make new friends, but keep the old

I think I want to start a new blog. New name, new posts, new me. I have outgrown this one; I can't let a blog hold me back! As wonderful as this one has been (do i hear cynical laughs?), its time to move on. Josh and I are applying to schools, and as I get ready to move into a new phase of life somewhere else... I feel the need to create a spot that I can grow with. This one feels stale for some reason. Maybe its really because fall is coming- With cloudy, rainy weekends, I am getting back into blog mood (curled up on my couch with tea and a quilt) and I just feel the need for fresh. I will keep you posted (no pun intended).


before i go... a couple more for old time's sake...








I am going to sorely miss getting payed to play with dogs and hang out with their amazing owners...

As promised... a long time ago

I am finally going to show some of the wedding projects I worked on. When Josh and I were engaged and deciding what we wanted our wedding to be like, there were only a few things that I really wanted:

1. Josh and I to both be present, make some incredible vows, and leave as husband and wife

2. It to take place outside where we could breathe fresh air and not feel cramped

3. To make it ours and do whatever the heck we wanted

And what did I want? Some crafting projects.

One of the first projects was collecting tons of jars, washing them and taking off the labels.

For about 20 of them, I painted them with blue glass paint, and put on copper wire handles.

I used them to line the aisle that went down to the site of our marriage. I think they turned out pretty cool. photo by mark skovorodko

Later they graced the head table, along with some very necessary moss. photo by mark skovorodko

Some of the jars (specifically the tejava jars from trader joes) I took and decided to paint table numbers on. photo by mark skovorodko

Each table number corresponded to the table number I wrote on practically a billion little triangles strung on twine attached to a rod iron gate I found in Leslie's back yard. These ended up being the place cards. photo by mark skovorodko

Ok thats all for now folks...

my grand idea

So Josh and I just got back from our honeymoon (swam with sea turtles and rare monk seals... no big) and i was struck with an idea of pure genius. Josh and I used a book to take us to all the best food spots and private beaches and awesome snorkeling sites, and I thought how cool it would be to compile something like this for Santa Barbara. People vacation here all the time, and lucky for them, Josh and I love eating good food and finding the next best activity to do in SB! Ok maybe only the food part is really true.
While I do have this grand idea, i do NOT have delusions of grandeur. I can see how publishing a book would be a bit tricky, so I will just start with posting some cool places to visit when ever you hit the town of the beautiful saint barb.
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My first item of interest is obviously dessert. While The Palace Grill may not have my favorite cajun cuisine, they do have the best chocolate souffle that you will ever taste. It has a bourbon cream sauce and is actually a good portion size to share with a friend. It ends up being about $10 if you are nice with the tip. If you go on a Friday, the magician will be there. Located off of State Street on E. Cota.

we finally did it.

And I have a whole bunch of extra jars if anyone is really into canning.

disclaimer: new post actually written BY ME coming soon

I have been working on a bunch of wedding stuff... which may account for my free time being sucked up and no time to blog. But I have some really great pictures of cool stuff I made. Fun.

For now, read THIS. I got chills for a second thinking they were talking about my wedding. I am currently racking my brain for someone on the guestlist that is getting married soon too... still can't think of anyone.


only 22 more days til we are man and wife. man and wife!

absentee

I have not been blogging because of this:

Sorry peeps! An open house takes a lot of preparation.

C'est Cheese

Josh found the most wonderful place for lunch. I hope there is cheese in heaven. I had a grilled cheese for lunch today that made my tongue and tummy extremely happy. If you even somewhat like cheese, please go here. Its on Santa Barbara and Canon Perdido across from Panino.