It’s really hard to be excited about my wedding these days. (Some of you know what is going on with my grandma, and your kind words were much needed and appreciated, for everyone still in the dark, I will address it on the blog when I’m ready to do so.) Today is administrative assistant’s day though, and my boss gave me a $50 visa gift card. I knew right away that it should go to something wedding related, so I save myself money in the long run. I started looking at wedding signs, banners, cake toppers… etc. I then started looking at vintage/rustic trunk and suitcase card holders.

I had no idea what to use for my cards for awhile, and when I explained our wedding theme to my Matron of Honor, she knew right away…. an old rustic suitcase.

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So I started searching on Etsy for some options: both completed suitcases/trunks & one’s I’d have to DIY a bit (add a banner & a bow) Keep in mind that our theme is rustic woodland, with the colors of green and tan, with hints of pale pink and pale orange. I guess I should have explaned our slight change in theme & colors a few posts back… oops.

Option #1: Vintage Feather Lite Sears Olive Suitcase for $45 from VintageDiana72.

Option #2: Vintage Hard Sided Olive Green American Tourister Suitcase for $35.50 from VintageDelirium.

Option #3: Rustic Wedding Card Box, Burlap Banner for $54.99 from ladedadesign.

Option #4: Rustic Wedding Card Box With Burlap Banner for $45.99 from ladedadesign.

Option #5: Rustic Vintage Suitcase Trunk, Shabby Chic Card Box, Antique Lace Wedding $40 from SgtPeppersHeartsClub.

Posted on May 24, 2013 - 22 comments
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On Sunday, I went on my first-ever Atlantic City bus trip with my best friend from high school. We had a blast! I can’t wait to go back in October. The only part that sucked, was getting up at 4am. The bus pick-up location is almost an hour away from where I live, so I was driving while the sun was rising. I stopped on the way for some breakfast grub, and then met up with my friend, Samantha and her family and loaded on the bus.

We gambled quite a bit (the casino gives you $25 in free money to gamble with… some kind of partnership with the bus) but I lost it all. After we spent our free money, we walked out onto the beach (the casinos are along the boardwalk) where I asked Samantha to be my maid of honor (more on that in a few days or weeks). On the boardwalk, there was this homeless man that takes care of all of the stray cats. He had litter boxes under the boardwalk for them, and a smorgasbord of wet food laid out for these kitties. I don’t think he moves from this spot all day.

Now, I’m just going to leave you with a bunch of pictures from my trip. :)

See ya later, Atlantic City.

Posted on May 24, 2013 - 8 comments
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Happy Monday Everyone…. I have a big announcement!
I have teamed up with Anne from Wit Wisdom & Food, Ashley from The HumberHome Project and Kelly from Corner of main, to bring you guys gals an awesome link-up party for the month of May. We call this little shing-dig DIY May-nia. Get it? ;) So scroll below for all of the details, rules, and the dates that we will be linking up!

There will be four chances to link-up during this project. You can participate in just one challenge, or you can do them all! I know that some people have been in a blogging slump due to the weather (especially me) so this will give us all an opportunity to get back into DIY’ing and blogging!

Here are the four challenges we will be hosting:

Link-Up Dates & Topics

Monday, May 6th – Mother’s Day DIY – DIY something for the most important woman in your life for Mother’s Day, and then come back on the 6th to show it off.

Monday, May 13th – Garage/Thrift Store Finds - Get outside and find something to add to your home decor collection, or something to makeover. Come back on the 13th and share your find!

Monday, May 20th – Memorial Day/BBQ DIY - This one will probably be my favorite, because I LOVE BBQ’s. DIY an american flag, or share a recipe that you love. I’ll be sharing a mixed drink, of course!

Monday, May 27th – Spray Paint Challenge - – The only rules to this challenge is that you have to spray paint something! It can be anything! An old frame, some wooden letters, or even a ceramic animal. You decide!

The Rules:

- no linking to shops, stores, giveaways or other link parties
- must link directly to the specific post
- link back to your link-up hosts
- most importantly, have fun!

The Button

Feel free to use this button during the link-ups, for easy linking back to your host. Just copy the text in the box below, and then paste it into your blog post.

Wit Wisdom & Food | The HumberHome Project | Corner of Main | Mailbox Journey

Are you participating!?

If you are participating in this DIY link-up, please link up your blog below:

Posted on May 24, 2013 - 13 comments
 Filed Under: Link Party