Yet Another Blog Update {The One That’s Taking Forever}

…..{insert ginourmous sigh of frustration here}…..

{The Bad News}

   As you can see, I am still not done with my blog makeover.  Believe me, no one is more frustrated than I at this point.  Unfortunately there was a major setback when we realized that apparently the HTML coding for Mac internet browsers vs. PC internet browsers were drastically different.  I have never wanted Mac and PC to get along more than I do right now.  As if it couldn’t have happened at a better time than 5 minutes before we were about to make the new template live last weekend.  As a result, I have spent the past week wanting very little to do with such a frustrating situation, and have taken an HTML vacation to recharge my emotions after they were so dramatically deflated.

{The Good News!}

    This means that I am moving my blog!  I am getting my own website soon and will be publishing the blog there rather than at my troublesome blogspot.  Supposedly this won’t take as long since we have the design we’ve just gotta get it up and running somewhere else…of course the fact that I have been putting it off does not help speed anything up.

    I’ll be honest too and admit that this probably couldn’t have come at a better point in my personal life as well.  The blogging break has given me the ability to handle other major things in my life, which most of you are aware of already.  It has certainly made a world of difference, even just in this last week, to not have the added task of blogging as tiny as that task may be.

    I know it is silly to post consistently for a couple of months and then stop for a while and still consider myself a legit blogger, but somehow I still do.  Even though I am just getting started, I feel like Tulle and Taffeta has already glued itself to being a part of my routine and lifestyle (as up in the air as my schedule tends to be).  Its comforting to have a place where I can organize my creative ideas; somewhere constant to go back to.  At the same time, I love the challenge of something new that is pulling me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to enter into this seemingly endless cyberspace.  There’s also a pretty noticeable difference with my creative side wanting somewhere to express itself.  The artist in me wants so desperately to pursue anything and everything creative and beautiful which has resulted in quite a few shopping sprees in search of new fashion.  At least my blog doesn’t hurt my wallet so much.

 

All of that is to say that I will definitely be back and better than ever, and hopefully it will be worth the wait. Until then…

Blog Makeover Update {Slow and Steady}

I feel so torn right now.  The design for the new blog template is in place and I am stoked about it.  Imagining my new posts going up right now on this old blog design just doesn’t feel right after seeing what it will be.  On the other hand the creative side of my brain feels like is it backlogged with so many ideas that need an outlet through posting.

I am too much of a perfectionist to post my new ideas on this “so-yesterday” blog design, so I think that I will continue to focus on my war against HTML, rounded corners, and the dreaded third column.  So far it’s about Brittany: 3 and HTML: 24, but I am slowly bending it to my will and am determined to conquer the coding with elegance and flare.

I’m crossing my fingers in hopes to be back in action in a week (or two), but there is still so much to be done!

Until next time!

BLOG MAKEOVER {Moving On Up}

Hello Friends!   I am very excited to announce that I am in the process of remodeling my blog.  When I am done it is going to blow your mind!  Until then though, my posting will probably be few and far between because all of my blogging time is now going towards:

• Graphics for the new layout
• Research for how to create the new layout I want
• Phone calls with my very supportive father/computer guru helping with the dreaded HTML
• Bettering my blogging skills overall

I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that it is taking so much time, but once I get going on a major project like this, trying to stop me is like trying to stop a semi truck with your bare hands; impossible.  I wish I could tell you when the big debut will be, but alas I have absolutely no idea how much longer this will take.  Being the perfectionist and visionary that I am, I will probably never finish!  If that’s the case, it was fun while it lasted.

{Sneak preview of a graphic for my new blog}

PICK YOUR OWN PALETTE {What Would You Like to See?}

Happy Monday everyone!  Today I am hanging with some of the worlds greatest athletes (well…watching them is more like it), at the 2010 Winter Olympics!!  I can’t even tell you how excited I am to be here.  But I didn’t want to leave you hanging on my vaca.

{INTRODUCING} something I am very excited about!  I want to give you guys the opportunity to put some color scheme ideas together, and I will make the muse board for ya!  So basically, you get to do all the fun stuff, and I’ll do the hard work.  {Just for the record, I am not low on inspiration by any means, but I thought this would be fun for you guys.}  So are you getting married soon and want to bounce your color scheme idea off me?  Or do you just have a great combo you’d like to see come to life?  Either way, let me know what you want!  I can’t guarantee how fast it’ll come, but I’ll do my best.

 

THANK YOU {The One with the Dessy Inspiration Board Contest}

I am so grateful for everyone who voted for me, and am excited to announce that I was lucky enough to actually win!  I did not expect that I had a chance when I made these, but you guys were all so great in supporting me, I hope you enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them!  Thank you!

You can watch the rest of the competition at The Perfect Palette.  Thanks for playin with me!

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Champion Colors}

THE DESSY INSPIRATION BOARD CONTEST
Where did I get this inspiration?  Well, perhaps it may have something to do with the fact that I am leaving TODAY for Whistler to see the first week of the 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS!  I get to see my family from across the country, along with a million other people from all over the world, all gathered to celebrate our greatest athletes.  And you can bet while I will be enjoying some of the finest competition, I will also be able to find love there too!  I will keep my eye out while I’m up there for you guys, to see if I can find any weddings, or other ideas for those Olympians among us.  I am excited to come back with some fun ideas, as well as a much lighter wallet.  I hope you all enjoy your weekend and next week!
VOTE HERE

MUSE BOARD {The One Made of Plums & Pears}

THE DESSY INSPIRATION BOARD CONTEST
For this one, mainly I just wanted to feature the absolutely gorgeous floral backdrop at the altar, as well as the fun purple suit.  I love both of them, and figured I should put them together for twice the wow effect.  Purple and gray are really popular right now, and green is a great natural color to add.  Check out my board, and others online, and don’t forget to vote!
VOTE FOR MY BOARD!

VOTE HERE

MUSE BOARD {The One with Sunshine on a Cloudy Day}

THE DESSY INSPIRATION BOARD CONTEST!
What a better way to embrace the northwest than to plan a “dark and cloudy” wedding, but liven it up with such a sunny color?  I absolutely love the bride in rain boots, it is what inspired all of this.  This bride didn’t have to worry about the weather on her day, she was prepared either way!  Talk about a creative way to relieve some stress on your big day.  Sometimes I stop myself from wearing yellow over the winter because I feel like it is more of a summer color, but perhaps we should all reconsider the possibility of bringing sunshine into our lives more often.
VOTE FOR MY BOARD!

VOTE FOR ME

MUSE BOARD {The One with Warm Summer Fun}

THE DESSY INSPIRATION BOARD CONTEST
Is anyone else ready for summer?  I keep looking at my adorable summer clothing, excited for the day I don’t have to add layers to them again.  This is another inspiration board I made for the Dessy Group Contest.  Like what you see?  Click on the link below and let Dessy know you love it!  Oh, and question for all of you.  Does anyone else think that Dessy’s male model (featured below) looks a little like a weird version of Logan Huntzberger from Gilmore Girls?  Or does he look like someone else?
VOTE FOR ME!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR ME!

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Vibrant Winter Wedding}

THE DESSY MUSE BOARD CONTEST
One of my favorite wedding blogs has gotten together with the Dessy Group to create a little competition, which I have entered!  I actually got this color palette inspiration from a bottle of Sake I saw at Uwajimaya the other night.  Yes, inspiration can sometimes come from the silliest things.  The colors just looked so elegant together, I had to try it, and I must say I am pleased with the results.  Mostly muted colors with a bright splash of red says elegant and bold to me.  Help me win this competition (and a few choice prizes) by voting for me!  Learn more about the contest by clicking here.
VOTE FOR ME!

VOTE FOR THIS BOARD!

HAPPY SATURDAY {The One with A Lot of Audrey}

I hope this week inspired a few people to pull out a few of their favorite Audrey movies and watch them for the 100th time.  I definitely had fun making them, and am hoping to find something or someone else just as inspiring for another round of new ideas.

{POLL: Which Audrey wedding inspiration was your favorite?}  Let me know, leave a comment!

 

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Sassy Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

A vision in red!  We all know she has this sassy red side to her, and I saved it for last.  What a classy and bright affair to behold.  Red is always show stopping, and so is Audrey.  The quote below is just great if you ask me.

{Black, White, and Sassy Red}

{Credits}  Audrey Hepburn    Rose and Pearl Centerpieces    Audrey in Red    Wedding Dress    Vintage Car    Cake

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Classy Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

There’s really no debate as to whether Audrey is always classy, even in her more comedic movies.  She always has a certain poise in her stature and speech that is rarely found in one person.  This classy black, white and ivory wedding was the first one inspired by Audrey.  After I made this one, I realized that I needed to get to know her a little more and see if she was a muse for more weddings.  Low and behold I found a variety of weddings that merely shadow the many sides of this actress.  I love this quote too.  The detail I love the most in this one is the typewriter guest book; very creative.

{Damask, Ivory, Black & White}

 

{Credits}   Bridesmaids in Boots    Table Setting    Bouquet    Damask Tie    Typewriter Guest Book    Audrey Hepburn    Etsy Wedding Favors    Necklace    Boutonnieres    Bride and Bouquet    Mum Photo

MUSE BOARD {The One with the Sweet Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

We don’t usually see this side of Audrey but I think I had the most fun making this sweet country wedding design.  Isn’t she just adorable on her bike with a dog in the basket?  How much sweeter can ya get?

{Sky Blue, Pearl Pink, and Khaki}

    


{Credits}   Vintage Brooch Bouquet    Ring Photo    Table Setting    Flowers    Audrey Hepburn    Vintage Car

MUSE BOARD {The One with The Fair Side of Audrey}

{A WEEK OF AUDREY HEPBURN}

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plane.  Anyone else absolutely love My Fair Lady.  You could dance all night at a wedding inspired by this extraordinary love story.  Do any of you have a modern day version of that story?  Whatever your story is, wouldn’t it be fun to build your wedding theme around a movie that reflects you and your love’s story?

{Peach, Black & White}

 

 
{Credits}  Window    Audrey Hepburn    Gold Shoes    Mr. and Mrs.    Peach Heels    Bride Photo    Black and White Bouquet