tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71102889779627819772024-03-19T03:44:29.118-07:00Bella & BeyaBella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-69032799683423857102013-04-02T09:00:00.000-07:002013-04-02T09:00:02.132-07:00I survived<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I did it! Spring has finally sprung here in Long Island. I survived my first New York winter and that my friends, is worth celebrating. Here are a few survival tips if you are a warmer climate person and ever find yourself in the middle of a snowstorm: <br />
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<li>Make sure you have antifreeze solution in your windshield wiper fluid. I learned this lesson the hard way. </li>
<li>Rubber boots are a MUST. My Hunter boots saved me this season. They won’t keep your toes warm, but they will keep you dry. </li>
<li>The correct terminology for light snow is flurries. Not sprinkle snow. Never call it sprinkle snow, or your new coworkers will make fun of you.</li>
<li>You can’t wear flip flops 12 months out of the year. I tried. I tried really hard. It’s sad, but your toes will thank you.</li>
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Happy Spring! xo Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-68097228975978486322013-02-28T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-01T10:19:45.434-08:00Perfume Picks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="userContent">What is your favorite fragrance? I have three! Philosophy Amazing Grace (clean and refreshing) Tocca Colette (spicy, sweet and romantic) and Marc Jacobs (my absolute favorite).</span></div>
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Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-50844888573750110282013-02-26T06:00:00.000-08:002013-03-01T09:57:36.345-08:00Words To Live By<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Tuesday lovelies! xoxo</div>
Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-35301262334386377792012-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:002012-11-01T19:29:58.464-07:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Happy Halloween lovelies! We wont be doing much here in New York tonight due to Hurricane Sandy so I thought I would share some photos of our pumpkin picking adventure <span style="font-size: small;">last week</span> on the North Fork<span style="font-size: small;">. Our first stop was <a href="http://www.briermere.com/">Brierme</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.briermere.com/">re Far</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.briermere.com/">ms</a><span style="font-size: small;"> and of course we pi<span style="font-size: small;">c<span style="font-size: small;">k<span style="font-size: small;">ed up one of their amazing fresh baked pies! Next we stopped at a local <span style="font-size: small;">farm to pick ou<span style="font-size: small;">r pumpkins<span style="font-size: small;">. I absol<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">utely</span> love exploring th<span style="font-size: small;">e North Fork of Long <span style="font-size: small;">Island, <span style="font-size: small;">especially</span> this time of year! What <span style="font-size: small;">are you<span style="font-size: small;">r Halloween plans?<span style="font-size: small;"> xo</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-10053735421088911082012-10-15T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-15T06:00:19.509-07:00Blush Crush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Blush weddings are sweet, romantic and oh so pretty! The warm hues create a comfortable yet formal feel to any fete. <i>Photo credit: <a href="http://allthingsgirlyandbeautiful.tumblr.com/post/18912699822">dress</a>, <a href="http://www.floretcadet.com/archives/3639">bouquet</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/531947">shoes</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97267814/floral-collage-peach-wedding-invitation?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=peach+wedding&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all">invitations</a>, <a href="http://www.meetmeinthemorning.com/search/label/wedding">mason jar </a>centerpieces, <a href="http://www.prettychicblog.dk/2012/04/lilie-linus-the-wedding-with-800-balloons/">balloons</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetandsaucyshop.com/gallery/mini-desserts-gallery/">macarons</a>.</i></span>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-8439893086941047562012-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-12T09:27:56.143-07:00Weekend Style: 10/12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Happy Friday lovelies! The weather is getting chilly here in New York and I'm getting excited to bundle up. Here are a few fall pieces I am loving right now: <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=245791022&vid=3&tid=gosp1r&kwid=1&ap=14">Gap polka dot sweater</a>, $44.95, <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_bracelet&ProductID=1000043963&VariantID">Forever 21 bracelet</a>, $10.80 and I am swooning over this pale grey <a href="http://rebeccaminkoff.com/shop/handbags/mini-mac-pale-grey.html">Rebecca Minkoff </a>bag. $195. Happy weekend! xo</span>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-62596015238920448592012-10-09T17:33:00.001-07:002012-10-09T17:33:24.448-07:00Joyful <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">Summer fading into Fall brings me so much joy. I love the
crispness of the air, pumpkin spice lattes, the colors of the season, reflecting
back on the year and looking forward to the holidays. What brings you joy about
this time of year? <i>Photo credit: <a href="http://shetakesflight.tumblr.com/post/3121547302">She takes flight</a></i></span></div>
Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-88199411153726809352012-08-10T09:00:00.000-07:002012-10-08T20:57:12.298-07:004 Months in New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been (almost) 4 months since I left the Golden Gate for the Empire State and I cannot believe how quickly time has flown by! I'm starting to get use to being tan, having frizzy hair and "Summer showers." As much as I love my new home, I am SO excited to spend some time on the West Coast with my family & friends for the next two weeks. Have a lovely weekend! xo<br />
<i>Image via my trusty iphone ;)</i>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-42980659530688994812012-08-08T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-08T20:57:34.771-07:00Wedding Wednesday: Hair Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Braids are such a fun trend right now and there are so many classy ways to incorporate braids into your bridal hair style. The two styles above are a simple and chic; both would look lovely with a silk flower or a rhinestone comb.<br />
<i>Photo credit: <a href="http://imgfave.com/view/1735773">left</a>, <a href="http://www.barefootblonde.com/">right.</a></i>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-76353751237054245242012-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:002012-10-09T08:04:40.644-07:00Broke Ass Bride Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">
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We're hosting a giveaway over on <a href="http://www.thebrokeassbride.com/2012/08/win-this-adorn-yourself-with-a-fabulous-hair-accessory-courtesey-of-bella-beya/">Broke Ass Bride</a> and to celebrate we're giving 10% off your entire purchase this week! Use coupon code BROKEBRIDE2012 at checkout and be sure to head over to Broke Ass Bride this week for your chance to win a bridal headband or flower fascinator. Good luck!Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-8722379842808632322012-07-26T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-09T08:05:23.444-07:00DIY Succulent Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Succulent gardens and terrariums are huge right now and over the weekend I decided to join in on the fun. I had more of a rustic look in mind for my garden and this wooden box from <a href="http://www.jamaligarden.com/index.php">Jamali Garden</a> in NYC was a perfect fit! I was also lucky enough to score all of these succulents from Walgreens. The larger ones were $2.99 and the smaller ones were $1.99. To finish it off I added some potting soil and some rocks / shells from Fire Island. This was such an easy project and the finished project looks gorgeous on my table :)Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-18438983232054267672012-07-02T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-09T08:06:09.140-07:00East Coast Bride Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good morning lovelies! I'm so excited to announce that we're hosting a giveaway this week over on the <a href="http://theeastcoastbride.com/2012/07/02/giveaway-bella-beya/">East Coast Bride</a>! For a chance to win your choice of a bridal headband or flower fascinator, head on over to the <a href="http://theeastcoastbride.com/2012/07/02/giveaway-bella-beya/">East Coast Bride</a> to enter. Good luck!Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-70947394904795293692012-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T07:00:03.641-08:00Messy chic: loose braid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDw8F1S23SuXxzvoxxVuqSMEJ60aGBmCcnqHt6lJvMa7eOFNfqRRHZC845q0_6G0jc-l8DVuiQsCbgJOd1t1BNF60OAAhSYLrqIBiYk39tJ5mOFjkCaphhTVxGihwzTo-Smj9w9Dpg1U/s1600/messy+braid.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDw8F1S23SuXxzvoxxVuqSMEJ60aGBmCcnqHt6lJvMa7eOFNfqRRHZC845q0_6G0jc-l8DVuiQsCbgJOd1t1BNF60OAAhSYLrqIBiYk39tJ5mOFjkCaphhTVxGihwzTo-Smj9w9Dpg1U/s400/messy+braid.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>I love this loose braid with windblown waves. This look is perfect for a bride with a bohemian / laid back style. {I can't wait to try this look for a night out on the town.} <a href="http://my-quarterlifecrisis.tumblr.com/"><i>Photo credit</i></a>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-91802461460755077292012-01-23T07:00:00.000-08:002012-01-23T07:00:13.272-08:00Ringing in 2012... speakeasy style!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmDqraXsvrg5qI8BHp_ywzHPE4iPsC6Z8uB7sjPF5xW9SYyYakcHq5NBFA7Z8jkUEKpxqS3FlntOSAhQWL9se3iVh3ELe9FeeL05fvk1dwQRfEtdI1iS5Hkc2uLUNfLRhj8SB_P7PgNI/s1600/2012+Officers+Club.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXmDqraXsvrg5qI8BHp_ywzHPE4iPsC6Z8uB7sjPF5xW9SYyYakcHq5NBFA7Z8jkUEKpxqS3FlntOSAhQWL9se3iVh3ELe9FeeL05fvk1dwQRfEtdI1iS5Hkc2uLUNfLRhj8SB_P7PgNI/s400/2012+Officers+Club.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjxQeB3ABRFmdXvJ-HTfuAmQs_cFWVyNgHN9qoXpsh4ZQVsMkpdiq9OA1NuV2QfPtoPvByYwuA2Fs81NKlWeh6-cIsdQwWRjFTldJWVXu6nZPPHjumcMxMlqkoZd_lKZB2zTK9NtCTNk/s1600/2012+Back+House.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjxQeB3ABRFmdXvJ-HTfuAmQs_cFWVyNgHN9qoXpsh4ZQVsMkpdiq9OA1NuV2QfPtoPvByYwuA2Fs81NKlWeh6-cIsdQwWRjFTldJWVXu6nZPPHjumcMxMlqkoZd_lKZB2zTK9NtCTNk/s400/2012+Back+House.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tV33lHrx8cB6zshqJral2nWguWtsoS01MA4MoT7FFhjQme-uNP_svWnge_SACA0B1_7JOQhMjYTX1hL4HoRHex8XJjHR6P9hGPqiI8_H46v49dSFKzf1GJqQvQnAF9hgTV5-wZCvazw/s1600/2012+NYE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tV33lHrx8cB6zshqJral2nWguWtsoS01MA4MoT7FFhjQme-uNP_svWnge_SACA0B1_7JOQhMjYTX1hL4HoRHex8XJjHR6P9hGPqiI8_H46v49dSFKzf1GJqQvQnAF9hgTV5-wZCvazw/s400/2012+NYE.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMBT5x3N_fPXn52yUiuTg3s0yavWZwJtfNSRD91t3feYd-zuMDWlXx0UqSrfjnloXC1C_3yyFWI12W-8hyDzvrws6NX6hAOjy-8weUCAB_LVAyq3gJt079VX6JGPb-g_pgmMswuaGeWg/s1600/2012+friends.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMBT5x3N_fPXn52yUiuTg3s0yavWZwJtfNSRD91t3feYd-zuMDWlXx0UqSrfjnloXC1C_3yyFWI12W-8hyDzvrws6NX6hAOjy-8weUCAB_LVAyq3gJt079VX6JGPb-g_pgmMswuaGeWg/s400/2012+friends.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWrGIgNOvTvnb8-M6eqzIsIKQ7G2RYOLGegF6ezY7539PoHILipHlbGT7z5bibyIpRRrORSadrNy03lfyTeGuO8RJKhBJdOKtUG7rHNbZTdUczJ264hpZJerRZmJMhSaHxsJn2BNHcmU/s1600/2012+Balloon+Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWrGIgNOvTvnb8-M6eqzIsIKQ7G2RYOLGegF6ezY7539PoHILipHlbGT7z5bibyIpRRrORSadrNy03lfyTeGuO8RJKhBJdOKtUG7rHNbZTdUczJ264hpZJerRZmJMhSaHxsJn2BNHcmU/s400/2012+Balloon+Room.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-PbZnN8pNxjbnLROVKL6qzvkCOeisFRO1eH7p9opQG6nJ7ymmzl9hkIECTQVRL-GBHArTFY2mMyE89NkjhgWtKFD3TgjMXJjCreQrvS9F0J0D4sXzCmK6JDp0XfDlun_DoLsgGt46l0/s1600/NYE+dance+floor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="333" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-PbZnN8pNxjbnLROVKL6qzvkCOeisFRO1eH7p9opQG6nJ7ymmzl9hkIECTQVRL-GBHArTFY2mMyE89NkjhgWtKFD3TgjMXJjCreQrvS9F0J0D4sXzCmK6JDp0XfDlun_DoLsgGt46l0/s400/NYE+dance+floor.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioo-J50YIp6ZT946BZ-OAANR36rzbjU-6Gegf-eijE0rpkLfjX8EecRlfxZ8Hgsyu61NhJo4tslSDahQ3wyEC_1EktcXYyc69e6FPJE1ect_9tuRGA1wztM_2NixBVvvZwr55md6QQXTs/s1600/2012+bacuzis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="535" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioo-J50YIp6ZT946BZ-OAANR36rzbjU-6Gegf-eijE0rpkLfjX8EecRlfxZ8Hgsyu61NhJo4tslSDahQ3wyEC_1EktcXYyc69e6FPJE1ect_9tuRGA1wztM_2NixBVvvZwr55md6QQXTs/s400/2012+bacuzis.jpg" /></a></div>The first few weeks of 2012 have been full of fun and events with friends. Now that I have a little down time I'm excited to share the event design I created for my friend's roaring twenies NYE party! The look I was going for was lots of glamour and glitz but with a dark underground twist - my favorite part was the huge 3' balloons. My time in San Francisco is short so I'm soaking up every last minute of all this city has to offer. What did you do on New Year's Eve? {Photograohy by Rodney Chen}Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-15806154622764891552011-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-31T07:00:05.374-08:00So long, 2011...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3AeDp6XeB3ZwPQAwVmakxsjVrQvBPDfGtQFGieX7IzE1pDwX1kxGaNptUsYjZ5iBvorgXvqCpDQ_1D-k_BRV5RpfKRmGvrX7uj9d2JWsq162_5A03f2LiDLzh5SpLILED3_Dzt7dB4m0/s1600/NYE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="334" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3AeDp6XeB3ZwPQAwVmakxsjVrQvBPDfGtQFGieX7IzE1pDwX1kxGaNptUsYjZ5iBvorgXvqCpDQ_1D-k_BRV5RpfKRmGvrX7uj9d2JWsq162_5A03f2LiDLzh5SpLILED3_Dzt7dB4m0/s400/NYE.jpg" /></a></div>Wishing you much love and happiness in 2012. xo, B&B<br />
Image <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas#axzz1XI2lUyUH">via</a>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-10744934988498854292011-11-23T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-23T17:32:02.232-08:00We're having a Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgKM3awyA7bSonyWLT4MGDoRyNmZc0fjT220NsEK2K6ZE0DJGb5vbn24Kz0JQjXcoAriuK2OM9JjC4A2af8biGhhXzK0ryg_8oblcVoh0CHr_c0hEjVgYl-cjExlrwZHvvwAobV7E6Ls/s1600/Thankful+-+B%2526B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="683" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgKM3awyA7bSonyWLT4MGDoRyNmZc0fjT220NsEK2K6ZE0DJGb5vbn24Kz0JQjXcoAriuK2OM9JjC4A2af8biGhhXzK0ryg_8oblcVoh0CHr_c0hEjVgYl-cjExlrwZHvvwAobV7E6Ls/s400/Thankful+-+B%2526B.jpg" /></a></div>Click <a href="http://bellaandbeya.etsy.com">here</a> to visit our Etsy shop and receive 20% off your entire purchase! Happy shopping. Photo credit: <a href="http://sunandlifephotography.com/">Sun and Life Photography<br />
</a>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-25439487971600854702011-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-18T07:00:09.763-08:00To the weekend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BwNLiEHIplfZe6NTOdFFv0Ek1C02paIk5xtQ5jEk0KGh5LV8Uadoe2BLyFrGq0Bh4jCaw4Im7SPrGDlTqfT7DKWnRR1QwJ_9KZ1gVoqUjkdGcYd1JY-DSjC_-3H2qXjAkoq7s7jLDB4/s1600/Bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="398" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9BwNLiEHIplfZe6NTOdFFv0Ek1C02paIk5xtQ5jEk0KGh5LV8Uadoe2BLyFrGq0Bh4jCaw4Im7SPrGDlTqfT7DKWnRR1QwJ_9KZ1gVoqUjkdGcYd1JY-DSjC_-3H2qXjAkoq7s7jLDB4/s400/Bridge.jpg" /></a></div>As much as I love nice weather and being outdoors, I'm looking forward to a rainy weekend filled with crafting and creating. What are you up to this weekend? {Image <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82385847/lthe-great-escape-golden-gate-bridge-in">via</a>}Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-52691330979569677602011-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-16T13:52:33.652-08:00Handmade holiday: winter wool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgi34kGMPElrsOUrz3PUPLYNXmDQENQAqLTfY5rOkajT50kbpFdCpmBEvJP_Q5yAn0Nwz8mEbgrbk10s89pBmwi5w29tqrCFsZI2n7bhyphenhyphenAhHtdjen5mv6d_4VGO_KiDScq6HSFvZiwVU/s1600/Winter+Wool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="388" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgi34kGMPElrsOUrz3PUPLYNXmDQENQAqLTfY5rOkajT50kbpFdCpmBEvJP_Q5yAn0Nwz8mEbgrbk10s89pBmwi5w29tqrCFsZI2n7bhyphenhyphenAhHtdjen5mv6d_4VGO_KiDScq6HSFvZiwVU/s400/Winter+Wool.jpg" /></a></div>It is time to keep cozy and these handmade finds would make great holiday gifts: 1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79757785/chunky-knit-merino-wool-scarf-in-blue">Chunky wool scarf</a> 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80661378/coffee-cozy-cup-cozy-mug-sleeve-grey">Cozy cup</a> 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63436176/boot-cuffs-in-grey-marble">Boot cuffs</a>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-18090011140014137042011-11-11T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-11T07:00:00.679-08:0030 days of gratitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5E2hLPCh1bP0rx7g4tj5iY1nr4Xn8W_QMMgX6dwj5kqV2QTxOxtscJSsuLNLNu8sizYanIJUFLl1QvSQZ9yUD6Rh_idtSXWlc9G7SfVHh3-0xk_4hmsryhCJMwmhUUn6GkL8w3-l56M0/s1600/Gratitude+Post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="515" width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5E2hLPCh1bP0rx7g4tj5iY1nr4Xn8W_QMMgX6dwj5kqV2QTxOxtscJSsuLNLNu8sizYanIJUFLl1QvSQZ9yUD6Rh_idtSXWlc9G7SfVHh3-0xk_4hmsryhCJMwmhUUn6GkL8w3-l56M0/s400/Gratitude+Post.jpg" /></a></div>Happy Veterans Day! Tuesday evening my spin instructor told our class that she was keeping a gratitude journal for the month of November and challenged us to do the same. I went home, opened a word doc and wrote down one thing I felt thankful for. What a great idea, during the month of thanks, to keep a journal of what we are thankful for. I hope you will join me during the next 30 days and keep a gratitude journal for yourself because at the end of the day, it is gratitude that turns what we have into enough. {Photo credit <a href="http://www.kristanlynn.com/2011/08/rain-or-shine.html">via</a>}Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-5591603729888972852011-11-07T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-07T00:35:20.653-08:00Transition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KkniTs3Lb9ukRYBHNpufEy9MUEmoEIHsWFt864R0DeqelPEUP4smua2rltg1Z6YbGn1gI4h1glUU0wc5-sE6iq7O78yzDC7PT820lMmJDxVpvF8kPgXpaA3VzN3il2s1nhTMBUhuiGE/s1600/move+1+ping.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KkniTs3Lb9ukRYBHNpufEy9MUEmoEIHsWFt864R0DeqelPEUP4smua2rltg1Z6YbGn1gI4h1glUU0wc5-sE6iq7O78yzDC7PT820lMmJDxVpvF8kPgXpaA3VzN3il2s1nhTMBUhuiGE/s400/move+1+ping.png" width="500" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo1TktdDodjmZksA8TFdtF-WNDUaQyGDHQhM6jTewpOoUDUkrlJRsgHu76SnGTGSe6fjbU96SyaWe-duqUNR2dN9mgA6Qh61-eDGLklabPuDHZikBUUUslKTYKMFbpB4mG4ydBnMLfjc/s1600/move+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo1TktdDodjmZksA8TFdtF-WNDUaQyGDHQhM6jTewpOoUDUkrlJRsgHu76SnGTGSe6fjbU96SyaWe-duqUNR2dN9mgA6Qh61-eDGLklabPuDHZikBUUUslKTYKMFbpB4mG4ydBnMLfjc/s400/move+2.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s official. After 3 ½ amazing years, this weekend I said goodbye to my San Francisco apartment. I’m going to miss my view of Alcatraz and the Bay, watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge from the roof, and my fabulous roommate, Ms. Tasha Anderson. Goodbye city living and hello suburbs. I’m officially in transition for the next few months until I start my next chapter: New York City! Until then, here are some hilarious photos of Tasha and I trying to move my bed on Friday. (Yes, that darn thing got stuck and yes, we had to call some guys to come help us. This is what happens when you live on the 4th floor in an old San Francisco apartment!)</div>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-47857272028514840002011-11-04T07:00:00.000-07:002011-11-04T07:00:10.930-07:00Do or don't: Glitter Nail Polish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKCrYb5oH1kujE_F8Bpf3jIJB_Bbg_yYCxO6QKUk3xzoK3rCjKau4tagyCef75Zt-06qzJHftvOLQxZHFvPh7Ds0w_Oq2HHigT7Lfshart2YhtyleHzYMYB9-Zst7fPN3LyRA7U_oMF8/s1600/Glitter+Polish+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKCrYb5oH1kujE_F8Bpf3jIJB_Bbg_yYCxO6QKUk3xzoK3rCjKau4tagyCef75Zt-06qzJHftvOLQxZHFvPh7Ds0w_Oq2HHigT7Lfshart2YhtyleHzYMYB9-Zst7fPN3LyRA7U_oMF8/s400/Glitter+Polish+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670613163428694498" /></a><br />For Halloween I painted my nails with a base coat of OPI's you don't know Jacques (one of my faves) and Sally Hansen's xtreme wear glitter polish on top. Normally I would only rock the glitter polish on special occasions but I think I might be addicted. What do you think? Is glitter polish for everyday a do or don't?Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-74868804907822889492011-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:002011-11-02T22:37:58.215-07:00Happy Halloween<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qURrj9csQtvzBcPhPjAFGHmSpa2V1BcdDTr5uG42cvZtfZAfsGuyC0Gud-raJejKoAU5R2GKtSYKJfZU-TB0Bl0CkMbCVBylC4k0YPJ8b4zTURnrcFYEgNkqicwAzLDXIhapanW7N_Y/s1600/Pumpkin+Rav+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4qURrj9csQtvzBcPhPjAFGHmSpa2V1BcdDTr5uG42cvZtfZAfsGuyC0Gud-raJejKoAU5R2GKtSYKJfZU-TB0Bl0CkMbCVBylC4k0YPJ8b4zTURnrcFYEgNkqicwAzLDXIhapanW7N_Y/s400/Pumpkin+Rav+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670638962277489570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfRFMQXOc5R7p_ooSszdbgBXVb4fBRi4o_-agwsHN3Uo6h7rLyMQBafbmGd9HLh4TVpL_D1l5MNWNuwNYb4jzjcKzK3z-jtM7wE8dX-kXhdVmym5uTJdGdU6UzDJ9GKdnc37PW1BrWlE/s1600/pumpkin+rav2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfRFMQXOc5R7p_ooSszdbgBXVb4fBRi4o_-agwsHN3Uo6h7rLyMQBafbmGd9HLh4TVpL_D1l5MNWNuwNYb4jzjcKzK3z-jtM7wE8dX-kXhdVmym5uTJdGdU6UzDJ9GKdnc37PW1BrWlE/s400/pumpkin+rav2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670639050467254722" /></a><br />I can't believe tomorrow is November, this month felt like a blink. Here are some photos from my Pumpkin Ravioli Ladies Night a few weeks ago. I had a blast creating the tablescape, photo booth back drop & menu. The best party was sipping wine and enjoying a night in with my favorite ladies. Happy Halloween loves! Wishing you a fun day filled with treats and hopefully a trick or two. {Check out the full post of my Pumpkin Ravioli night on the <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/2011/10/20/fall-crafting-fun/?siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-HKT8X9.CaLYhVbT6uSVJUA">Chronicle Books Blog</a>!)Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-12170485618509968962011-10-12T07:00:00.000-07:002011-10-12T07:00:02.280-07:00Fall Dinner Party Inspiration<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUQaFUuIJJRDUBIyXj45QOzkT8R7JbCgFgT1Ra76oXUs4jEDYc90aIbCsPHEBbMuvTmgvQ1_SZvPo8GMLmXg48RY1orwabHLLrzUB9-X9yLBf-0lsw8DpyzGslG-sfCY-3wYkoiekgd4/s1600/Pumpkin+Rav+-+apps.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUQaFUuIJJRDUBIyXj45QOzkT8R7JbCgFgT1Ra76oXUs4jEDYc90aIbCsPHEBbMuvTmgvQ1_SZvPo8GMLmXg48RY1orwabHLLrzUB9-X9yLBf-0lsw8DpyzGslG-sfCY-3wYkoiekgd4/s400/Pumpkin+Rav+-+apps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661372901451958754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmGKDEta8PvT28_iHujeXHPjMKJoAcmiXwKXbxeQc7cK-DFKBNCKAA_WEAIsDs9djtOlSSXvnyB00FZSP1Bsj5ASg3VBQX2WKDhHszvMAUGqELyeYo-nsGMZ452PnQbnPyUfIV2RY9HE/s1600/pumpkin+rav+pic.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmGKDEta8PvT28_iHujeXHPjMKJoAcmiXwKXbxeQc7cK-DFKBNCKAA_WEAIsDs9djtOlSSXvnyB00FZSP1Bsj5ASg3VBQX2WKDhHszvMAUGqELyeYo-nsGMZ452PnQbnPyUfIV2RY9HE/s400/pumpkin+rav+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661372486061366386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdy0usDHyZktzZKmVSSgM58BIC8-Rx80UcvqZ-1sQa9mA3MDpZVGovdDOGUraryRzftwz-ig9Qu9DpP7_j6M3n84mAxn4jk9W0Iq2ryL6YCwLiPeWR_UadXcupYkbhyTPZASezSSJor5s/s1600/Drinks+%2526+Dessert.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdy0usDHyZktzZKmVSSgM58BIC8-Rx80UcvqZ-1sQa9mA3MDpZVGovdDOGUraryRzftwz-ig9Qu9DpP7_j6M3n84mAxn4jk9W0Iq2ryL6YCwLiPeWR_UadXcupYkbhyTPZASezSSJor5s/s400/Drinks+%2526+Dessert.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661322940506349042" /></a><br />October 16th is my Annual Pumpkin Ravioli Dinner Party (ladies only) so I created this little foodie inspiration board for ideas on what to serve for appetizers, drinks and desserts. I love the idea of caprese on a stick! What a fun and easy appetizer to serve. I'm crushing big time on the fall mason jar drinks... these cocktails will definitely make an appearance at my dinner party. Stay tuned for my next project... Pumpkin Ravioli Night decorations! 1. <a href="http://butter-brass.blogspot.com/">Fig + Goat Cheese</a> 2. <a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/09/caprese-on-stick.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FofLCo+%28The+Girl+Who+Ate+Everything%29">Caprese</a> 3. Pumpkin Ravioli 4. <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2011/9/29/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-two-ways-a-free-printable.html">Pumpkin Whoopie Pie</a> 5. <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/337343">Mason Jar Cocktails</a>Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-46000567876166358592011-10-05T07:00:00.000-07:002011-10-05T07:00:06.230-07:00New York Vacation Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuZUJFcowtS3HCNgoHXKyj_pSP8GbbnUoSHbyFJtvnvhPlIKjLqq-yedBKnz-wyxOrlDwD9LAzlls0y3tL2uCu7MjH8cW1aTGUaKvSxR0QQWex1wnjtkLqJfb_q_et-5kezxGVuNLl-4/s1600/wing.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiuZUJFcowtS3HCNgoHXKyj_pSP8GbbnUoSHbyFJtvnvhPlIKjLqq-yedBKnz-wyxOrlDwD9LAzlls0y3tL2uCu7MjH8cW1aTGUaKvSxR0QQWex1wnjtkLqJfb_q_et-5kezxGVuNLl-4/s400/wing.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659861778884790274" /></a><br />I've been back on the West Coast for two weeks already and just starting to feel like my life is back in order after 10 amazing days in New York. Here are some highlights from my trip. Always have to start a vacation with a photo from the wing :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuECcHJ8mHvaoYPW9dqZXivykt-BEmHl9InduzTtp04ycuJGFU1DZWaxUiEJ_88cUnuinmu2t2BwxWi5I1ZSK7acCoZ1_f4bnrwF3knrq4H03KYqgT2Q_srLM9mVXLIo3iSnXVV2KKamg/s1600/empire.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuECcHJ8mHvaoYPW9dqZXivykt-BEmHl9InduzTtp04ycuJGFU1DZWaxUiEJ_88cUnuinmu2t2BwxWi5I1ZSK7acCoZ1_f4bnrwF3knrq4H03KYqgT2Q_srLM9mVXLIo3iSnXVV2KKamg/s400/empire.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659861601109240610" /></a><br />How amazing is this view from happy hour at 230 5th???<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xp3MHnHwNTEUCYuTzGdPStB7jKs7cHxD-CKsIJC-1QoOSdMhZDBLrS0to9ce_dAqB0XLudNIDNO4jnGWP2SX9YPjFlAW8OFwLfHu7-HryVYLzsToBDEqAJBIv3G56WbNmBBgzTnMSlc/s1600/pumpkins.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 373px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xp3MHnHwNTEUCYuTzGdPStB7jKs7cHxD-CKsIJC-1QoOSdMhZDBLrS0to9ce_dAqB0XLudNIDNO4jnGWP2SX9YPjFlAW8OFwLfHu7-HryVYLzsToBDEqAJBIv3G56WbNmBBgzTnMSlc/s400/pumpkins.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659861410532277570" /></a><br />Apple & pumpkin picking in the Hampton's at Seven Ponds Orchards.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62IaUbBMP6Jhesokh8yy2NKAFoVThDYPovNupJ7k7FLo6IIfYbLnyMI7xSVgrTEitwpO1PyWzwPjZWK2Zzh_0Nibfivno1whMc7_09sRdP40dZbWkts8IFBejocCKncRSk79jk9escWk/s1600/peas.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62IaUbBMP6Jhesokh8yy2NKAFoVThDYPovNupJ7k7FLo6IIfYbLnyMI7xSVgrTEitwpO1PyWzwPjZWK2Zzh_0Nibfivno1whMc7_09sRdP40dZbWkts8IFBejocCKncRSk79jk9escWk/s400/peas.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659861016603335986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UbbFOfxActB1ZTKpSnsMqB6X-ic5AXsXEwErZKvNH8fsMiaRaa9wSOBvkbE_HsXuTAZxtNBt-H7qRHH6eVYhkGtJmKH179lshsLGFPuIghFVyEy7NNxUIc_jyczS1zMsCUW4CHtKA9g/s1600/brooklyn+bridge.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UbbFOfxActB1ZTKpSnsMqB6X-ic5AXsXEwErZKvNH8fsMiaRaa9wSOBvkbE_HsXuTAZxtNBt-H7qRHH6eVYhkGtJmKH179lshsLGFPuIghFVyEy7NNxUIc_jyczS1zMsCUW4CHtKA9g/s400/brooklyn+bridge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659860781030930658" /></a><br />A beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge after indulging in a huge pie from Grimaldi's coal brick oven Pizzeria. My 10 days in New York flew by waaaay to fast, but I made some amazing memories with great friends :)Bella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7110288977962781977.post-53006219448108415662011-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:002011-10-04T22:14:20.208-07:00Our Rhinestone Headband Featured on Alexan Events!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRIy6r2hazaSJo27fs67vtmjAsTZ3orHg6POs4-DhqFg9Qp7vHy1n-Gyf6UXhg-jqDYsJL9ouaP16eBWYxKj0lGpWCu5E867FG9F8JePHycnd34UmqFcTKFLEKuz-o6vBvnbcgo998iY/s1600/Rhinestone.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 455px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRIy6r2hazaSJo27fs67vtmjAsTZ3orHg6POs4-DhqFg9Qp7vHy1n-Gyf6UXhg-jqDYsJL9ouaP16eBWYxKj0lGpWCu5E867FG9F8JePHycnd34UmqFcTKFLEKuz-o6vBvnbcgo998iY/s400/Rhinestone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659870359025476818" /></a><br />I'm so excited that our Rhinestone Headband was featured on <a href="http://alexanevents.com/blog/">Alexan Events</a>! Thanks for the blog love ladies. Click <a href="http://alexanevents.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/21/style-files-dainty-classic-headbands-for-your-wedding-day-getup/">here</a> to check out the full post. xoBella&Beyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00438589830308284629noreply@blogger.com0