Monday, February 25, 2013

Weekend Recap

 
This past weekend was a whole lot of fun. I had my first bridal shower and saw so many close friends and family members that I had not seen in a long time! I think this weekend it finally hit me that I'm a bride. Sounds crazy, but its ever only been someone else getting married. Crazy to think its now me, and 60 days away! I am still working to upload photos from the actual camera, but here are a few and some lesser quality photos from my phone. I cannot thank all of the incredibly special friends and family that made this entire day so perfect! I love you all!

Sweet friends!

Opening the gift from my sweet MOH, Blair.

Our friendship in a nutshell :)

Obsessed with my cake with my new monogram! It matched the invitations!

With my hosts!

With 4 of my 6 incredible bridesmaids! Can't wait for April :) 



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Have a great Monday!

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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Pillow Talk

I recently picked up more 20x20 down inserts and now am on the hunt for the perfect pillow covers to accent our white couch. Currently, we have burlap/script "Restoration Hardwaresque" pillows on our couch, and I am looking for a little more added dimension and giving the old pillows a break. I have my eye on a few of these patterns, and think it would be fun to mix things up for Spring. Here are a few of my favorites in my hunt thus far:


20x20 Throw Pillow Covers.Ikat Pillow.Dark Gray Pillow.Grey Ikat pillow. Gray and White.Housewares.Home Decor Printed fabric on both sides

English Calm Linen Pillow

Orange Pillow.Throw Pillow Covers 18x18 Decorative Orange Pillows.Orange Pillow Cover. Ikat Pillow  Printed fabric on both sides

Embroidered Wave Pillow Cover

Ikat Pillow 20x20 Blue Green Pillow. Light Blue. 20 x 20. Gray Blue .Decorator Pillow Covers Cushions Housewares  Printed fabric both sides

I also adore the look of mixing all sorts of colors and patterns together. I just always somehow hit a wall on the perfect coordination. I just can't get enough of these pictures.








Almost Friday!
-K
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wedding Wednesday

Pink champagne party 

This Saturday is my first bridal shower hosted by my maid of honor and sweet bridesmaid. I am so excited I can barely stand it. My mom will be coming into town as well, so it will be a full fledged girls weekend. This shower is the unofficial kickoff to our wedding day. Austin's bachelor party is next weekend (oh boy) and I have a couple other showers and my bachelorette at the end of March! I still cannot quite believe we are almost 60 days away! I have been waiting for this day for 19 months, and I must say I AM READY.  I am truly so lucky to have some incredible friends that I consider family! I even have a sweet bridesmaid, Hannah coming in all the way from Chicago this weekend. So excited to celebrate her recent engagement too! I will post all about the shower and photos on Monday!

xo,

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Ya'll...

If you're on the J Crew email list, you got the insane email today about their sales. Both J Crew and J Crew Factory are offering awesome discounts on their already marked down items.  At J Crew, code STYLE40 gets you an additional 40% off AND free shipping on your order regardless of what you spend. J Crew Factory is also offering 30% off and free shipping with code PRESDAY.  

With sales like that, who can say no? Here's what's in my cart: 

Factory 3'' chino short 
(In multiple colors...and at $24 a pair, entirely justifiable)


Factory colorblock stripe boatneck TEE

Factory layering v-neck tee

 and a couple items for the beau, just because I'm sweet.
Factory 9" Gramercy short in sunwashed oxford 

Factory lightweight button-down shirt in tattersall 

You're welcome!
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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Winter Blues

What's worse than January? February. The bright side? We are already halfway through! With snow in the forecast for today, I am most definitely ready for some consistent warmth. I say I'm ready for Spring, but lets be honest, this girl still has a lot some wedding to-do's to take care of beforehand. But, in the meantime, I can still think about what I would like my closet to look like for Spring
Winter Blues

Have a great weekend!



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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!

I hope your Valentine makes your day great!

xo,

Katie
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Wedding Wednesday

So, we are nearly on the 8 week countdown. WHEN did that happen?!? So now, starts crunch time. Like, for real. I've been a maniac the past couple days tying up loose ends that I didn't even know existed. Parents gifts? Check. Going away sparklers? Double check...come up with something clever to engrave in Austin's wedding band? Still working on that... For 7 hours of your life, wedding planning sure is enormousbut as the date gets closer and closer, Austin and I are getting SO excited to begin our lives together as husband and wife. 

I haven't done one of these lists in while, so I figured I would update it! For my own sanity too! 


Set a date
Book venue
Book photographer
Book videographer- not doing one
Book Band for reception
Ask bridal party to be in wedding
Book caterer & bar- included at club
Create wedding website
       Register     
Book florist
Buy wedding dress 
Book ceremony & cocktail hour musicians
Book rentals-
Take engagement pictures 
Select bridesmaid dresses
Have bridesmaids order dresses
Select and order groom & groomsmen attire
Have groomsmen order suits
Select Groomsmen Ties- I THINK I FOUND THE ONE!..waiting on final swatch
Purchase veil
Book cake baker
Hire coordinator –
Buy cake knife & server- beautiful vintage one is now MINE!
Order save the dates
Finalize guest list    
Send save the dates  
Book officiant  
Pre-marital counseling
Order guest book- our planner came up with the coolest idea I can't wait to do!
Hotel room blocks
Hire a calligrapher- THANKS MOM!
MOB Dress Shopping - DONE!
Find wedding shoes
Find wedding jewelry- keeping it simple!
   Find garter   
Book makeup artist & hair stylist 
Book hair and makeup trial appointment
                                                   Select Reception Food
Take bridal portraits – decided against; my parents love me, just not enough to display a 75x90 photo of me staring into space over the fireplace
Dress Fitting-In March!
Order ceremony programs
Order invitations- ordered!
Mail invitations- early February
Book rehearsal dinner venue  
Buy Rehearsal Dinner dress- Have an option hanging in my closet, still deciding if its "the one"
Bridal Party Transportation
Buy bridal party gifts- half done!
Bachelorette party – March! Woop Woop
Bachelor party- Early March
Bridal Showers – First one next weekend!
Purchase wedding bands- both are purchased and ready to go!
Put together picture list for photographer
Get marriage license- In my phone for March 14th
Order wedding favors- picked out
Book transportation from reception to hotel- next door to reception venue
Book honeymoon – IT’S A SURPRISE!
Honeymoon shopping
Gift for Groom- picked out 
Rehearsal Dinner  invitations- designed and done
Music selections to band and ceremony artist
Book wedding night hotel room
Order thank you notes
Getaway Car- booked a vintage Rolls Royce! so excited! Dance Lessons start at the end of the month!
 Walk down the aisle & say I do!



I'm feelin pretty good about my list...(ask me again in a month) but, I am thankfully pretty calm right now. A lot more calm than I was say 3 months ago. I can only hope the calm continues....

Have a great day!

Katie
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Monday, February 11, 2013

Weekend Recap

It's Monday. Again. And raining...Anyway, this weekend was enough fun to make up for it! Friday afternoon I met up with a girlfriend of mine for a little champagne lunch and shopping to kick off the weekend. Friday evening, we ventured to Durham and had dinner with a couple friends at Dos Perros followed by some seriously strong delicious cocktails at Alley Twenty Six.

Saturday morning, we traveled to Greenville to celebrate a great friend's engagement party. They will be getting married Memorial Day weekend this year, and we are so excited for them! It's still crazy for me to think that we will have been newlyweds for nearly a month by then. The party was a blast and it was great to see people that are so dear to us.


Have a great Monday!

xoxo,

Katie
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Guest Room Makeover


Austin and I have only ever lived in a one bedroom apartment up until now. I think we are still trying to figure out how to deal with all of this extra space (not complaining) But, the empty guest bedroom is borderline keeping me up at night (slight exaggeration)...with that said, my next project is to completely outfit our guest bedroom/home office. Currently, we have a large white desk and few desk accessories...my goal is to make our guest room a complete guest retreat! 

After much thought I have decided to keep the guest room very neutral to give a more upscale hotel feel. *The catch* Austin and I have both agreed we will not move again until we are ready to fork over some serious cash for a down payment on our first home. With THAT said, I am hoping to keep costs low with flea markets finds and bedding sales; but at the same time something classic and decent quality so that we have it for years to come. Raleigh people, any secret great shops I should check out?  Here is my inspiration:

 guest room

I'm also in the market for some great (large) bedroom prints for our bedroom and the guest...any favorite Etsy shops out there?
xo,


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Monday, February 4, 2013

Weekend Recap

This past weekend went by really quickly. Just me? Austin had a good friend from college come stay with us. Saturday, all of us went to the NCState/Miami game, followed by too many a few drinks at our place before we headed to the bars. We went to a new bar that has opened here in Raleigh since we moved away last year. It was called Coglins. I was a little unsure of the crowd in there (never trust a place that sells Fishbowls) but I loved the constant 80's hits that were playing.
Mid 80's dance party at Coglins




Bailey was feeling a little sluggish with us on Sunday morning too...we didn't get out of bed until 2pm! Record in my world.

Sunday evening, despite how I felt Sunday morning, we had another couple over to watch the Super Bowl. They are great friends, like family so it was a very casual low key affair. I didn't even change out of my lululemon for it. We ate made entirely too much food, which I am still regretting this morning. To the gym I go. 
        
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Friday, February 1, 2013

Favorite Fridays: Beauty Edition

Happy Friday! Happy February! This week's favorite Friday's aren't necessarily my favorite items for the week. I have listed some of my favorite beauty products that I use constantly and love. Links to each product are listed below each photo! Have a great weekend!
Great for moisture and a pop of color
I can PROMISE this lotion is worth the steep price tag. After a few uses your skin feels amazing!
Incredible for under-eye darkness or any other problem areas!

After using this product once a week for a year, it has literally transformed my hair

My go to daily scent. If you love this, get the candle too!

Do you have any favorite items that are part of your beauty routine?

xo,

Katie



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