As a budget conscious and fairly aesthetic person, wedding planning has been a bit nerve wracking. I really can't see spending a lot of money, but I'd rather do nothing than do something half-assed or tacky (which of course, is in the eye of the beholder.) I've been super lucky, and got my dress as a sample, a veil for half price, $30 dollar wedding shoes, and found out that an "elopement package" for flowers is really quite inexpensive.
Read MoreEngagement Photos
This doesn't really fall into any craft/illustration/design bucket, but none of that has really been going on lately. (I have no time for a life.) The lovely Nicola of Lily and Lane Photography took these beautiful photos right before Halloween and I'm over the moon and thought I'd share.
Read MoreIt Has a Ring to It
I'm engaged! My lovely fiancé (that's so weird) asked me to marry him in Beacon Hill park, in the rain, with ducks for an audience. It was lovely and I'm still on Cloud 9. I can't imagine a better life partner. He's intelligent, reasonable, fair, caring, devoted and thoughtful. He's the kind of person animals like. He's just goodness personified (without being nauseating, you know the type). Solidly kind. I'm looking forward to being his wife, and us supporting each other through launching and progressing careers and whatever else life throws at us.
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