Spokane Bride Blog

Five Years!

Saturday marks our 5th Wedding Anniversary and to be honest, it's hasn't been what I expected it to be.  Marriage has proved to be more of a comedy, a tragedy and, I'll admit, even a horror sometimes (mostly when raging female hormones turn me into a monster) than the perfect fairytale I once envisioned.  I simply could not imagine a world where we wouldn't be staring into each others' eyes every moment of every day.  My own fairytale!

Although it hasn't been a five-year make-out session like I once thought, looking back, these last five have been the best years of my life.  My visions of the perfect romantic fairytale have turned into something much deeper and much more real.  God, in His infinite mercy, knew exactly who I needed to love me through the changes & circumstances life would send my way.  I'm so humbled to look back and see His plan unfold in my life and so grateful He created a perfect soul-mate for me.

I love you, Ryan, more than ever!  Happy Anniversary!

Easy DIY Crepe Paper Dot Garland

We have a LOT of celebrating to do this weekend... on Friday Benjamin turns 2 and I turn 33.  The very next day is our 5th wedding anniversary!  Can that even be possible?  

We're headed out of town for the whole weekend so I've been on the hunt for some quick, easy & portable birthday decorations.  I came across these sweet little crepe paper dot garlands and fell head over heels!  Aren't they adorable!?!  Ok, so definitely not appropriate for my Lightening-McQueen-obsessed-two-year-old-boy but totally worth sharing for any of you planning a bridal shower.  It would take a lot of hands but I also think tons of them done in all white would make a pretty, lacy backdrop for a ceremony or cake table!  Found at Oh Happy Day - an awesome DIY resource!  

Click here for the instructions!

Corilynn Striped & Chevron Skirts - Renton, WA Fashion Designer & Blogger

If you're a regular on Pinterest, there's a good chance you've seen these outrageously popular Awning and Chevron skirts by Corilynn.  Can you imagine how adorable these would be on a group of bridesmaids!?!  

I was surprised to learn that the fashion blogger & designer, Cori Robinson is based right out of Renton and even more surprised to hear that she's cousin to SBB Sponsors at Madeline James Photography!  Small world, isn't it?!?  And how lucky for us!

I asked Cori to share a little about herself and her designs:  I'm a mother of 3 with a fourth little one on the way.  I began creating my own designs when I couldn't find clothes or sewing patterns that fit my very petite frame.  Soon I was doing custom orders for friends and family, and then eventually readers on my style blog, "La Vie Petite".  When I could no longer keep up with the overwhelming demand, and with the encouragement of my amazing husband, I decided to branch out and create my own little indie label, Corilynn.  I'm excited that I will now be able to provide a broader range of designs to more fabulous women, all done right here, from concept to creation, in the Pacific Northwest.

I believe that clothing should be beautiful and fun, should make you feel fabulous, and should be made to the highest standards.  I love to infuse classic silhouettes, bold patterns, and a little bit of whimsy into my designs.  After all, getting dressed should be fun!

You can shop for both styles now at dresscorilynn.com and check out Cori's blog La Vie Petite for great fashion inspiration!