This is my humble collection of attempting to live a life full of lovely things. A blog highlighting crafty projects, inspiration, and all things delicate & detailed. To learn more click here.
Here is a peek of my lovely wedding day! We were married July 20, 2008 in the gorgeous Black Hills of South Dakota. Find more images and details about my incredible wedding day on Style Me Pretty.
November 22, 2012 
A full day of non-blog-work ahead of me today, so I'll wish you well a bit early. I am very grateful for each of my readers and every comment sharing in on my journey.
Enjoy a day of full of food, gratitude, & rest. Full bellies and full hearts—Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
Image Source: Terrain (type by me)
November 14, 2012 
My favorite project this fall season was making corn husk flowers. With only one supply (corn husks) and two tools (scissors and a hot glue gun), this is a relatively simple tutorial. Instructions below!
On where to purchase corn husks, I recommend an international food store (think tamales!). Put a few husks in water to increase their pliability. While the husks are soaking, cut out a large amount of petals. You will need roughly 7 small, 5 medium, and 9 large petals per flower. Also cut out a 1.5" circle for each flower. Take the wet husk and cut into strips about 5.5" x 1.5" long.
Now that you have all the pieces take the strip—roll it up, then dot with glue to prevent unrolling. Take the circle and glue the rolled piece to stand up vertically in the center. From this base, you start gluing the small petals and work your way out to the medium then large petals. You may need to trim the length of the large petals before gluing underneath the medium petals to help the flower lay flat. The process should be organic, leaving you with different size and shaped flowers.
The result is gorgeous I promise. And soon I'll show how I plan to incorporate these into a Thanksgiving table centerpiece!
November 13, 2012 A very long while.
But hello to anyone still following this sadly forsaken blog! Logging in to my platform felt so oddly foreign and familiar. WHAT do I have to say for myself after all this time???
First, I'll say look at these pretty centerpieces leftover from the wedding I styled last weekend!
Second, I have sorely missed updating my small community of followers! Are you still out there?
Third, I'm not sure where to begin on what I've been up to. Fun things include a birthday, a trip to the wineries, my first 5k, a halloween party, a gala fundraiser, and many wedding activities. The less fun updates include an insane amount of client work (more than double from one year ago). Which is most definitely a blessing for my family, but takes a toll on things I love like this blog and a clean house.
As for my future plans (now that my schedule is slower before the holiday madness begins), I have a few harvest projects to share before diving into my favorite season. So please say hello and join me in the upcoming days for content that you once loved!
P.S. Don't you love these adorable test tubes?! I purchased them from Etched in Time if you'd like a set yourself.
September 18, 2012 
Hoodies. Scarves. Hot tea. Autumn spices. Is anyone else loving the sudden onset of chilly weather?
I am almost ready to be back sharing my regular creative projects with you! Next week will be perfect too since it's my birthday week. I also signed up for a new Blogging Your Way course, so hopefully next month I gain a better purpose & plan for this blog.
Hope your week is off to a great start!
Photograph by Francesco Lagnese for Real Simple (via Pinterest)
September 7, 2012 
Not sure where this week went. It was Tuesday, and now it's Friday...and I'm not sure what happened in between. But I do know suddenly I'm loving the bits of cool weather and longing to break out the scarves and boots. This photo captures it perfectly. Cozy fall.
Have a splendid weekend!
Featured Lovely By: Tartelette (via Pinterest)
October 5, 2011 I am pretty sure everyone needs a fall bucket list. One that includes an apple farm. Truly an enjoyable and relaxing activity, although I wasn't the one chasing kids all over. Below are the images I captured yesterday at Eckert's, a local St. Louis farm. Good times.
October 4, 2011 
Autumn all around the blogosphere, and I'm totally ok with that. And I'm ok with adding a french illustration by studio folk. Does anyone else love this season?
Featured Artist: Denis Carrier
October 3, 2011 
Happy Monday!
And now I share my newest passion—floral styling. By playing a large decor role in a wedding last month, I was introduced to wholesale flower purchasing. Probably the best and worst thing that could have happened...because I LOVE it. I can't stop buying flowers now. And because it's wholesale, I can splurge on fancy flowers like billy balls (the yellow round ones) which run $$$.
Above are one of the arrangements I made just because it's fall and I wanted some floral eye candy in my home. Fun, yes?
September 30, 2011 
Is anyone else shocked that tomorrow is October? I love being submerged in fall but feel like it's almost over, as if I've nearly missed it. Above is the fall eye candy that I am currently swooning over. Simple rustic elegance, with a touch of snazzy flair.
Hope you fall into a beautiful autumn weekend!
Image Sources: 1 Chelsea Fuss of Frolic for Styled // 2 Photo by Amelia J. Moore (via Project Wedding) // 3 Fossil Blog (via Oh, Hello Friend) // 4 The Swell Life (via Pinterest) // 5 Photo by Joseph De Leo for Country Living (via Pinterest) //
September 28, 2011 Happy Wednesday! Here are a few on-the-cheap decor ideas.
For my porch, I snatched up a few mum plants from Home Depot (only $3 ea!) along with a small pumpkin, and then added a chalkboard welcome sign. I think this makes a pleasant fall greeting for guests...even if it's just the mail delivery person who visits.
And corn. The idea was used in a wedding I styled this month—and I figured it makes for a great seasonal candle accent. I didn't want one lonely candle, so I used all the small votive holders on hand.
And lastly I made a fall bouquet. Then I decided to tell you all about my new found passion (floral styling) in another post. So for now just a quick look ;)
What new ideas are you using this fall? Anything that rocked your socks off?
