Inspiration from Loud

So Loud has been shopping for new dresses for her dancing tourny & she inspired me to start buckling down & looking for bridesmaid & flower girl dresses. I ran through about 25 websites looking at bridesmaids gowns & believe me, it was interesting to see what was out there.

Anything & everything -- Hawaiian, African, pageant-esque, matronly; it was an enlightening experience for me. Thank God, I knew what I was looking for.

So, this one is the forerunner for me. The wedding is mid-summer during mid-day so I wanted tea-length. The top is a tank-style so it helps in the bust area. Plus, the dress is empire waisted into an A-line which is very forgiving. Not to mention, the awesome skirt for dancing (ie. twirl-approved).

For the color, I'm thinking rose with a dark brown sash.

Most likely, the accompanying flowers will be white calla lilies.

What do you think??

For Maddie, I'm LOVING this one!!! The spaghetti straps, the assymetrical crystal work on the bodice which compliments the crystals on my dress and the skirt is BEAUTIFUL!!!

I'm having fun starting to think about all this -- it's so exciting!!!

Shaq Saves Mike the Tiger

It's been a crazy week.

I turned 28 this past Wednesday -- good feeling. I'm liking 28 so far.

We closed on The Old Mill on Wednesday as well. Nice to get that all over & done with. All the papers are signed & Big Daddy& I have a home. We've lived here over 2 weeks and it felt different walking into the house knowing it was all official.

Big Daddy's parents bought us our wedding present (WAY early, but no complaints!!!) & we got a bedroom suite. It's awesome -- sleigh platform that has leather panels in the headboard; we get a 40s feel off the whole thing. It's the Legacy Chateau Louis. The picture doesn't give it justice but it's real nice!!! Me very happy!!!

The bathroom renovation project I took on is almost complete. I put a coat of our colored paint on tonight -- have to do a 2nd coat & paint the cabinet then I'm done!!! Looks good for a woman's handiwork. I've also been in the process of painting the bedroom as well. I want it all done before Monday since the furniture will be in. The bedroom color is Serenity & the bathroom & closet are Moonbeam (a lighter version of the Serenity).

So yeah, I've had a lot on my plate this week. Next week, I start back to work -- actually looking forward to it too; I'm glad I like my job!!!

Later.

A Man & His Ass

No words necessary...