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Wedding Wednesday #3

Yay for finally getting to do another Wedding Wednesday! I love getting to reminisce about my wedding and know how much money we saved by making so many of the decorations instead of buying them. I hope that this inspires you to do the same for your wedding.  Today I want to share a few DIY projects that I did for our wedding.

First up DIY Chalkboard Menu

What you need: 

• frame (I used an old one but you could buy one)
• chalkboard paint
• spray paint (any color you want)
• chalk and/or chalk makers

Process:

First you want to wipe the frame and glass clean of any dust or dirt. Let it dry. Take apart the frame from the glass. I sprayed the frame first but it doesn't have to be done in the same order. Lightly spray to coat the frame until completely covered (about 3 coats should do it). Next do the same with the chalkboard spray. You can buy it in a bucket if you want more to use for something else. Follow the directions for letting it sit before use. Then write away...(like my bridesmaid Sammi)

We used ours for the reception menu but you could use it many ways in the home (chores, to do lists, messages to each other/visitors, etc.)

The second project is DIY Hanging Frames.
What you need:

• Wood frames (can be bought at most craft stores)
• acrylic paint
• sponge brush
• 4x6 and/or 5x7 photos
• wire and clothes pins to hang them

Process: 

Pretty self explanatory- Paint the frames. (mine took 2 coats) Let them dry. Insert pictures. 

Hang and enjoy :) I used our engagement pictures and painted the frames in our wedding colors. I also used 2 frame sizes for more interest.

To see more of my wedding inspiration, visit my Pinterest page (here)!

To see more Wedding Wednesday posts go (here) and (here)

Happy Wednesday!

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Five

Here is a little post to help you get to know me a little better. I found this link up and decided to join. So here we go:

5 Things you will find in my bag

1. my phone (even though I can never seem to find it)
2. my coach wristlet
3. chapstick/lipgloss
4. gum (usually spearmint)
5. hand sanitizer

5 Things you will find in my bedroom

1. My new nook (sitting on the bedside table)
2. A cross-stitch made by my bff Sammi
3. My jewelry stand with all my statement necklaces
4. LOTS of shoes
5. Pics from our wedding

5 Things I have always wanted to do

1. Travel to Europe (especially Italy)
2. Take a cross country road trip
3. Own my own business (bakery/design/wedding planning) Haha
4. Design my own house
5. Be on a tv show

5 Things I am currently loving

1. That Justin Timberlake and Boy Meets World are making a comeback!!!
2. Targets new spring collection
3. The Walking Dead 
4. That our new sofa is being delivered Friday
5. The flowers my hubby surprised me with!

Happy Wednesday!

Kitchen Thyme Blogger meet up

I finally went to my first Virginia Bloggers meet up this past Thursday. It was a healthy cooking demo at Kitchen Thyme. I am a little late posting this but better late than never!
If you are a blogger living in VA I really encourage you to sign up for this if you haven't already. Its a great way to meet other local bloggers. I have met some really sweet people from it already!

Back to the recap...I didn't take my camera but many of the other girls did and so I suggest you check out their perspectives too if you are more of a visual person!
Liz from I Heart Vegetables
Katherine from Neon Blonde Runner
Dory from The Doyle Dispatch
Sarah from A T-Shirt and Pearls

My new blogging friend Sarah! I borrowed this pic from her! I had to share it :)

The menu:

Kale Chips
ABC Smoothies (apple, beet and carrot)
Carrot and Pineapple muffins
Mushroom, Lentil and Olive burgers (these were my favorite)
Radish and Avocado salad

What did I learn from this demo?

• You can sign up for Sur La Table and receive a free knife sharpening
• That Pam ruins the non-stick coating on your pans. Coat with butter instead.
• Oil and vinegar don't mix but mustard will keep them from separating
• Build your salad on the plate instead of in one big bowl 
• That I should be buying more locally grown foods!!

Now here is something for you! If you live in Richmond, Charlottesville, D.C., NOVA or Baltimore areas then try out Relay Foods! You can receive $25 off $50 for signing up. Use the code VABLOG. Enjoy! I am trying them out so I will let you know what I think!

Can't wait for the next meet up :) Loved meeting you girls!

Have you ever been to a cooking demo? Have you ever tried a grocery service like Relay foods?

Exteriors

I know my job and love is for interiors but I just want to share some gorgeous, unique and lovely exteriors that I adore! The interior says a lot about who you are and what you like, but the exterior can say a lot about where you live, how you live and can even hold a lot of history. What features of a home are important to you?
There are many factors to selecting a home that you love:

• Large/many windows
• balconies/porches
• patios/pools
• single/multi-level
• color/materials
• shape/size
• old/new
• grand/ blending in
• location, location, location

Enjoy~

Balfoort Architecture

The Caramel Cottage

El Mueble

Gulf Coast Cottages

Ana Williamson Architects

Smith and Vansant Architects

Culligan Abraham Architecture

Echelon Custom Homes

Witt Construction

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Be sure to check out these links so that you can see the interiors of these homes too! Which one is your favorite? I tried to cover a pretty large range of styles, but trust me there are many other homes I like too!

p.s. I FINALLY went to a VA Bloggers meet up yesterday! It was awesome and I will be doing a post on that soon so check back :)