December Christmas Season

Well it’s the last day of December and my first blog post of December.  I’d like to say it’s because I was in after wedding recovery mode, but the truth is I walked right into Christmas season and one of the busiest months of my job.  But, I did make some time to enjoy the…

Jessica’s Fairy Tale Wedding

A beautiful celebration!  This is the best description of Robert and Jessica’s Wedding. Jessica truly had a fairy tale wedding to marry the man of her dreams on 11/11/17! A day she and Robert will remember and reflect on for the rest of their lives.  A day of celebration with friends and family who gathered…

Friday Favorites: Wedding Shower Gifts

Today’s Friday Favorites:  My favorite gifts to give for wedding showers! Here are some quick ideas of gifts to order for the future Mr. & Mrs.! Monogrammed Throw A monogrammed throw like this one.  This gift requires some prep time for the embroidery.  I take the throws to a local embroidery business.  The turn-around time is…

Thursday Tips: Hosting Showers

If you have been following my social media lately, you will realize I’ve attended or thrown three showers over the past three weekends.  After co-hosting a shower with a friend of the bride, she said to me, “I can tell this isn’t your first rodeo.”  Well folks, that’s a true statement! Over the past ten…

Friday Favorites: The Perfect Bachelorette & Bridal Party Kit!

A Friday Favorite item on the blog today!  I found the perfect Bachelorette & Bridal Party kit for my sister’s bachelorette party!  This is a must order product if you are getting married soon, a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding, and especially if you are the maid or matron of honor. I looked in several…

Jessica’s Bachelorette Party Weekend

Take me back to the cabin in the woods with the lake view!  Jessica’s Bachelorette Party Weekend was picture perfect!  It was Hallmark movie perfect – just good, clean fun!  A weekend filled with laughter, good times, stories, photos and tons of memories.  A celebration of friendships and time together before she becomes Mrs. Bruce….

Throwback Thursday – Bridesmaid Dresses

The title of this post was almost 27 Dresses, but I settled on a Throwback Thursday post! So Jessica’s wedding is only a month away!  It’s too soon for tears and a mushy post, so I’m going to keep this fun!  This wedding feels like my 27th bridesmaid dress, but it is actually just my…

In My Black High Heels Blog Relaunch!

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” – F Scott Fitzgerald It’s finally starting to feel like fall!  The weather is getting crisp outside and the leaves are falling!  According to this quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”   So…

Mom’s First Trip to the Beach

The best part of this trip was getting to take my mom on her first trip to the beach!  It was SO special. The idea started at the beginning of the summer.  I’ve been wanting to do something special for my mom since we both celebrate “big” birthdays next year.  How do you even begin…

Rest and Recharge

Enjoying the last of my vacation this afternoon.  It’s been a while since my last blog post, but today seems like a great day to start back.  There are just so many things I love about vacation – the break, the trip, the adventure, the unknown, the change of scenery, the change of routine, and…