Some of Our Engagement Pics!

While the real wedding planning is complete for our May wedding, the list of remaining details to finalize is long.  Every day I have at least one item to work on - from the song list for the DJ to the invitations.  But of all the details, I think most about our pictures and the moments I hope to be captured in them.  I'm so excited about the photographer we're using - the pictures she took during our engagement session are fantastic.  I wanted to share a handful of our incredible engagement pictures by Julia MacInnis.  I can't wait to see the pictures she takes of our wedding!!

I'm a sucker for a great black & white picture. 

Kissing my Marine with the US flag as our backdrop. 

I love this playful picture of us - typical us and a great shot of Old Town Alexandria. 

Our adorable puppy - Mackenzie girl. 

 

The Trouble with Bookshelves

The trouble with bookshelves is that I have a million books and just filling bookshelves with books isn't stylish.  Last weekend I took a good hard look at my bookshelves, flipped through a few decorating books and magazines I love, and then edited.  The result: a better display of a few of my books, pictures and family antiques.  The glass pieces and books on each shelf create a common feeling which links the shelves together.

Colorful crafting and cook books accompany my grandmother's antique tea cup and saucer.

One of the glass pieces on display alongside beautiful pictures.

One of my baby shoes atop some classics! 

What would a bookshelf be without a terrarium?

A picture of my dad as a kid, antique class jar from my mom, and a picture of me with my dad.