Summer Days

Happy Summer! 

Today is the first official day of summer.  Although it's been hot in Atlanta for weeks now, it still makes me happy that it is now official.  Summer is one of my favorite times of the year.  There is nothing I love more than weekends at the lake, BBQ's with friends, a picnic in the park, summertime festivals... and on and on.

Exactly how I feel about the beach!

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Another wonderful part of summer is lots of weddings.  It's such a happy time of year!  All of these wedding pictures really capture that feel:

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Ahhh sweet, sweet summertime.... What is your favorite part of summer?

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Oh Summertime in Paris - so amazing!  This time last year I was working in Paris and recently I've been reminiscing and wishing I was back there...

All of these pictures remind we of Summer and love in Paris - C'est romantique!

I love all of the outdoor cafes - délicieux

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So romantic!

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I could spend hours just wondering along the Seine.

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There's something so magical about the Eiffel Tower

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To just sit and ponder life like this would be wonderful!

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Even in the rain, there is something tres magnifique about Paris.

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And you can't talk about Paris with out Laduree's macarons - one of my favorite things ever.

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Where are you wishing you were this Summer?

Happy Friday!
 

DIY ~ Glass Bottle Centerpieces

I stumbled across this picture this afternoon and immediately loved it: 

Picture via Intimate Weddings

I love how simple these 'vases' are, yet they add a great pop of color for a Spring or Summer wedding (and would be perfect for my dream lake wedding).  And even better, you can make them yourself!


To get started, you need old glass bottles, milk bottles, or mason jars.  If you don't have any, ask your friends & family; I guarantee they'll start piling up!  You can also purchase these bottle fairly cheaply per the links above.  Also, if the bottles/jars do not match, don't stress!  Various sizes & shapes are best.


Next, go to your local market and find roses in your wedding colors.  Or (if you're like me) and prefer something other than roses, just pick your favorite flower(s) in the appropriate colors for your wedding.


To add a little something extra, place a linen/burlap table runner (á la Style Me Pretty) under the bottles and voilá you have the perfect, simple centerpiece for your wedding.

Picture via Style Me Pretty