5.11.13

21 Tuesday May 2013

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Hello there! I hope you all have been well. I’ve missed blogging but I’ve really been enjoying my new life as a newly wed. The hubby and I took a road-trip to St. Louis last week/weekend to attend his cousins wedding. The car ride was about 13 hours but with our conversations/laughter, the music and snacks, we made the trip a lot of fun!

When we got back, our wedding photographer emailed and let us know the wedding pics were ready. Needless to say, we were thrilled! So we went through them, picked our faves and decided to share the following pics with my blog family. Some pics we are going to save for just us and our family.

Before the pics, I just want to let you all know that this day (May 11, 2013) was the best day of my life. Darrius and I made the decision to have a small, private wedding at my parents house. We invited our immediate family members, our god-parents (and Pastor who is just like my godfather) and best friends. It was perfect and just the way we wanted it. We had other plans for the “perfect wedding” in the pass. But when it came right down to it, we did what made us happy. Our families mean everything to us and to have them there, sharing this special day was a blessing. My mother and I decorated the house, my little sister and Dad worked hard putting chairs together and making sure everything was neat and clean, and my grandmother made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. Darrius and I couldn’t be more grateful. God has truly blessed us.

Thank you to everyone who has wished us well and prayed for us. We really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the pics we chose to share and please continue to pray for us as we embark on this new journey. Be blessed!

~Whitney

The Details

I added my late grandfathers cuff-links & grandmothers earring to my bouquet.

My mother cut flowers & placed them in a crystal bowl (with water) for decor; Micheal’s Craft Store tulle & flowers enhanced the home as well.

The Ceremony

Family

My parents & the hubby.

Best Friend, Sister, Pastor, Grandmothers & Godparents.

My in-laws & the hubby.

Wedding Party Pics

Maids of Honor: Lil Sis & My Best Friend of 15 years, Danyelle.
Best Men: Darrius’ Brother & Best Friend Thomas.

Guest Blogger: Amberly’s Budget Friendly Spring Decor Ideas!

18 Monday Mar 2013

Posted by Whitney James in DIY, Features

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Hey everyone! It’s Amberly from A Slice of Glam here again! This time I’m sharing with you all some tips on how to decorate your home for Spring! Decorating for Spring does not have to break the bank. You can add simple little inexpensive elements to bring in that feeling of fresh and new on a budget. Here are some easy ways you can do that.

1. Add fresh flowers – Pick up your favorite flowers from your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Get creative and mix different flowers and colors to create a colorful bouquet for your dining table or coffee table.

2. Throw pillows – You can either pick up some fabric from a hobby store and recover some old pillows, so go somewhere like IKEA or Target to find some fabulous pillows. Pick colors that still go with the decorating theme that you already have, but choose a shade lighter. For example if you have dark green as your color already, choose emerald (color of the year!) or mint.

3. DIY wreath – Pick a few pastel color artificial flowers and a ribbon in a fun print like gingham or paisley to tie around the wreath. Add to your front door or patio!

4. Greenery – Don’t have a green thumb? Purchase a few succulents and place them in the window of your kitchen or on your coffee table to add some freshness to your home!

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Thanks so much, Amberly! It’s always nice to get decorating tips from this blogger. She’s super creative & stylish and has guest posted for me before. (see post HERE) If you decide to incorperate any of these tips in your Spring decorating, please send pics!! We’d love to see and share them! XO!

~Whitney

Friday Feature: Amberly from A Slice of Glam

07 Friday Dec 2012

Posted by Whitney James in DIY, Features

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Hey everyone, I’m Amberly from A Slice of Glam (www.asliceofglam.com)! I was so happy when Nic (Whitney) reached out to me to do a guest post and to do a holiday themed DIY post. This little project requires a few inexpensive items, and takes about 30 minutes! Hope you all enjoy!

D.I.Y. Wreath for the Holidays

What You’ll Need:

1.Plain note cards
2. Glitter alphabet stickers
3. Clear string (optional if you don’t want to use ribbon)
4. Red ribbon
5. Jingle bells
6. Mini lights (I used a box of 50)
7. Garland
8.Scissors & hole puncher

Directions

1. Trim the note cards to desired shape and size, and punch a hole in each card to tie the ribbon through

2. Wrap the strand of mini lights around the garland

3. Then tie each letter and jingle bell to the garland

4. Set atop your mantel (or cabinets in my case, since I don’t have a mantel), plug in the lights and voila! Now you’ve got a bit of holiday sparkle and cheer to your place.

I hope you all enjoyed this DIY as much as I did making it! Don’t be shy, and stop by and say hello on A Slice of Glam! J I’d love to hear from you! Happy Holidays!

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Whitney James

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