fall

I can't yet decide how I feel about fall (gasp! I know). I grew up in Florida and went to college in California, so I'm pretty new to the season. Last year my fall was full of cool sunny days, trips to the botanical gardens and the arboretum, and sipping cider in Eastern Market with the kiddos. This year it has rained almost every day and I've been stuck in the office. But, I will admit fall has this festive spirit to it... the excitement of change and the anticipation of the holidays are undeniable, making it a bit easier for me to say goodbye to my beloved summer. Just don't get me started on winter.

Photos 1+3: Pinterest, Photo 2: Cupcakes and Cashmere, Photo 4: Ruffled Blog, Photos 5+6: DaniellaMarieBlog, Photo 7: Annaboo' House 

friday favorites

My decision to become a wedding planner was a very ah-ha moment: a moment that changed my life entirely. I was attending the University of San Diego, studying to become a teacher. But while on a car ride with my sister, she asked me if I could be anything in the world, what would it be? I instantly said wedding planner and decided then and there to go after my dreams. My next step was to get an internship and figure out if this was really what I wanted to do with my life. I had a few interviews lined up and ultimately went with the fabulous Eve Harrison of Ooh La La Weddings (love!). One of my interviews that I never went on was for Amorology, a wedding planning company in San Diego that specializes in themed weddings (something they are UH-MAZING at but I'm not sure I have the knack for, nor would always want to do). I've always admired their work and today's friday favorite features an Indian wedding by this fabulous company. How amazing is the chalkboard backdrop?! This is my favorite trend of the moment and they did it so right.

All Photos via Style Me Pretty

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Stationary. It pretty much sets the stage for any wedding. Whether it's the save the date or the actual invite, this is the first piece that guests will see. It's one of my favortie details because it can never be too over the top, totally crazy, what were they thinking. And while I think classic caligraphy is always beautiful, I'd encourage couples to express their personalities on the paper, like the one couple did with mini cariactures of themselves on their invites... how adorable!

Photos 1+2: Style Me Pretty, Photos 3, 5-6: 100 Layer Cake, Photo 4: Kate Headley, Photo 7: Ruffled Blog

just 'cause

Is it me or is this week seriously dragging? I spent last weekend frolicking around NYC, wining and dining and catching up with friends. This weekend I have no plans (other than brunch, which doesn't require anything but eating and drinking...I think I'll survive) so I'm excited to have nothing to do and not a care in the world.

Photo via Jose Villa

boho chic

I love the idea of a relaxed, outdoor, boho chic style wedding. Picnic tables, polaroids, wildflowers, and maybe a taco truck?! Who wouldn't love that? I also love that all the boho brides I see wear their hair down or in an effortless messy braid.. definitely a favorite of mine. I rarely see people dressed in this hippie chic attire here in DC, but it was splashed all over every boutique in San Diego and made for some fab inspiration. Now I want to go shopping. In California. Vacation anyone? I think yes.

Photos 1+3: Pinterest; Photos 2, 5-7: Ruffled Blog; Photos 4+8: 100 Layer Cake  

two four

Today I'm officially old. I'm no longer "right out of college" and actually full fledged in the real world, with a big girl job and a fat city rent payment. I'm 24. Scary. I've never been a huge fan of my own birthday but lucky me, I get to share my special day with my favorite person in the whole world. Lisa and I share a bond that few can understand and I wouldn't trade for anything. We do fight (cough::dewey beach::cough), and heck we steal each other's clothes, but we're the best of friends and I couldn't imagine life without her. So here's to you my Embryo Friend, happy birthday and get your party pants on...it's time to celebrate!

Balloon photo: Pinterest

fashion forward

I've never been a t-shirt and jeans kind of girl (except for my tomboy phase in 3rd grade when I wore Vans and Umbros. Where was my mother??)... I've always loved dressing up and looking polished but I have to say, I do wish I was better at styling an outfit to make it more unique. I like to think I can style any event, no problem, but while I love clothes and spend way too much money shopping, I'm not great at finding random pieces and mixing and matching. I love the mix of patterns and unexpected pops of colors, and really need to be more adventurous with my wardrobe. So here I've collected a few of my favorite outfits I found on pinterest and will go ahead and pretend all that is in my closet waiting for me back home.

All photos via Pinterest