just the beginning [of the end]

i haven't posted to this blog in over a year - how strange. time truly does fly.

things got so hectic for a while there and before i knew it, the wedding was over and i didn't know where to even start back up again.

with that being said, this blog was meant to share my wedding planning experiences and inspirations. i hate that i didn't make it all the way through this process with everyone, but i guess i should at least show a small glimpse of that magical day if anyone out there is still checking this from time to time (if you are out there, you are wonderful).

in the meantime, i will now be blogging at www.foreachwindthatblows.blogspot.com and i would love it if you would stop by and say hi.





























































oh yeah - you can also go here to see more pictures and details from our wedding day. click here for our smilebooth photos. if you have any questions about the wedding or the planning, please don't hesitate to ask.

xo

beach party!

although j and i are really feeling land-locked these days and keep wishing to be on a beach somewhere, feeling the sand between our toes...

...well we may not be there yet, BUT this is pretty close!

tonight is the annual decatur beach party in downtown! this consists of 60 TONS of sand being spread all over downtown decatur! so fun! i love summer and i love festivals!



should be a good time and we may even ride our bikes to the festivities (see below post)! and now that i'm back on my diet for the last 4 month stretch, the bike ride will definitely help this mission (if the heat in georgia doesn't kill me first).

and speaking of beaches, j and i have been researching honeymoon spots - which isn't easy with the constant threat of rain and/ or hurricanes in october, but this is worth the risk:







[images via cocobayresort.com]

although i know these beach pictures don't make the work day end any quicker - i hope you all have a great weekend!

"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" - hh the dalai lama

i want to ride my bicycle

j and i finally bit the bullet and bought ourselves new bikes! now that we are living in a bike-friendly (well about as bike-friendly as it gets in metro atlanta) area, we wanted dependable bikes! we ended up buying hybrids (yay for comfort and performance). although atlanta weather has been very tempermental which has kept us from riding as much as we'd like, we can't wait to be able to ride around town! jason will actually be using his bike to commute to work which helps lower our carbon footprint!! and decatur has just completed the PATH trail near our house between 2 parks which is for runners, walkers, and bikes! it's beautiful (just see for yourself):


the only downside (there's always a rub) is our neighborhood is verrrry hilly. we took a ride for an hour on wednesday and the hills were almost the end of me. my thighs almost fell off. true story.

anyways, we got our bikes from the local bicycle south shop (they are great if you're in the market for a bike! very great prices and laid back and knowledgeable staff). we couldn't be happier!

j got a 2008 raleigh detour hybrid. only it's grey, not green. he looooves it. now we just need to add a rack and fenders for his commute.

i got a giant brand hybrid that came with a rack, fender, compass (and bell!) already included. only it is blue, not black. good times!



i will get you guys some pics of our actual bikes because they are way cuter. there's nothing like a bike ride to make you feel 10 years old again and unstoppable. i can't wait to ride our bikes towards little 5 points for a snowball (in trying to relive the new orleans trip)!

summer is here, my friends.

[image via the london transport museum]

p.s. the london transport museum has some wonderful posters/ prints. we are actually thinking of using one for our invitation. more on that to follow.

confessions

hello. my name is coley and i've had a lot on my plate these days. but i want to come back. a lot has happened since we last spoke, but i'm not ready to end this. i want to make this work.

wedding planning has been back in full swing now that our house is now liveable. here are some long overdue pics chez nous - mostly of the outside because we're still unpacking and making design changes. before and after shots to come soon (we didn't take near enough unfortunately).














we also took a trip to new orleans, la to celebrate our 4 year anniversary/ 1 year anniversary of being engaged and it was awesome. and although we were there to celebrate mostly, we also took the trip to take a breather and get refreshed to help get on the right track. we walked the french quarter, took the trolley to the garden district to walk magazine street, went to the french market, got snowballs, we ate at cafe du monde (chickory coffee and beignets!), took the nanchez river boat cruise, and did an awesome "haunted" tour. we had a great time all around and enjoyed the big easy (although it's good to note that it is not a vegetarian-friendly city for the majority, however angeli's on decatur street was ggggrreat)!








oh, and on a final note, i have decided i need this:

[cake topper from etsy seller, melabo]

i should also tell you...i've missed you [all]. how's things?
xo