Jodi Got Married!!

Well, it wasn't the summer of '69, but dang was it hot!!! Perfect nonetheless.

Details and more photos to come!!

27 things...

Saw this on Elsie's blog who found it on Andrea's blog.

This might be difficult, seeing as how I turn 28 next month!

27 things to do before I turn 28:

1. Use my new sewing machine for the first time.
2. Create a mini book.
3. Get married!
4. Paint.
5. Sit down and watch a movie.
6. Read a book.
7. Finish Luke's scrapbook.
8. Take more pictures.
9. Visit my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins who live two hours away.
10. Create an Artist Trading Card (or more).
11. Work on my Etsy Shop.
12. Drink more water.
13. Go apple picking.
14. Scrapbook more.
15. Play with Chloe (my cat) more often.
16. Decorate for Fall.
17. Try a new recipe.
18. Keep my home clean daily.
19. Write a poem.
20. Organize my piles aka clutter.
21. Host a tea party complete with scrumptious pastries and conversation.
22. Make a felt creation.
23. Eat at Baba Louie's
24. Organize my photos
25. Complete my scrapbook of me
26. Have a date nite once a month with Ernie.
27. Hike to the Pinnacle.

It's a Party!!

I have been so inspired today, courtesy of this wonderful gal: ArtsyMama!

Be sure to check out the links listed, as I'm sure you'll find some amazing and inspiring ideas. I just love this little party too, because it gives me the chance to happen upon some blogs out there in bloggerland that I may not have stumbled upon otherwise. And I just love, love reading and enjoying the artsy blogs that are out there. I can't even begin to tell you what all this inspiration is doing to my creative senses! I think I'm on overload today, just trying to take it all in.

Originally, I didn't know what to do to contribute to this party and thought I would quietly sit in the background soaking up all of the creative juices spilling forth. However, I just couldn't sit back minding my p's and q's any longer - I wanted to be actively involved in the party! Besides, I heard there was tea to go along with the delicious looking cake ArtsyMama made. *wink*

As you can see, scrapbooking is my personal creative outlet. Which also means I enjoy the beginning process of scrapbooking: photography. Other things I enjoy include painting, doodling/drawing, writing, knitting, and reading. While these are things I enjoy and can do, I'm constantly inspired by the art of others. I'm always in awe by the creative ingenious of so many people. (A few of these people are listed on the side panel).

Some things that also inspire me:

* a splash of burgundy in decorating, a painting, or a layout.
* vintage
* flowers
* antiques
* coffee mugs (I've got way too many)
* Autumn
* the handwriting of others

What inspires you? I'd love to know.

Before I head back to the party, a little tutorial for you on something that inspired me recently: Paper Beads

Eye Candy

1. Boat, 2. When Waves Collide, 3. where the happy music came from, 4. Tour eiffel, 5. Quietness, 6. Intersection Of Choices, 7. Untitled, 8. Mini Tennis Balls are Good for Pugs, 9. IMG_0588, 10. PICT0004.JPG, 11. Casa Parlamentului, 12. abstraccion2, 13. imgp1899.jpg, 14. Untitled, 15. livingroom2, 16. Horseshoes

August

Happy First of August!!

I know, I know. There are *many* of you out there despising the arrival of this day as it means summer is winding to an end soon. However, August means something different for me....I'm getting married!!

So, August 1st is both anxiety-provoking and exciting. In just 24 days, I'll be wed to my best friend. There has been so much preparation for this, and I wish I could share all the details with you readers now, but I can't. So, you'll have to wait until after the big day! But believe me, it'll be worth the wait. :)