Happy Valentine’s Day. :)

If you’re reading this right now, I’m probably buried in flower orders…

I will be dreaming of dozen rose arrangements in my sleep for a few days…

I got to make an arrangement yesterday (Feb. 13th) that read: “lilies in fluted vase-designer’s choice.” I was excited, because designers wish they would see “designer’s choice” more often on floral orders…

So I picked out some pretty Oriental lilies that still have lots of blooms left…

and finished the arrangement off with some hypericum and curly willow…

“I just love lilies,” I thought.

And guess who surprised me with the “designer’s choice” flower arrangement later at home?

This guy:

Thanks, babe.  You really made this tired girl’s day. :)

Here’s a honey treat for you, my honey-loving honey:

(We love bees and honey around here, if you can’t tell.)

Whether you have a date out, a date in, or a fun-filled girls’ night ahead of you, I hope you have a happy heart day!

Wow. It’s hard to believe that it’s been exactly one year since I married the love of my life…

I think back on our special day, and I get chills…

I couldn’t wait to see you as I was getting ready…

The church was stunning, and we felt the presence of the Lord deeply…

This was the day that we signed a covenant with the Lord and with each other…

I loved the sweet moments when we first saw each other on the bridge…

And our moments together before the wedding, in front of that beautiful window in the church-the strings warming up, “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” being sung…

I’m glad I had that fur wrap (thanks, Evie!)…it sure was *breezy* out there! >>> *sarcasm…it was freezing–but wonderful, still.

Taking pictures with you was so much fun–we laughed and we cried. The day we waited for had finally arrived.

We laughed throughout our first dance. Jack Johnson’s “My Little Girl” sounded a little different than the version we were used to…

We had a blast at the reception, and it all seemed to end too quickly…

No, I’ll never forget that special day in February…

As long as we both shall live.

Cheers to us, babe.

I’m so glad it was you.

For more wedding day memories, click here.

Photos: Othel Anding Photography

I remember taking this picture. I was being a know-it-all brat and insisted to my mother that I wear my new “cool” glasses. Mothers are almost always right about things, by the way…(Mom, aren’t you happy to hear me say this at 27?) :)

I am itching for a small break from my computer, but I thought I would post a preview of what’s to come on my latest buzz…

That’s right…a New York post. Jonathan and I visited the Big Apple over Thanksgiving, and we fell in love with the city.

We even made a short appearance on Jimmy Fallon.

Don’t blink. You risk missing it if you do.

Sorry…no sound. I recorded this on an iphone at 1:30 a.m., NY time, so I was groggy to say the least.

I wish you the merriest Christmas and good time to relax with your loved ones.

xoxo

I’ve been playing with some calligraphy…

Just got done with an outstanding calligraphy class, and though I am practicing the more formal copperplate calligraphy, I like to have fun with my own style of modern as well. So, I doodle my husband’s name like we’re in middle school again for practice. :)

I’ve been hanging out with Copper…

“Can I have some, mom? Pleeeease??” (tail is wagging excitedly at this point). In case you’re wondering, the answer is no. We do not give our dog chocolate milk.

We’ve taken some beautiful Fall walks…

And played at our favorite lacrosse field near our house…

And, yes. I’m obsessed with our pup.

I’m sure you can’t tell.

I’ve got stories, design updates, and some previews from some new things at nimblee coming later. For now, I’m trying to remember to take all of these little moments in and fully enjoy them–even in the midst of lots of work and lots of “to-dos”.

Vintage Sara Beth & Anne Elise, 1989

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“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.” ― Steve Jobs

Brilliant quote by a brilliant man. I’m thankful to Steve for his genius and for the way his products have shaped what I do everyday.

I fell in love with Apple in college. I was scared to death when I started playing around on my first Mac–trying to make something happen with really scary software. “Hmm…can I really be a graphic designer, I thought?” It didn’t take me long to decide that being a graphic designer was exactly what I wanted.

Because of Apple’s intuitive products, I was able to make things happen. And, Apple gave me more than just a really cool iMac to work on…it gave me inspiration. The design of their products, their ads, their clever copywriting, their simplicity…it all symbolizes the goal we designers attain to reach–reaching a market with connectivity, fantastic yet “simple” design, and brilliance.

I can’t imagine being the mind behind all of that, but I’m thankful that Steve Jobs was.

Since the seasons are beginning to change, I thought it was time to reflect. A lot happened this summer…

A new puppy came home with us…

He was so tiny!!

We celebrated birthdays…

How great is this card? It was made by Rachel Martin Williams, and I had a fit over it.

What’s a celebration without great friends?

We had backyard summertime get-togethers…

and played bocce ball by torch light…

We enjoyed some wedding weekends and I watched one of my best friends (and cousin) marry her love…

We enjoyed Santa Rosa Beach with some of our dearest friends in the world and one of the coolest couples of all time…

We had some good eats at The Red Bar…

and even got a red picture…

I tried to get a tan…

and got to reunite with some of my college girls for a weekend…

Copper even got to float…

Yes, it was a great summer. It has come, and it has gone.

So long, sweet Summer. Here’s my song to you:

I got to create a chair-piece last weekend for a fancy bachelorette party. The bride-to-be’s sister wanted her to have a special place to sit, so I got to come up with a chair piece and design a small sign that read “bride” to highlight the honored person of the night! How cute is she?

The theme was slightly European, as she is getting married in Greece! So, we went with a sprawling wildflower feel.

This pic is kind of dark, but you get the idea (I took it with an iPhone in low-light, so go easy on me). You can’t see it because of the darkness, but it has a large deep purple hydrangea in the middle, queen anne’s lace, some gorgeous natural fillers, and my favorites in this piece–tulips. They aren’t even in season now, but I found them at the wholesale and had to use them.

I’ve also been creating at the shop…

One of my favorite things about working with flowers? You almost always have fresh flowers in your home. I worked on a wedding last week, and we had a lot of left-over stock, so I am enjoying a tall center-piece this week. :)

I have so much to learn in the flower department, but I am enjoying the process. Stay tuned–maybe I’ll have some more shots for you soon!

Thanks for visiting! :)

Meet Copper.

Copper is a Brittany puppy. He is so sweet, and he is growing fast. We brought him home at six weeks old (two weeks ago), so we have gotten a small taste of what it’s like to have a toddler. We are training him in every way–waking up several times a night for bathroom lessons, “sit” and “no”, and the classic game of fetch, of course. He is a smart and loving pup, and we are a little obsessed.

This next picture warms my heart. It is everything that is right in my world. :)

Copper talk:

Likes: my toys (especially my green tennis ball), furniture (although mom and daddy tell me I can’t chew on it), getting up early in the morning to play, cuddling with mommy and daddy at night, having my belly scratched, running outside in the grass

Dislikes: bedtime, my crate, mom and daddy telling me “no”, the loud contractors across the street with all of their loud tools, the big dogs in our neighborhood

Copper will be appearing on the blog from time to time, so stay tuned!

Wishing my sweetie the best birthday ever. Wasn’t he a cute little boy? :)