we're moving

i have been quite neglectful of this blog.. but have started another in the hopes of keeping up with it.. so if there is anyone out there that still checks this thing... follow me here

custom aisle runner $35, satisfaction - priceless

along with everything else for my wedding i pretty much have made everything ..
the invitations, tags, favors, centerpieces and such..
i really wanted to order a custom embroidered aisle runner but can you believe most places need three months to turn it around!?! oh well i decided to make my own
i ordered the runner on ebay- and bought iron on transfer sheets from michaels
i, of course love the modern look so i did century gothic (so into that font) lowercase with the little plus sign... the whole process was easier than i thought

i printed the letters out onto the iron on transfer sheets- if you are trying this out remember to adjust your printing preferences so that it prints the mirror image

iron- each brand of iron on transfers may vary slightly so just make sure you read the instructions- these are from wilton and worked better than i would have imagined

ta dah! it's totally my taste and i am very happy with the way it turned out!!!

next i am going to try out some t shirts with the transfers...
i am trying to design a bridezilla tee...

more ideas that will drive me crazy

so, i decided the other day that i don't have enough personal touches for the wedding.. and what i am now adding to my long list is scrapbook pages.. yes i am actually scrappin some pages to display throughout the venue so as guests mingle they can be a focal point... i want to document family photos, our trips and just our everyday so that our guests have a little insight into the people we are as individuals and as a couple.. it took me such a long time to get this done and i am not quite sure how i feel about it but i still have a few more pages to do ... it was a challenge..

in the details..

well 21 days to go and counting-
oh boy did this come sooner that i had imagined!
lately i have been so swamped with wedding stuff that i am
just so tired of it all,
i think the little details are really important so of course i have a few different projects going
on .. i really hope people get the meaning behind things and that they just don't think rob and i have no clue what we are doing.. we have worked so hard to make this day about us and our personalities.. we definitely have a few surprises in store.

as i was slaving away the other night i realized that i barely took any photos
through this whole process.. so i broke out the camera and here is the result- a sneak peek at
my little shindig


my chipboard and fabric home made guest book- i am oh so proud of my self for it


beads beads and more beads everywhere-


no real flowers here- my centerpieces include branches, clay pots, beads and a little sweat and determination


matchboxes double as placecards- i hope people get that the matches go along with hand painted candle favors

well there ya have it.. some things that have been occupying my mind and time

next post will be dedicated to my custom aisle runner.. stay tuned

a few other snaps of the trip

i find such beauty in the little details of life...
just wanted to share a few from our trip...


our boat trip through the caroni bird sanctuary


the gates at the temple by the sea


my dear grandma's home


hand carved details at the hanuman temple


the ceiling - hand carved details - at the hanuman temple

i know... i know...

it has certainly been a while since my last post-
and in that last post i talked about how long its been since i blogged!!
i have been meaning to get back into this and thought
my recent trip to trinidad would be a good start
rob and i went to visit my grandma.. and it certainly was an emotional trip



oyster shots {oysters and pepper sauce}
my absolute favorite

the oyster guy- street vendors are abundant-- and the food is soo good
{most of the time}

i had to snap this- all items $100 {about $17 USD}

the view on the highway- trinidad is truly blessed with natural beauty

coconuts on the street corner-

KFC- it's like Starbucks down there- KFC on every corner - and it tastes better there too!


a hot sauce dispenser!- next to the ketchup and mustard


doubles on the street- yum!!

$97.50 for a KFC lunch for three!- {well - when it converts to USD its like $17}

no promises

wow.. september 30th was the last time that i blogged! sheesh-- i fell off the blogging world for sure, well no promises but i will try to post- i am quite sure no one even bothers to check this anymore and i dont blame anyone.. i have been utterly consumed with wedding details.. yes we have set a date- september 12 2009, we are having a beachy wedding right here in south florida- i wake up and think of wedding details , i drive and think of wedding details and sleep and dream wedding details. so it is no wonder i have no drive to scrapbook , my wedding is creatively draining me.. i am constantly TRYING to think of ways to save and make sure i dont lose my vision at the same time... some days i am all gung ho but other days {like today} i am just over it all.. oh well , all of the other brides i speak to feel the same way.. i am not alone!
we {paperniche} have gotten in sooooo many oh so beauiful papers that i cannot resist, i bought them all and will soon do at least one page!

Engagement photos:
Me + rob + emily + stacy = FABULOUS PHOTOS!
my fiance rob and i went to biscayne national park with his cousin emily and my soon to be sister in law stacy.. with a regular point and shoot camera they took our engagement photos and i cannot believe how wonderful they came out.. i am in love with these photos...
a little somethin somethin....