What My Bridesmaids Will NOT Be Wearing

How adorable is this book? I found it on Amazon.com and it was a little gift I gave to my bridesmaids when I asked them to be in the wedding. Wow, the 80's were definitely not good or there are some real bridezillas out there picking these dresses.





"You Can Wear It Again: A Celebration of Bridesmaids' Dresses" by Meg Mateo Ilasco

SHOES!!!

I have my wedding shoes (well, more like I ordered my wedding shoes). I'm going to be soooo tall in them. I may have to start practicing from now. They are a lot Carrie Bradshaw on the Nicole budget. Honestly, I think they are officially a knockoff of the manolos in the SATC movie, the ones Carrie wore at HER wedding. What do you think?

Real Manolos:


My shoes:


Pretty good!

WE HAVE A DATE!!!

Bond Ballroom 2010!

WE'RE ENGAGED

This post is very very long overdue (about 12 days to be exact). But I have been busy, I'm a soon to be bride. There is so much planning. Apparently not as much as what Gavin went through to get us engaged. It was quite a story, involving a boat, a parade down the Mystic River, and a sign in lights that said "Nicole Marry Me." I still get goosebumps and teary-eyed when I think about it. I am a VERY LUCKY GIRL!!!

Happy Almost Thanksgiving

I will be starting my turkey festivities as usual, in front of Molly's house watching the road race (it's the 73rd one). Over the years, I have found that it is much more enjoyable watching the race with a cup of egg nog, than running in the freezing cold, sometimes rain, and even snow a couple times. I can't wait!!!

http://www.manchesterroadrace.com/default.asp

What am I?

I took the Homegoods StyleScoop Quiz (fyi - LOVE that store). This is what I am:

Nicole, you are a Glamorous Classic
You have a refined sensibility with an appreciation for history and tradition in your furniture and your rooms. You value beauty and craftsmanship. You are visually sensitive and understand how symmetry and a balanced layout give order to a room. But you definitely like to shake things up with some unabashed luxury and glamour to keep things from getting boring. You go for rich materials like velvets, one-of-a-kind objects, lady-like touches, glimmering accessories, and a sense of old-Hollywood romance that makes your home dramatic and elegant.

You value creativity. You are stylish and fun loving, and can be an inspiration to others. You have a natural sense of drama, and you know you have to be willing to take risks—whether with colors, finishes, furniture choices, or ideas—for your home to stand out. Your home can be happy and lively and the place all of your friends want to be.

http://www.homegoods.com/hghq_quiz.asp

Getting Festive - Halloween Style

Last weekend, in the rain, Gavin and I decided continue our tradition (this only marked Year 2) of going deep into eastern CT, to see a house with a mass of carved pumpkins a lit up outside. There was at least 100 if not more and I'm sure people will continue to drop them off as the week progresses. It looks so great all lit up and there were quite a few of us braving the inclement weather to get a close look at all of the carvings. Below are a few of my favorites.