Dear, dear readers!  I hope you all are doing splendidly today.  Some of you may know me from over on the EAD Weddings side of things (and if not, do yourself a beautiful favor and check out some of the lovely things that are posted over there–wedding and non-wedding alike!).  If I am new to you, allow myself to do a quick introduction!

My name is Briana and I’m a newlywed–married to the darling of my dreams on June 20, 2009.  We are currently working on settling into our new home in Southern California–hopefully our first and last apartment together!  It is a daily challenge to try to merge our tastes: mine can only be described as crafty, country cottage with a vintage feel; while his is clean, sleek, and modern.   I like white and ruffled; he likes black and steel.

We’re also making an effort to keep our home as organic and sustainable as our budget allows.  We try to cook organically when possible, grow our own herbs, and re-craft old household items to give them new uses.

In my next entry I’ll be giving an overview of how to use household products to clean your home without using chemicals or detergents, and thus avoid putting harmful fumes into the air you breathe daily! In the meantime, please do tell me…what would you like to hear more of on EADL?  What topics do you find most interesting?

Can’t wait to begin this adventure with you! In the meantime, please enjoy this beautiful photo from This is Glamorous…can’t you just imagine sitting in this room, poring over books in such a lively and beautiful setting?

Much love,

-B