Our Wedding Details {On 100 Layer Cake}

Taylor + Joey Wedding from Glitter Guide on Vimeo.

I'm so excited to finally share our wedding details! It was the best day of my life and I love reliving  it through these beautiful photos by Edyta Szyszlo and video by Ashley Batz. I'm only sharing a few here, but I plan to share so much more on other sites! 

Today they are featured on the awesome 100 Layer Cake , and then on Wednesday you can head to Glitter Guide to see a huge slide of all the fun details and learn more about our big day! 

Photography: Edyta Szyszlo 

Design, Planning, Flowers: Jacin of lovely little details 

Videography: Ashley Batz 

Bride's Dress: WTOO by Waters "Jemma" gown (straps removed and sash altered) via Bridal Galleria 

Sash: Custom by Haute Bride 

Veil: Bridal Galeria 

Reception Dress: Parker Knot Front Beaded Dress 

Bridesmaid's Dresses: Bari Jay 227 in "Petal Pink"

Venue: Ainsley House garden in Campbell, CA 

Paper: Southern Fried Paper 

Bride's makeup: Priscilla Francine 

Bride's hair: Natalia of Atlier Aveda Salon 

Cake: Made by my sister Jodi of TreaturSweet 

Revlon + Sterling Style: Nail Stencil

I enjoy working with Revlon testing out new trends. Since I'm totally challenged when it comes to painting my own nails, I decided to take a chance and try Revlon's easy to use nail stencil. I still didn't get my nails to look perfect and clean, but practice makes perfect, right?! I also played with the peek-a-boo braids, which are a easy way to change up your everyday hairstyle.

For my nails I used:

-Revlon Nail Art Stencil 

-Revlon Top Speed™ Nail Enamel in "Forbidden" and "24k" as the stencil color

For more beauty tips head this way! 

I'm giving away 10 Revlon Top Speed™ Nail Enamel in "Forbidden." Leave a comment with your email address and 10 winners will be chosen at random soon. 

Finding Balance {In the Kitchen}

For the past few months, I've been struggling to find balance in my life. I felt overly tired and burnt out on things I typically enjoy. I've stopped posting as often on this blog, and while it's sad for me to see it slowly become less relevant in my life, it's been opening up time to focus on other things. You may remember a time when I would share new recipes. The truth is, I've never been a great cook, and that brief exploration was cut short by budget and time constraints. 

For the past month, I've actively tried to take more time out for myself. It's definitely a struggle to break away from my livelihood, but in order for me to grow as a business owner (and as a person), I need to have space from it. 

One way I'm working on balance is by getting back in the kitchen. I approached it with trepidation, knowing that I'm practically a beginner. I ordered about 20 new cookbooks from Amazon (no joke) and started watching reruns of my favorite Barefoot Contessa episodes. I shut down the computer at 5pm (with the occasional setback), turn on Food Network, and clumsily cook a new recipe. The odd part is, I use to feel nervous in the kitchen, but now I find it relaxing. It's turning into an escape that I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to everyday. 

To see what inspires me and what I am cooking follow my Tumblr. 

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