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Inspired by...

I'm not even gonna lie, I kinda wish we had cable to see the E! special of Kim Kardashian's wedding O_O But since we don't, I did enjoy the photo highlights from E! and US Weekly.
She definitely had some very beautiful elements and here is my inspiration board for how you can channel her style as a budget bride :)

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inspiration to wardrobe: Green with Envy

Love this wallpaper... what a wonderful dress would that pattern make!
inspiration
name it and win it $50 * daytrip pointella flyaway cardigan sweater $21* asos floral metal keeper detail satchel $16 * kvoll printed slingback wedges $38 * blue/brown feather earrings $4

Luke's Nudie Jacket

When Luke and I were first dating back in '08, one Saturday night we were on the phone while watching tv and he told me to flick to SNL to see Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy's awesome Nudie suit. I had no clue what a Nudie suit was but I couldn't deny the coolness of that rose embroidered jacket. At that moment I knew one of the coolest gifts I could ever give him would be a jacket like that. 

Geek Girl by Cindy C. Bennett

Geek Girl by Cindy C. Bennett

Cedar Fort (12/8/11)

ISBN-10: 1599559250

ISBN-13: 978-1599559254

YA Audience

280 Pages

Buy Here for $15.19

My Rating: 5/5

A Touch of Sun

This week's I Heart Faces challenge is "A Touch of Sun." This photo was from an engagement session in the early summer. We went to Nasher Sculpture Gardens, but it was swelteringly hot and very sunny. This was one of my favorite shots from that day.

Corgi Tuesdays

"Can we roll in the grass incessantly, particularly after a bath?" -famous Corgi words

inspiration to wardrobe: Mad About Ikat

My feeling towards ikat have fluctuated but i have to say, i am really digging on this combination...
inspiration
Full Tilt Smock Maxi Dress $16 * The Mojo Sandal in Red $28 * Aeo Wavy Ikat Scarf $19.50 * Sequin 'Brights' Small Enamel Bangle $28 * Kimchi Blue Trifle Checkbook Wallet $10

Book Review: The Sweetest Thing by Christina Mandelski

The Sweetest Thing by Christina Mandelski

EgmontUSA (5/10/11)

ISBN-10: 1606841297

ISBN-13: 978-1606841297

YA Audience

336 Pages

Buy Here for $13.13

My Rating: 3/5

Corgi Tuesdays

When I was 12, my parents agreed I could get a dog. It would be my first pet dog in 6 years and I had my heart set on a Beagle. But we knew we wanted an adult dog instead of dealing with the puppy training phase. And our family has adopted every dog we've had since we feel there are too many homeless dogs to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a specific breed.
Well around that time there was an ad for a loving family to adopt a 2 year old corgi named Coco. I had known people with corgis and I thought they were such odd shaped and ugly dogs. But as soon as we met Coco it was love at first sight and we fell for the breed as a whole.

inspiration to wardrobe: Soft Nudes

Who says you can't wear white after labor day? Especially here in texas where it's still HOT!
inspiration
x's and o's romper $50 * large ribbon women's hat $10 * frolick butterfly ring in coral $43 * cross stitch cord bag $16 * white leather gladiator sandal $24

Book Review: Saffron Dreams by Shaila Abdullah

I still remember every single detail from this day 10 years ago. Although I was still a little girl, the events of that day have lingered with me throughout the years. Now exactly a decade later, I feel it is a perfect time to share with you a review of a book that delves into the after effects of September 11th.

Saffron Dreams by Shaila Abdullah

Modern History Press (3/4/10)

ISBN-10: 1615990259

ISBN-13: 978-1615990252

Audience: Adult

Buy Here for $17.96

My Rating: 5/5

Week 1 of Pioneering as a Couple

Love these photos of service group in Terrell!

Miss B Encounters a Child

B had one of her first encounters with a small child at a Labor Day pool party. Think she handled it pretty well :)

inspiration to wardrobe: Sheer Grace

I love these soft fabrics and muted tones. So feminine and pretty!
inspiration
plait strap cami $42 * bartus high-waisted cotton shorts $35 * cream embellished cover up $59 * stone floral sequin pumps $37 * neutral mix chandelier $34 * la regale 24182 clutch $20

August Reflections & September Intentions

So let's just say I only accomplished 5 of the 17 intentions I had for August. But I am not disappointed in myself because it was a month of transition and my intentions kept me motivated to stay busy. That was the point after all. If I stay busy I am less likely to slip into a "funk".

So I will continue with these monthly intentions :)

• Design a nudie suit jacket for Luke to wear to DOMA
• Make 4 anniversary gifts for the Fisher family anniversary dinner
• Sort through all our belonging and decide what to get rid of, store, or move with us in Nov.
• Label and organize all our get rid of items for the yard sale
• Get back on my diet
• Have company over
• Pick out my fall assembly outfit

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