A Date to Remember.

Since Kyle and I are having a quick engagement and will be in France for most of the year we don't have time to have an engagement party. Not a big deal, instead we thought to get creative with our Save the Date that we would be sending to our guests. 

Now, as you know I am a huge fan of Pinterest, I think it is a great place to go to get your creative juices flowing. I stumbled upon a bunch of great ideas but one thing was very important to both Kyle and I, Wooden our 11 months golden retriever must be the focal point of our Save the Date. 

So with help from my brother Brendan, who is great behind the camera and some D.I.Y fun, what we created makes me smile every time I walk past the card that sits on desk here in France. 

The winning shot. This is the shot we picked as our Save the Date. 

Wooden loved wearing the DIY sign I made with our date on it. 

Resting between shots. Doggie modeling is rough.

Kyle being silly with our Save the Date Sign.

Note: This isn't a wedding blog but I will post from time to time about my upcoming nuptials. My word  of advice is have fun and stress less, trust the process. 

Dress: Lulus.com

Pinteresting Finds and DIY

My obsession with Pinterest continues, here are some of my Pinteresting finds this week. If you aren't already on Pinterest, what are you waiting for? Be addicted with me!

Follow me, Pinterest name: Meggie McCarrick

Enjoy and Happy Pinning!

Home Design Board

Love this for my future Jeans and Tees and Travel and Cakes office. From: bhg.com

 Future Beach House Board

Love the colors of this dining area. From: camillathome.blogspot.com

 Sweet Stuff and Ideas for the Home Board

Memory Mason Jar, Read all your year's memories on New Year's Eve. From: inchmark.squarespace.com

Stuff I Love, Love Love Board

I want this print for my manfriend. From: esty.com

I want this PUPPY, mini goldendoodle. From google.com

 Foodie Fun Board

Caramel Frappuccino Cupcakes, yummy! From: pixiecrust.blogspot.com

 Desired Destinations Board

County Cork, Ireland. From: sunsurfer.tumblr.com

 Quotes I Dig Board

This is why I run. From:tumblrgym.tumblr.com

 Fashions I Love/ Beauty Board

I love this whole look. From:prettylittlewildfox.tumblr.com

DIY

Yesterday on my day off I tested out my DIY skills and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with how my crafts turned out. I got both of my DIY ideas from Pinterest, which assured me that I am not wasting my time browsing pin board after pin board. I wanted to make the manfriend's and my apartment more homey, and I found that both of these DIY projects did the trick.

Here are my Pinterest inspirations below, followed by my own creations. DIY are so much fun and most of the time they are very affordable. In total, my DIY creations cost $34 dollars, and it was the best $34 I've spent in a long time, thank you Michaels craft store.

Pinterest Inspiration

Loved the idea of this wall hanging in our bedroom.

My DIY Creation

Step ONE:

Hang Frame with no back. Got this one on sale at Michaels for $8.00, sweet deal.

 Step TWO:

Paint Letters, and place them with wall tape, inside the frame.

 Step THREE:

Don't forget the "&".

 Step FOUR:

I added twinkle lights for a better result, this is the end product.

Pinterest Inspiration

These are the things I love the most, I really wanted this print. Instead of buying, I decided to make something similar.

My DIY Creation

Step One:



Paint blank canvas, Michaels had a great deal, buy one get one free.



Step TWO:

Let paint dry, stencil letters and you are all set.