I am such a trend setter.

Turns out, word of my love for a photo shoot featuring a bunch of balloons has spread... like wildfire. Everyone wants in on the fun!

How does one respond to such attention and admiration? I'll simply say "I'm flattered and you're welcome."

I can't get you out of my head.

More shots of that Christian Siriano gown I mentioned a while back. I can't stop thinking about it. Please don't tell my dress.

Photos by the amazing Jose Villa.

Mr. Diagnosis Deferred

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? Lost, some documentary about some obscure war in some obscure part of the world, or a financial news program.

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Ha! Hahahaha. Salad? Yeah right. This question is not applicable.

3. What's one food he doesn't like? If it grew out of the ground, the odds are good that he's not a fan.

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? To eat, something that had a mother and to drink, some fancy, overpriced beer.

5. Where did he go to high school? Private school in Connecticut.

6. What size shoe does he wear? Am I supposed to know this? I don't. Large, maybe?

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Exotic and obscenely priced cars. Until he's able to do that he collects argyle sweaters. No, seriously.

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Something with multiple varieties of meats and Russian dressing.

9. What would he eat every day if he could? Veal.

10. What is his favorite cereal? Granola and Honey Nut Cheerios.

11. What would he never wear? Skinny jeans. Thank God. And athletic jerseys. Thank God, again.

12. What is his favorite sports team? Giants? That's New York's football team, right?

13. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Pick my cuticles, overpluck my eyebrows and whine.

14. What is his heritage? His father is a German Jew, his mother is.... Irish-ish.

15. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake? He doesn't eat dessert. And, as someone who could (very happily) eat twizzlers, pudding and oreo cookies for every meal of the day, I still can't quite wrap my head around that one.

16. Did he play sports in high school? Lacrosse, and soccer. Both very well. He's one of those people who has never tried a sport that he hasn't ended up playing fabulously. Just like me... Hahaha!

17. What could he spend hours doing? Gazing into my eyes and trying to synchronize our heartbeats. Just kidding, working.

18. What is one unique talent he has? Making me laugh so hard that tears stream down my face and I have to use my inhaler. He does this most days.

*19. If money were no object and he could have any occupation in the world, what would it be? Ski bum or professional golfer. Those are occupations, right?

I heart him. Big, huge time.

Via Mason Jar Bride.

* I added this one, just for fun.

A spring full of cardigans.

There are many things that I am looking forward to when it comes to ushering in the next season. Sunshine, my engagement photo shoot (yeah, I just called it a shoot... three costume changes and props that include one dozen white balloons constitute a shoot, don't they?), and a half dozen bachlorette parties. But most of all, I'm looking forward to wearing the hell of a cardigan.

(Clearly, it takes more than just a cardigan to look like Megan Fox, but a gal can dream, can't she?)

Image from here.

I really wish I had the time to create an inspiration board, but....

I've got to ______________________. (ex: walk the dog, learn Mandarin, practice the viola, wash my hair...)

Don't panic, bride to be, Chrissy of The Perfect Palette will do it for you. Even if you've already created an inspiration board (or 17), it never hurts to have a fresh look at what someone would do with your colors/theme.

Here is what she came up with for me. Lovely, isn't it?

"Rumors of our progress have been greatly exaggerated."

Last night was such a sad display. In 2 short hours, this dude managed to set the women's movement back about 50 years. I could barely watch, but watch I did...Why am I so invested in reality television?

Going off the registry. Part I

When attending a wedding, I tend to stick with items from the registry or cash. But, lately I've been inspired to go a bit creative. There are so many handmade, custom, special options for wedding gifts, why not surprise the bride and groom with something they never knew they needed... until they received it as a wedding gift from you!

The couple that cooks together...

custom printed plates from palomasnest on etsy.

adorable cake stand, all the rage these days...

Who couldn't use nesting bowls? Both items from whitneysmith's etsy shop. She really can do no wrong, if you ask me.

My mother still has a lovely butcher's block that she received for her wedding over thirty years ago. The marriage didn't last, but the gift is still going strong. From substrata on etsy.

From isabelleabramson's etsy shop

Seaglass plate sets from VivaTerra. My FMIL has these and they are even more beautiful in person.

From baumanstoneware on etsy.

Stay tuned for off the registry gift guides for everyone else you know!