Melissa in the Autumn

Melissa's wedding was classy yet fun, and it was a pleasure to be her florist.

For her reception we did long rows of tables and filled the center with bud vases and lots of fresh blooms. The result looked like a field of wildflowers, it was beautiful! I should have more pics from the reception soon.

Independence Day

Great food, great view, great friends, and a great cause. I love my country!

We are lucky to have amazing friends! Sometimes it seems hard not being 10 minutes away from our families, but it is so nice to know we still have people we can count on.

I think the cool-aide mustache says it all! We are loving summer.

everyone needs a little romance.

This is "the kiss heard around the world" this morning.

She was hurt in the riot after the Stanley Cup, he was "calming her down."

I think its sweet.

Peter Loves Jane

Nikkol, my sister in law, was sweet enough to post some photos of my humble abode on her blog Peter Loves Jane.

See photos here.

Nikkol does wedding invites, and she does them extremely well.

It's nice to have a sister in law who somehow knows how to do everything!

Emilys Vintage.

Emily tagged me in this photo on facebook. I had never seen this picture of her bouquet. Brought back memories of her beautiful plum colored wedding on a warm June night. I might have hung around and enjoyed a glass of lemonade or two.

Ahhh... Summer. So glad you are coming back to us.

More Emily and Brett here.

P.S. Check out her ring... gorgeous.

A Few of my Favorite Things

When it comes to kids stuff, I tend to lean toward hand made rather than store bought. However I don't usually take the time to sew or "craft" a lot. Which is why I am grateful that other people feel that Stella deserves pretty things, so they provide them for her.

My Grandmother is one of those people. She makes beautiful things for Stella (and me) and they always seem to be just my taste.

This skirt poofs over her butt perfectly. (Stellas butt. Not my Grandmothers butt.)

I really love how Stella looks like such a toddler in this photo - little square feet and her belly poking out. I wish she would never grow up.

Stella is already having innovative ideas when it comes to fashion. I am so proud.


Rhetts mom is also a talented seamstress, check out her Etsy shop. She made Stella this little owl pillow.


And then there is Megan, the Knitress of the Night. It is really crocheting, not knitting. I thought the name was clever so I found a way to use it. She made Stella these hats and I love them! Unfortunately they are still getting much use, even into May.

And last but not least, my Mom. I wanted to make Stellas bedding, but my belly was HUGE and frankly, it was just in the way. So my Mom basically made it for me while I enjoyed potato chips on the couch and watched her. I pretended like I was watching the Martha Stewart show, that way I didn't feel bad for not helping more. Martha Stewart never needs help.

Blankets make playing with toys even more fun. This is usually our blanket of choice.

She also Crocheted this big beautiful blanket. It is not our blanket of choice when it comes to play, because I am keeping it nice so Stella can give it to her daughter one day.

Basically I am surrounded by amazing people. Just thought you would like to know.