We used "Blue Bouquet" florists (here in Kansas City) for our vow renewal last year! I can't say enough good things about Drue & Neil! They are SO creative, SO nice and SO crafty!:) I adore this cake with fresh hot pink flowers & this boutenierre! Their site is here: www.bluebouquet.com

I love pink & khaki together! One of my fave color combos. This stylish bag is on my wish list! It's a design by Tory Burch!

I want thick hair like this! (And I'll take these sunglasses & the coat too!:)

Evan wanted to go to Paris with Mimi & Grandad..he even had his passport ready to go! He's missing them already! :(

My new espresso cups! Cheetah print! So glam!:)

I love this outfit! I saw a blazer when shopping the other night..I should have bought it!!!! Maybe I'll go back & see if it's still there..so I can wear something like this (although..no shorts..jeans for me!:)

I want this "maharam" print pen. I am obsessed with this pattern..I found it on amazon.com.

I LOVE THIS CAR!:) A vintage mercedes seems like a good company car, for "Bella by Karah." I am into white cars! (I copied the image from Urban Grace.) www.urbangrace.com

I found the next car for my dad! :) We all love the color orange in our family ( I mean, come on, we had the guys wear orange "Converse" tennis shoes at our wedding (to match my orange flowers & the guys' orange ties!) Soooo I was thinking my dad should get this car & pass it down to Evan! (Thoughts, Dad????:)

This is a gorgeous nursery! I plan to hang a "shabby chic" chandelier somewhere in our house, as I've already bought it. I am thinking if we have another baby (not if, when!:) I'd love to make a super classy nursery for my bebe girl (fingers crossed I have a girlie girl next!:)

I love trellis print & I found this exact pattern as duvet cover at "Marshalls" for $15. I plan to cover a chair like these, or use the duvet in Evan's room when he gets his "big boy" bed.

Evan in the kitchen..he loves to be in there while I am in there, making coffee in the morning. Love bebes in pajamas!!

Evan outside of "Zest" with the pumpkins. He was having a blast! I can't wait to go to a pumpkin patch with him this year...stay tuned for his first ever halloween costume, later this month!

One of my bestest friends and her sister, are off to Punta Cana, Domican Republic for a vacation! Bon Voyage!

Safe travels Nicholle & Rachael! Send me a postcard!:)

I love this button down shirt and this flower pin! I have a pin like this in ivory. But I'd love to get my hands on this duo! (My mother in law is a fabulous seamstress and I've asked her to do a few sewing projects for me!) I bet she could make a flower pin like this for me! :)

I love pink! I want it in every room in my house, but I will hold back, as I live with 2 boys!:)

I want this print!
I really would like this on a bright pink pillow!

My boo-boo is changing & growing right before my very eyes! Here is a recent pic (and one of my faves!)

Evan is really attached to his Grandad.

My parents leave for their European adventure VERY soon and they will be missed!

Evan follows my dad everywhere and watches him like a hawk! When My dad is around, I am chopped liver! They're best buds!

I love to decorate! I change our house around constantly (My husband makes fun of me!) I was drawn to these three photos below....

Doug & I celebrated our 1 year anniversary on Aug. 16th. We went to dinner at NORTH and saw "The Time Traveler's Wife," what a tearjerker! We also celebrated Evan Michael's 6 month birthday on Aug. 17th! Cheers to our lil' sweetie bird!

I am forever getting ideas for decorating our house! We saw barstools at Target tonight that we'll go back & get, now that we have our measurements! So our kitchen will have a small udpate after we get those! I'd like a new light above the sink too! And we plan to invest in a "high-top" table eventually as well. To add a modern touch to our kitchen and we think it'll be better for entertaining! I love this photo of a white kitchen with all the dark accents!

I'm a mommy! Evan arrived on Feb. 17th! We love our lil' sweetie bird!

Our sweet baby boy has his nursery all set for his arrival. (We do need to get a few more things, but getting his crib made it feel more complete. We went for the most neutral colors to keep it calming & simple for our lil' sweetie bird! Hootie is also sooo excited for Evan's arrival! :)

Now that we're in our house...... I am constantly decorating & rearranging!:)

I found inspiration in some of the following photos...

Life is but a dream!

November 1st marks the most magical moment of my life as I renewed my vows with Doug.

I collected a small group of flowers from my closest friends, which made up my bouquet. As I hugged each girl, I felt their love and support, as we each exchanged a few sweet words! I was ultimately taking a special part of them into my life with Doug. My friendships with these girls will always be cherished and were deepened during this moment they gave me flowers, which was a gesture of giving & recieving. Looking into Doug's eyes and renewing my vows with him, overwhelmed me with so much joy! I have found the person who truly embraces every part of my heart & soul! I have and will always have a crush on Doug. He brings such love and happiness to my life! We were surrounded by our friends & family in an intimate ceremony.

I will always hold that moment so close to my heart and the memory of that day still lingers on...

(The 2 songs on my blog were played by friends of ours at the wedding. Forever was our first dance & Northern Sky is the song played as I collected the flowers from each of my friends.)

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*If you click on that link above, my website was featured on the INDIE SHOPPING GUIDE'S Fall Spotlight on emerging designers. It's a site that supports independent designers!

My friends surprised me last Saturday & took me to ARTichokes. An art studio where we all got to create our own 8x10 painting! It was such a great idea!

Give me your forever....

The day after we were married, we took a blanket to Loose Park and layed in the grass for hours, just enjoying each others company...

On the 16th of August, I married the best person I know! Doug & I were married in a private ceremony in a wooded area near my parents home. It was the most beautiful day! I hung onto every word as the judge married us. Looking into Doug's eyes and becoming his wife overwhelmed me with the most joy I've ever felt! Knowing he'll be by my side in this journey we call life, is more than I could have ever asked for! Doug inspires me to be a better person and growing with him is what I look forward to the most..as well our family that is growing as I type this!:)

Eden is a darling shop in Des Moines! The owner, Jennifer is sooo nice! It's a very unique store with high end bath products, candles and a small, but sweet baby section! It's all white washed and def. worth checking out if you're in the area! The website is: www.edeniowa.com

Doug & I will get married this Saturday by a judge! We are so excited! Here are the invitations I made for the small family ceremony we are having!