COMING UP: our one year!

Well, this weekend (officially Sunday, the 26th) marks our one year anniversary and it just seems so surreal. I don't even know where the time has gone! Looking back at today a year ago, I was so anxious - nervous and excited - for the weekend events. Knowing my personality, I thought I would be wound up making sure everything was perfect, but surprisingly I was cool, calm, and collected (in my opinion!). I think I just had a peace about the wedding and knew it was all a part of the Lord's plan.


Here is the card I got Brandon that pretty much sums up my feelings for our weekend celebration.

Our plan is to go out to a fancy dinner tonight and then cook in Sunday and attempt to eat our frozen cake! I hope it is just as good as a year ago! Our cooking for Valentine's was quite successful - everything was delicious and I really enjoyed Brandon's help in the kitchen. Here is our night captured through pics.

 enjoying some bubbly!

And the best part of our anniversary is our trip that we have saved up for - we are going to skiing in Park City, Utah for three days! I am very excited because I have not been out West skiing before, but Brandon has been several times. Our trip isn't for two weeks, but in the meantime I will be day dreaming about being here:

 photos courtesy of Jessica Sanford @ Stage Fright Jitters

photos via Hyatt Escala Lodge

WEST ELM'S GONE MOROCCAN!

NEWS FLASH - I, along with the rest of the blog world (and pinterest!), have jumped on the moroccan bandwagon. I am obsessed with the beautiful, bold colors and vintage wear each item possesses. I love how a moroccan rug can really add so much interest and color to a room. I have searched ebay, etsy, and the random oriental rug websites to find a genuine moroccan kilim rug, but all are super expensive for a statement piece. If you are like me, then get excited because West Elm has just released their new moroccan collection and it is amazing! I want it all.


I just told LD the other day that I want a moroccan wedding blanket -- and what does West Elm have for sale? A fabulous moroccan wedding blanket adorned with sequins and all, for $399! I know the perfect spot for displaying this beauty - just need to measure and make sure it would work.

We have been making lots of fires lately and I have been brainstorming about something comfy and cozy to prop up against while enjoying the fire on the floor. So when I saw these battani poufs I knew they were the answer to my question. Two of these would be perfect stacked together. Maybe one day! At $299 a pop, I may have to settle for one, or wait until they have a sale!

striped and patterned battani poufs

Now for my real wish list item, these beautiful moroccan rugs! West Elm really hit the spot by offering these great options. I would be much happier if they were more affordable, but these prices are better than most I have seen! I am obsessed with these two berber rugs:

large morocaan berber rug

medium morrocan berber rug

And if you want color, they have some fabulous brighter color palette options. Here are my favorites:

pink pastel moroccan rug

pink patterned moroccan rug

purple patterned morrocan rug

platinum turkish rug

striped battani rug

What do you think? Are you sold on West Elm's morrocan collection? Which is your favorite?

k.dee jewels

Hi all! My friend Dana and I have officially started "producing" our braided beaded necklaces so place your order now! These started out as a simple DIY project (during our bracelet extravaganza) for ourselves, but quickly evolved into fun, statement necklaces that all our friends have been raving about. Since they are loving theirs, we thought we would give ya'll the opportunity to enjoy one too! And there are so many more bead color options so don't hesitate to ask.

SMALL :: $39.00 (shown in red/coral with gold chain)

SMALL :: $39.00 (shown in mercury glass with gold chain)

 LARGE :: $49.00 (shown in mercury glass with chunky gold chain)

All necklaces are made to order. To place an order or inquire about a new color, please contact Dana at danaemilyh@gmail.com.

MAY I SIT THERE?

I thought that the china cabinet had a little too much extra room on each side so I decided to add this antique chair and framed art with antlers. Now, the wall seems properly balanced and I can rest at night. Ideally I would love to stack some books on the chair ... but still collecting!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S!

I hope you all have a fantastic Valentine's day spent with someone you love (regardless of who it is)! Here are some special Valentine's treats I made last week for our bunco group. They were super easy and so delicious - perfect for a last minute sweet to satisfy someone special!

via pinterest via bakerella (it is the recipe using oreo cakesters)