perfectly royal

She was perfect. The 4 a.m. wake up call was worth it. Watching what will be an enormously historical event is just so exciting...especially if it's a wedding!

She was timeless. Much like one of our favorite princesses:

I am completely cracked out on all things royalty and wedding. Come on August 6th!

"Marriage is intended to be a way in which man and woman help each other to become what God meant each one to be..." -The Bishop of London

wedding wednesday: fit for a queen

Number one reason I wish I was Kate Middleton: having an excuse to wear fabulous hats any time that I want.

I'm sure she has many more admirable qualities, but, let's be honest, the girl knows how to wear something on that pretty head of hers. Not to be superficial or anything.

With this being Royal Wedding Week [ohmygoshIcan'twait] and because bridal hair accessories have become quite the trend over the last couple years, I gathered a few of my current favorites.

[Taken from Tessa Kim, Twigs & Honey, BHLDN, and Etsy]

This little item is one of the many that are on the "still to be decided and purchased list." Don't worry, I don't have a tangible list with that title. Just mental. That's more sane, right? Hope so. I have noticed that these trendy pieces can be somewhat pricey. I'd encourage a little crafting bravery, which I may be tackling post-graduation [7 more days of class!!!] for a few brides-to-be. More of those projects to come!

But for the rest of this week, I'll be soaking up as much study break time with D, working on a final paper, celebrating the last Spring Banquet at the BCM, and gluing myself to the TV for the entirety of Friday morning.

spring break day

Everyone on LSU's campus is looking nice and sun kissed after Spring Break while I'm feeling nice and pasty. That's because our break consisted of what you could call a little real world conditioning.

I really am good with it. Really. Because real world time also means be-married-to-Dustin time. Which will be awesome.

We were both work-free on Thursday so we headed, for the day, to Baton Rouge's much cooler big sister: New Orleans. 

We spent most of the day outside soaking up as much sunshine and fresh air as humanly possible. A great change from lots-o-florescents. We did our best to blend in with the locals [except for those few hours while I walked around the zoo with a big ol' camera hung around my neck]. Attempted to fool people, really. Because compared to those Nola folks, my cool factor is lacking.

The day was packed with doing animal voice-overs at nearly every zoo exhibit, meeting the infamous Simon Hardeveld and gawking over absolutely the most perfect antique shop, my first Potsalot purchase, laying in the shade of Audubon Park's magnificent oaks, poboys at Joey K's, the greatest ice cream ever created, and a whole lot of strolling in between. We realized, with our busy lives, we almost forgot how to stroll. This day we regained the ability.

Some of the best parts were the moments where we interacted with the wonderful people of New Orleans. And their big ol' hearts. It may have been a mere 24 hours, but I am grateful for our Spring Break Day.

Check out that monkey butt. Just couldn't help myself!

 Yes, he's that good lookin' in real life too.

Pretending to be a fashion blogger. Key word: pretending. Maybe one day, huh? The blog idea wheels are turning!

Everyday should end with Creole Creamery. Though, if that happened, I may lose that boy's attention forever. Can't say I blame him!

spring?

So, this week, I was wandering through Hobby Lobby [standard], looking for some possible Spring finds. Thought I might make a quick wreath [also standard]. Aaand I realized that Spring was over - at least according Hob Lob. All I could find was a whole lot of bright summer supplies. And then I was a little bit bummed. So in effort to hold on to a little bit Spring 2011, I wanted to share some inspiration from my favorite site to see during this season - robin's eggs!

[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Most of these little guys are probably hatched and have already fled the nest, and it seems that I'm a little late, buuuut Happy Spring!

a good friday it was

1 Peter 1:17-19

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

[Thankful for a rescue from futile way. Thankful for Christ's silence during his trial. Thinking on my responsibility in this incredible, undeserved relationship.]

How Deep the Father's Love for Us

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
And make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory 

Behold the man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished 

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom