Gearing up

love, california

ugh.

yesterday i told you all about the wonder that is etsy. well, i've stumbled upon another gem, that is certain to bring matrimonial bliss.

pillows. of states. with hearts.

courtesy of love, california.

xoxo

a sneak peak and a delightful vendor experience

so it's no secret that i'm obsessed with perusing (read, burning up precious hours) on etsy. if you aren't familiar with etsy, it's an artist/crafter online space, where folks can set up mini 'shops' to sell their goods. check it out.

i just about fell out of my chair when i stumbled across Star House on etsy. they make these adorable little wooden likenesses and creatures, which happen to make AMAZING cake toppers! not to mention, they are SO SWEET that you can put them on your coffee table under a simple cloche jar for an amazing post-wedding nick-nak! there was no question in my mind, this is what we needed to have!

working with heather from Star House was a dream - she was patient with me as with each sketch i decided i was changing something about my wedding, she was a quick communicator, and she operates all via email (dream of dreams! no, i don't have time to SIT DOWN with you, wedding vendor. i know, i know, 'your generation...). and, bottom line, the work she does is AMAZING.

i don't want to spoil the party, but here's a little sneak peak:

totally in love.

xo

sooner than later.

omigosh.

it's midnight.

which means it's saturday.

which means we're officially three weeks out from the 'big day.'

we've been working on a lot to gear up... crafting, music making, partying. a few teasers of things to come:

today was a HUGE day. but i can't tell you why (jeffrey, are you reading this? if you are, STOP NOW)

okay, i'll tell you: i picked up the dress today! eeeeeee! [you should probably know, there's been a lot of 'eeeeeeeeee!'-ing happening in my life these days, thank you, sarah and brittany.

xoxo

inspiration #19: a white violin

simple.

so chic.

in other news: i just approved invite proofs. approved. no turning back now, hey?

xo

shoe envy #4: kate spade

charming, no? kate spade knows what she's doing. ESPECIALLY when it comes to some-what-preppy-garden-party-esque fun. AND LOOK AT THAT POM/FLOWER/PUFF THING! AND they're on sale. amazing.

IN OTHER NEWS: we have set a date! we are getting married on 10.9.10 in my parents' backyard! how fun!

stay tuned for more...

xo

inspiration #18: MaeMae Paperie

my dear friend over at sprinklefingers has been filling my inbox with invitation inspiration. the latest has been these dreamy suites from over at MaeMae Paperie - best of all? they have a stellar option for printing at home for the crafty kathies!

xo