half-year

.......as my mr. likes to put it. he says it sounds better than 6 months. that's how long we've been a mr. and mrs. :) i can not believe how fast time flies when you are with the person you love the most in this world! it has been a great 6 months. here are some pics of the last 6 months:

6 month anniversary flowers :)

shf-

i love you more than i could type :) you are the greatest man alive and i thank God each and every day for this amazing blessing. you are my rock. i love you.

-ashley

hometown highlight: branch design studio

if you love flowers, you will love whitney of, branch design studio! i absolutely fell in love with flowers last year when i took a class on designing them and since then have been looking for a place to learn more! Lucky me, i have the amazing opportunity to work with whitney a few weekends a month and help her make brides dreams come true. here is a look at what she has to offer :)

{above images via juliet elizabeth photography}

{above images via squire fox photography}

{above images via marni pictures}

so if you are bride looking to get married in the charleston area, you HAVE to check her out!  i promise you will fall in love with all she has to offer!

-ashley

this is not a sponsored post

do-it-yourself

here are a few of my favorite d-i-y posts from around the web this week

personalized paperclips 

{via the sweetest occasion & lovely indeed}

the cutest party hat ever

{via one charming party}

easiest ottoman ever

def. making this one for myself 

{via say say yes to hoboken posted from Blueprint}

diy instructions here

the, perfect for spring, skirt

{via burda style}

hope some of these inspire you to make something yourself this week :)

coming later this week:

hometown highlight

thriftin'

stay tuned!

-ashley