Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Our Wedding

Hello All

Today my husband and I are celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary! 
Since its our anniversary I wanted to share our special day with you.

 I seriously had the best time at my wedding. I had a really great group of people who helped me out during the wedding. I have the best friends any bride could ask for. I also had amazing family and friends, amazing parents, and amazing vendors. From the beginning I really had a vision for my wedding and I don't think any of it would have come into play if I didn't have the people I did surrounding me and helping me along the way. 



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Groom/Groomsman





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 Bride +Groom






Wedding Party






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Thank You to everyone who made this day possible!
It was the best day of my life!

Happy Anniversary baby! I love you!




 Venue : The Abbey Resort  in Lake Geneva Wi 

Photography: mthree studio
 It helps that every time I pass a wedding picture I smile because my day was captured SO perfectly. I am tearing up just typing it because I think pictures are so important. Pictures really tell a story and capture a moment, a feeling, a smell. And if you have a really good picture taken, you can feel those feelings again just by glancing at the picture. I have that feeling... And I owe it all to my photographer Molly from Mthree Studio Photography. I really wanted someone who could capture the raw intimate moments that we would be having while saying our vows. I take marriage very seriously and I think that a wedding is about as intimate as it gets. I didn't want someone to come in and say "stand here, do this, put your arm here! ". I really wanted it to be very natural. I wanted it to be just very raw. Don't get me wrong, Molly gave direction when needed but also sat back and let the pure magical moments happen. She was wonderful. . I really think Molly got the vision I had.. and in looking at her previous pictures I understood her as well. She captured every moment that I wanted to live over and over again. I 100% recommend Mthree Studio! Click here to read the beautiful blog post Molly did of our wedding.


I don't even have words to describe how much I love this man! All I can say is if you have a wedding in the Chicago area CALL HIM! I'm going to try to keep this short but I don't know if I can. TAYLOR & CO did a LOT for my wedding including: wedding planner, Decor, ALL FLORAL, rentals (chairs, lounge, chandelier, table cloths, table decor, ect), set up of wedding and take down. Honestly, this isn't even half of what he did. He was by my side ever step of the way. During the wedding I would go to turn around and ask him a question and he had already done what I was going to ask him to do! I swear!! Here is a little example of how wonderful this man is.. My cake was dropped on the day of my wedding. THIS MAN.. my planner.. turned into a baker and fixed my cake. He frosted it, broke a bracelet and added the pieces to the damaged areas, he even took flowers and put them on the cake to cover where it was cracked. You would have NEVER known it was dropped!! I love that man with all my heart.

BEST DJ OF ALL TIME! I've never seen the dance floor packed the entire night!

Bridal Dress: Marisa 
Bridal Shoes: Mystique
Bridesmaids Dresses: J. CREW Wedding *Bridesmaids altered their dressed to their liking
Bridesmaids Robe: Embroideryby Melissa
Makeup/ Hair: Sisters Chicago
Groom/Groomsman Wear: Rentals
Groom/Groomsman Shoes: Men's Wearhouse
Groomsman Sunglasses: Ray-Ban's purchased from Gordys Pro Shop
Ringbear Box: DIY by Bride
Rings: Designed by: DaValle Jewelers
Floral: Taylor & Co
Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations
Programs: DIY window chalkboard made by Bride
Cake: Made by a Family Member
Wedding Favor: My Honey Co -Honey Sticks



XOXO
LMA

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Shark Week




In horror of the greatest week ever...
SHARK WEEK!


I wanted to create a dark bloody water look
To achieve this look I used a deep red and a black
I first painted the red at the tips of my nails ( don't worry it can be messy)
Then I covered my natural nail with the black and took the black all the way down till it touched the red. 
The nails should have a blended look to them. I did drag the black on top of the red in some areas.
If you got polish everywhere its okay! Clean it up with a nail brush and polish remover or a Q-tip and nail polish remover.

Duuun dun duuun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun

aAaaAAAAAHHHH!

Now you have a scene from JAWS on your nails! 





XOXO,
LMA





Monday, August 5, 2013

ManiMonday

Hey Dolls,

Hope you all had a good weekend! 
The hubby and I went to the flea market this weekend! It was so nice to spend part of the day together!! My husband is ALWAYS on the move! I swear, he has been so busy with work, the fire station, school, and life that we haven't really had time to spend together. Since he finally finished his class we have a week to spend together before he starts paramedic school! ughh! A week in NOT enough time but Ill take it! Oh, check out this HUGE large mouth bass he caught Sunday night! 


21inch Large Mouth Bass


SUNDAY OOTD
flea market shopping outfit
Shirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
Necklace & Arm Party:Charming Charlie






Happy ManiMonday




USED:
OPI : Gargantuan Green Grape
OPI : Blank Onyx 
and a Bobby Pin to make the dots
You're so pretty FREE PRINTABLE: Inspired by Giving The Blog

Friday, August 2, 2013

What I'm Loving..

Hello loves,
These are a few things I was loving for the month of July..




$24.00
Okay! I am obsessed with Stones and Seams! They are two amazing sister that sell vintage, new, and handmade items! I contacted them to do a feature because they always have something amazing in their shop! The items they sell are constantly changing so you never get bored shopping with them! I am IN LOVE with this necklace! These girls are amazing! They even sent me some amazing pieces plus a nail polish!! My kinda girls!
Check these out!!
THANK YOU Stones and Seams!
 Check out my instagram to see how I style these items!




$28.78
This is a 50 count package of gold dot wall decals! How cute are these!? I am totally in love with them. Such a great idea for my new office!! 



set of 10 for $10.00
These invites make me want to have a party! They just scream " we are going to have a good time". Don't you think?




$22.00
I am obsessed with this necklace! I am a mint lover and I cant get enough of this! I love the two tones with the gold and mint! I would wear this like everyday if I could!! 



$36.00
This is another item I would die to have in my office on a wall! Like really?? I think this says "Hey, isn't my office a awesome? Don't you want to party? I'm pretty cool right? ". The problem I have is I don't like just one. I want 10! Then people would walk into my office and think that I have a problem! The Paper Jar does offer custom orders! They have TONS of colored tissue to choose from! These are great for bridal/baby showers, weddings, engagements, pictures, parties, in the house.etc. I could really find a reason to have one in ever room of my house... try me!  Check out some of my other favorite color combinations below!



$24.50
OMG! Ill take 10! I would love to have this pillow ALL over my house! This could be perfect for my office, my bedroom, and my living room. I've been searching for YEARS, yes years, for pillows for my living room and I still have not found one I would love forever. I know Id love these forever eva! Katie also offers gold circle pillows in different colors. So, naturally I'd have to have those all over my house as well! Here are the links to a few more pillows I love! ALSO, Here is the link for a set of 3 pillows! Oh, FREE SHIPPING is also a plus!!




$5.00
OKAY I'M SO EXCITED TO SHOW YOU GUYS THIS! How awesome is this! Its a ring for your nail! A nail art ring! THIS IS FLIPPIN GENIUS!! I know that its hard for some people to do nail art to their own nails but this solves the problem! If you are that person who struggles with even making a straight line on their nail.. this product is going to allow you to jazz up your nails! This is so easy, effortless, affordable, and easily changed! They come in different metal options and are buy 3 get 1 free! Does it get any better?!?! I think not! Oh wait, it does! Little distractions is sending me a nail dainty ring along with a AMAZING custom piece! Follow me on instagram to see these items when they arrive!
 THANK YOU Little Distractions!



$23.82
I really love this amber and gold acrylic bracelet! Its super cute and basically can go with anything! Peppermint Lollipops was kind enough to provide a coupon code!! 
use SPECIAL20 for 20% off!
Thank you Peppermint Lollipops!




$28.00
I love this shop for obvious reasons.. THEY HAVE FIRE WIFE GEAR! How cute! I am a fire wife and I fully support my husband and the men and women that serve our country! I'm always looking for cute ways to show my husband how proud I am of him and this is one way! It doesn't hurt that I get a cute tank out of it! wink wink. Ruffles with Love has soooo many other tanks and sweat pants for everyone! 
Check them OUT!

xoxo,
LMA