-euyD7QhsZoS/s400/faux+fur+earmuffs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670204732924605042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My Mom is probably dying of laughter right now, because I'm pretty sure I adamantly refused to wear ear muffs as a child. But alas, my ears get cold, and I think I look weird in hats. So ear muffs it is.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-1553930225307828612011-11-02T07:24:00.000-04:002011-11-02T07:24:00.627-04:00Eno River fall foliageIs there still fall foliage where you are? John and I took a lovely walk along the Eno River last weekend and enjoyed the pretty reds, oranges, and yellows.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLESNmIirBJLqi378xLVQ4kVpHgJVShLSDIV_TxGGbE-PQHfcLh3rYUxOFWQ5QOFWbhDTSVWPOtEbV0fqOR5rU912c_YH1AN8gTJVaiwq_iIL7PlG2p1Bgp-AnjXtApRrjWTMWET40usoY/s1600/Eno+River+fall+foliage+6.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLESNmIirBJLqi378xLVQ4kVpHgJVShLSDIV_TxGGbE-PQHfcLh3rYUxOFWQ5QOFWbhDTSVWPOtEbV0fqOR5rU912c_YH1AN8gTJVaiwq_iIL7PlG2p1Bgp-AnjXtApRrjWTMWET40usoY/s400/Eno+River+fall+foliage+6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669832782957021314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQxAkX_pGFH5CyevsK1U-XAoq2t1X8Qza0YV1La9HGpZeCVOSXlT31alxyow52k7_-jOPRulqNnnh_rLmEACm3x8Xu8oQ-ruXrAEEhT9vwxr4KTY19wEQ87i62eWzX6ep1guzGhzupWNJ/s1600/Eno+River+fall+foliage+4.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQxAkX_pGFH5CyevsK1U-XAoq2t1X8Qza0YV1La9HGpZeCVOSXlT31alxyow52k7_-jOPRulqNnnh_rLmEACm3x8Xu8oQ-ruXrAEEhT9vwxr4KTY19wEQ87i62eWzX6ep1guzGhzupWNJ/s400/Eno+River+fall+foliage+4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669832764166708146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S4FruSfDqcnNpLOae976zQkb9IN1QXJvHWf3HVq0yfj4A1DLbY57bi2JbkrNiuM1grGv3zgvI8Nw31lR4hYrK-E6AZkq9SYZurOCPMgD_fA9Rg9ahTSIPZe95uQQ0MhyphenhyphenBz2qYVG_xEqY/s1600/Eno+River+fall+foliage+3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7S4FruSfDqcnNpLOae976zQkb9IN1QXJvHWf3HVq0yfj4A1DLbY57bi2JbkrNiuM1grGv3zgvI8Nw31lR4hYrK-E6AZkq9SYZurOCPMgD_fA9Rg9ahTSIPZe95uQQ0MhyphenhyphenBz2qYVG_xEqY/s400/Eno+River+fall+foliage+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669832752370015122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5er0zu89LyF5bZvJXopuF6t-n3r2oufT62RQ2ufjAmtV1qGcfcy_raxX7GiaHgE2JmIqmcfBDonxwkiD4n5qg_Ntx5_IXmr3gjt13LGirC7K_rbiVxNd2TLgP2n3Bl3xPk3SB46mP9mZ/s1600/Eno+River+fall+foliage+2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5er0zu89LyF5bZvJXopuF6t-n3r2oufT62RQ2ufjAmtV1qGcfcy_raxX7GiaHgE2JmIqmcfBDonxwkiD4n5qg_Ntx5_IXmr3gjt13LGirC7K_rbiVxNd2TLgP2n3Bl3xPk3SB46mP9mZ/s400/Eno+River+fall+foliage+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669832750046248178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqgoUQWh4UK-cKMIaY-orL5IMdwcpD69w5earL6exrKlVQ5R_RYX1Bh-pRMZl_ZVnKGG00g_wdtejkeedLI2JxNw381qri5PDbthRlSHkaK0v4UVCF-jqwoOFKT22jEc6ijaPNTjDxY2n/s1600/Eno+River+fall+foliage+5.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqgoUQWh4UK-cKMIaY-orL5IMdwcpD69w5earL6exrKlVQ5R_RYX1Bh-pRMZl_ZVnKGG00g_wdtejkeedLI2JxNw381qri5PDbthRlSHkaK0v4UVCF-jqwoOFKT22jEc6ijaPNTjDxY2n/s400/Eno+River+fall+foliage+5.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669832773065702978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Triangle-area locals, <a href="http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/enri/main.php">Eno River State Park</a> in Durham is one of our favorite places to hike. (It's also one of our favorite places <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-weekend.html">to swim</a>!) We like to park at the Fews Ford access for both swimming and hiking :) If you go, make sure you check out the suspension bridge!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-68812719479515163782011-11-01T07:38:00.000-04:002011-11-01T07:38:00.400-04:00101 in 1001: November 2011Happy November! At the beginning of every month, I write a short post covering what I accomplished in the previous month and what I hope to accomplish in the next one for my 101 in 1001 challenge. I'll also introduce you to one of my 101 buddies (see them all in the sidebar!). Here we go!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">October 1, 2011:</span> 12/101 goals complete, 30/101 goals in progress<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did I begin...</span><br />-- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">No. 34. Camp at least once a year?</span> Yes! Post <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/10/green-knob-trail.html">here</a>.<br />-- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">No. 47. Increase giving/tithing by 10% every year?</span> Yes! Commitment Sunday at our church was this past Sunday :)<br />-- <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">No. 56. Photograph and post 30 separate outfits for the world to see?</span> Yes! See flickr set <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14929141@N04/sets/72157627856432736/">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Did I complete...</span><br />-- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">No. 19. Buy or install new shelving for books?</span> Yes! See my new rainbow bookshelf <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/10/rainbow-bookshelf.html">here</a>.<br />-- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">No. 71. Get Peach & Pearl a spiffy new look?</span> Not yet, but we are very close! P&P's new look will definitely be unveiled in November :)<br />-- <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">No. 75. Switch blog platform from Blogger to Wordpress?</span> Same as above!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCh7WpG7e3NY4mv43s94j_6XtUt9-S1nyHd9W6ty4W6WP7nsLcmsGPkEEmdW7areJJqWOQkY4BcWsOod9sHn20kdnyYhJYZ0h_5vLPnSbuQ-P4X3Ht7ELlLPZXtwdNCjdaM5QUdskgpf2j/s1600/bow+tie+puppy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCh7WpG7e3NY4mv43s94j_6XtUt9-S1nyHd9W6ty4W6WP7nsLcmsGPkEEmdW7areJJqWOQkY4BcWsOod9sHn20kdnyYhJYZ0h_5vLPnSbuQ-P4X3Ht7ELlLPZXtwdNCjdaM5QUdskgpf2j/s400/bow+tie+puppy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669450699206161090" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.abbyjiu.com/index2.php#/home/">Abby Jiu</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 1, 2011: </span><span>14 goals complete/34 goals in progress<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I plan to begin:</span><br />No. 55: Add one piece to the Willow Tree nativity each year<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I plan to complete:</span><br />No. 3: Send a care package to someone I don't know<br /><br />Sweet and simple this month, because November is going to be cray-zay for our household!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpr65FRt36jpG9RsjvM9IzGpkY4bXvxUJM5M4QFazxqcrKZHcpWntg0lTTM-bO0PMyun9l4rsXVZ2IZoQhnOwRhhdG9UzcqzptOwQfivaXIyJKPwSZJV5V8gCiFtR1bjd-am_AE6ObQRE/s1600/braid+with+ribbon.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpr65FRt36jpG9RsjvM9IzGpkY4bXvxUJM5M4QFazxqcrKZHcpWntg0lTTM-bO0PMyun9l4rsXVZ2IZoQhnOwRhhdG9UzcqzptOwQfivaXIyJKPwSZJV5V8gCiFtR1bjd-am_AE6ObQRE/s400/braid+with+ribbon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669453758979265922" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.sandersonimages.com/site/#/special/splash/">Sanderson Images</a></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />November Spotlight:<br /></span><br />Kelly of <a href="http://helloseester.blogspot.com/">Hello Seester</a> is our November Spotlight, and you can check out all of her goals <a href="http://helloseester.blogspot.com/2011/01/101-in-1001-challenge.html">right here</a>! My five favorite goals of hers:<br /><br />-- No. 15: Join the Junior League (<span style="font-style: italic;">Considering this myself... thought?</span>)<br />-- No. 17: Start a retirement fund (<span style="font-style: italic;">YES.</span>)<br />-- No. 55: Make headboard for my apartment bedroom<br />-- No. 73: Have a dinner by candlelight<br />-- No. 77: Wear only dresses for two weeks (<span style="font-style: italic;">This one cracks me up! I'd totally do this.</span>)<br /><br />In the meantime, you can see the details on all of <span style="font-style: italic;">my</span> goals <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/01/101-in-1001-vol-ii.html">right here</a>. Here's to a great month!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-62467295410093515202011-10-31T07:29:00.001-04:002011-10-31T07:29:00.431-04:00Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2xOMwJl8NIHygnUFS-Cni0Ku-QlcLxRXNuZ0nd_jt3SxC9eIXIh3ZxRx5faL_b779x2DNsU_mit3WhkeMI_CYbJ2qPQMGjTHgLzXY_51NeRD6obuACrc1YUA-MC1UFOnpksTA40CS1pa/s1600/pumpkin+chocolate+chip+muffins.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2xOMwJl8NIHygnUFS-Cni0Ku-QlcLxRXNuZ0nd_jt3SxC9eIXIh3ZxRx5faL_b779x2DNsU_mit3WhkeMI_CYbJ2qPQMGjTHgLzXY_51NeRD6obuACrc1YUA-MC1UFOnpksTA40CS1pa/s400/pumpkin+chocolate+chip+muffins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669432208821034114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />One of my most favorite fall treats is these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins I discovered last year via <a href="http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/2010/10/my-eyelids-are-held-open-with-toothpicks/">Darby</a> (the photo above is hers!). They're not particularly impressive in the culinary department, but they are <span style="font-style: italic;">delicious</span> and incredibly easy to make. Ready for the recipe? One Betty Crocker chocolate chip muffin pouch + 1/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree (I like Libby's) + 1/2 cup of water - 4 Tbs. of water + a healthy dash of cinnamon. Mix together and bake in a 400 degree oven! (I do 12 minutes for the mini muffin size!)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">See Darby's original post </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/2010/10/my-eyelids-are-held-open-with-toothpicks/">here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-4905398390893136022011-10-28T14:44:00.003-04:002011-10-28T14:50:04.347-04:00Steve Madden flats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncUtDkPw78y1hzxQ1wVDfjRkkVvsTOUUiy2SPbNe5Si3oFkJRzG1H5KlZEMaDS_rWDQfxtFOyz2k2Pel3wSH9XHFz-G0FmapVL4vPFPNKeVVBN3iCYakrkRL8_YFpc6L9HQfooZbjeHqd/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.47.11+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncUtDkPw78y1hzxQ1wVDfjRkkVvsTOUUiy2SPbNe5Si3oFkJRzG1H5KlZEMaDS_rWDQfxtFOyz2k2Pel3wSH9XHFz-G0FmapVL4vPFPNKeVVBN3iCYakrkRL8_YFpc6L9HQfooZbjeHqd/s400/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.47.11+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668616316118180578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4in7izaoWqV4oECsaxQOZ6BN-ACFrc_cQV_if39McFw1_2Fu-i-QmN2MJsBWPGEcu4fo_yGP1phO6kIYeZcUaOVKIWzmwqpRvn3LBfnI7uFP3fptXRv5Ufkwj37zwV9RMcTgcdh3kjXq/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.47.23+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4in7izaoWqV4oECsaxQOZ6BN-ACFrc_cQV_if39McFw1_2Fu-i-QmN2MJsBWPGEcu4fo_yGP1phO6kIYeZcUaOVKIWzmwqpRvn3LBfnI7uFP3fptXRv5Ufkwj37zwV9RMcTgcdh3kjXq/s400/Screen+Shot+2011-10-28+at+2.47.23+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668616318333571810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These two lovely pairs of shoes have been on my wishlist for months. I do already have a pair of leopard-print flats, and though they're my favorites, they're pretty tired (probably because they're my favorites...). On the other hand, I don't have any light neutral flats, and I think these would be a good addition to the wardrobe. But what do you think -- is it silly to buy two pairs of the same style of shoes, even if they're in different colors/patterns? Which one would you go for?<br /><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-kortshpl-leopard?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_no_res">Leopards</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> $89.95 // </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.zappos.com/steve-madden-kortship-natural-leather">Natural</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> $55.45</span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-77619421384622809402011-10-27T09:29:00.001-04:002011-10-27T12:15:08.619-04:00Candlelit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrIFm13K63SPDLIOStlH4KNjBLoW-Y0bLjmlzuc8Xs1Dg-RMXf_c0WcRtKHtwYcHjTo6I4iRMXu1q2bcAb2Y97wjaBiD74AW74vWU9B7ryv9gXel02hIxhh3zTO2wrdAZKctXHL7H8tgd/s1600/Ryan+Benyi.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrIFm13K63SPDLIOStlH4KNjBLoW-Y0bLjmlzuc8Xs1Dg-RMXf_c0WcRtKHtwYcHjTo6I4iRMXu1q2bcAb2Y97wjaBiD74AW74vWU9B7ryv9gXel02hIxhh3zTO2wrdAZKctXHL7H8tgd/s400/Ryan+Benyi.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667621014382230178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.ryanbenyi.com/#/Portfolio/Location/1">Ryan Benyi</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubstY5mjGimSVbSqk4jagT27i5AvRQTK82mct1RyWLEg9ETXP-Ve8i42HboYm368fXxZSimJIJHyVrOTTUSZ4bCRmb32eLyZGggVxtrnMHboVAiHM-zJ533w72cd2Gdf06_lzZ0tvRZBn/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+10.24.00+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubstY5mjGimSVbSqk4jagT27i5AvRQTK82mct1RyWLEg9ETXP-Ve8i42HboYm368fXxZSimJIJHyVrOTTUSZ4bCRmb32eLyZGggVxtrnMHboVAiHM-zJ533w72cd2Gdf06_lzZ0tvRZBn/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+10.24.00+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667620715347965138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >via <a href="http://www.linneatangorra.com/">Tangorra Wedding Planning</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbYAOu3ZsHfhL8ieq0tYf3sZ5Ay-Zf8joIDCI_jGomE0j3WNKdyQQnp4vC2esDKQCC9yMiS1rRT7Jztj4nPFAaVcrIdy5_AtPcdHxVQF8V5-74Wp7aB5dA0BN0nkoKDSrGTxpNFkQI8SL/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+10.22.00+PM.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbYAOu3ZsHfhL8ieq0tYf3sZ5Ay-Zf8joIDCI_jGomE0j3WNKdyQQnp4vC2esDKQCC9yMiS1rRT7Jztj4nPFAaVcrIdy5_AtPcdHxVQF8V5-74Wp7aB5dA0BN0nkoKDSrGTxpNFkQI8SL/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-25+at+10.22.00+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667620194257579842" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.michelemwaite.com/blog/?p=5098&cpage=1#comment-13978">Michele M. Waite</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr38UcYXJK5b1lknTTvc1dTSQ2x4gCqOMSgrcPiLtQuNAB6wLLGN7XIf8eNBHxcmYIEBY7s7gxfB-vZ0a_gBcpeydnJkNB29oCs2kkZvQBiC3TwbT_NrEiCYRIfaVYw05VdWvZXiJ9pk7J/s1600/candlit+tables.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr38UcYXJK5b1lknTTvc1dTSQ2x4gCqOMSgrcPiLtQuNAB6wLLGN7XIf8eNBHxcmYIEBY7s7gxfB-vZ0a_gBcpeydnJkNB29oCs2kkZvQBiC3TwbT_NrEiCYRIfaVYw05VdWvZXiJ9pk7J/s400/candlit+tables.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667619327596315090" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://www.giacanali.com/">Gia Canali</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6079A_vLF9-H5CwV3AyPrdXGLV3gMCT41zvCQxj2QkRhgzEhhnRIPJQvWInaq-cuEuhB85_cA-PTvD2l1kErGR5ScXD7fFB5M3Sw1BtSpE-pfZeGM4uM2vSnf_TL6k_PEu36JYf-t-t0P/s1600/stone+wall+with+candles.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6079A_vLF9-H5CwV3AyPrdXGLV3gMCT41zvCQxj2QkRhgzEhhnRIPJQvWInaq-cuEuhB85_cA-PTvD2l1kErGR5ScXD7fFB5M3Sw1BtSpE-pfZeGM4uM2vSnf_TL6k_PEu36JYf-t-t0P/s400/stone+wall+with+candles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618879044691138" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.julierobertsphoto.com/">Julie Roberts</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://iloveswmag.com/2011/06/22/rustic-fall-wedding-julie-roberts-photography/">Southern Weddings</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI1hwT5pfe6q_pAjSh9j8vYd-ipZwGiZwcaXbp6IXUtbU5y8gUtGtQr8PZgtQo3MMNJwDoIGfkvDwYkgUqf5u36J4PtYHgiNCrT_yQggKhs8Z_LNcyeFO0l_yPlePDWhogWEtn9udB63J/s1600/twinkle+lights+wedding.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI1hwT5pfe6q_pAjSh9j8vYd-ipZwGiZwcaXbp6IXUtbU5y8gUtGtQr8PZgtQo3MMNJwDoIGfkvDwYkgUqf5u36J4PtYHgiNCrT_yQggKhs8Z_LNcyeFO0l_yPlePDWhogWEtn9udB63J/s400/twinkle+lights+wedding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618559367583890" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.jennawalkerphotography.com/">Jenna Walker Photography</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYwql2P8pwy9qJalZ-UqiqAC9V_PsEIcN2ajVje5U-x5v7Qg6_FULUHqG2WOGNnSqxQrAkIvBSXkvuxtl1S69QTuCHLi_9PpAbCbQLJehj9Vt0GFPQcWjAra1PsBP18JXI6VAFZ7K0_tP/s1600/lantern+lit+path.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 377px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYwql2P8pwy9qJalZ-UqiqAC9V_PsEIcN2ajVje5U-x5v7Qg6_FULUHqG2WOGNnSqxQrAkIvBSXkvuxtl1S69QTuCHLi_9PpAbCbQLJehj9Vt0GFPQcWjAra1PsBP18JXI6VAFZ7K0_tP/s400/lantern+lit+path.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618300294582306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">unknown</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gab_e-aG0KgLBBYEzmI9GSISWbRZ5LMaEdBvVrJSw94tPHmecFEAS31ObZLl_xIiCdeH5LmRgVhfCX50U4IpVPa14KSKKh-D1_EgzksxuTBqibqochzWV9s5FaVRX9p7x8GlVno_dLm0/s1600/candlelit+dock.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gab_e-aG0KgLBBYEzmI9GSISWbRZ5LMaEdBvVrJSw94tPHmecFEAS31ObZLl_xIiCdeH5LmRgVhfCX50U4IpVPa14KSKKh-D1_EgzksxuTBqibqochzWV9s5FaVRX9p7x8GlVno_dLm0/s400/candlelit+dock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667618072956698674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">via </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/beach-view-of-the-day-00414000072467/?viewdate=10_3_2011">Coastal Living</a></span><br /><br />One of my very favorite things -- perhaps my actual no. 1 favorite thing -- about outdoor evening weddings is the lighting possibilities. From votives, to hurricanes, to lanterns and string lights, there's just something so warm, inviting, and celebratory about light shining out of the darkness.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-17436507049468637982011-10-25T08:26:00.000-04:002011-10-25T14:12:21.979-04:00Wedding planning update: 10+ months to goWedding planning took a bit of a backseat this month (especially compared to <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/09/wedding-planning-update-11-months-to-go.html">last month</a>!), but I still feel productive because of what we <span style="font-style: italic;">did</span> get accomplished.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBxbJJIF_gU0nSYZoVUFIuOUSB1yPIBDlRpVDW1Y0aLmMd6uSCvL9y8pSR3RXT_0fnEuB0_tU9rwuVRtGHlq1UEtguRakABx-8BzxhzYwVUrSasAegY3VmvWtJhT5LSdRWePxk9W60bng/s1600/anna+kuperberg+portrait.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyBxbJJIF_gU0nSYZoVUFIuOUSB1yPIBDlRpVDW1Y0aLmMd6uSCvL9y8pSR3RXT_0fnEuB0_tU9rwuVRtGHlq1UEtguRakABx-8BzxhzYwVUrSasAegY3VmvWtJhT5LSdRWePxk9W60bng/s400/anna+kuperberg+portrait.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667493113401792466" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Breathtaking photo by <a href="http://www.kuperblog.com/">Anna Kuperberg</a></span><br /><br />-- We <span style="font-style: italic;">finally</span> signed a contract and put down a deposit with <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/09/venue-reveal-our-reception-site.html">our recalcitrant venue</a><br />-- We chose a caterer and signed a contract with them (SO excited about our pick!!)<br />-- We inquired with ceremony musicians<br />-- We received a proposal for a custom lounge grouping<br />-- We chose save the dates (<a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/10/minted-save-date-options.html">thanks to your help</a>!)<br />-- I'm really starting to flesh out what I would like our invitations to look like<br />-- Completed some hotel block research, thanks to my Momma<br />-- I've been working hard on our wedding website, which I'm crafting from a Blogger template (can't wait to share this sucker, plus a full tutorial!)<br /><br />November promises to be a full month, with likely decisions on a wedding gown, bridesmaid dresses, a band, and ceremony musicians!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-12890539783760550712011-10-21T07:29:00.000-04:002011-10-21T07:29:00.571-04:00Hostess gift idea!As some of you may remember, John and I traveled home for an engagement party back in September. We were lucky enough to have five hostesses for our party -- my three best friends from childhood, and two of their three moms. We were so grateful to them for throwing us a wonderful party, and I really wanted to do something for them as a thank you. <br /><br />However, buying "good" gifts for five hostesses was looking a little challenging to my budget. I also was hoping to get them all something similar, despite the 20+ year difference in age between moms and daughters :) I'm pretty happy with the solution I came up with, and thought some of you might be able to use it for future hostess gifts, too!<br /><br />Basically, I went wild on <a href="http://shopsweetlulu.com/">Shop Sweet Lulu</a>. SSL is an amazing source for pretty party supplies, and I happily indulged my love for colorful goods by packing an assortment of chevron bags, tiny pastel candles, cupcake wrappers, nut cups, and fringy garlands into my shopping cart. It was so exciting to finally have a legitimate reason to do so! :)<br /><br />Once my box arrived...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVIxY8xPkr1x8u_ei0BT6sMDXzGBd-ya4lfMyTlAxbApaKaS73E-PQe54DTOTVhzXwGUKrAT_h1DiduQu1_S_XcLx60qtF5wT3BDksliZNqHnEdmN1WRgimx5CUO4B4ihcndy1nvMXhcC/s1600/P1200838.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVIxY8xPkr1x8u_ei0BT6sMDXzGBd-ya4lfMyTlAxbApaKaS73E-PQe54DTOTVhzXwGUKrAT_h1DiduQu1_S_XcLx60qtF5wT3BDksliZNqHnEdmN1WRgimx5CUO4B4ihcndy1nvMXhcC/s400/P1200838.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665721085970268066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMId6uopAqxsOV3lRTJa9CKzJMFNsM9BasLKbNDgNiA_xZAUqcLrNVt1Y72rXxXYKe0SxvNrmPtdZ3-Uyi4970fc-r03eI1-RkcE2mMQy92TYDuppZzKcXt1U-BQ_-GQSiE7CgST-mSZL/s1600/P1200839.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMId6uopAqxsOV3lRTJa9CKzJMFNsM9BasLKbNDgNiA_xZAUqcLrNVt1Y72rXxXYKe0SxvNrmPtdZ3-Uyi4970fc-r03eI1-RkcE2mMQy92TYDuppZzKcXt1U-BQ_-GQSiE7CgST-mSZL/s400/P1200839.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665721477861154290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I split everything up evenly between the five hostesses and added in a few goodies I already had in my supplies (including <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2010/04/striped-paper-straws.html">striped paper straws</a>, of course!). I loved that I could include a large sample of pretties for each person, which would have been cost-prohibitive if I had been shopping for just one gift. Being able to mix and match made it possible to design a custom mix for each gal!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboXWkuw5DoV58DbqcptDCHDuY9i2XRQRDN3KJcyxHS-l77spI_FWxngkaN0FUBrxQblOF83NB78UK_49aGrp8ZITvszfLbnF83mM1izP_c4dWaBGwPfIVNqBMixGaMVq-fDjzxvo5NiWc/s1600/P1200840.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboXWkuw5DoV58DbqcptDCHDuY9i2XRQRDN3KJcyxHS-l77spI_FWxngkaN0FUBrxQblOF83NB78UK_49aGrp8ZITvszfLbnF83mM1izP_c4dWaBGwPfIVNqBMixGaMVq-fDjzxvo5NiWc/s400/P1200840.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665721482151895618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I packed each gal's goods into one of my favorite <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/09/polka-dot-gift-bags.html">metallic + kraft bags</a>, and added a matching handmade tag marked "for your next party." :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1VWYzBJlS9rtbJQpETnAVQ7rnqPxzq4-FVRvyITdFqpzDmlfpj7rd9llnmETaaejw9p81-ZHoMQsd5Qfph2WVAsJsyA8FG7TWRRuQf-Cs6YBbSzcR40HaYNZil3qqfVdvpIfNapzXkaF1/s1600/P1200835.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1VWYzBJlS9rtbJQpETnAVQ7rnqPxzq4-FVRvyITdFqpzDmlfpj7rd9llnmETaaejw9p81-ZHoMQsd5Qfph2WVAsJsyA8FG7TWRRuQf-Cs6YBbSzcR40HaYNZil3qqfVdvpIfNapzXkaF1/s400/P1200835.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665721069953001442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />They seemed to be a hit!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-84133887264390660172011-10-19T08:58:00.000-04:002011-10-19T08:58:00.338-04:00Minted save the date optionsHappy Wednesday! Recently, we've started to think seriously about save the dates. One thing we've been debating is the best time to send them out. I don't want them to get lost in the Christmas letter shuffle, but November seems too early -- that would be ten months out -- and January seems too late -- eight months out. Thoughts? When is too early (or late) to send save the dates, in your opinion?<br /><br />One thing I <span style="font-style: italic;">have</span> decided is where our save the dates will come from: <a href="http://www.minted.com/">Minted</a>! As you all know, I love Minted. (I've previously posted about them <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2011/08/minted-business-cards.html">here</a>, <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2010/10/minted-holiday-cards.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2009/02/shower-by-any-other-name.html">here</a>!) I love that their products all come from independent designers, I love the quality and price combination, and I love that they are very open to customization.<br /><br />Some of you might be surprised that I'm not making our save the dates myself (especially considering <a href="http://peach-pearl.blogspot.com/2010/03/save-that-date.html">I designed a set for my sister</a>), but I've decided to take the easy route this time and save my energy and creative ideas for the invite suite :) Plus, I honestly do love <a href="http://www.minted.com/">Minted</a>, and I'm happy to have the opportunity to use some of their pieces!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Now, which design to send?</span> There are a few we're considering, and I'd love your input.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdY6SDkkLoOqCTq9_NZPf2SKWhcZGd3f64ccTav_WktMZddSEGp753Yp-WKUeihgPJz1typjseLR7KZDQWF45yPeKrrxd7-awPMBmMbHPC9XpH-NQ1oEHnk853oca_kmPldbveQ9QsUs5/s1600/Minted+-+fireflies+save+the+date+card.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdY6SDkkLoOqCTq9_NZPf2SKWhcZGd3f64ccTav_WktMZddSEGp753Yp-WKUeihgPJz1typjseLR7KZDQWF45yPeKrrxd7-awPMBmMbHPC9XpH-NQ1oEHnk853oca_kmPldbveQ9QsUs5/s400/Minted+-+fireflies+save+the+date+card.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665023756603850514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A. <a href="http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-FRL-STD">"Fireflies" save the date</a> ($209 for 100)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This is such a sweet design, but I think it might not be formal enough for the celebration we're planning.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZRj10yubHnOm7TRGYuhv6scqWgQKlj9Rqv1enwYEOAOdv6N9bLLjQ2D_R_cVnxD5jtUBlBxW7tQTQHC67GwnTlJtStC1xPcsTIg5HDSBkhacTTVuVMExArHGu5t6b4mBnykS_LAnVL_ai/s1600/Minted+-+simple+Cheree+Berry+save+the+date.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZRj10yubHnOm7TRGYuhv6scqWgQKlj9Rqv1enwYEOAOdv6N9bLLjQ2D_R_cVnxD5jtUBlBxW7tQTQHC67GwnTlJtStC1xPcsTIg5HDSBkhacTTVuVMExArHGu5t6b4mBnykS_LAnVL_ai/s400/Minted+-+simple+Cheree+Berry+save+the+date.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665023893015500018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />B. <a href="http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-L04-STD">"Charming Go Lightly"</a> save the dates ($190 for 100)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Simple, classic, and beautiful. Plus, I love that this one is designed by </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://chereeberry.com/">Cheree Berry</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, one of my very favorite stationers!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWNIdPogs4-KInaGMfE6xdRmc3tChL44tTqXWQsfVnFxnhf1mAWZWkjX1nXsXqg-Up8w-KLmnGIR0SdW6HQUPNgDKeZxd3RR6OlVqdE4IiRDf6sAlx_fGOZ9jBRqG5-jPWgxogsuTmknx/s1600/Minted+-+vineyard+save+the+date.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWNIdPogs4-KInaGMfE6xdRmc3tChL44tTqXWQsfVnFxnhf1mAWZWkjX1nXsXqg-Up8w-KLmnGIR0SdW6HQUPNgDKeZxd3RR6OlVqdE4IiRDf6sAlx_fGOZ9jBRqG5-jPWgxogsuTmknx/s400/Minted+-+vineyard+save+the+date.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665023898772202098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />C. <a href="http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-MVY-STD">"Midnight Vineyard"</a> save the dates ($190 for 100)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Simple and striking. I think this design fits well with the style of our wedding.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xkA56CqssdY1Qr5rD0kIV4lyQ1-qsu4RcCavhsVAoFrmqYGmhHBRb05PKN9KFSGHT_Pq3W0pUjNP3CjxUU1BO61gg8WKQd516VRhbpIia1Q0IPo2bP0PsXPwtU9MbvXWJ4Var_J-IxEa/s1600/Minted+-+green+and+blue+floral+save+the+date.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xkA56CqssdY1Qr5rD0kIV4lyQ1-qsu4RcCavhsVAoFrmqYGmhHBRb05PKN9KFSGHT_Pq3W0pUjNP3CjxUU1BO61gg8WKQd516VRhbpIia1Q0IPo2bP0PsXPwtU9MbvXWJ4Var_J-IxEa/s400/Minted+-+green+and+blue+floral+save+the+date.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665023761736177346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />D. <a href="http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-L01-STD">"Fling"</a> save the dates ($163 for 100)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Lighthearted and lovely. This one reads a little more "spring" than "late summer" to me, though.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxi7KxF1ZckjPD5n4FCmYartYjstcSbvMXsr2r_-dWgGeqJTIus5s-o0bsjFTmaSbBZiZ5j6m6YAb1liCQ2XoRL615S9O-dhyphenhyphenMc3eC3l6J4WH7iJ3AEsZcwHDE-hRq-vJ0ebeu9cYlFCG/s1600/Minted+-+simple+calligraphy+save+the+date.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxi7KxF1ZckjPD5n4FCmYartYjstcSbvMXsr2r_-dWgGeqJTIus5s-o0bsjFTmaSbBZiZ5j6m6YAb1liCQ2XoRL615S9O-dhyphenhyphenMc3eC3l6J4WH7iJ3AEsZcwHDE-hRq-vJ0ebeu9cYlFCG/s400/Minted+-+simple+calligraphy+save+the+date.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665023767857228146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />E. <a href="http://www.minted.com/customizer/sku/MIN-ARA-STD">"Winter Flourish"</a> save the dates ($190 for 100)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Love the swooshy font! That blue is a gorgeous shade, too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What do you think, ladies?</span> Share your pick below, por favor!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1770472175585387927.post-8606380847547580552011-10-17T14:15:00.002-04:002011-10-17T14:25:50.336-04:00Rainbow bookshelf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWo5AguhSJNkMtzsLLdkyLHRqsz_eY1DUyfmqCw-0neCzKVaW1RNxAsG-Vi68NN2sMC7Jixhf_qGfggPyErUknOJNI2OPFBbdwoRA_n61oc4CcI2T8FNmNAZR2Og_ZRgJz2Kz9J4TQuzEl/s1600/P1210050.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWo5AguhSJNkMtzsLLdkyLHRqsz_eY1DUyfmqCw-0neCzKVaW1RNxAsG-Vi68NN2sMC7Jixhf_qGfggPyErUknOJNI2OPFBbdwoRA_n61oc4CcI2T8FNmNAZR2Og_ZRgJz2Kz9J4TQuzEl/s400/P1210050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664526809717188242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We made the long trip to <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">Ikea</a> this weekend, and came back with a bookshelf! And why yes, I did color coordinate our books, inspired by my future sister in law :) Between our new sofa, my side chair project, and the shelf, this room is finally starting to come together -- can't wait to share!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06042549012280809468noreply@blogger.com1