Happy Halloween!

And happy birthday to my favorite guy in the world… I feel lucky every single day to have found you.

Tonight we’ll do a little bit of trick-or-treating and a whole lot of celebrating.  We may have already had our night out (my big surprise — dinner, a hotel room, and a haunted pub crawl… terribly cheesy but also amazing… okay ya I’m a huge nerd) but tonight we’ll get to blow out candles and open presents, and come on… that’s the real fun of a birthday right?

(It’s possible that I am actually more excited than Mark for his present.)

What about all of you?  Do you have any big plans for the night?

Photo: The Coveteur

Friday Already?

Time is flying by… but I’m excited for a special surprise I have planned for Mark’s birthday this weekend.  His birthday is actually on Halloween, so we’re celebrating a little early, but usually the day of is reserved for trick-or-treats and hot mulled cider with rum, running door to door with Austin and then handing out candy at our own… especially since this year it falls on a Wednesday.

Poor holiday babies never get to celebrate on their actual day… but that’s why we have to make this weekend extra special!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend yourself!  Tell me, what are you up to?

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

Speaking of destination weddings… this one is gorgeous.

I need these studded loafers in my life.

Tell me how I do this.

Also… oreo fudge.

… or maybe this salad, because it really does look delicious. (Do you feel like there’s a little devil and a little angel on your shoulder right now?  I do.)

This is a really cute DIY.

A Little Inspiration: Halloween in White

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The idea of decorating for Halloween in shades of white has always appealed to me.  I love white, and even more, I love anything unexpected.  Anything I can do to put a new spin on an old tradition is good with me.  How about you?

What’s your favorite holiday trend?  Or would you rather stick to tradition?

Happy (fried brain) Friday!

Lately, my brain has taken to spontaneous combustion.  I’ve forgotten the date, the time, what it is I’m even talking about in the middle of a sentence… at this point I think it’s safe to say that wedding brain has taken over.

The thing is that it’s not just a wedding I have to prepare for, it’s also the fact that I’m about to leave… for 3 weeks… right in the middle of a busy political season (to put it lightly) and right in the middle of the holidays…

So, that said, this morning I thought it was Tuesday.

But I suppose my recent bout of forgetfulness just emphasizes how badly I need a night out… and tonight I’m planning to do just that.  My maid of honor has the whole evening planned and I can’t tell you how fantastic it feels to just be along for the ride.  Whatever the stress that comes with these final few weeks I have to say… the one thing I’m feeling more than anything is thankful that I have such amazing people in my life.

Here are a few things I’m loving…

This is pretty on a whole new level — I can’t wait to see the book.

Norman Seef.

These vegan cookies also count as breakfast — I’m sold.

There’s an app for that.

Yes.

For those of you who love doughnuts just as much as I do.

How cute is this Halloween party?

These Halloween cards too.

Our Registry

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We’ve tried hard to make it clear that the best gift our friends and family can give us is just to be there for us on our day (since just that will require almost all of them to travel, and we know that’s a lot) but we decided to set up a registry for anyone who might insist.

We’ve been adding to the collection over time, working slowly and throwing in a few things we need and a few that we’d just love to have.  When it turned out a lot of our dishes were cracking, we added some pretty new bowls.  When we ran out of candles, we realized it couldn’t hurt to add a few to the list.  It’s been a really easy way to tackle the big project that a wedding registry can become… and it’s worked out really well for us.  There are so many things to think about it the last few months of wedding planning that I’m thanking my stars we were able to get this one out of the way early and a little at a time.

Friday Link Love

Wow am I glad to see this super busy crazy week go.  I’m sure the next will be just the same (and on and on until the election…) but I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home with the guy I love.  Who knows, I might even drag him to a movie.

It’s kind of nice not to have any plans.

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

Okay, you can show up in my mailbox anytime now please.

What an amazing way to renew your vows.

Congratulations to James and her family on a new baby boy! (Named Sailor, is that the cutest?)

These shots make me long for an adventure.

This awesome bottle opener and resealer.

Do you change up your pillows in the fall?

With a little heavy cream?  I die…

… also now I want this.

Navy nails.

Currently Obsessing Over: White Spaces

There was a time when I couldn’t stand a white wall… probably brought on by long periods of apartment-hopping, never settling long enough to paint the space (if I was allowed to at all).

But now that I’ve had a couple of years to recover, I find myself gravitating toward these gorgeous clean spaces.

Especially when they’re paired with those rich wooden beams.

Next home?

A girl can dream, right?

P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who filled out last week’s survey.  It is amazing to have all of your feedback, and I promise it won’t go to waste.  Over the next few months (and into the future) I’ll be working to make A Thousand Threads better than ever… so please do stay tuned!

And if you didn’t have a chance to participate, I’ll be leaving the survey open for at least a few weeks.  Answer one question, answer them all… whatever you have time for.  Every little bit helps!

(happy Wednesday — half way through the week! … … optimism helps the hump.)

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Happy Friday (the 13th!)

I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I’m totally superstitious.  I’ve always cringed a little when someone opens an umbrella indoors or walks under a ladder.  I can’t help it… it’s a gut reaction, and I’m not even sure where it comes from.  I don’t think my parents have the same paranoia… just crazy ol’ me.

Anyone else do the same?

And (just curious) how’s your day going?  To be honest… mine has been pretty great.  So far…

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

Okay, I know I’m kind of obsessing over these shots but, come on, sooo pretty.

This awesome little table.

This beautiful wedding toast (that even made me tear up a little… and I don’t know them) and amazing advice.

Garlic naan.

With this blackberry gin fizz OMG.

This chick — who is hilarious.

Welcome to the Weekend!

I am ready.  In fact, I kind of want to lay down in that grass.

Here are a few things I’m loving…

This crazy inspiring book.

The unique lace on this veil.

Awesome ideas that are new to me.

So cool.

The cutest little adventure books.

The French are winning.

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.

Herb centerpieces.

Rifle how you steal my heart.

Photo: Jill Thomas via Once Wed

Friday Link Love

After a “picture perfect” surgery on Mark’s collar bone yesterday, we’re settling in for a cozy weekend at home… excited to finally heal.

Here are a few things I’m loving this week…

Father’s Day for the dapper dad.

Escort cards on Moroccan ceramic tiles.

This e-course that started today!

Greyhound popsicles OMG.

… plus yogurt honey berry pops.  Can you tell it’s getting warm?

The new Rue.

Creating the perfect welcome gift.

Gorgeous wedding hair tutorials.

Photo: Rue Magazine