North Shore Snapshots {Lifestyle}

Excited to be sharing a few more pictures with you from Sarah and Ian's beautiful North Shore wedding. Make sure to check out Angela's post here for even more pic's. Brendan and I had a wonderful time visiting home. Although, it was an extra special treat to spend almost the entirely in Lutsen. 

 {First stop... Peace Coffee on Minnehaha}

 {Smitten with my new clogs from the Sven Clog Outlet}

{Lunch in Duluth}

 {Lutsen Lodge}

 {Mom & Dad snowshoeing}

 {Mom in her blog pose... she did this all by herself}

 {The happy couple right after the ceremony, so much joy}

 {Family photo}

 {Sisters & Cousins}

 {Shameless wedding selfie}

 {The only pic I got of Ang and I all weekend}

{Lake Superior}

Thanks for reading, 

L

Fresh Snow

There is nothing prettier or more calming than a fresh snow fall.  Yesterday my sister and I had breakfast at a new French cafe in our neighborhood, and explored a fun area of St. Paul - it was the perfect day off! And it was the last time my sister and I are going to spend alone together before she gets married next week, so needless to say, it is a day I will not quickly forget! Have an awesome Tuesday everyone. 

:: Shop the Post :: 

J.Crew Chateau Parka // Anthropologie Tunic (similar here, here, & here) // J.Crew Felted Mini // Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbag // Tory Burch Boots (similar here) // Ray Ban Sunnies // Tiffany & Co. Initial Necklace // Tiffany & Co. Key Necklace 

With Love,

A

Photos by Preston Anderson

How to Display Wedding Keepsakes Part 2 {DIY}

Earlier this summer I wrote my first post on displaying and cherishing keepsakes from your wedding day, focusing on a homemade handkerchief that my mom made for me that I wanted to frame (see post here). For my second post in this series I focused on our beautiful photographs taken by the talented Paper Antler. I wanted to make a smaller, coffee table sized photo book for my parents as a thank-you gift and for a keepsake for them to have. 

I got a small, classy album at Paper Source (it even has tissue in-between each page) and also purchased ivory photo corners. I printed off photos in both 4x6 and 5x7, putting them in order of the events of the day. I focused on pictures and moments that had to deal with my parents and siblings (and obviously my groom and I), to make it most meaningful for my parents. It was a complete success and my mom absolutely loved it! The price was reasonable and the time it took minimal. It would be a great project to do while watching a movie on a Saturday night! 

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Paper Source Album / / Ivory Photo Corners (I needed two packs for this book)

With Love,

A

Photos by Preston Anderson

Nashville, TN {Lifestyle}

Recently my husband and I took a trip to Nashville, Tennessee for our cousins wedding. We had so much fun exploring the city and all of the local places. Our cousin gave us a list of her favorite places and we were able to hit up each one! It was a perfect weekend away, and with Nashville being only about 15 hours from the twin cities, I encourage you Minnesotans to get down there and visit a Honky Tonk! P and I cannot wait to visit again next summer. Happy Tuesday y'all! 

{We enjoyed delicious breakfast and lunch spots: lunch and a glass of rose at Frothy Monkey (if you head here, make sure you shop on 12th street and hit up imogene + willie - amazing custom made jeans); Red Bicycle for crepes and iced coffee; Barista Parlor for an egg sandwich and coffee (they have a stage outdoors for live music, a must see if you are heading to Nashville)}

{Every last weekend of the month, Nashville throws a huge Flea Market at their state fair grounds. We spent the morning exploring different vendors selling vintage and antique treasures, refurbished pieces, and one-of-a-kind masterpieces. We wanted to bring home almost everything that we saw, but we had very limited space. We ended up purchasing a frame built from 1920s barn wood, fresh peaches from the Peach Truck, and a vintage sun tea container (similar here). We cannot wait to get back here to find more treasures}

{Downtown Nashville on Broadway was an absolute ball. We enjoyed our time listening to live music both on the streets and at some Honky Tonks, seeing Ryman Auditorium, and having lunch at Pinewood Social}

{One morning it rained so we headed to the Country Music Hall of Fame and spent time exploring Hatch Show Print, a historic and famous letterpress shop that has been in operation since 1879. The prints were mainly created for music concerts and are still being created today. We ended up purchasing a print for our home and I cannot wait to display it} 

{Our cousins wedding was absolutely beautiful, reminding me of something out of Southern Living. It was a beautiful mix of southern chic with a rustic flair, while being perfectly timeless...so Jessie and Logan. At a plantation estate under the stars, lightning bugs, and live music, our dear cousins said "I do" surrounded by their friends and family. It was a night to remember and we were so thankful we were able to celebrate with them}

With Love,

A

Photos by Angela & Preston Anderson

How to Display Wedding Keepsakes Part 1 {DIY}

P and I absolutely loved our wedding day, because it clearly represented us as a couple but also because of all of the small and special moments that occurred throughout the day. My mom took the handkerchief that she used in her wedding and hand stitched an A on it with blush flowers (my wedding colors), along with a locket from Tiffany's, my "something blue" (which I now wear on a dainty long chain). This handkerchief means so much to me and I have always wanted to display it in a special place in our home. After our wedding we were left with many special items and memories from our day and we weren't exactly sure how to hold on to them and how to showcase them. This will be the beginning of a mini-series on how to display keepsakes from your wedding in a way that is beautiful and timeless. 

I decided to purchase a pretty and modern frame from West Elm to showcase my handkerchief. It is a new favorite item on my desk. Every time I look at it I am reminded of my wedding day and the special relationship I have with my mom. 

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Tiffany Locket, old (similar styles here) / / West Elm Mirror Frame (3x3)

With love,

A

Photos by Angela Anderson