Wedding Pearls!

I think this quote can be said about brides too - they should be classy and fabulous!

My obsession with pearls started with my first pair of tiny little pearl earrings in high school - itty bitty faux pretty things that I loved enough to hang on to for several years and wear to my wedding. My husband gave me a pearl necklace to add to the ensemble while in college - one he had a friend bring back from where we studied in Europe - which had so much sentimental value that they made it into my wedding as well!  This picture was taken just shy of ten years ago - it's amazing how young we looked, fresh out of college! 

The dress had a trim with a beautiful design that was worked into the cake pattern, one that had some kind of shimmery element to it along with some pearl-type beads. But even without a wedding dress, I love how just throwing on a pair of pearls makes me feel polished, even when the rest of me can be a mess! Pearls are so southern, so charming, so simple & pretty! 

I love them for their elegance, their quiet preppiness, their beautiful simplicity. Personally, I think they're the perfect wedding jewelry, but I love how they look with just a regular oxford shirt too! 

Here are some of my favorite wedding pearls - both for brides, bridesmaids, and guests!




1. Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace
2. Grace Pearl Drop Earrings $34
3. Pearl Bouquet Bracelet
4. Pearl Pave Bracelet $34
5. Mini Soiree Necklace for the flower girl $24
6. Pearl Drop Earrings 
7. Madeline Pearl Necklace

It's fun to look back on my wedding and think about my favorite parts - my wedding pearls and my husband's accessory of choice - a calla lilly boutineer - are one of just a few things I would never change!

Craftsy Free Class Day!

I have been absolutely in love with the Craftsy website since becoming an aspiring DIY-er who needed lots and lots of tips! They have the best ideas and patterns to get me all excited about my next project, and thankfully they have tons of classes to teach me the skills I need to finish the job and be proud of the final product.

If you're like me and love having access to the best advice, tips, and tricks, mark your calanders:

On May 18th, Craftsy is hosting Free Class Day to benefit DonorsChoose. For one day only, new members can choose one free course from a selection of favorite Craftsy classes, up to a $39.99 value! If you haven't taken a Craftsy class yet, Saturday is your chance to sign up for your first by choosing from classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, and more.

If they meet their goal of giving away 10,000 classes, Craftsy will donate $5,000 to DonorsChoose to fund arts education in public schools across the US. Existing members are not eligible for the free course offer, but will still receive a special treat.

Start thinking of which class you'd be thrilled to take (find the list HERE) - whether it is related to sewing, knitting, baking, or quilting, this really is an event not to be passed by! 

Have fun, let me know which classes you take advantage of, and be sure to post a picture of your final product after putting your newfound knowledge to use!

Fashion Friday: Flirty Ella Moss

I'm loving the new styles I'm seeing all over online by Ella Moss! Fun & Flirty is right! It looks like a great idea for staying cool during the summer (literally - it's hot here in Georgia) while still looking pretty. Can't beat the chevron and the easy breezy but lookin' cute style!

What is your go-to style for the summer?