tybee

this past weekend sam and i packed up and headed out to tybee island for a weekend wedding. one of my dearest and closest friends, keely, said i do to matthew in an oceanside ceremony. my best girlfriends along with their significant others took over the cutest beach cottage you could imagine for three full days of awesome. we spent the beginning of the weekend buzzing around getting ready for her big day and then celebrating. we ended the festivities with an extended trip thanks to my wonderful parents! saturday was spent at the beach and then we piled in the car and headed for savannah. roadies!















i want to do it all over again.

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So, I made Lemonade

Keely and Rach met me after work for a little Taqueria. If you haven't been you're really missing out. Cheapest, most delicious tacos in town. The marguaritas, salsa trio, and guac are fantastic. My favorite taco is the fried chicken. Tadow! We walked around the 'hood afterwards. It was lovely. Congratulations on your new job Keely!!











stay tuned for a baby announcement...



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The Big Reveal: Baby Shower Craft

So, a while ago I hinted that I had a secret project that I was working on. I can finally share it with you! I was working on a shower gift for my friend Kathleen and her arriving baby Amelia. I used this tutorial for the instructions and here are the results:

A diaper changing mat and wipes holder all in one.









I also made a burp cloth with coordinating fabric, but forgot to take a picture of it.



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A few Saturdays ago...

Last Songs: Dntel

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Tea Party

Last saturday my oldest and best friends threw me a tea party shower! It was such a fun theme and everyone wore their fanciest hats, which admittedly I was a bit nervous about because I didn't think I would find the perfect hat, but I did!






Mom and I found the most fabulous vintage hats at one of my favorite places, Fleu De Coup, and check out Grammy's hat! She put Matilda's gift outfit on her hat!! I loved it.



Here are pictures of the tea bar. They had all different flavors of loose tea, a variety of creams and sweeteners, and the favors were the tea cups + tea ball + a bag of your favorite tea. It was beautiful!





Here are pictures of the amazing food! Grammy said it was the most beautiful food she'd ever seen and I agree. I think catering could be a fall back plan!Everything about the shower was incredibly special. I had spent the evening with the hostesses (Jessie, Jessica, and Keely) the night before and could not believe all of the work they had done! Everything from the food to the party favors was spectacular! I have very talented friends.


Marshmallow creme and chocolate peanut butter on sesame cracker
A favorite...mini funfetti cupcakes!
baby feet cucumber sandwhiches
chocolate dipped fruit with coconut sprinkles

mock sushi...mmmm
pita with cherry tomatoes and hummus
sundried tomatoes, pesto, tofu on cracker
Filo pastry with chocolate mousse and mixed fruit

They also sat up a "onesie stations" where the guests all decorated one for Matilda. They are such treasures!





It was a shower full of favorite people. I received the dearest gifts and got to spend time with old friends, especially Becky who I haven't seen in years! It was perfect. Thank you to everyone who came and for all my sweet hostesses did! I love you!


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