Last week while I was excitedly and happily pushing my body to the brink of complete exhaustion in NYC for the National Stationery Show (and getting to visit with lovely ladies E and Nole – yay!), I finally got the call from the bridal shop that my dress was in – woohoo! Naturally, I made sure to fit in a …

These little folded paper baskets are so perfect for tiny favors!

{Tutorial found at Bloomize via Folding Trees}

Taking a break this week from my sessions on being a wedding planner to bring you some of the most gorgeous eye candy this side of the Grand Canyon!

A few weeks ago in April I had the pleasure of working with Sarah K. Chen at one of my area’s most sought-after venues, Ranchos Las Lomas!

The key to exceptional portraits: smile …

Captain’s log: May 27, 2009. We’re at T-24 days to the big day, and things are looking stable, if complicated.

You may note my sleep deprivation in the following post, and for that I must apologize. I’ve been up late working on our Bride and Groom chair covers, which I’m SUPER duper excited about and will be blogging about shortly (scroll …

Almost all wedding registries include the basics: dinnerware and flatware, pots and pans, knives, kitchen electrics like blenders and toasters and mixers, towels, and sheets. But colors and styles are what set each one apart. The choices really reflect the personality of the couple. I actually find it pretty fun to check out what couples choose to decorate their homes …

We are so excited to partner with Bel Canto Designs to give away a fabulous vintage-inspired bracelet to one lucky EAD reader!

I love the timeless quality of her pieces and this bracelet could be yours!  For your chance to win, simply visit the Bel Canto Designs shop and leave a comment below letting us know which piece is your favorite.  …

By the time you all read this, Dave and I will be floating down the Nile in Egypt. We planned this trip last minute – just a few weeks ago – when our Egyptian friend offered to host us at his home in Cairo. Having lived abroad for many years ourselves, we love traveling with a local and …

Loving these easy and beautiful paper lanterns made from doilies to string in the trees.

{Tutorial found at Zakka Life via Whip Up}

Although the weather has been lovely lately here in Chicago, we’ve had many days of rain this spring, and overcast skies fell upon us for Terri + Brian’s engagement connection session. We decided to go ahead with the session, though, and I’m so glad we did, as the colours were popping and we were able to create several delightful photographs …

I would’ve loved to plan an outdoor wedding. Especially if I was friends with someone in Birmingham with a big back yard. Minus renting all those chairs (which, by the way, I am in love with this wedding in which they brought pews outside), I think it would make for a beautiful, wonderful, lovely event. As long as the weather …