It's Christmas-time in the Country

We've been on the ball with getting our Christmas decorations up in record time this year. Thanksgiving weekend we has the tree up and shortly thereafter had it decorated and all the presents wrapped. Now, we have the entire month for relaxing with numerous cups of St Lucian cocoa tea!

Busy Sundays

Quiche with olive oil crust.

Puppy sweet potato chews.

And my sweet husband starting up some muscadine wine!

More Easy Halloween Decor

Courtesy of Craftingmom.com, I printed off this adorable banner and simply taped it onto some dark purple Bed, Bath, and Beyond ribbon I had left over from all the wedding presents.  It was a quick 30 minute project that helps get us in the Halloween spirit -- that and the bush shaker we put out front in our boxwoods! ;-)

Pumpkins, Pumpkins -- Everywhere!

Many DIY Divas have done the spray painted pumpkin on mason jars, but I didn't have any lying around.  I did have a stash of wine bottles from our wine making endeavors, PERFECT!

Wedding Photo Teaser

 We finally arrived at THE day at gorgeous St. Michael's in St. Florian for our pre-wedding formal photos.  Bride and Groom separate, of course!


















Something old, Something new, Something borrowed, Something blue.

 

He would only accept payment of candy ... darling boy!

Did we mention it rained? A LOT...

The rain took the edge off of the hot July summer evening.

 

 Then again everything gets hotter when the sun goes down ... or when the clothes come off -- either way.

Wedding Vendors

I know a few of you are getting married soon (YAY!) and a few of you are just curious about the vendors I used.  Whether it's etsy shops or local talent, I've listed all the wonderful people I've met during the past 7 months.

• Photographer - Connie Wise Photography - The Connie Wise Photography Group is an amazing team.    At first meeting, Connie & Darrell put you at ease immediately, like you've just run into an old friend.  They work with your personal style and also have fresh ideas that result in creative and stunning photography.
• DJ - Platinum Beat - Mike McCormick and his wife are a dynamic pair.  Together, they orchestrated our wedding reception so that all of the guests were included in the wedding reception festivities.  Mike truly was my Master of Ceremony.
• Food - Jan Crow - A lovely lady that brought back fond memories of my Mimi, as my Mimi had the pleasure of providing flowers for Jan's daughters wedding.  Small world, but more importantly -- delicious food!
• Flowers - Cynthia Hudson, CPA - The flowers were a gift from Juanita's Flowers (my mother and my dear Aunt Krystal).  I love you!
• Details
•  Photobooth Props - loriii - The lips, the glasses, the mustaches get them all here!
• Photobooth Fabric - spoonflower - Yes, this website lets you design your own fabric!
• Cake Topper - Wedding Collectibles
• Garter - Garter Lady
• Limousine - Classy Limo Service - They rolled out the red carpet for us... literally! :-)

 I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!

AUBURN: Double-Dose of Roundball Weekend Trip

My attempt at "artsy-fartsy" photography

 Courtesy of a donation to the American Heart Association at the Huntsville Heart Ball Auction, Patrick & I were able to get away for a short weekend trip to Auburn and catch a rather exhilarating basketball game against Arkansas followed by a tame baseball game against Redford.

Of course we had to get the obligatory Toomer's Tree shot ever since it was confirmed that the innocent 130 year old trees had been poisoned.