Confession: I'd rather be Pinteresting

This week's confession encompasses 2 things: 1. I've spent way too many hours lately browsing through Pinterest to not only plan and organize my wedding, but also just to shop. 2. I've decided that I am not contributing enough of my own unique ideas to Pinterest, because let's face it, I'm not as interesting as those other pinners!

I'd love to say that I am crafty, I'll go out and buy the supplies for the projects I see on Pinterest and complete them, but the reality is that as artistically creative as I may be, I do not have the given time to complete the tasks. I also would love to have enough kitchen supplies and ingredients to cook the recipes I pin, but the thought of buying a new bread pan and updating my spice rack seems overwhelming.

Other than time, I feel like I just want the people on Pinterest to start their own Etsy sites so THEY can make the crafts, cookies, and do-it-yourself laundry detergent and I'll just BUY it from them. So, to my pinners out there (and lately I've chosen to follow way more), please start selling these banners, hair flowers, greeting cards, and pies at our local farmer's market so I can get my hands on some.

And then I'll just take the credit when people ask "Did you see that on Pinterest?!"

Copyright Pinterest, I am sure... but hey, it is free advertising!

Wish this Wednesday

Feeling in the holiday spirit of giving, so it is very hard for me to decide what to wish for today. The biggest wish I have is that West Elm and BHLDN did not sell out of the wedding decorations I previously wished for, before the holiday season allowed for me to ask for them.

I suppose a good wish for the day is that I don't have to make my centerpieces but instead budget well enough to purchase these beauties for the ceremony. That is a wish for extra time, art, and creative spirit!

Via Pinterest

Wednesday's Wish

I was in a shopping mood over this past weekend, but mostly I shopped other peoples' boards on Pinterest. However, my number one shopping site has been Etsy. I found these really unique invitations there. Unfortunately, I will mostly like not be paying for them as my budget for invitations isn't quite $2.50 a person. Maybe for a smaller party in the future?!

Wood Chick Studio- Listed on Etsy.com

This Weekend's Inspiration

My friend Lenny posted this on Pinterest, and I loved it!


I hope that I can remember this as I continue in my planning process over the next few months!


Have a great weekend, everyone! 

Barrage of Bridal Magazines

My friend Bev just got married in May, and before Kyle and I were even engaged she had gifted me with the leftover magazines to browse through to get ideas. I kept them in the trunk of my car until we actually got engaged so that I didn't jinx myself by getting too excited for a wedding that was still very far off. When I told people I was engaged, they encouraged me to get some magazines and enjoy "shopping" for all the details.

Alright ladies, here is the reality. I have the magazines. I successfully read 2 cover to cover. I browsed through a half dozen more, just looking at pictures. I spent $30 buying a Do It Yourself wedding guide and a guide to venues in Colorado. And now, they sit, on the floor of the living room, waiting for a scorpion to make them home, and collecting dust, next to Kyle's acoustic and untouched guitar and our old Playstation 2.

The REALITY is that I can'[t afford a single thing in them! The REALITY is that they ALL say the same thing. The REALITY is that I am overwhelmed trying to get ideas from contradicting voices of various "experts" who for some reason still believe that average, everyday brides register for Bone China. I just want some golf balls and a slow cooker!

So, I must admit to being disappointed in my bridal magazine exploration. Maybe when I finally have some more free time I'll be excited to look through them some more and actually make a wedding binder, but with Pinterest, the online shopping is just so much more convenient.