Reunion Weekend

Not only will I be attending my own 10 year reunion this summer (by the way, have you seen the invitations I designed?), but I also get the pleasure of attending my husband's reunion this summer as well.  I have to admit...I might even be a little more excited to attend my husbands, since he was way cooler than I was in high school!

But have you noticed how the one-night reunion has become a weekend's worth of events? I'm all in for a party weekend, but this means extra wardrobe planning!  And when you haven't seen these people in 10 years, or if you're a spouse meeting them for the first time, then let's face it...the garb must be grand!

Here's a few ideas I have in mind about the weekend: Friday should be a casual, chic, and effortless look with little fuss while the daytime picnic-wear on Saturday should be bold and fun.  Save the ruffles, sparkles, and studs for main event Saturday night!

Target Black Hi-Lo Dress // L.A.M.B Alfie Wedges // Private Gallery Jade & Turqouise Necklace // Faith Quilted Chain Tassel Bag

Zara Quilted Yoke Top // Merona Shorts // Private Gallery Camel Bag with Pyramid Studs // AJ Morgan Cookie Cateye Sunglasses // Forever21 Long Cross Necklace // India Hicks Beaded Sandal with Pom Pom

Triangle Stud Earrings // Genevieve Postcard Dress // Asos Envelope Purse with Gold Metal Bars // DV by Dolce Vita Heels

Envelope Addressing

Hello!  Did you all have a relaxing Memorial Day?  Our trip to the farm was amazing!  We had so much fun, and soon we are heading off to the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival.  So, today is devoted to getting a few things done around here...mostly laundry and vacuuming, but also addressing invitations for my 10 year reunion this summer!

I am certainly not a calligrapher, but I do feel like a hand-addressed invitation is prettier, regardless of your handwriting style.  The easiest way to make your invitations look uniform is to use a lined envelope insert.  It's too easy!

First, you will need an extra invitation, or a piece of cardstock that is cut to the invitation size.  Then, use a ruler to create 3 or 4 lines (depending on how you will address your envelopes).  The first line should be about 1/3 the way down the invitation, and the lines should be between 1/2"-3/4" apart (depending on your handwriting size).

Next, simply insert your liner, and viola!  An easy way to ensure clean, straight addressing.  It makes any handwriting look more professional!

An easy way to add style is to alternate between a swirled or cursive font and a simple, all-caps font.  I also like to fully spell the state and then space out the zip code across the bottom.

And if you're interested in checking out the invitation, click here!