wedding pallet: robin's egg

(FYI this is the color mixer I want) 

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wedding pallet: seafoam

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hello lovely,

i thought i'd do a blog series showcasing the lovely colors i've picked for our wedding. the list keeps growing! the first one i thought i'd share is seafoam green, the newest in my wedding color pallet. (yes, i know i am mega lame for having a "wedding color pallet" but i'm happy as a clam so you will have to pardon my lameness) i have done so much for my wedding this week. it feels fantastic! mom, bubbie and i went to the rentals place and discussed options and pricing. (man that will suck your budget dry!) i prepared myself to spend half my budget and we actually came out UNDER half. it was very exciting. i also met with a caterer. we ate dinner together and talked about a possible menu for the reception. then i emailed a baker and set up a time to have a cake tasting. (once niles gets back of course) and last but not least, i talked to a woman about making my bridesmaid dresses. amy has been helping be find the perfect gown for our wedding, but i can't find the silhouette i want, in the color i want, for the price i want. hopefully this seamstress can get the job done under budget, but still looking lovely. 

hope you are having a productive week as well.

xoxo,

alyssa renee 

1960s fashion

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i could research for this blog for days...

blogs i'm following

hello lovely,
i thought it would be fun to share some of the blogs i'm following with you guys. these blogs give me so many decorating, fashion, and wedding ideas. hope you enjoy them as much i do. 


side note:
niles is going to be working out of state for 5 weeks :( sad day. i will be a single doggie momma for a wee bit. good news? he let me use his computer so we can skype. please send us good vibes. its going to be a long five weeks...


xoxo,
alyssa renee

lovely clusters: this blog organizes items by color. it is magical :)

i love a slippery maiden! this girl is so talented. she sings, she plays guitar, and she does the most beautiful paper cuttings. (i want to try to make some too)

hi-fi weddings is a rockstar wedding blog. this blog is my inspiration for unique wedding photo ideas. (you will just have to wait til september to see what some of those are...) they even featured our engagement photos! 

vintage clothes for sale. classic style icons. vintage dress patterns. vintage decorating tips. does it get any better? adore vintage lives up to its name. i adore this blog. just wish the clothing was in my price range...

and who could forget the blog that inspired me to make the mice and birds blog? miss james of bleubird vintage is my life inspiration. she is a crafty lady, dedicated momma, and vintage goddess. 

favorite things: oh etsy...

adorable

do they make this in my size?

buttercup will help me make this

awesome wallet

bonnaroo, here i come.

want. need. might actually buy right now.

for my wedding cake?

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{ bubbie }

hello lovely,
my beautiful baby sister is turning 17! i can't believe it. i remember when she was just a baby. i used to sit in front of her swing and beg her to talk to me. i remember her first steps, watching her eat cheerios for the first time, playing school with her and her stuffed animals, the sad day we cut her long ringlets, and even the day she got her drivers license! okay, no more nostalgia. happy birthday, bubbie. you are my best friend, my maid of honor, and one of the best girls i know. i love you so :)
xoxo,
bubbie 

thanks.

hello lovely,
hope you all had a merry christmas and happy new year :)
the family went on vacation and it was fantastic. photos to come... BUT i wanted to share with my my favorite christmas present! mom and dad got me a cricut! i am so exctied. it took me three tries to print the word thanks correctly, but i did it. can't wait to learn how to use this well. it is going to be a fantastic tool for my hair accessories. i took a few pictures and may or may not have already named is buttercup... because i'm obsessed...

i made myself a lovely crafting space in my room i'm super excited to finally have a space to craft and not leave the living room table covered in supplies

THANKS MOM AND DAD!

i love it and i love you :)

xoxo,

alyssa renee