Pink and Black Parisian Bridal Shower

My cousin Katy is getting married in December. She also is moving to San Diego to start a masters
program and will only be back in her home town for wedding planning and fun once before the big day. So her mother, my Aunt Glor, decided to throw her a surprise shower before she headed to the west coast. She got my mom and Auntie P. involved to coordinate and of course they put my sister and I to work.

Somewhere in the planning process we decided on a Parisian pink and black theme. You know I love a good color combo! The event was fabulous and the bride to be was surprised and thrilled.



One of my favorite projects is this Bon-Bon banner for the sweets table.



Mom and I collaborated on the design and had a blast using her new Cricut Expression machine.



The paper bride's crown and pins I made for the bridal party were well received.



We even got my dad in on it. He made this wishing well for a previous shower . . .



. . . and the Eiffel Tower centerpiece on the buffet table.



We, of course, included a fun candy bar . . .



. . . and decorated the shower umbrella made by my great grandmother that has been used at every shower in the family since the 60s. I also made on of my traditional banners for the bride to take home.

It was a blast creating and collaborating for this event but it was even cooler to see how much fun was had by Katy.

Want to know more and read some handy budget friendly tips on party planning? See my latest article for the Examiner HERE.

hugs ~ rebecca

Bliss

The wedding was as beautiful as I knew it would be. Joolz looked amazing in both her traditional wedding gown and her Korean "gown" (I'll have to ask her what you would call it):



Gorgeous! (that is the groom's mother with the happy couple!)

Joolz and her beau, John, did a great job mixing both Korean and Irish traditions. Here's a fun shot of my DH and the groom cuttin' a rug:



This picture totally cracks me up because Luis is sticking his tongue out and it looks like he has no front teeth LOL.

I was lucky enough to get to take home a centerpiece.



The flowers were beautiful and I was able to break them down into several arrangements to spread joy throughout the house. Thanks, Joolz!!

So I'm working from home this week and have spent most of my day organizing my craft room. I'm buried under a piles of paper and yarn so if you don't hear from me . . . .

xoxoxo
R

Still in Love With You

by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

So, when it rains,
I'll shield your head
And when you cry,
I'll wipe those tears



Because it's you, through all these years
And I'm still in love with you



Drop to my knees at Christmas time
And ask you please, if you'd be mine
Because it's you, through all these years
And I'm still in love with you



We walked the streets of the Crescent City
We held hands in China Town
We watched the sun go down on the ocean blue
That's when I knew that I would always love you



So when the day turns into night
I know that everything's all right
Because it's you, through all these years
And I'm still in love with you

Yes, I'm still in love with you

Happy Anniversary*, Sweet Louie. :)

To celebrate I'd like to do a giveaway:



I gave each of my bridesmaids a white velvet tiara bag full of gifts as a thank you for being in the wedding. I have an extra one that I'd like to fill with Goodness to send your way. I'm not yet sure what will be in side but the bag it self is a treat. Leave a comment to be entered to win the bag of Goodness. I'll choose a winner on Friday.

* - our first anniversary was yesterday, not today, I'm a little late in posting. :)

Rebecca

Happily Ever After

I'm back and of course, up to my ears in craziness. This is my 99th post which means I'll be announcing the winners to the Thrifty Giveaway soon. I don't expect to post again until Monday. I have loads of pictures to go through and some thrifted goodies to sort out before I jump back into the swing of things. Oh, and it will take me a few days to get caught up with all of my favorite bloggers!

Cheers!
Rebecca