Clean out the fridge week! Egg scramble.

To say the least my life is CRAZY right now! Summer is in full swing around here and for people working at a summer camp...you know what I mean! Wedding planning in coming down to the wire and I am preparing for nursing school starting August 15th. Whew!

So needless to say grocery shopping has not been a top priority, but Greg came over for breakfast the other morning and I was determined to make him a delicious breakfast using only what I had in the cupboards!

So here was my creation:

Everything in the cupboard Eggs

&

Simple Bisquick Pancake

with apple butter. yum yum.

Grab whatever you have in your fridge leftovers, veggies, eggs, etc

I had:

4 eggs

1/2 white onion

jalapenos

tomatoes on their last leg

Feta cheese

 (which I did not end up using, I found a block of sharp cheddar instad!)

Crack eggs into large bowl, as you will be scrambling them all together before cooking!

Make your egg "base" whisk your eggs, add milk, and spices like you were making plain scrambled eggs

Chop all your veggies and grate your cheese

Put everything into the egg base except the chesse and whisk again

Scramble that scramble! Use a spatula to scrape off the sides and to keep eggs moving around. There is nothing worse than a burnt egg smellin' up your kitchen!!

When the egs are almost done sprinkle in the cheese to melt...yum!

Make pancakes as directed on back (or side rather) or bisquick box...I am quite the chef I know...

add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, bananas, blueberries...you name it!

Serve with Apple Butter, Syrup, or whatever you have around the house. I scored and found an avocado in the fridge at the last minute so I cut that up and put it on top.

Brew a little coffee to go with your homemade, delicious breakfast and you might just have a date right there in your own little dining room!

I made all of this from ingredients I had in the cupboards after swearing "There is NOTHING to make for breakfast"

I find that when I get creative I am a lot thriftier and throw out less food.

Tomorrow I have a FABULOUS recipe for you for:

French Macaroons

also made from the contents of my cupboards.

Enjoy my lovelies!

A picture is worth a thousand words

Especially on your wedding day. All the emotions, the family coming from all over to celebrate, friends you haven't seen in years. There is SO much that happens that why not have someone awesome and fabulous and most importantly TALENTED capture those moments?

Below are some photographers that I love and most of them I know personally.

{Lang Photographers}

The Langs. Their blog is amazing (and hilarious), their photography is even better.

They are located in Arizona, but love to travel. : )

Check them out HERE

{Whitney Darling Photography}

She is located in Orange County and is one of the sweetest gals I have had the priviledge to meet! We were on the same hall freshman year of college. She just had her own adorable wedding last year.

Here pictures make me swoon.

Check her out: HERE

{Keith Swafford Photography}

A great friend and talented photographer. He is located right here in Sonoma County, Wine country.

He has a great eye and from getting ready to leaving with rice in your hair each moment will be captured with skill and creativity.

Check him out: HERE

And a shout out to my friend Dalton Abshire Jr

You can find him on Facebook HERE

There are so many options out there when picking a photographer. In my mind it is one of the most important aspects of the day. Here is a list of things to consider when picking a photographer:

1. Style. Don't choose a "smiel and pose for the camera" photographer when you are dying for a photojournalistic montage of your big day. You will be dissapointed.

Price. There photographers out there that will charge an arm and a leg because it is a wedding. However photography is something that you don't want to chince on. It is a skill and a trade and as the fiance of a freelancer I can tell you that putting a value and price on a skill and art is hard to do! Pay for quality and skill, but make sure you feel comfortable staying within a budget. There are a lot of affordable options out there that will give you amazing photos.

Comfort and rapor. You will be spending more time with this person than almost anyone else at the wedding...with the exception of you adroable Groom! Make sure you feel comfortable with them taking pictures as you...eek...getting ready. A photographer should be flexible and professional. At the same time, let them give you pointers. They are the professional and they have the creative eye. Things will go much smoother if you yield to their suggestions, while still holding your ground in terms of pictures you want taken. You will find the picture process will go quicker when you let them direct you on where to stand, which way to turn and who should stand next to who.

Don't settle. Everyone and their mother is or knows a photographer. DO NOT feel bad saying no to Aunt Betty's neighbor's girl who takes a photography class at the JC. In 10 years you will have bad photos and regret that you didn't hire a professional or a trusted friend. It will be cheaper to hire a friend, but don't do it to save a friendship. Bad wedding photos and the resentment that follows will put a whole lot more strain on the relationship, I guarantee!!

Hope this helps! Our drawn out (thanks broken computer!) series is almost over. Tomorrow is the last:

DIY for the Budget Bride.

what to do yourself and what to pay someone to do for you!

Wedding Resources - Favors and Sweets

So...this Wedding Resource Week has turned into 2 weeks. My computer was on the fritz so I have been trying to squeeze in blogging when I can. At my parent's house, on my computer when I can...so sorry for the drawn out "week" but it is what it is! : )

Today we focus on:

{Favors and Sweets}

Edible Candy Buttons by Andie's Specialty Sweets

The moment I saw these I knew I wanted them. A bit our of my price range for an entire wedding though.

I will revisit these for a friend's babyshower perhaps.

 Cake Pop? Yes, please. They are all the rage right now, so easy to find.

Tutorial here on Bakerella. She also has a new book...

Buy it here

Looking for an alternative to cake or just something to go with the cake?

How about a dessert table? There is inspiration galore all over the internet.

Feast your eyes on these...

Bright.

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Nuetral.

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Modern.

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White.

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I LOVE the look of dessert tables. So fun!

Put two of these Colorful Macaroons in a small white paper bag and tie with bakers twine. The perfect wedding favor. Stamp the bag with your initials, or floral desgin.

I hope that is gave you some inspiration on how to make and arrange beautiful Treats and Sweets

for your big day!

Wedding Resource Week - Maids and Men

So you picked out your wedding party. Now what do you do?

You want them to be all apprecitated and  stylin' on your big day too!

I have collected a few lovely things to give you some on ideas on accessories and gifts to give a big THANK YOU to the people who have to wear matching dresses and suits and throw parties for you.

How about some cute clutches from Bagatells and Co on Etsy for them to use even after the big day?


but them: here

What better way to say thanks to those special matching ladies in your life?!
Buy them here


Ruche offers tons of affordable vintage inspired accessories for your Maids!

at $14.99 these necklaces are adorable and affordable!

Buy them here

And don't foret those practical joke loving, naughty car painting, mischevious bachelor party planners on your man's side. Whether you love em or hate they are your future husband's best friends...treat em' right!

How about these hilarious pewter animal shot glasses from A + R Store


Buy them: here

How about these Pretentious Frog ties from Etsy?

Buy them here

There are tons of things out there to let your Maids and Men know you love them! Make it unique and make it something they will really enjoy. Don't fall in the trap of just getting the run of the mill monogrammed hats and cuff links. Search and see what is out there. I bet you can find something that they really will love for years to come!

Good luck!

Attire and Accessories - Where to look

One of the biggest hurdles you come to with a wedding is:

The Dress.

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But once you jump that hurdle, you think whew that's over! Until the week before the big day and you're freaking out, what do I wear WITH The Dress that will compliment but not take away from?

Here I am to help! I have compiled a couple of go-to Etsy and online shops for you to find those perfect accessorized and extras for your day.

Here are a couple shops to check out for that Vintage/Indie look:

Shop Ruche: Vintage Inspired Clothing and Accessories

Beautiful, unique necklaces

Stunning head pieces

I am in love with these shoes.

 

Jennifer Behr: Beautiful bridal essential

I look terrible in bird cage veils...but all my vintage glam loving sisters out there, this is a beautiful option.

I'm going for something more like this. Very Duchess Catherine.

 

Etsy

My go to place ofr unique and affordable accessories

Dainty and feminine ivory rose earrings

buy them here

Don't settle for a run of the mill fluffy white garter. Buy something one-of-a-kind and handmade

Rosebud Lips Sunshine Sass garter.
Buy it here
And match me...it's the one I bought. : )

I hope this has helped point you in the right direction of accessories that are classic and you.

Stay tuned for Maid and Men up next!