My Small-scale, Hand-made, Rainbow Wedding

Not that anyone has been monitoring, but I haven't posted lately. . ok, at all.

I thought with the free time I had, I could throw some ideas out onto the internet.

Most of the inspiration came from the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".
I'm not Greek, one of the lines from the movie is that people wish they were Greek (sometimes I feel that way, but then I remember how much I love Norweigan cooking).  It started me thinking about families.  There are families that I see around are either close knit legitimately or they're close knit, but built on a foundation of lies, fake smiles, and unresolved family issues.  I realize not everyone will be "perfect", but I think it's more of a, "Is the grass greener." scenario.  You wonder if the fake family is happy.

The second rotation of ideas in my head is weddings.  Since my fiance and I confirmed a date :) TBA (I smile so much every time I say or type that).  I have been in wedding planning mode.  This is where family and wedding ideas collide.  Our plans are to have a close knit, intimate wedding.  No theme, no limo, no bar hopping, just what we want and if the guests don't like it, there's the door.  Mean? No, a wedding that we will be proud of and enjoy.
I'm making my own dress and the bouquet is already done (pics hopefully coming soon).  Dress style?  I don't know about that, but there's going to be a rainbow on the front and rainbow streamers down the side :) It's hard to explain, but on paper, it's beautiful!

My dress will not make me look like a snow beast.

It feels good to share ideas.  Thanks for reading!

Keep your stick on the ice
R

Project Samples

Pillows, door stoppers, ornaments, and a huge blanket all made out of t-shirts.  Just a mild sample of the crafts I've completed.

Time to Spread the Word

Christmas is a time for giving.  Not giving just to merely 'give', but to show our gratitude and thanks for those in our lives.

This Christmas, one of the gifts I received could be titled as having changed my life.

Mukluks

When I had first thought about asking for them, I felt a bit of regret because I thought I would be caving into a fashion (which is just NOT my style).  When I started looking into the different kinds of mukluk/slipper boot footwear, I found Nordic woven pattern styled boots and I loved them!

Although I never continuously vocalized my new addition to my shoe addiction, somehow my fiance picked out the perfect pair of mukluks.

Why an entire blog post about mukluks you ask?

Well, ever had cold feet (literally)?  Did you ever have cold feet and then have to step outside for something?  Well, Mukluks solve those problems and still being outrageously fashionable!  Also, they cover more skin than regular slippers so your entire calf is warm.

If you're thinking about caving into the mukluk trend, be not afraid.  There are plenty of fashions out there to suit your taste.  

My next addition in shoe adventures will be to acquire rain boots.  Easy slip on boots that can walk through anything!

http://www.shopko.com/detail/muk-luk-womens-neutral-snowflake-slipper/25521

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_035B031842510001P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

A Resolution and an Adventure

My mind swims like a goldfish in a bowl - round and round and round and round and round.


To free my goldfish mind, I decided to start this blog.  I'll admit out right that it may not contain a lot of information, but it will help me get some ideas out into the world instead of keeping them trapped in my goldfish bowl of a mind.


Between crafting, cooking, and some traveling, I hope to share my excitement with the world, or at least creating a glorified diary for myself.  Either way, there's a nice introduction.  I think it's time to make some dinner now.


Keep your stick on the ice - Red Green