My Island Wedding

fabulous k

2011-05-30T11:03:00.001-04:00

via fabulous k

maybe this is me on some one's fabulous yacht?
prob not... having a burger by the pool...
remembering all those that are no longer with us.

-kelley

on my toes

2011-05-28T09:01:00.000-04:00

(via the bottom of the ironing basket)

anyone going to the beach this weekend?

let's not forget to honor those that have passed...

Memorial Day
-~Joyce Kilmer~
The bugle echoes shrill and sweet,
But not of war it sings to-day.
The road is rhythmic with the feet
Of men-at-arms who come to pray.

The roses blossom white and red
On tombs where weary soldiers lie;
Flags wave above the honored dead
And martial music cleaves the sky.

Above their wreath-strewn graves we kneel,
They kept the faith and fought the fight.
Through flying lead and crimson steel
They plunged for Freedom and the Right.

May we, their grateful children, learn
Their strength, who lie beneath this sod,
Who went through fire and death to earn
At last the accolade of God.

In shining rank on rank arrayed
They march, the legions of the Lord;
He is their Captain unafraid,
The Prince of Peace...Who brought a sword.

(via redneckchick)

sasha - i love you

2011-05-27T10:06:00.003-04:00

anyone have advice on how to train a siberian husky???

ok... so we finally got another dog!
this lovely husky is not ours but zillions of people on YouTube have seen her saying "i love you!"

did you know siberian huskies don't bark? they howl!

the cutest thing!

(they also run and chase small animals, but that's another story!)

you know i have been "itchin for a pet..."

well we got one and her name is SASHA.

messy sheets

2011-05-16T09:00:00.002-04:00

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do you make your bed every day?

this one makes me want to crawl right on in + snuggle!
have a great monday everyone!

cherry capital

2011-04-28T18:33:00.004-04:00

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oh yes... greetings!

so glad to be back! short of the plane crashing, my kids and i are back from the "cherry capital of the world!!!"

nightmare of a trip, but so glad to see my aunt.

my daughter will be doing the spring giveaway winner drawing tomorrow afternoon! better late than never! (beats sitting in the Chicago O'Hare Airport for 9 hours before the flight is eventually cancelled!)

spring giveaway

2011-04-11T10:17:00.002-04:00

you still have over a week left to enter to win our "spring giveaway!"

click here to check it out!!!
best of luck!

(there are tons of ways to get extra entries too!!!)

no lo carb here

2011-04-08T08:22:00.001-04:00

normally my "fun fridays" are about some sort of libation...

i am so in need of bread,
Greece,
a vespa,
a flat tummy,
and this little boy!

thank you to dustjacket attic for this series of fabulous photos!

anyone been to Greece???
that is my dream.

kate spade wedding + more

2011-04-07T12:26:00.005-04:00

kate spade has a whole new line of wedding items...

go check it out!

and you all know how much i love my "nook!"
Kate Spade also sells covers for it!
this one is on 76% off sale today I notice!!

2011 spring giveaway early entries

2011-04-07T10:30:00.005-04:00

Well, we have our first 5 entries into the 2011 Spring Giveaway!

Special thanks to;

Louise
Laura Lewis
Lgiove
Anash
Kat

(They receive an extra entry because they responded first.)

Don't forget to post on your blog or Twitter with a link back here about the contest for even more chances to win!

Click here to enter and for all the details.

Cloudy today. How about you all??
Still feeling Spring Like though!!

spring giveaway!

2011-04-06T11:47:00.005-04:00

I am getting Spring Fever so bad!!!

It's making me feel like a giveaway is in order!

Here are some pics of the Martha Stewart: Crafts Storage Binder up for grabs!
(and yes, that is our first daffodil!!)

Here are the easy rules:

* Deadline is Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
* Leave a comment on this blog post for one entry.
(oh, and the first 5 comments get an extra entry for good measure!)
* Become a "Follower" here for another entry. (Let me know if you are already a Follower... that counts also!)
* Follow me on "Twitter" for even another entry! (Again, let me know if you already Follow me there, and that counts...)
* Create a post on your blog (or mention the contest on Twitter) with a link to the contest for TWO EXTRA ENTRIES EACH!
* Be sure I have your email address or a way in which to contact you if you are the lucky winner!!!

As in the past, my lovely daughter will pull the name out of a bowl! (don't tell my son, he may get jealous...)

The winner will be announced on My Island Wedding with a link to their site on April 20, 2011.

Good luck all! Pass it on!
+ Happy Spring!
-Kelley

Storage Binder Prize Details:
Secure 6-ring design;
Durable plastic construction;
Size: 7.5in W x 1.5in D x 9.5in H:
Organizes Martha Stewart Crafts TM recipe cards and instructional sheets;
Also includes a graph-lined sketchbook.

book club

2011-04-05T12:38:00.001-04:00

just joined my first book club!
this is what we are reading now...
i am about a quarter of the way thru it.
fun so far!!!

anyone read it yet??

countdown to june 24, 2011

2011-04-04T11:07:00.005-04:00

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this is making me so happy on a monday...

pink + green are my favorite colors nowadays!
go check them out! a real wedding blog!

elizabeth taylor

2011-03-23T21:12:00.003-04:00

tonight i cannot think of a more beautiful image on a beach...

we shall miss her.

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this is your life

2011-03-23T11:55:00.001-04:00

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vintage inspiration

2011-03-21T11:32:00.002-04:00

i just came across this inspiration board contest! (reminded me i have to get back on track with my last one, but i will worry about that another time!)

some of the coolest wedding folks have entered!!

go check it out...

(this image is from "spun sugar suite."

green beer

2011-03-17T10:42:00.000-04:00

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!
(Would you rather have this fantastic bouquet
or a green beer??)

They both look yummy!

Remember... please be responsible...
Love you,
-Kelley

shoes on the beach

2011-03-16T07:14:00.000-04:00

wishing i had left my shoes on when we did our pictures on the beach!!!

these are simply gorgeous!
(so is this couple)

linda + harriett

2011-03-15T16:11:00.004-04:00

I have ordered from Linda and Harriett before, but I can't wait to receive this shipment!

Craft Bins + Outlets!?

Letterpress... Color... Fantastic Designs!
This is making me smile today...

princess bride

2011-03-04T15:10:00.004-05:00

This was my first foray into inspiration board making a while back. It still makes me smile and wish I was on that beach! (and that ring!!!)

How do YOU want to feel (or did you feel) at your wedding?
Like a Princess?
Like a Queen?
Center of Attention?
Like Another Guest?

Happy Fun Friday Everyone!
(Extra "Fun" because I am gonna watch The Princess Bride tonight!)
LOVE THAT MOVIE!

Thinking of buying the soundtrack!

-Kelley

La vie en rose - Louis Armstrong

2011-03-02T10:42:00.004-05:00

What is sexier than jazz music + french?

This is a French song (sung in English by Louis Armstrong)...
Making me swoon...

What is "Your Song?"
...or what is the 1st dance song at your wedding???

We need to know!

(photo: courtesy of jazzphotos.com)

what to wear

2011-02-08T10:55:00.006-05:00

Photo rules 101!!!
(Loving this shot, oh my!)

(via: lovesimplyhappens)

What should you wear for your Engagement Photos??? Even the makeup you wear on your wedding day matters!

Dress right everyone!
"love simply happens", but
but you need to plan your wardrobe!

(even my Daddy always said... he was a wedding photographer too... that's a whole other post!)

i used to be a virgo

2011-01-13T10:35:00.003-05:00

(image + story)

I always considered myself a Virgo.
Well, Happy New Year everyone!!

Did you know astrologers have changed everything?

The Earth + stars apparently have moved, + things are different now.

I thought 2011 would give my brain a hard time!

Hope all is well!!!
Can't wait to hear from you!
-Kelley

George Thorogood & Mickey Paraskevas

2010-12-13T11:45:00.005-05:00

Still one of my favorite publications! Dan's Papers cover sports artwork by Mickey Paraskevas!

(ever mention how I met him the night I had a drink sort of with George Thorogood???)

Long story.

For now, everyone please have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

More to come in 2011.
Best wishes,
Kelley

gorey gala

2010-10-25T09:31:00.004-04:00

Nothing gets me going more than Edward Gorey at Halloween time!

halloween cocktail

2010-10-22T12:50:00.000-04:00

happy fun friday everyone....

found this via a cool blog called Cheeks Clebrations!

enjoy...