Happy Halloween everyone! Here is a little homage to my costume tonight. Can anyone guess who I’ll be? I am hosting our annual Halloween party tonight and spent much of the day cleaning, so this quote (hint…it is the introduction to a very famous song) was very inspirational. Wishing everyone a spooky night full of … Read More
Made my Day
What I’ve been up to
You may have noticed that it has been a little quiet here on the Hand-Painted Weddings blog lately. The reason for this is that the last two years I’ve been working real hard to earn my MBA, which I did on July 7…YAY! With tough classes such as international finance and managerial accounting on my … Read More
Happy Christmas Eve!
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Its been a busy month full of holiday festivities, a long weekend at the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, a second surgery on my leg to remove the hardware that was set in March (when I broke it), and a trip to my favorite store (no matter … Read More
4 Years
Today is my 4 year anniversary! Wow, time flies! There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t love being by this man’s side, experiencing the adventure called life. I feel very lucky and blessed. Happy Anniversary Carl! Photos by Hoffer Photography.
Wedding Paper is the Glue to the Wedding
I love my clients! I love hearing about the details they want incorporated into their wedding. Some people may think about wedding paper as one element to the wedding, but it is so much more. A great way to look at wedding paper is as the glue to the wedding. It really packages up the … Read More
Budapest
If you follow me on Instagram, you noticed that while I was posting on the blog last week, I was actually across the ocean in Budapest, Hungary! I don’t think I have mentioned it here on the blog, but I am currently enrolled in an MBA program. Through this program, our class travels to … Read More
Hello Summer
Flowers are blooming. Insects are busy at work. Days are beautifully long. Mountains of fresh lettuces and fruits are sold at the markets. Summer is upon us. Summer is a beautiful season. My goal for the summer is to not fill it. Often I feel that people stuff their summers to the brim and then … Read More
Manhattan
A dear friend of mine is moving to New York City. She’ll be living in Manhattan, starting a new job, and be experiencing many new adventures for sure….she is a very lucky girl. I’m also a very lucky girl to call her my friend! She has been there for me through the thick and thin … Read More
Moment When Light Equals Dark
The Spring Equinox was completely off my radar this year (clear by the fact that I’m so late in posting this mini blog post). I got a beautiful little email from a good friend this morning with this article about the Spring Equinox in it. A little snippet from the article by Teo Bishop: “Here … Read More
Happy St. Patty’s Day
May you have a lovely and lucky St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Around Philly there are numerous opportunities to have a little fun and celebrate this lively holiday! I’m not Irish but these celebrations are always a good time! As for me, I plan on having over friends this weekend and enjoying my new shamrock plant…hoping … Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day lovely readers! May your hearts be filled with love today and everyday! If you are looking for a last minute DIY for someone special in your life consider putting your love note in a bottle. This little trick will instantly make your card into a unique gift! Tutorial here. Came across this … Read More
Watercolor in Catalog Inspiration
The fantastic design team over at Anthropologie does it again! They are a constant inspiration to me and I just adore what they did with their latest catalog (seen above). One of the reasons I am so drawn to Anthropologie‘s clothes is because of the artistic nature of their patterns, textures, and shapes, so it … Read More
Life is Pretty Amazing
I’m feeling a bit uneasy today as my grandfather is being put on hospice care and has only a mere few days left in his life. He will be very missed by family and friends when he takes his last breath in this life. This whole process makes me think about this beautiful photo/illustration/quote that … Read More
Weird Looking Fruit
Painting and photos by Hand-Painted Weddings. The other day I walked into Whole Foods and saw a display of these outrageously cool fruits! I had never seen anything like them before! Well, maybe at the aquarium amongst the coral reefs. As soon as I saw this fruit I knew I had to share it with … Read More
Gratitude Week: I am thankful for…
It is the week of gratitude, and I want to share with you what I am most thankful for. I am thankful for my husband, Carl. He never ceases to amaze me in his zest for life. He smiles (and laughs) more than anyone I know. He is an incredibly intelligent person, and shows more … Read More
Peace
I have this quote on my fridge and on the home screen of my cell phone. It is a favorite of mine. It speaks to me. It is something I need constant reminding of. I know it is antithetical, but peace is challenging. It is something that I cultivate through yoga and self-exploration and realization. … Read More
Autumn in Philly
Autumn in Philly is lovely. The beautiful tree-lined streets in Society Hill start to brighten as the leaves change colors and soon litter the sidewalk. Potted mums and pumpkins adorn people’s stoops. Layered sweaters, scarfs, and cute boots adorn passer-bys. The smell of old fireplaces being turned on for the first time in the season … Read More
Make Time Today to…
I got out to vote today…did you? Am I the only person that has adrenaline pumping through their body when they are waiting to vote? And then when I’m walking out of the poll station, I feel this awesome sense of accomplishment and pride…it is almost euphoric honestly. A few related fun links that you … Read More
Happy Halloween!
Have an incredibly spooky Halloween everyone! Steer clear of the spiders!