Wedding Flowers

One of the projects we tackled during my parents' visit was unpacking my craft room.  There was a large plastic basket (I got a thing for them, I tell 'ya) filled with wedding decor items.  


This included thirteen flower bundles, the flowers were tied to our aisle chairs. 

I didn't want to just toss them, my sister and I spent a long time creating them (never mind the cost) and of course I had a sentimental attachment to the flowers. But I just didn't know what to do with them- I mean they are fake flowers (i.e. not so chic) and the colors don't really fit our house. This would be why they have sat in a box for close to three years.  Thank goodness for my mom's creativity.  


Purple hydrangea wreath perfect for summer/fall, especially since I was lacking something for the door.  

LOVE it!


Flower arrangement for the bathroom without a window. 

With or without the ribbon?


The color is perfect (with the wall and curtain you can't see), and I love the texture on the container. 


Did you repurpose anything from your wedding? 

Bon Bini

Bon Bini, meaning "Welcome" in Papiamento the language of Aruba, welcome to my post about our terrific vacation. This was our second trip to this “one particular harbor” (side note: Buffett Day is a week away), with the purpose being to attend a college friend’s wedding. It was stunning! How could it not be, seeing as it was held on the beach of a tropical island at sunset with flamingos in the background? Since I took 452 photos and 1 video, I’ll just show you a few quick highlights.

the hotel beach- Renaissance Island

the best spot on the island, in my 0pinion

Flamingos, very tame, at our beach

the waterslide at Senor Frog's bar

yes, you go down the slide at a bar, in your clothes or undies

JMU girls

the north shore- very pretty and with extra large waves due to the hurricane

On our final night we ate at the Flying Fish Bone. This is an amazing restaurant, and not just for the great seafood, but because you can eat at a table in the water. Yup, you eat dinner with your feet (and ankles) in the ocean. Oh, and there is a wonderful view of the sunset.

Beach Time

Tomorrow we are heading to Aruba for a friend’s wedding. I’m so excited! We were there almost 2 years ago for our honeymoon-so I have a list of activities and restaurants I want to revisit.

But mostly I just want to lay on the beach.

Since the couple didn’t register I was able to be creative with their wedding gift. In addition to a personalized blanket , I ordered this awesome name sign for the wonderful etsy seller, savoiefairephoto. They (and I) adore this sign!! The seller was great to work with- fast and good commutation.

Oh, and I also made a monogrammed candle- more about how I did it after I return from my tropical break.

Off to work on my tan- see ya later!

Hairy Issue

Next weekend we will be attending a wedding on a tropical island (=hot), to which we have to ride a boat (=wind) to reach. My issue is, what do i do with my hair?! I feel pretty sure it needs to be pulled up. However, I'm not great at doing much beyond a ponytail, which doesn't nice enough for a wedding. I need help!

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A Hot Wedding

Our recent trip to Boston was for more than vacation, we were on our way to a wedding. It was the wedding of an old family friend- our families have been friends since moving into our house 22 years ago.

The wedding was held at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Mass (not where the college is), which was a lovely location overlooking a really pretty valley. While it was hot humid with a huge thunderstorm including heavy downpours, it was a beautiful day.

The ceremony was a modified version of a Hindu ceremony from southern India. It was amazing! Thankfully, there was a program provided that provided description and explanation of the significance of each portion. There are some very sweet and beautiful traditions in the ceremony. Of course, all the decor fit perfectly with the Indian vide-all the table linens were bright, beautiful colors. And oh my gosh- all the beautiful saris, beautiful!

Finally!

So it has been over a year since our wedding- but finally this weekend we hung up pictures! (honeymoon ones too).

Don’t ask me about the scrapbooks, photograph’s album or getting the dressed cleaned. It’s on the to-do list!

Busy

Opps, I haven't posted in a while. We've been busy- in addition to my 1st month of school crazy work load, and John's classes...our weekends have been packed:

Can you guess why?

-the first weekend in September was the Buffett Concert
-the second we had John's company picnic at Kings Dominion (with Ginny, and stopping to see Noah and Terry on the way back), and we missed a Jack/Jill baby shower that day too
-the third weekend we went to a fancy firefighter wedding
-the fourth weekend (this weekend) we went to a beautiful frat brother wedding in the blue ridge mountains, and stopped at JMU on the way back (bdubs for him, Chelsea for me)

Next weekend, we will be here for our 1st anniversary.

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