Our Friday

post from From Marriage to Motherhood on 23 September 2011 10:08:46 PM. © From Marriage to Motherhood

Our morning began with kisses and hugs from Daddy before he headed out for work. These days Ilah has started to pull him down to sit with her, or reach up for him to pick her up, to delay him from leaving. And daddy always takes an extra few minutes to be with his baby girl. She's wrapped around his finger I tell ya ; ) When daddy headed out, it was onto breakfast, then play time, then onto reading some books...Ilah watched some cartoons, reverted back to playing with her toys, had some snacks, and then we got dressed to head out - by this time it was around 10:30 a.m.
Here's my sweet girl, all buckled in {and all smiles!}, ready to go wherever mommy has in mind!...

And then it turned to this....
"Seriously Mommy. How many times are you going to point that thing at me?"
Ha ha!!
I dipped in to the Dollar Store to see if anything caught my eye. When I go it's usually when I need stuff like tape, envelopes, etc. I spotted these cute yearly planners that are small enough to fit inside your purse. Perfect size....

And I took a pic of these Hefty ziplock bags to remind myself that the Dollar Store carries these for just...well...$1! Lol!....

And then we went onto Kohl's....
I had a $10 gift card/coupon and got a cute pair of earrings. When applying the $10 off, along with the sale price, I scored them for just a little over $1 : ) .....
I really need to add more accessories to my jewel box.
After Kohl's we went to have lunch with Daddy!! I can't remember the last time we took a picture of the three of us. Usually one of us is taking pictures of the other with Ilah. Even though I'm a little cut off, I love this photo : )

We got out of lunch around 1:45 p.m. and our sweet girl passed out on the way home....
Today I actually napped when Ilah did. I can't even remember the last time I did that. I had a headache and instead of browsing the internet, or straightening things up around the house, I put my head to my pillow and slept it off.
No exciting plans for the weekend...our busy days will be week days for a while. We talked about checking out an eatery downtown that we haven't been to, so perhaps we'll give that spot a try on Saturday. Hope you all have a relaxing and great weekend!

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La Vie en Photos

post from Bridezilla on 23 September 2011 07:32:08 PM. © Bridezilla

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Bachelorette Party Drinks

post from Bachelorette Party Ideas Blog on 23 September 2011 06:59:21 PM. © Bachelorette Party Ideas Blog

Bachelorette Party Drinksare an essential ingredient for a bachelorette party. We have collected a variety of the top bachelorette party drinks that will leave your guests mouth water for more.

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Veil-o-Rama!

post from AniA Collection on 23 September 2011 06:08:43 PM. © AniA Collection

After you have skillfully hunted and purchased a wedding gown, the next big decision is the veil. Though it is not a complicated process to choose a veil (once you have a few on, it's a quick pick), here are some things to think about during the process.
1. Is a veil right for you? I know that at this point, many brides will have already clicked off this blog, sure that they do not want a veil. Veils seem to be cumbersome and overly traditional, and in this world of DIY weddings, an unnecessary detail. However, many brides who come into AniA absolutely POSITIVE that they don't want a veil end up with a cathedral length, beaded veil with a big blusher in front. There's something about a veil that adds drama and completes the whole bridal look. SO. Before you decide, at least try a few on. If you still hate the idea, so be it:

Some brides are content with veil alternatives. And with these kinds of options from Twigs and Honey, why wouldn't you be?
2. How long will you wear your veil? Don't forget- most brides take their veil off right after their ceremony. You aren't committing to a whole night of tulle. If you DO want to wear it all night, make sure you pick a veil that won't get stepped on or torn (ie, a shorter length).
Princess Di was doing ZERO partying in this veil.
3. What does your dress look like? The number one factor in choosing a veil is the gown. If you have a gown with tons of embellishment, we recommend choosing a very simple-edged veil with little or no added goodies. If your dress has embellishment and you HAVE to have a veil with some bling, add it along the very bottom edge or choose a veil that ends below where your embellishment stops. If you have a gown that has a slim fit and a mermaid or trumpet skirt, choosing a veil with a little bit of volume will give your wedding outfit balance.
This bride should really have gone with a raw edged, single layer veil.
4. How are you wearing your hair? This can definitely dictate what kind of veil you get. If you're doing a half-up 'do, you might want to consider tucking the veil into the spot where your hair is fastened. If your hair is going all the way up, you have the option of positioning your veil underneath your hairdo as well. One veil can look lots of different ways depending on its placement, so play with different ideas.
This delicious 'do is punctuated by a gorgeous serged edge veil neatly tucked underneath.
5. Edges and Fabrics and Sparkles, Oh My!You can get different kinds of edging on your veil- check out Occansey Designs for edging options. There are a few different kinds of tulle and netting you can use as well, ranging from the structured, open French net all the way to the softest silk tulle. Picking what kind of bling or lace you want should reflect what kind of dress you have (see #3).

6. Length TerminologyYou may want to know some terminology going in- here's a li'l chart of the lengths of veils. Some may be called different things (and cage veil is not even on here- the nerve!) but this is a good guide. Waist is sometimes referred to as "elbow" and Hip as "fingertip."

6. Still lost? Browse the interwebs and get some more details on what kind of veil will work best for you. Ultimately, the best time to shop for a veil is either when you purchase your gown, or after it's arrived. You want to see how the gown will interact with the veil. Check out Veil Shop for tutorials on which veil to pick.

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Drink or Dare

post from Bachelorette Party Ideas Blog on 23 September 2011 04:39:32 PM. © Bachelorette Party Ideas Blog

Drink or Dare

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Brides With Flair: Gretchen in Ania Bridal

post from Always A Blogsmaid on 23 September 2011 04:22:24 PM. © Always A Blogsmaid

I LOVED Gretchen’s colorful, whimsical multi-colored petticoat! SO Cindy Lauper/ Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. A Bold choice, inspired by something she saw online and made into reality by Ania Bridal. She is just adorable for her casual, DIY wedding. Thanks to Green Wedding Shoes for the content, and Ben Blood for the photography! And congratulations [...]

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Looking for Ocean Wedding Invitations Come and
see the simple, the classy, the

post from Creative Wedding Ideas Blog on 23 September 2011 03:17:07 PM. © Creative Wedding Ideas Blog

Looking for Ocean Wedding Invitations? Come and see the simple, the classy, the fun and the[...]

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ACCESSORIES: petite wedding ring

post from little winter bride on 23 September 2011 03:09:45 PM. © little winter bride

While in home in NYC a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by my favorite store, ABC Carpet and Home. Spent some leisurely time window shopping, a little wedding gift hunting, day dreaming of buying out the 5th floor and of course a look see at their one of kind jewelry department. I love their selection of delicate, simple, wedding rings. I love the just wearing my gold wedding band for everyday and save my engagement ring for special occasions. But I'm also digging the idea of teeny, tiny stone tucked in within a thin gold band.....a little sparkle but not to much like the one pictured at the top of this page. Isn't is sweet?

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Unique Wedding Invitations | Wedding Reception
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Top 5 reasons your grandma will love paperless
wedding invitations from Glö

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So, you?ve decided that paperless wedding invitations are the way to go. But now you wonder: ?What in the hootenanny will I do about Grandma?? You could send her a matching paper invite, but guess what — grandma may surprise you! So in honor of cyber-grannies everywhere, I bring you the top 5 reasons why YOUR grandma will probably go gaga for your paperless wedding invitations.

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