wedding shoes...

they are here! now all i have to figure out is the location...and the catering, the cake, the invitations, the band, dress alterations...you know, just the small things. xo

suits, anyone?

suits by H&M. $150

Jade Howe's 'Personal Jesus' suit. $250

suit by Paul Smith. found for under $200 at Simons. 

check out this blog for more info.

found...

I  just found these shoes...in my size...for 35 dollars.

variations...

Thank you to my search party...these shoes are a total pain in the #@*! But I do want them anyways...big surprise, I know. So after studying one of the lovely peacock feathers (courtesy of the lovely Sandra), I've decided it best to expand my options a bit by pulling the colors from the eye of the feathers. Not too sure about the gold, though. 

feathers and beads...

I spotted this funky peacock feather 'bouquet' this morning on the front porch of a little import shop on Hawthorne. Fun fun.

so beautiful...

After a beautiful day touring some Willamette Valley Vineyards with our friends Amelia & Oliver, we were guided to this beauty, Vista Hills Vineyards & Winery. The views from this place are breathtaking, the grounds are lush and dynamic, and the wine is fantastic. The building itself is a sort of modern rustic, and has all sorts of interesting features, like my favorite, an outdoor fireplace (seen in the top right hand photo). If everything works out, logistically, this will be where we have our wedding...

Vacation rentals discounts...

I spoke with Clare, the booking agent at Historic Hawthorne Rentals today. She informed me that if my guests choose to rent their properties, the security deposit will be reduced to $50, and if multiple properties are rented, she would give an all around discount on the nightly rate. 

She also reminded me to book them asap. They are being booked faster as we are getting closer to the date...most of these are already reserved through July and some of August. As of now, here are the 2+ bedroom rentals that are available

Hawthorne duplex

Hawthorne Ranch House 3 bedroom

Taylor House 3 bedroom