{New} Items Coming Soon!

Well, if you've stopped by the etsy shop in the last 24 hours, you've noticed I'm on vacation.  Yup, that's right!  Just drinking Mai Tai's & laying in the sun...I WISH!  As if THAT could actually happen when you've got a 14 month old!  No, no...I'm on vacation in preparation for the upcoming school year.  As most of you know, I teach 4th grade, which means it's crunch time!  T-minus 3 weeks till the first day of school.

Though the shop will be closed for the next few weeks, I've been working on some {NEW} scrapbook designs for the shop.  Check 'em out!  Feedback is appreciated!

 {Patriotic} Chevron

 {Signature} Yellow & Grey Chevron

{Summer} Inspired Color Scheme

It's {Giveaway} Time: Educators Edition

Is it REALLY....dare I say it...time to go {Back to School}?!? That's right! Summer has come and gone {literally}, and it is time to get back into those classrooms, organize all your supplies, decorate your space, plan some {top notch} lessons to WOW your kiddos on those first few days back, and as you know...that leaves ZERO only a small amount of time for you. BUT...I have great news! My friend, Hope King from 2nd Grade Shenanigans, & I know a *little* something about how hard teachers work and how much blood sweat tears LOVE we pour into our classroom each year. She has been planning a little something {for quite a long time} to hopefully set you on the right track for your best year yet!

For the next week {August 1-5}, 2nd Grade Shenanigans we will be hosting a massive giveaway with some of our favorite teacher things! ...Vera Bradley, chevron purses, a {Silhouette Cameo}...even a custom fabric cork board from {yours truly}...just to name a few! She's wrangled up some amazing sponsors, so hurry up & enter to win! It's easy, just stop by the 2nd Grade Shenanigans blog to get started...

{Baseball} Baby Shower

Last weekend the hubby & I hosted {our first-ever} couples baby shower...& boy, oh, boy...it was a treat!  Our good friends, Brittany & Greg, are expecting their first kiddo...little baby Owen...in late September.  We had a {Baseball Themed} event since the hubby & Greg played college ball together...what can I say...boys love imagining their future little sluggers becoming {MLB} all-stars!  The evening went without a hitch.  For a second there, I thought we might have a rain delay, but the weather cooperated nicely...even for a coastal {South Texas} night...in the middle of Summer, no less!!!  

The {Burger Bar}

{When} Coral Meets Teal...Love at First Sight

We're Back!!!  After two weeks of vacation (in preparation for Kade's 1st birthday party), it was refreshing to reopen the etsy shop.  Today I went with Randi, from Two Chic Events, to meet with a prospective bride & groom.  They are planning a Shabby Chic November beach wedding on the Texas Coast.  They have the most {Fabulous} color scheme...Coral & Teal!  And the best part...the bride & groom are Aggies...{WHOOP}!!!  Here's a little inspirational board to help inspire those with a similar color palette.  Enjoy!

{New} Item in Etsy Shop!

I don't know what it is, but I've been bitten by the "shabby chic" bug lately.  Need proof?  Just check out my etsy shop!  I recently added yet another shabby (& oh-so-chic) {NEW} item to my shop...a Personalized Rustic Wreath!  It's PERFECT for year around use!  I went with a neutral palette since it will coordinate with just about everyones favorite color scheme.  ...& for $48 each, it's a steal deal!  Check it out!

{Ode} to Purple...Jute Letter, that is

Oh purple, how I love thee.  You're my favorite color & never let me down.  I had to share the jute letter I just completed for one of my customers.  She's going to use it at her wedding this weekend.  I LOVE the color palette (I wonder what gave you that impression)!  The deep shades of purple look great against the twine.  It's a great example of rustic chic!  Want your own jute letter for an upcoming event?  Check 'em out on my etsy shop!  Custom orders are my fav!

What your favorite color???  Is there a particular color scheme or pattern that you'd like to see in my esty shop???  How about different types of accents your diggin' right now???

{Fun} with Photoshop Lightroom 4

This week I installed Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 onto my laptop.  Needless to say...I'm in LOVE...seriously, in love...like the kind of love where your heart skips a beat.  I had no idea that this software would be so easy to use AND make my pictures look effortless.  Just a few clicks & voila!  A new and much improved version of my original photographs.  Too cool!  Of course, I still have a TON to learn but I feel like I'm off to a good start.  If y'all have any tips/tricks/pointers/resources on Lightroom, I'm all ears!

Here are some before & after pics I took of a scrapbook I just completed for one of my clients.  Like the scrapbook???  You can find it in my etsy shop.  They are completely customizable (letter, floral accents, colors, etc.)

Before

After

{Featured Party} Tractor Chic 1st Birthday Party

Hello again, Married in May readers!  I'm excited to share today's wonderful featured party with you - a beautiful Tractor-Inspired Rustic Chic 1st Birthday Party created by Randi of Two Chic Events, for her son Brigham. The inspiration for Brigham’s party came from her farmhouse fresh home decor.  The party was decorated in a similar theme with john deere green, yellow and touches of blue.  I’m in love with the color scheme & Randi's attention to detail.  Her designs & styling are fabulous!

{Giveaway} Married In May Designs - Jute Wrapped Letter

Spring is in the air ~ and you know what that means...spring cleaning!  Since I'm cleaning out my current inventory to make room for upcoming projects, I thought it would be neat to try something new on the blog. We're kicking off our 1st giveaway!  This week one lucky winner will be the new owner of a custom jute wrapped letter (letter of your choice) courtesy of Married in May Designs!  Perfect for your new spring/summer home decor!

{Inspiration} From Your Perspective

It seems like I haven't written a post in AGES!  Well, I'm working on new items for the etsy shop...& it got me thinking....I should ask y'all for inspiration!!! 

So here's the challenge: What color scheme/pattern/item/theme are you totally diggin' right now?

{Feature Friday}: Fabric Cork Boards

I've been making a TON of fabric cork boards lately. I really enjoy how creative my clients are.  They always come up with great color schemes to work with.  Here's a few of my favs:

Black Chevron with Mustard Yellow Accent

{Future} Heisman Winner???

I have to give a shout out to Studio Eleven Photography. Thanks Robin for capturing beautiful moments. Your photos are stunning...they never disappoint! Please check out her facebook page too.  I'm SMITTEN with her Senior Sessions!

{Tutorial Tuesday}: DIY Save the Dates

First Step: Hop into a photobooth. Make sure to include props or signs to relay your message to your guests. Have fun with it! As you can see, it takes a few tries to get it just right. We were fortunate to be able to work with Image Cinema (the photobooth company in our town). If there isn't a photobooth in your area, take several shots with a digital camera. Then, load them onto Pixlr Express...under "collage" they have a photobooth strip design where you can upload your images. They also have really cool photo editing tools too. Love, Love.

{A Case} of the Monday's

As most of you know, not only am I an etsy shop owner but I'm also a 4th grade teacher.  More importantly, I'm a mom to the cutest little boy, Kade.  I have been completely spoiled the last week...sleeping late (oh wait, I have a kid...nevermind), playing with my son, preping my flower beds for spring, listing some new items on my etsy shop (check them out here), and just relaxing.  Last week was devine!  Well, Spring Break is over.  Though I'm excited to get back in the classroom, I wouldn't mind an extra day or two more.  I loved every moment with my son.  He's the coolest kiddo.  Wow...how time flies by!

{"I DO"} Love These Jute Letters!

Hello Everyone!  Just wanted to share an order I just completed for one of my customers, Megan.  She's going to display the jute letters on the cake table at her upcoming wedding.  Love, love, love! Interested in purchasing a set for your upcoming wedding?  Visit the esty shop!

{Hello} World!

Married in May has started a blog!  WooHoo (or as we say in Texas...WHOOP)!  I'm looking forward to the world of blogging.  As a newbie blogger I have SEVERAL ideas (DIY Tutorial Tuesday, Wedding Wednesday, Feature Friday).  The possibilities are endless.  Let the blogging begin...