Here comes the dog...

How adorable are these dogs!?!
Pete and I would love to include Lucy in our wedding,
however I'm not sure she how well she would behave in church...
images from here.

my latest obsession = Jo Malone

I received several samples of Jo Malone Cologne in a goodie
bag a few weeks ago and I've been obsessed ever since!
I tried out all 3 fragrances,
but fell in love with the Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne
and decided that this needed to be my new summer fragrance!

oh my mustache!

i heart my family.

Happy (belated) Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!
I am truly blessed to have the greatest dad in the whole world -
he has done so much for me over the years,
and I can't imagine my life without him.
I am so excited for him to walk me down the aisle in a few months!!

She's gone country...

We're going to Nashville for my bachelorette party in August,

and before we go I need to find the PERFECT pair of cowboy boots.
Here are my first finds:

Alberto Fermani Short Cowboy Boot
FRYE "Carson" Western-Style Boots
Frye Billy Vintage

which are you favorite?

Introducing Mr + Mrs Conroy!!!

Last weekend we were in La Jolla, CA celebrating the marriage

of our dearest friends Erica + Aaron.
It was a wonderful weekend and a truly amazing wedding -
I can't wait to visit the happy couple again :)

Happy Friday!

Good morning!
Here's a lovely little tune to start the day off right....

Flower Power!

I'm meeting with our florist next week for the first time, and I'm supposed to bring pictures of what I want to have at our wedding. I spent ample time surfing the web and have looked at TONS of bouquets, and finally decided to use these as inspiration:

What do you think?

(i would credit these images, but cant remember where i found them!)

Vintage Dior.

There's something about vintage Dior that makes my heart race -
I need this clutch.

Mother's Day.

here are a few last minute gifts, perfect for any mom!

(2 of these are what i got for my mom and mother-in-law to be!)Tory Burch Miller Sandal

Dean and Deluca Mom Rocks! Gift Set

Martha Stewart Phalaenopsis Orchid

Silk-Cashmere Wrap from J.Crew

I heart True Blood.

How genius is this poster?!
i can't wait for the next season to start!

Rent from the runway...

My dear friend Erica told me about this website
and now I'm obsessed! For about 1/8 of the actual cost you can
rent dresses that are right off the runway.
This idea is brilliant to me, because when wedding season arrives
I can't repeat dresses because usually the guests lists are the same!
This way for a small price you can have a new dress for every occasion.
Check it out here.

i did it!

I finished the 1/2 marathon in 2 hours + 10 minutes!

It was a rainy morning, and a very difficult course,

but my friends and family still came out to support me!

The months of training were made worth it the second

i crossed the finish line -

i cannot wait to run another one :)

Ready to run...

I'm running the 1/2 marathon tomorrow, and am starting to get a wee bit nervous!
Hopefully the rain holds off, and I make it to the finish line!
Hope you have a great weekend :)

Oui ou non?

Despite the fact that neither Peter or I speak French,
when asking each other yes or no questions we often ask in French.
So I think these earrings are perfect for me :)

A little garland..

How amazing are these garland lights?

I think we need one for above our bed!

A little place called zihuatanejo....

At dinner on Saturday I was telling a friend where we were honeymooning,
and he immediately remembered the scene in Shawshank Redemption
where they discuss the place!
Here is the scene from the movie -
it makes me even more excited to go :)

Honeymoon in Zihuatanejo!

We started planning our honeymoon a few months ago and were
set on going to Thailand - until a few weeks later when we
found out October is monsoon season in Thailand.
I was discouraged at first, but last night we found The Tides hotel
in Zihuatanejo and fell in love.

Come October, I get to spend 10 days in paradise with my husband ...
the idea literally makes me giddy!

Crazy heart...

Pete and I watched Crazy Heart the other night and it is without a doubt the
best movie I've seen in a VERY long time.
Jeff Bridges has a heart breaking voice.

This poster was made for my sister...

available here.

J'adore Dior.

How bananas is this vintage Dior wallet?
I really want it.

Loving this song today...

Perfect for this rainy + gray Tuesday.

wishing i were her today...

i don't really want to be her -
i just want to be in Paris and wearing that beautiful outfit!
image from Refinery 29.

And the Oscar goes to...

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard!
They are officially the cutest couple ever.

wedding fur.

October weather in Ohio is always questionable -

last year it was 45 degrees and rainy and
five years ago (on my sisters wedding day) it was 70 and sunny.
so just in case its cold i want to get a vintage fur to wear over my wedding dress.
(i can justify wearing fur when it's vintage).
here is the one I'm currently loving, what do you think?

Must Have Item of the Week: Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick!

I purchased the Mademoiselle on Friday and am obsessed -

I think its the absolute perfect shade of pink!

Perfect Honeymoon Attire.

How perfect would these clothes be for a honeymoon in Thailand?
I want them all!