(Overdue) Spookiness

So - I've been a little lax with blog posting recently, and sincerely apologize. I realized I had some things I wanted to share with you, and, well - better late than never, I say.

Halloween was low-key this year because I was sick and tired from traveling, but I did see some lovely spooky sights...

Bridesmaid Dress ideas

How do you ever decide?  There are so many things out there I love.  So many colors to choose from.  So many styles.  So many different opinions.  I can't even decide on all of my actual bridesmaids so how will I be able to decide on what dresses they should wear?! 

I really love this idea of pairing super cute dresses with cowboy boots.

It's so cute though and so...me.  But not necessarily so Hans Fahden/wine country if you know what I mean.  But maybe I can draw inspiration from it.

The other look I have really grown to love is this:

Maybe it's because I have a huge girl crush on Rachel Bilson.  Maybe it's because it's a California wedding.  Maybe it's because they're carrying lavender, which is what I'm really into (Napa Valley is covered with lavendar).  Maybe it's because she is wearing my former dream dress.  Who knows.  But I love the varying shades of green for sure. 

I've been scouring blogs in my down time and have yet to see any others that I am absolutely in love with.  HELP!  Ok, I still have plenty of time...but seriously, any suggestions?

Picture one via Once Wed

Picture two via In Style Weddings

Hello!

Hi all! (anyone?)  It's been awhile since I've posted anything.  Life has been strange and all over the place lately.  I've been sick (swine flu anyone?!) a few times, gone to see my family in Wichita and picking up the wedding planning.  In fact, I'm going to say YES to the dress on Monday!

I just wanted to say hi and to pass along this wonderful and delicious recipe.

We substituted peas for green peppers which ended up being mighty delicious.  We've been wondering what to do with that barley for the longest time, so I am pleased!

Tonight is another Mittens on Strings show at Schuba's. They play at 10 if you're interested...

Now for your entertainment:

My niece, Ally, was loving me with all her might!

 Pre-trick-or-treating with the kids...

A 7-year-old trapped in a 70 year old's body

Washed up and lookin' gooooood

So adorable!

Look at this!

I just had to post this NPR article because it's Halloween on Saturday and because this is just one hell of a medical mystery. 

You can read the article here.  But take a look at this picture - it will surely get you to the article!

That's right, that's a GHOST in that man's BRAIN! 

Photo via The New England Journal of Medicine (2000) via NPR.org

Natalie Dee

I love nataliedee.com.  Every time I visit the site I laugh uncontrollably.  This one here is pretty good:

Do you have any daily reads I should know about? 

Random article to cheer me up on this gloomy day

Since I'm stuck in front of this computer all day long...I tend to read a lot more news than normal.  So when I hit up the entertainment section of the news this afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised to learn this:

I love Peggy Olsen on Mad Men and Fred Armisen is pretty funny most of the time.  I had no idea they were an item, let alone married!  According to New York Daily News, the two were hitched yesterday in New York.  I think it's cute! 

In personal wedding-related news...we have a GroomsBort!  Hooray!

Oh. My. God.

The fashion world always has some doozies out there and there are a lot of bridal fashions that I really don't understand.  But this one, I especially just don't understand.  What do you think? 

That one in the middle is especially um...how do you say it...awful?!  I mean, that gown ages her into making me think its time to go play shuffleboard before 4:30 p.m. dinner at the Old Town Buffet.  Will brides actually wear these gowns?!  SERIOUSLY??  Who knows, maybe on August 6, I'll surprise you all!

Mittens on Eight Forty Eight!

On Monday, the bf's band, Mittens on Strings, were featured on Chicago Public Radio's Eight Forty Eight.  You can hear the entire interview here.  It really is pretty awesome to hear his voice on the radio.

Etsy love

I love Etsy.  Well, doesn't everyone by now?  I guess you're crazy not to.  Today I made my second Etsy purchase and I know for a FACT that it will most certainly not be the last, but instead, the first of many wedding-related Etsy purchases.  In my mind, our wedding has taken a turn for the rustic theme.  I found this ring bearer pillow from LittleWeeShop, showed it to the groom, mom and MOH and all were very much into it.  What do you think? 

Except it won't say J&T (wouldn't it be funny if it did?!).  I think my nephew will enjoy it too. 

UPDATE: We got a picture of our "pillow" that's already in the mail! I love, love, love Etsy!