Happy 4th of July

Click on the picture for some fun Baltimore 4th of July Fireworks!!

Union Jack Wedding Shoes

I saw the wedding these shoes belonged to on Offbeat Bride (Photographer is Nikki McCloud) and I so want them!!

Real Wedding - Kim and Ifor

I had the pleasure of watching Kim and Ifor walk down the aisle on this past Sunday. It was a culmination of planning a wedding from 3 different states!

It was just a little hot and humid, but that didn't stop their beautiful outdoor ceremony at Historic Oakland in Columbia. There were lots of smiles during the ceremony, but even more as the bridal party processed out to "Good Day Sunshine" played on a guitar and trumpet by The Dixie Power Trio!

The food was wonderful, the band was rocking and the very obvious love of the bride and groom was heart warming (and really stinking cute!)

The evening was wonderful thanks to the amazing vendors involved:

Historic Oakland

Chefs Expression (Melanie)

Studio in Bloom (Jennifer)

The Dixie Power Trio (Zack)

Peter Holden Photography (Peter)

Kim Rayes Make Up (Kim)

Here are my SO not pro pictures! Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Etsy Friday

There are so many wonderful and fun things on Etsy for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and everyday life (I know I've found stuff I just can't live without) that I've decided Fridays need to be Etsy Fridays!

 So my cute wedding find this week is from Lace and Rubbish. As the child of a librarian, an avid book reader, and a nerd, the "Love In the Library" cake toppers speak to me!

Random First Dance Song - Stickwitu

Pink, Black and White Wedding Inspiration Board

Black, White and Pink by forrachevent

Maybelline Stiletto Mascara

For the last 6 months my eye lashes have been having a made love affair with Maybelline Falsies. I love, love, love the volume it gives  and the way it looks and feels!

However....

When I was in the store the other day to get a replacement tube, I saw a new Maybelline package that grabbed my eye.

Since there was a deal and I had a coupon, I figured "what the heck!"

Let's just say the Falsies might be getting a little jealous! While I love the Falsies for the big bold lashes, I like the Stiletto for a longer, more natural look. And the brush is very cool!

So my Falsies is going to have to learn to share lash time.



* Opinion expressed is all me! Maybelline didn't provide me with products or compensation (I wish!)

Random Songs - Slave to Love (Bryan Ferry)

As I'm working today I'm listening to my Roxy Music (kids if you don't know who that is, youtube them) station on Pandora and this came on. Perhaps my favorite song ever.

As a youngin the video was...amour inducing. As a parent I just love the ending. No matter which way you look at it though, it's one of those songs that has aged very well!

So please sit back and enjoy the alluring voice of Mr. Bryan Ferry.



And just because I love to share - a little Roxy Music - Avalon

Theme Song

How many of you have a theme song?

We all have one, even if we don't realize it. You know what it is. It's the song you put on before you walk into a situation that you have to prepare for like a meeting, game, Sunday night dinner at your in laws....

Here's mine. Whenever I am heading to a consultation, this is blasting in the car! What's yours?

Headshots

If you know me, you know I am NOT a fan of having my picture taken. I have never done head shot in all the years I've been in business. I'm just not comfortable on that side of the camera.

Well last week, while I was at Eventology, I did a short impromptu headshot session with the wonderful Jen of Jen Lynne Photography.  It was a last minute choice and I ended up going first. Glad I did because I didn't have time to think about it or primp to much. What you see is what you get. Ponytail, Chucks and all!

Jen has a such a sweet, calming personality that I didn't even mind when the clicking started. She even got me to smile and show teeth (which I almost never do.)

So thank you Jen!!!