Superficialious

I recently discovered Polyvore, a site that lets you build collages from items found in stores online. This site is a shoppers heaven and I have to admit - superbly superficial. I love it. You can add items that you already own and mix and match with new items from other stores. Check out how cute this sequin chiffon top from Charlotte Russe looks with my Sass and Bide jeans.

Coq au Vin

My extremely generous bridesmaids gave me a beautiful Le Creuset French Oven at my bridal shower and I have been dying to test it out. Yesterday, I made Coq au Vin for dinner. The chicken was perfectly cooked and delicious. The left-over wine wasn't bad either!

My Favorite Kind of Promotion

M&Ms is launching a new line of ice cream treats and to get the word out they were giving away free icecream bars by my office yesterday. I was lucky and snagged one before they ran out. I have to admit that it tasted pretty darn good, but then again, who doesn't love free icecream on a summer day?

Thursday Thirteen - My Never-Ending Wedding List

Thirteen Things on my never-ending Wedding To Do List... 1. Print Menu Cards 2. Order Favors 3. Re-Order my Shoes 4. Book Plane Tickets for Ohio Reception 5. Write Thank You Notes 6. Finalize Cocktail Hour Selections 7. Create the Programs for the Ceremony 8. Select the Readings for the Ceremony 9. Finish the Swizzle Sticks 10. Update the Wedding Weekend Schedule 11. Complete Updates to Wedding Web Site 12. Order Bags for Out-of-Town Guests 13. Assemble Out-of-Town Guest Bags

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My Shower!

What a lucky bride I am! My shower was amazing and I was completely spoiled. My bridesmaids surprised me with beautiful centerpieces with my name, a recipe collection from all my friends and family, and lots of cupcakes! It was the perfect day with family and friends.

The restaurant where we had the shower.

The super-cute centerpieces.

All my swag - seriously, I must have been an extra-nice bride-to-be!

The cupcake tree!!

I Might Have Crossed a Line

I'm pretty sure I crossed that line and I'm now officially a Bridezilla. I couldn't be content to just put regular bottles of water in our out-of-town guest bags, I just had to replace each label with my own wedding design. (I know, I have problems.)

I have to admit they look pretty cute and my boss liked them so much she asked me to make some for her son's wedding in June.

The Perfect Shower Dress

Oh, how I heart J. Crew! I bought this beautiful blue dress to wear to my Bridal Tea Shower this Saturday. I can't wait to wear it!