In honor of the Virginia Tech Hokies, I thought I'd share this picture from our wedding (credit to our outstanding photographers). Right after the bouqet and garter toss, our DJ announced that a special surprise visitor came to wish us congratulations. He put on the VT fight song and in came the Hokie bird- a huge thrill since 90% of our guests are MAJOR Tech fans. He stayed and did the Hokie Pokie with all our guests (I think just about everyone participated!) and then was available for pictures. The visit was arranged by my parents as a special surprise for me and my hubby (we both attended VT) so this was really a special surprise and helped to further personalize our reception.
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Title: "Road Trip" - Gabriel Iglesias- (From Hot & Fluffy comedy special)
Here is a clip of me talking about taking a road trip with my friends from my comedy central special "Hot and Fluffy comedy." Watch it and let me know what you think.
Title: The Known Universe by AMNH
The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of the world's most complete four-dimensional map of the universe, the Digital Universe Atlas that is maintained and updated by astrophysicists at the American Museum of Natural History. The new film, created by the Museum, is part of an exhibition, Visions of the Cosmos: From the Milky Ocean to an Evolving Universe, at the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan through May 2010.
Data: Digital Universe, American Museum of Natural History
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/universe/
Visualization Software: Uniview by SCISS
Director: Carter Emmart
Curator: Ben R. Oppenheimer
Producer: Michael Hoffman
Executive Producer: Ro Kinzler
Co-Executive Producer: Martin Brauen
Manager, Digital Universe Atlas: Brian Abbott
Apparently gray is the accent color of the year, but I'm not sick of it yet! I love the way it looks here - both charcoal and dove gray - paired with pale pale blue. Something so sophisticated about it...
Mood: sweetly refined
Palette: charcoal, cyan, dove gray
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Title: Gossip Girl sneak peak
The kewlest new show from you know what network. Gossip Girl. It's gonna liek rok!
Update: Premiering September 19th!!!!
Title: TRON: LEGACY - Disney Channel Sneak Peek
TRON: LEGACY now playing in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D.
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Follow TRON: Legacy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tronlegacy
TRON: LEGACY is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that's unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and scored by Grammy Award®-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk, TRON: LEGACY hits U.S. theaters on Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D.
When the ladies at Gertrude & Mabel sent Sharon and Francis' rehearsal dinner photos to me, I could not wait to share them with you. The photos are wonderful, and all of the details are so much fun. Plus, I thought the red and white color scheme was fitting for Valentine's Day.
The wedding and rehearsal dinner took place in Bristol, a town that straddles the Virginia/Tennessee border, and Sharon's hometown.
140 guests joined in the fun at The Olde Farm for the rehearsal dinner.
The evening was planned in the spirit of "cheap and cheerful." Red bandannas used for napkins were purchased from Oriental Trading. Red geraniums from a local garden center were placed in basket from the Texas Basket Company as living centerpieces.
Since Sharon and Francis live in New York City, and Francis is from England, they thought it would be fun to treat their out-of-town guests to some Southern food and music - barbecue and and bluegrass (a local bluegrass band played)! Dinner was catered by The Olde Farm, and included Southern favorites like pulled pork, barbecue chicken, baked beans, and slaw. Beer was kept cold in big galvanized tubs full of ice, with vintage bottle openers hanging from ribbons tied to the handles.
Strawberry shortcake was served in red- and white-checked paper trays.
There was also homemade ice cream in a variety of regional flavors such as peach and Southern Comfort pecan.
Sharon designed the paper napkins and wooden spoons to match a motif on the invitations (she is a graphic designer at Yours Etcetera).
The large barn was decorated with custom papel picado banners from Mexican Sugar Skull - a great keepsake!
To make the huge barn seem more intimate, they "lowered" the ceiling by hanging the paper banners and strings of round party lights.
The piñata in Sharon and Francis' initials was a huge hit. It was filled with all kinds of adult-appropriate goodies, like mini liquor bottle chocolates, candy cigarettes, fake engagement rings, little metal bird and bug pins from Silver Crow Creations, and old fashioned candy from Economy Candy in New York. The pins and rings were wrapped in small glassine bags, sealed with a red dot sticker from Staples.
The evening ended with a big bonfire and s'mores - graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate were in little bags nearby, along with sticks for marshmallow roasting.
This looks like such a fun party - thank you so much to Sharon and Francis for sharing all of the details with us, and to Gertrude and Mabel for sharing your perfect photos! For even more inspiration, check out Sharon and Francis' beautiful wedding, featured on Martha Stewart Weddings.
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Title: Alex Jones Tv {Sunday Edition} 1/8: Geithner's Backdoor Deal with AIG & Mobile Naked Street Scanners
Alex goes into the top stories of the past week including a story about mobile naked body scanners for the streets of america and also brain scanners coming to airports in the future.Yes, it's 1984 with a Buck Rodgers twist here in the 21st century Police Grid.
http://prisonplanet.tv/
Geithners Fed told AIG to hide backdoor bailout
Homeland Stupidity
January 10, 2010
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, during its $180 billion bailout of American International Group, Inc., instructed AIG to omit details of its purchase of certain toxic assets from a December 24, 2008, Securities and Exchange Commission filing, according to e-mails between the company and the Fed released Thursday.
Protesters yell at people looking out the windows of an AIG office building during a rally against government bailouts for corporations in April, 2009.
Using bailout money provided by the Fed, AIG paid a number of banks 100 percent of the face value of credit-default swaps, contracts tied to subprime home loans, at a time when other institutions were negotiating deep discounts for the paper. The names of the banks were also omitted from the SEC filing.
The information was finally disclosed in March 2009 after the SEC challenged AIGs filing, prompting lawmakers and analysts to call the transactions a backdoor bailout of the banks. Topping the list of banks which benefited from the backdoor bailout of their toxic paper were Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale SA.
The e-mails, released Thursday by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, show the Fed wanted a number of other details about the AIG bailout withheld or their disclosures delayed.
The coverage from Bloomberg News has all the gory details, including a non-denial denial that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who was then chairman of the New York Fed, had anything to do with the cover-up.
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has called the disclosure troubling and plans to hold hearings on the issue, though he publicly maintains full confidence in Geithner.
http://www.infowars.com/geithners-fed-told-aig-to-hide-backdoor-bailout/
Title: Alex Jones Tv Sunday Edition: Obama/Media's Race Baiting Tactics and Limbaugh Finally Gets it 3/8
today's show, Alex will address
Boston University's Angelo Codevilla's recent American Spectator article about the real fault line in American government -- that between the ruling class and the country class. He argues that the distinction between these two classes is far more significant than those between the two major political parties, an observation mentioned by Republican talk radio host Rush Limbaugh last week.
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Today after I dropped my parents off at the airport I was sad that they were leaving so I decided to do some retail therapy. I have been meaning to get more pictures for the house so I decided to try Ikea (via a friends recommendation). I got a really good deal on several prints that are proudly displayed in my living room.
Stretched Canvas Print, it's large but it fits perfectly behind the couch
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Title: two cats love their ikea tent
5 month old neva masquarade kitten "esmeralda" and 2 1/2 year old turkish angora mix lady "bea" having fun with the ikea cat tent --- and if you like the music: buy rome's wonderful album "flowers from exile"
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A long, long time ago...
I can still remember
How that music used to make me smile.
And I knew if I had my chance
That I could make those people dance
And, maybe, they'd be happy for a while.
But february made me shiver
With every paper I'd deliver.
Bad news on the doorstep;
I couldn't take one more step.
I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride,
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music died.
So bye-bye, miss american pie.
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
Singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
Did you write the book of love,
And do you have faith in God above,
If the Bible tells you so?
Do you believe in rock 'n roll,
Can music save your mortal soul,
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?
Well, I know that you're in love with him
`cause I saw you dancin' in the gym.
You both kicked off your shoes.
Man, I dig those rhythm and blues.
I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck
With a pink carnation and a pickup truck,
But I knew I was out of luck
The day the music died.
I started singin',
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
And singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
Now for ten years we've been on our own
And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone,
But that's not how it used to be.
When the jester sang for the king and queen,
In a coat he borrowed from james dean
And a voice that came from you and me,
Oh, and while the king was looking down,
The jester stole his thorny crown.
The courtroom was adjourned;
No verdict was returned.
And while lennon read a book of marx,
The quartet practiced in the park,
And we sang dirges in the dark
The day the music died.
We were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
And singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
Helter skelter in a summer swelter.
The birds flew off with a fallout shelter,
Eight miles high and falling fast.
It landed foul on the grass.
The players tried for a forward pass,
With the jester on the sidelines in a cast.
Now the half-time air was sweet perfume
While the sergeants played a marching tune.
We all got up to dance,
Oh, but we never got the chance!
`cause the players tried to take the field;
The marching band refused to yield.
Do you recall what was revealed
The day the music died?
We started singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
And singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
Oh, and there we were all in one place,
A generation lost in space
With no time left to start again.
So come on: jack be nimble, jack be quick!
Jack flash sat on a candlestick
Cause fire is the devil's only friend.
Oh, and as I watched him on the stage
My hands were clenched in fists of rage.
No angel born in hell
Could break that satan's spell.
And as the flames climbed high into the night
To light the sacrificial rite,
I saw satan laughing with delight
The day the music died
He was singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
And singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
I met a girl who sang the blues
And I asked her for some happy news,
But she just smiled and turned away.
I went down to the sacred store
Where I'd heard the music years before,
But the man there said the music wouldn't play.
And in the streets: the children screamed,
The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed.
But not a word was spoken;
The church bells all were broken.
And the three men I admire most:
The father, son, and the holy ghost,
They caught the last train for the coast
The day the music died.
And they were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
And them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
Singin', "this'll be the day that I die.
"this'll be the day that I die."
They were singing,
"bye-bye, miss american pie."
Drove my chevy to the levee,
But the levee was dry.
Them good old boys were drinkin' whiskey and rye
Singin', "this'll be the day that I die."
You may remember Laurel from her sweet bridal shower a few months back, or maybe you know her from her jewelry line, Laurel Denise. It's so fun to have her back on Snippet & Ink, this time sharing her wedding! I also thought I'd let Laurel share a little about how she and Jedd saved money in some places: Cut corners in some obvious places. I did my own makeup, after watching hours of You Tube tutorials and visiting the closest MAC store for some expert advice. My maid of honor is really great at makeup and I had a friend come and join us who's also great at it - they helped the bridesmaids while I did my own makeup. This is something some brides pay hundreds for and I was happy to save on this. I also swapped services with a friend of mine who is an amazing event coordinator (I designed all of the print materials for her wedding and she made my day happen without a hitch, at least not one that I knew about!). I also found a caterer who let me supply my own alcohol - I can't tell you how much this saved! There are many caterers out there who will do this, you jut have to ask!
And now, on to the photos!
Laurel and Jedd held their October wedding at the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia, and they couldn't stop raving about it - the beautiful scenery and the service were all they could have hoped for. Laurel suggests extending the cocktail hour to give guests more time to wander around the venue if it is especially beautiful - her guests couldn't stop raving about it!
Jedd surprised Laural with a pair of diamond earrings before the ceremony. Not only was the gift itself a beautiful surprise, but he wrapped it in keeping with the style of the day - with kraft paper and twine.
Laurel found two dresses that she liked, so she worked closely with the bridal shop to create a one-of-a-kind hybrid of the two, starting with a dress by Casa Blanca.
Lemonade, iced tea, and bottled water were available for guests to cool down before the ceremony.
Laurel cross-stitched all of the signs herself, including the table numbers. Here are her thoughts on the projects she took on for the wedding: Everyone always says don't try to do everything, just take it easy and don't stress yourself out before your wedding. I do agree with that, but I also think that if you can plan wisely and not procrastinate on the small touches, then you should really try to do everything you can! For instance, I cross-stitched the table numbers and the reserved signs that were used in my reception and ceremony. People thought I was insane and maybe they were right, but if I hadn't done things like that (designing the invitations, hand-tying them all together, hand-stamping the seating cards, etc...), I would have been disappointed. Those creative things define me and I knew that they were important to me, so I started creating the table numbers 9 months before the actual wedding day! That way, I wasn't losing any sleep the week before and I could really get everything done without too many last minute break downs. I assigned myself something each day to do for the wedding and it really paid off.
Laurel designed all of the paper goods for the wedding, as well as cross-stitched all of the table numbers.
A caramel apple was placed at each guest's seat. The cake, by Hot Cakes, was chocolate with raspberry cream filling and piled high with fresh berries. (Laurel says she wishes that she and Jedd had practice cake cutting before the actually wedding!)
The reception was catered by Harvest Moon Catering, who really brought Laurel and Jedd's vision to life - fun food that was just a little dressed up, but not fussy.
DJ Derek Tobler kept guests dancing all night and was incredibly in tune to the mood of the party.
Thank you so much Laurel and Jedd for sharing your lovely day with us! And thank you to Meg Runion of Rob Garland Photographers for sharing these images (Laurel said that she's known since high school that she wanted to use Rob Garland Photographers for her wedding, and even changed the date of the wedding so that she could!). Oh, and also, right now Laurel is offering Snippet & Ink readers 30% off her jewelry line. Just enter coupon code laurel30 at checkout.
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Title: Real Weddings: A City Wedding in Chicago
Friends forever, Kristen and Alexander are finally together and tying the Knot in their favorite city, Chicago.
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