I have decided to take my blog off of private - I am going to try it out for a while, and if it goes well, I'll keep it open. I want to be able to connect with other bloggers, and I feel like while I'm private, that is not exactly an option!
Anyways, back to the reasoning behind my post - updating y'all on my life for the past two weeks! Most of my days have been occupied with working at the shop, which has been A-MAZING! For those of you who have been wondering, I was offered a position at a middle school, but I have decided not to take the position for many reasons. Although I would love to work in the school system, I'm not completely ready to take that step. Taking the job would mean a huge life change for Brad and myself - new job, new degree, etc. etc. etc. So, for the time being, I will continue to work at the shop, which is right up my alley. We are preparing to launch a new website, have a Christmas in July event, and make a lot of new changes! I love working with small businesses, and I am enjoying working a job that has pretty much ZERO stress!
Besides work, my nights and weekends have been full of parties, showers and weddings! Summer is definitely the time for weddings, and it hasn't been any different for me!
One of the first weddings that Brad and I attended was for Jennifer and Matthew. Jennifer and I are sorority sisters and good friends! I loved seeing so many of my sisters, and we had a great time! The reception had a very tropical feel, so of course, the flowers were GORGEOUS! Best wishes to Jennifer and Matthew!
The bride and groom during the toast.
DIAMONDS at the reception!
Tropical flower arrangements -
Brad and I at the reception - excuse the hot mess that is me - it was SO HOT!
Keeping up with the bridal/wedding theme, I threw a luncheon for my very dear friend and sorority sister, Myranda. I am in her wedding in July, so I wanted to be sure that everything was perfect for her. Here are a few pictures from our Southern luncheon -
The set-up at my house - we were going to do it outside, but it rained all day!
The "best wishes" banner I made out of scrapbook paper. And yes, I did use the CRICUT!!!
The menu for the luncheon - I wrote it out on my antique chalkboard!
Flower arrangement in a silver pitcher -
Myranda opening gifts - everyone loves a monogrammed acrylic tray!
Some of the ladies after the luncheon - 
This past Friday, we had an ice cream supper at my grandparents' church. Momma and I did a few flower arrangements for the evening - here are a few pictures...
This is my flower arrangement I made - 
This is the arrangement my momma made -
Brad and I after the ice cream supper - 
On Saturday night, Brad and I had TWO parties to attend. Our first stop was a shrimp boil for Myranda and John - here is the happy couple opening gifts - 
Katie and I with the bride - again, excuse the mess, it was so freaking humid! Typical Tennessee summer!
Second stop was a Luau for Rachel and Alex. I didn't take many pictures, but I thought the picture below captured all the fun we had! That's me (in the blue) with another sister, Mallory!
So, that's everything in a nutshell! God has been working wonders in my life, and I seriously don't think that I have been this happy and stress-free in quite some time. I am going to work very hard to keep my blog updated for those of you who are faithful readers, and I am going to try and get caught up on everyone's lives!
Blessings, y'all!
I LOVE the look of zinnias - they are so summery and fun! Momma and I are working on getting some business cards done for our wedding consulting business. We have one wedding in October for a family friend, and we are working on getting another wedding in October that is going to be at the lake! It's something we both enjoy doing and anytime we can help someone else out, we are all about it! If you are in the Tennessee area and need some help, let me know!
helping my mom do flower arrangements for a friend's party - this is one of my favorites - everything came from a yard: daisy wildflowers, oak leaf hydrangeas, and purple verbena!
another arrangement with magnolia blooms - has anyone noticed how BEAUTIFUL the magnolias are doing right now???
another arrangement of lillies and roses - I love the colors!
