Soapy Sneak Peek: Green Tea

One of my new soaps for spring is ready for its close-up: Green Tea. More pictures and an Etsy listing will be done later this week. It smells soooo very good.

Decor Break: Birch Wood

When I was a kid and we first moved from Washington to California, we lived in a tiny corner house in the downtown area of a very small town. The place was more yard than house, and I was perpetually amazed by the constant sunshine and availability of playing outside. Around the side of the house by the little laundry room was a scraggly old birch tree, I was entranced by it and made every excuse to play around it. I like to keep a little bit of birch wood in my home for memory's sake and for decoration; it's a beautiful wood full of character and humility. Its neutral tones and subtle texture lend well to just about any style of decorating.

Gone Loopy Wreath by NHWoodscreations, $35
Birch Wood Coasters by BBBCraft, $30
Birch Bark Vase Sleeve by Bettula, $28
Artisan Bread Board by KnottyKnotty, $34

Wedding Prep: Attending a Bridal Fair

Over the weekend, my shy self was ushered off to a Bridal Fair (which would be more appropriately described as a Bridal Circus) where I spent most of the time being bounced around between rather aggressive vendors and answering two questions over and over again- when we were getting married, and what the weeding colors were going to be. Hooboy. If I attempt one of these fairs again, champagne better be involved!

We did meet a lovely florist whose designs and kind demeanor were rather refreshing, so not all was a bust. I also gave a little more thought about the colors we've chosen and how they could be worked into the invitations. We're going with a very dark teal, black and white. I cruised around papermart.com a bit (my fave paper supplier, they truly rock!) and ordered some samples to start playing with. Can't wait until they get here! You can see some pics of a couple of the samples below.