Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Our "Save the Date"
We have had so much fun working with the wonderful Danielle on our electronic Save the Date. She is part of the amazing duo Ravenna Girls (see their blog and shop). Don't worry, she's an important part of the wedding design team and you'll see her work again!
I'm dying to talk about our invitation plans, but I'm going to wait on that one! For now, here's that adorable Save the Date:
I'm dying to talk about our invitation plans, but I'm going to wait on that one! For now, here's that adorable Save the Date:
Monday, August 17, 2009
Danskin Triathlon
Many of our regular readers got a run down of the triathlon (or were present), but I wanted to share some more photos. For my short summary of the event, see my Sustainable Jackie blog.
Here's our team - Team Kendy. From left to right: Brianna, Gretchen, Brianne, Jackie, Dana, Allie, and Laurel. Kendy is one of the pastors at Dana's church (where most of the girls work). She is currently fighting cancer, and we wanted to show our support for this very inspirational woman!
Shortly after gathering, we set up our transition areas (laying out gear) and began puttin on our wetsuits. While they aren't required or absolutely necessary, wetsuits help a lot with buoyancy. Dave was on a photography rampage. I'm making my "stop taking pictures of me trying to shove myself into this wetsuit" face.
Here we are in wetsuits and swim caps (color is based on your wave).
The swim was my biggest challenge - but I did it! Here I am headed up for the first transition.
Dana was awesome. She was the first out of the three of us (Jackie, Brianne, and Dana) to set out on the bike ride.
I managed to recover some time on the bike ride. Brianne and I met up on the trail, and I saw Dana finishing her transition just as I was coming in for mine.
But Miss Brianne is a super-speedy transitioner. Here she is running up.
And here I am, dumbfounded, as she runs off while I'm still changing my shoes!
Luckily I finished up quickly, and Bri and I ran/walked the 5k together. I thought this was a really cute picture of Brianne almost at the finish.
We had lots of great "fans." I think Dana looks like a star surrounded by photographers here.
Yay! We did it! We even got medals - how funny.
Check out those numbers and our amazing muscles!
Awww! It was so good to do this with two of my best friends. They really stuck with me when I was horribly afraid of swimming. While we weren't at our best performance level, I'm really proud of us!
P.S. - Dave was AMAZING, as always. He was right there training with me, and got up ridiculously early to cheer us on and take photos. What a wonderful fiance! I'm a very lucky girl.
Here's our team - Team Kendy. From left to right: Brianna, Gretchen, Brianne, Jackie, Dana, Allie, and Laurel. Kendy is one of the pastors at Dana's church (where most of the girls work). She is currently fighting cancer, and we wanted to show our support for this very inspirational woman!
Shortly after gathering, we set up our transition areas (laying out gear) and began puttin on our wetsuits. While they aren't required or absolutely necessary, wetsuits help a lot with buoyancy. Dave was on a photography rampage. I'm making my "stop taking pictures of me trying to shove myself into this wetsuit" face.
Here we are in wetsuits and swim caps (color is based on your wave).
The swim was my biggest challenge - but I did it! Here I am headed up for the first transition.
Dana was awesome. She was the first out of the three of us (Jackie, Brianne, and Dana) to set out on the bike ride.
I managed to recover some time on the bike ride. Brianne and I met up on the trail, and I saw Dana finishing her transition just as I was coming in for mine.
But Miss Brianne is a super-speedy transitioner. Here she is running up.
And here I am, dumbfounded, as she runs off while I'm still changing my shoes!
Luckily I finished up quickly, and Bri and I ran/walked the 5k together. I thought this was a really cute picture of Brianne almost at the finish.
We had lots of great "fans." I think Dana looks like a star surrounded by photographers here.
Yay! We did it! We even got medals - how funny.
Check out those numbers and our amazing muscles!
Awww! It was so good to do this with two of my best friends. They really stuck with me when I was horribly afraid of swimming. While we weren't at our best performance level, I'm really proud of us!P.S. - Dave was AMAZING, as always. He was right there training with me, and got up ridiculously early to cheer us on and take photos. What a wonderful fiance! I'm a very lucky girl.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Candle carver
Today I decided to try out the "Candle Carver." Dave and I found it at Sur la Table, and I was super excited - pumpkins, apples, pears in candle form?!?!
All I needed: an apple, a plate to keep the counter clean, the carver, and the "directions."
I use "directions" loosely. As you can see: 1) Acquire apple. 2) Twist candle carver into apple. 3) Insert tea light. 4) Enjoy your candle holder.
And it really was about that easy! When you twist the carver in to the height of the carver, it produces a lovely flat area for your tea light.
Finished product! Wow, that was easy!
I love the look of the illuminated apple!
I think it fits in nicely with the jars and flowers. Just envision a blue bell jar with flowers, green apple candle holders, small jars with votives, and some wood accents.
Oh, and the apple didn't go to waste. I just cut out the area where the candle was sitting, and sliced up the rest. Yum!
We'll have to do a longer-term test to see how the apples last - maybe lemon juice is called for? And I'm not so sure the apple would remain edible after a full evening. At least they would be compostable...we'll have to experiment.
All I needed: an apple, a plate to keep the counter clean, the carver, and the "directions."
I use "directions" loosely. As you can see: 1) Acquire apple. 2) Twist candle carver into apple. 3) Insert tea light. 4) Enjoy your candle holder.
And it really was about that easy! When you twist the carver in to the height of the carver, it produces a lovely flat area for your tea light.
Finished product! Wow, that was easy!
I love the look of the illuminated apple!
I think it fits in nicely with the jars and flowers. Just envision a blue bell jar with flowers, green apple candle holders, small jars with votives, and some wood accents.
Oh, and the apple didn't go to waste. I just cut out the area where the candle was sitting, and sliced up the rest. Yum!We'll have to do a longer-term test to see how the apples last - maybe lemon juice is called for? And I'm not so sure the apple would remain edible after a full evening. At least they would be compostable...we'll have to experiment.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Engagement ring photo shoot in Maui!
With plumeria available, how could we pass this up?
I like that you can see the diamond so nicely in this one.
I think this was my favorite use of the flowers. I felt so clever.
Mmm..apples and diamonds.
Tehehe.
How did I end up in this shoot?
I still plan to write more on Hawaii and share Dave's wonderful photos. Until then, enjoy these!
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