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1.15.2010

In the Doghouse

Remember that girl who started blogging here about a month before her family tree-themed, DIY project-filled wedding... oh, some seven months ago? Then she all but disappeared without even sharing a bit about the most wonderful day of her life? Yeah, that would be me. This Yorkie's been a bad dog.

I never would have imagined that our first few months of married life would continue at about the same rapid pace as the ones leading up to our wedding. Immediately after returning from our amazing honeymoon in Scotland, I began training for my fifth marathon (which I'll run in just a couple of weeks!). Catching up at work and with life in general took longer than I'd anticipated.

Then Mr. Y and I did so well budgeting and saving up for the wedding that we decided to extend the plan to work toward our next major purchase...


We made the big move at the end of November and have spent practically all of our free time transforming this little place into our very first home, one project at a time. As with the wedding, we're DIYing as much as we possibly can. It's definitely an adventure which has been at times exhausting, but most definitely rewarding. I honestly never thought that we'd become "homeowners" so soon after assuming the titles of "husband" and "wife"!

Hard at work on our quirky pool-colored patio

Now that the dust is beginning to settle a bit, I feel that I'm finally able to dedicate the time and attention required for our recaps. I'm excited to share all about our special day with you (and boy, do I have some stories to tell!).

So if you'll have me back, hive, I promise to be a faithful friend and never stray like that again.

12.09.2009

Ornamental Inspiration: A Modern Twist


Isn't it something how an ordinary object, when viewed in a different context, can provide an unexpected spark of wedding genius? Take this Christmas ornament from the MoMA collection, for example. Artist Eva Zeisel's punch-hued, mouth-blown glass bell provides the perfect inspiration for these modern wedding details.


I really love the light and playful mood of this collection. It's my first attempt ever at assembling a board! I guess it just goes to show that you never know where you'll find that little something to kick-start your creativity... so keep your eyes peeled and mind open!

Happy Holidays, hive! May they be merry and bright!

10.26.2009

Dusting things off...


Yikes. I can't believe it's been over two months since my last post on this poor little neglected blog of mine! I promise, I haven't abandoned the place... I've just been a little busy. Thanks so much for checking in on me, though, and letting me know that I've been missed. You're all too sweet!

You might notice that the place has been freshened up a bit. (Good riddance, drab gray background!) After all this time, I've finally figured out how to brighten things up. It's much nicer, don't you think?

Anyway, I'll get back to posting with a lot more regularity real soon... including those recaps that no one probably cares about anymore. I'll also let you in on the big news that's kept us busy for the last several weeks. (I'm a tease, I know!)

So with all of that out of the way, how have you been?