Fathers’ Day

     I have loved getting to read some of your sweet Fathers’ Day posts, and the Facebook pictures of everyone with their dads have been so adorable…but hold on to your hat people.  I have something better than pictures (a good thing since my daddy isn’t a fan of them anyway)…

Daddy,
     Thank you.  Please don’t think that those two words are a cop out, and that I don’t want to list lots of fabulous things you do for me…they’re the only ones that can really encompass all of it.  You have set the standard for every man in my life, and not many can compare.  The term “jack-of-all-trades” does not even begin to describe you, but it' might be the closest I can get.  I’m so thankful to have known for my entire life that you love all of us so much.  Love is not perfectly eloquent words (although you do have a way with words).  Love is the thoughtful way you’ve led our family for the past twenty-seven years.

My daddy got these for us to use at the wedding…who else would think of going to the sawmill, talking to the worker for a half hour, and coming back with something this perfect?! 

Let’s review:
     1.  Jack-of-all-trades.
          - Found awesome tree pieces for my wedding
          - Knows the answer to every questions (always ask Daddy first…then Google)
          - Makes incredible baked spaghetti
          - Is the artist of 90% of the art hanging on the walls in our house
          - Made a beautiful headboard and matching side tables for their bed (I’ll have to show you pictures!)
          - Need I go on?

     2.  Watches Frasier with me.

     3.  Laughs at all my jokes…even if I have to ask him to.

     4.  So. stinking. smart. 

     I’m getting married this weekend, but I will always need my daddy.  Always.  Who else is going to fix my computer?!  I surely do love you!

My Newest Obsession

     Are you all ready for a break from my living room progress posts?  (I am.)  If you remember, several weeks ago I told you about a company I had just learned about – eFoxCity.  Well…I’ve been chatting with them again, and wanted to share a few new things with you.  First things first, I am loving the necklace I ordered from them and will definitely be sporting it soon.  I chose this little gem…

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     I have to admit, I was a little wary of ordering from a company that I wasn’t familiar with, and because it’s overseas, the length of the journey my necklace had to travel had me a little worried, but my necklace arrived and exceeded my expectations.  The metal is heavier and sturdier than I expected and looks just as it does in the photo.  While I haven’t ordered anything but jewelry, I would not hesitate to take a look if I was shopping for clothes online, (super popular) chiffon dresses, and even wedding dresses 2013…there is nothing wrong with doing things on a budget, and eFoxCity can certainly help you out.  They maintain excellent quality control and standards and have been so welcoming to my little blog.  I have had so much fun browsing the jewelry selection and will definitely be adding to my growing collection very soon! 

How cute are these?  I’m quickly developing a necklace obsession.

     I hope you get a chance to check them out, and if you have any questions please feel free to shoot me an email!

*eFoxCity compensated me for this post with my choice of one piece of jewelry from their selection.  All opinions are my own and based on previous experience.*

We Can Do This

     I feel like lately my blog has become “Watch the progress of Allyson’s living room.”  Last week I told you about my new fave store and the rug I scored for less than $20, and after slacking for a whole week…I can finally show it to you!

That pink blob is my purse…not (unfortunately) the start of my throw pillow collection.

     I am obsessed with this rug.  I was expecting it to be kind of rough and not too comfortable to walk on, but it is surprisingly soft.  My next order of business is to find a fun ottoman for in front of the couch.  I really want something like this…

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     With all the neutrals we’ve got going on, I would love it in a color (maybe blue…or a shade of orange…).  Speaking of colors, I have had zero luck finding cute throw pillows (and by “cute” I mean reasonably priced and not ugly).  I guess moving in without throw pillows wouldn’t be the end of the world, right?
     Let’s switch gears entirely.  Our wedding is in…two weeks!  Shockingly (mostly to myself), I am just not that stressed.  Everything is done (except those things that have to be last minute), and we are just so ready to get there.  I am so excited about my bridesmaids’ and attendants’ gifts, and I cannot wait to share them with you, but I’ll be keeping it under my hat until later.  I don’t think I’m some sort of celeb and that they’re going to stalk me find out (except my sister…I see you, Natalie), but I would still rather wait awhile.  Also…I haven’t written the post yet so…
     Hint, they all came from Tiny Tulip.  I was so impressed with how quick everything arrived, and their prices are so great!  I’ll definitely be making a few purchases of my own I think…

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How cute are these?!  I would carry either (or both) of these in a red, hot minute.

Two weeks, y’all.  We can do this.