SUPER IN LOVE!!! Brooke and Tony's wedding weekend celebration began at the very place where their story first started. The iconic Bloomington pub, Nick's, is located in the heart of downtown B-Town where every Friday night is filled with great energy and great friends. A paper-crafted sign with the bride and groom's initials strung in red ribbon greeted guests at the dinner doors. Once inside they were treated to a specially customized "wedding mad-libs" that allowed guests to share ... VIEW POST
Rehearsal Dinner at Nick’s 7*1*11
Mmm…Guiltless Zucchini & Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ok, after all the delectible cake I try my hardest to avoid in my, "cake filled" life, it was time to indulge! I tried this amazing recipe from Fitness Magazine and added my personal touch by replacing half the flour with whole wheat flour, using egg whites and adding zucchini AND carrots to the batter, also adding applesauce to cut half the veggie oil. Grocery List:Cooking Spray1 c White Flour1 c Whole Wheat Flour1 c packed Brown Sugar3/4 c Raw Sugar2 tsp Cinnamon1.5 tsp Baking Powder1.5 tsp ... VIEW POST
Rehearsal Dinner at FARMBloomington 6*10*11
A perfectly quaint and very Hip Bloomington setting, that is Farm in Bloomington, IN. Located in the heart of downtown, FARM offers a delicious and colorful array of local and organic menu choices. Booking your event in their "Quiet Room", you can create your own private soiree, making an inviting and comforting atmosphere for your guests.The table scape included fresh ivory snap dragons and various Hughes of purple flowers such as tulips and orchids all hand made by the brides loving aunt. The ... VIEW POST
Art thou…Holy Guacamole with 4 ingredients
My husband and I Love guacamole more than anything! And where there's Guacamole...there's a good time. I make many variations, but this classic always seems to be the favorite...2 Ripe Avocados; scooped out of shell and diced into small pieces1 Vine Ripe Tomato; seeded and diced into small piecesJuice of 1 small limeGarlic Salt or fresh minced garlic to tasteStir all ingredients together and let sit at room temperature for 10-20 min. Serve with yummy chips! ... VIEW POST
Do-it-Yourself Delicious favors…Lemon Drop Cookies
On my much needed lazy Sunday (favorite day of the month ;) I had some leftover lemon curd from the baby shower cake I made earlier in the week. I chose a very simple shortbread recipe and filled the finished product with my pre-made, delicious lemon curd. This would be a wonderful, delicate and rich wedding favor for your guests. A perfect palette cleanser too!Start with 3 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperatureAnd cream with 1c Sugar until blendedAdd 1tsp Pure Vanilla Extract until ... VIEW POST
Blair + Ryan and their Commons Wedding! Columbus, IN 5*14*11
Blair and Ryan's story is as beautiful as their wedding day. It is fairy tale of two wonderfully strong individuals, brought together by the artful city they have grown to love, Columbus, IN. On their most special day, Blair and Ryan wanted to include the art of all senses, with a touch of personal class.Once the trumpets were silenced, a traditional Scottish bagpiper lead the way for the bride through the wooden church doors, decorated with fluffy white carnation wreaths. Her gorgeous La Sposa ... VIEW POST