I swore when the whole colored jeans trend started that I wouldn’t jump on board. I now own five pairs of various colors.

I also swore I wouldn’t jump on the neon bandwagon. Currently typing this with highlighter-yellow nails.

I don’t apologize for any of this.

silk scarf. –> vintage.
gray heather sweater. –> target. (it’s one of my favorite shirts…sooo comfortable!)
brown belt. –> stolen from a dress I never wear.
yellow jeans. –> forever 21.
pink flats. –> forever 21.
mint purse. –> target.
floral handkerchief. –> vintage/hand-me-down. grandma’s or great-grandma’s or someones.
lip color. –> revlon lip butter in red velvet.

Johannah and I are en route to Florida currently.. Shooting a wedding in the Sunshine State this weekend! Can’t wait to share. :)

A few favorites from the ceremony and reception.. Check yesterday’s post for some pre-ceremony prettiness!

Weddings have a tendency to get mega-stressful, but this had to have been one of the most laid back weddings I’ve been to. There was never any rushing or freaking out, and Nicole was all smiles all day. There are few things I love more than a laid-back bride who just wants to enjoy her day.

Here are some favorite pre-ceremony shots, with a few of the new Mr. and Mrs. too. :)

Sharing the ceremony and reception tomorrow!

I’ve had so many requests for this DIY and somehow I’m just getting around to getting it photographed. I’ve been making and filling up these journals for almost three years now! They’re super easy and very cheap.. I usually find old books at Goodwill for less than $2.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Vintage book
Scrap paper
Photos
Small envelopes
Tape

Start by tearing random pages out of your book. I usually tear out five pages, leave five pages, tear out five pages, leave five pages, etc. You’re going to add to the thickness to your book quite a bit, so this will ensure your book closes properly.

Start taping paper/photos to your pages! I use graph paper, linen paper, index cards, and kraft paper. I also print out various photos on matte photo paper from my home printer and use those as pages to write on.

As far as tape goes.. I use a little bit of whatever I can find! Target recently had some washi tape (by the office supplies!), and I also use gold duct tape and double sided tape. I stopped using masking tape because it gets a little brittle after a couple of years.

Every few pages, add little stationary envelopes to store small photos, ticket stubs, or anything else you want to keep. I also make little pockets by using double sided tape on three sides of a small piece of scrap paper.

That’s literally all there is to it! It’s a quick little project to do while watching a movie or listening to a good album. And using smaller books is great for people like me who keep entries short or keep a journal in their purse.

Hope you guys have fun making these! :)