… and a sexy new address too! Bookmark 1000threadsblog.com (because I don’t know what I was thinking with all of those hyphens either…) and keep an eye out.
It will be a little quiet around here for a day or so, but I promise we’ll be back up and running in no time.
I can’t wait for you to see!
Photo: via Pinterest
One month to go, and we’re down to the details… but let me tell you, there are details to be had!
From menus to table lists to just plain mailing stuff to the west coast (extra work for the destination bride) I’m pretty sure our weekends from here on out are done.*
There are the details on the surface, and the details underneath… and right now my head is reeling trying to keep up with them all.
But really, in the end, aren’t the details half the fun?
And how about this for some (moderately disturbed) motivation? A little old, but really, if I could be the most organized person on earth I would die happy.**
*Okay actually we made pretty good use of this particular weekend (sorry for the terrible shot of the back of the camera… I mentioned we’ve been busy right?).
**I’d like to dedicate this post to Pinterest and the terribly dated but absolutely fantastic discoveries I make on you nearly every day… clearly we’ve been spending a little too much time together.
Photo: Backstage at Rodarte Fall 2012 Ready to Wear via The Doppelganger
Okay, call me cliché but I really do love the fall. It’s sweater season (in theory… in reality it’s been 80 all week, but go with me here) the apples are at their best, the leaves are turning and the holidays are about to begin.
Fall is a time for savoring rich flavors, rich experiences, and gorgeous rich colors like the ones above.
Two months. I’m not even sure what to say about two months. I can barely believe it, but this time we have left will be gone in the blink of an eye!
The past week has been full of little accomplishments and final touches: We picked out our rings and mailed our final invites, and now I think I can officially say that we we’re down to the details!
Here’s what our checklist is looking like, two months out…
Because my skin didn’t get the message.
To tell you the truth, even when I’m super tan, I’m really not. My mother would call it my beautiful “porcelain skin.”
Nice spin, mom. Way to make the little lady feel a little better while she slathers on that sunscreen.
Well played.
Jacket: J. Crew / Tank Top: aerie, similar / Shorts: J. Crew / Necklace: vintage
When it comes to my closet, I have some real hoarder tendencies.
No matter how many times I sort and toss, there are always a few (dozen) things I know I’ll never wear, but I will also never throw away.
I can’t.
Some are sentimental, some are just plain cool (somehow, someday, I swear I’ll find a use for them) and some, well okay some just don’t have any explanation at all. But they’re there… and they’re never going away.
One day I’ll be tragically smothered under a crushing pile of vintage slips and cowboy boots…
“She couldn’t stop,” they’ll say, “We always knew it would get out of hand.”
Anyway… I was pretty sure this dress was destined to remain in the second category forever… hanging there, staring at me… daring me to figure it out.
But this past weekend I finally had the eureka moment I was looking for.
The key is really the belt… because without it, I think this vintage Jams dress (that if I’m going to be really honest, I think I’ve had since I was 12) is one very small step away from a muumuu.
Once I found the right belt, the rest seemed to flow pretty naturally, and really, after figuring it all out… I’m a little lost as to why I’ve found it so tough to style in the past!
I’m kind of inspired to tackle the rest!
Because of course, wearing them all is much more realistic than throwing them away… even the boots that are two sizes too small.
Don’t judge.
Dress: vintage / Jacket: EmersonMade, similar / Belt: similar / Shoes: similar / Necklace: similar
Oh you guys… the gorgeous simplicity of this wedding really gets me. A gorgeous location, a stylish bride and groom, and the most joyful guests… there is truly nothing better, and nothing more you need.
Except maybe a little neighborhood bike ride. Tell me — when have you ever seen a cuter group shot?
I can’t thank Buddy and Autumn’s photographer enough for sharing these shots. They really made my day!
Photographer: Veronica Lola Photography / Dress: J. Crew / Groom’s Attire: J. Crew
Remember how excited I was about the little gold brooch pinned to this bride’s dress? I have a few other accessories in mind that happen to be gold, and I hadn’t realized it before, but silver seriously dominates the sash market. So I’ve been having the hardest time finding the perfect sash… and my dress definitely needs a little something in that arena.
Enter that little gold brooch. It was the perfect solution! So I went looking for my own, and look what I turned up!
All it took was a trip to the Brooklyn Flea.
What do you think? Would you choose a brooch over a sash? Or pin a brooch to your sash?
C’mon, be honest.
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.
The cutest little adventure books.
The French are winning.
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.
Rifle how you steal my heart.
Photo: Jill Thomas via Once Wed
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
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