Archives for December 2013
a fun activity for your holiday travels….
coffee talk
There’s got to a leeeeeetle something more than juice in those drinks?
Brandi: Oh really it was the first time I did cocaine
Yolanda: What?
Brandi: I’m just kidding. That was San Francisco.
wedding wednesday
And pretty stationary at that!
You will likely receive gifts not only for the wedding, but for celebrations prior such as bridal showers, a bachelorette party, or an engagement party.
registering on a snowy sunday last weekend
I recently received an email from Wedding Paper Divas and I was inspired to use this gorgeous monogrammed stationary for my Thank You notes.
the picture doesn’t show it as well, but it’s a beautiful navy and cream set.
Here are some helpful tips for being the thankful bride that you are:
First of all, the goods! Use nice, heavy duty stationary – treat yourself to something special – and a nice pen, not one that will smear or blob while writing. And blue or black ink only, of course.
My monogrammed set is on a gorgeous card stock and came with beautiful matching envelopes; have your return address embossed on the envelopes for an extra touch.
they arrived in a gorgeous box too!
If you do not know the person or couple well, go with a formal greeting (Mr. and Mrs.) just to be safe.
Unfortunately, no new monogram until the program for the ceremony.
I already have about 6 options from Wedding Paper Divas selected for when we can use our joint monogram! You know how pathetically giddy this makes me.
If the gift is money, you do not need to acknowledge the amount, but do say how you’ll spend it in your note.
You and your fiancé or husband can split up the writing of notes if you choose. You can write to your family and friends and he to his. This way the burden doesn’t fall entirely on the bride.
{cough: yeah. right.}
Finally, it’s not only gifts that you should send thank you cards for!
Send personal, heartfelt notes to your friends and family who are truly helping to make your engagement and wedding a special time. Your bridal party, parents, in-laws, officiant, wedding planner, etc.
There is no such thing as thanking someone too much!
And of course, don’t be a dumbass.
As Ross likes to remind us,
christmas jammies
monday ramblings
uuggrrrhhhhh.
but, luckily, there was lots of Christmas merriment and time with friends in between.
I finally decorated our tree; it had been just lights for the last two weeks.
Plus, decorating was done while watching Love Actually,
{clearly the greatest Christmas movie ever along with The Holiday.}
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I got extremely frustrated trying to finish some online shopping.
I found this gadget and thought it would be perfect for Kip’s dad and brothers,
a keychain with like 90 tool options
buuuuttt then I was informed that they already have it.
Seriously? Grrr. Back to square one.