1000 Pillows

My mom and nephew are in town for three weeks so I will be taking a break from making pillows while they are visiting. However, I am on the hunt for some good fabric deals so if you know of any please let me know.

One of John’s favorite deserts is Linzer Torte. I have never had it, but he says, “It is out of this world.”

I found this recipe for Linzer Torte on Joy of Baking and thought I would surprise him with it.

An idea for the wedding is to have your baker make your groom’s favorite desert and surprise him with it at the cake cutting. A delicious start to a sweet life together!

Another idea would be to print the groom’s surprise recipe desert and attach it to heart shaped measuring spoons like these from candles & such and send one home with each of your guests as wedding favors.

This pillow is no longer available for purchase…
This cotton fabric pillow is 16×16 in size and has a zipper for easy removal. The donation for the pillow is $25. Thank you for supporting our wedding dream!

The Love story continues… The hazard of sleeping in random places is waking up and not remembering where you are. I had slept in a half a dozen places in the last two weeks so when I woke up on Joel’s couch, it took me a moment to remember where I was. Teddy had ended up on the floor facing me with his cute little perma-smile. Joel and I had worked hard over the last few weeks and this was the first morning we were able to sleep in. Read more»

If you want to add the look of the finer things in life to your reception tables without breaking the bank, check out these lumiere candelholders from CB2
They are hand blown from breaker glass and range from $2.95-$4.95 each. Mix and match them to create a glass act mood.

Get ready to make a statement with these gorgeous Guess- Blue Patent, pointed-toe pumps. For $79.99 from heels.com you’ll not only strut down the isle, but all eyes will be on the four inch silver stiletto heel!

Here is another fun find for chocolate loving brides. If you haven’t noticed from reading this blog, I have a serious affection for sweets and when I found this recipe for chocolate marshmallow pillow cookies I could not resist and had to share! If you love S’mores here is a great alternative. No fire, no sticks, no mess. Round up your bridesmaids, a few good bottles of wine and bake the night away.

Wrap the chocolate marshmallow pillow cookies in any of these cute favor boxes and your wedding guests will leave with a wonderful taste in their mouths. Click here for the prize winning recipe.

This pillow is no longer available for purchase…

This cotton fabric pillow is 16×16 in size and has a zipper for easy removal. The donation for the pillow is $25. Thank you for supporting our wedding dream!

Love story continues… Because I let go and just went with what the universe offered, I started a new journey. I had no intentions of doing anything, but visit a friend going back now three weeks ago. This day was the last day we would be spending in Northern California filming the golf and gourmet show for PBS. Everyone was wrapping up to head back to LA. Being a part of this film crew was a wonderful opportunity. Read more»

I went to Chicago this past week for my nephew’s eight grade graduation and while in town I visited some of my favorite haunts. One of which is m.henry.

My sister-in-law and I stopped by for Sunday Brunch and ordered the
Blackberry Bliss cakes. This dish is a must try. They are hot cakes layered with blackberries, vanilla and my favorite thing in the world…mascarpone! They also add a little bit of brown sugar and oat crusts to add an OMG factor. The wait is long on Sundays, but worth it!

For Chicago brides, m.henry would be a great place to have a bridal brunch! Berry Bliss equals Wedding Bliss!!

This pillow is no longer available for purchase…

This multi- colored, cotton fabric pillow is 16×16 in size and has a zipper for easy removal. The donation for the pillow is $25. Thank you for supporting our wedding dream!

Love story continues… I think John and I were both caught off guard from the kiss. We both backed up from each other and got into the car so he could take me to the Best Western. I don’t really remember what happened on the ride there because I was a bit flustered. Read more»

The Love story continues…Chasing sunsets can be very inspiring. The sun setting has a whole energy of its own. Like a powerful meditation that ends with a burst of light before a new breath turns into a deep sigh. It is the fast approaching end of a day and the reminder of the gift that a new Beginning awaits.

John and I chased the sunset up to the highest peak of the mountain to make sure the crew that was following behind us would have a great shot before it set. Once we found the perfect spot, we got out and walked to the peak where the sun looked bigger than I have ever seen it. The color of the sky was full of the most amazing hues. Read more»