0067 - the list

This whole not shopping this is getting to me. I'll admit it. It's been hard not to get myself a little something here or there and of course, I'm seeing everything I want. Spring is approaching and I am longing for shorter sleeves, less layers, and sunglasses!
I really blame the shopping craving on:

these AMAZING mules
this retro inspired swim suit
this pair of boyfriend denim
these awesome (!!!) spotted shorts
mmm sweaters
this funky sweater
forever in black (glitter)

PHEW! I'm a wanty lady! I have been trying to go through and clean out my closet and I now have to decide how to get rid of these goodies...I used to have an Etsy shop and I've seen some pretty good "shop my closet" Instagrams, but I'll have to do some more research. Got any good spots?

With the help of my dad's air miles I've booked myself a little trip back south to the desert leaving the husband at home so I can meet up with my gal pal Dawn! I am thrilled we are going back to the Ace for a few days!!

We've agreed that we have to do more than just drink (we have a tendency to just drink all our meals starting the moment we get there). I'm thinking I'll take her to Moortens Garden (you know the one from our wedding).

Anyhow it's sushi happy hour time for us. Update again soon!

xxo

0043 -- forty four days

it's been 44 days since our wedding and last night we got the rest of our wedding photos. i am so so so thrilled and would happily show you all 800+ but i know you're not as excited as i am. anyhow, i will share some more because i can't help but be a mush ball.

 other than that, we went and bought a ton of new stuff for the house today (we move in on friday!!!) including rugs, a dresser, and pillows. we're back on the hunt for a couch again...we saw one at ikea of all places that was actually comfortable and would fit in with our decor pretty well. it's within our budget, but we are just so wishy washy about such an important piece.

anyhow, back to hunting! update again soon!

xxo

0040 -- wedding photos!!!

woohoo! last night right as jordan and i were crawling into bed to get some reading/writing done we saw our phones flash with a note from our photographers. we had seen a sneak peek last week but alas, more photos from our first look in moorten's garden as well as our ceremony and reception at the alcazar in palm springs. so without further delay:



we did a lot of this wedding diy and on the super cheap. my maid of honor marissa and one of our photographers, monica helped me make all the bouquets and boutonnieres. jordan's mum then actually took the time to wrap them all with little trimmings from my various dress fittings so everyone was wearing a part of my dress. so special!



we did our first look in a little botanical garden our in palm springs called moorten. if you are ever out there i would strongly recommend going by for a visit. as well if you're about to get hitched i would totally recommend doing a first look to calm your nerves and the photos from it are just some of my favorite of us.



special love to our groomsmen and bridesmaids. they were so helpful getting so much done and keeping the pacing of things. there's no way any of this wedding could have happened without them (especially my MOH and jordan's BM)!



get ready for the mushy stuff...



our reception was held around the pool and we hoped that people would use it as the night progressed because we got married on one seriously hot day (106 at the time of our ceremony)!! fortunately after tacos, cake, and a little booze people were slipping out of their dinner wear and into their trunks and underdoos! i really don't think i could have asked for a better way to end what was easily the best and most special day yet!



i'm so so so in love and just stole all these right from josh and monica's blog post about us. i'll share more as i get them!
photos by: josh and monica's studio, dress: ivy and aster, shoes: jeffrey campbell, his suit: j. crew, his shoes: timberland, accessories: vintage/custom

update again soon! xxo