The French 75 Journal

Yes, it is wedding season. My friend Maggie got married last weekend, and not only did I spend the day beautify the bridal party, but I attended the wedding as well. Maggie was gooooooorgeous, and poor thing held it together even when it started to monsoon right before she walked down the aisle… outside. I […]

1. Shop Ruche desktop backgrounds.  Are these desktop backgrounds not the cutest things you have ever seen?  I have been using them since April and just love them! A new one comes out each month and you can download them for free here! I love the quick reference calendar, since I never know what day it is. […]

I am so excited to tell you all about my time with filmmaker Chris Wiegand, who is traveling all across America filming for his documentary American Blogger!!! I did a post here with a little more about the film-what he is doing and why, so definitely check it out if you haven’t. (You probably recognize […]

Sooo…excuse the absence this week. Apparently I have a swollen parotid gland in my face, AGAIN. It is so painful and nothing is helping. I have been to the oral surgeon twice, and have another appointment Monday. My face is the size of a cabbage patch kid. I am on antibiotics and now steroids also […]

My gorgeous friend Ellen (you remember the striking blonde from the bachelorette party a few weeks ago!) got married this weekend. And let me just tell you, she looked PERFECT.  Friday night I went to dinner with some friends in Louisville and stayed with my friend Ashley in her pottery barn perfect house. I should […]

Not only do I love spending time beautifying my clients, but I love getting to see their professional pictures roll in. They pros capture their beauty so much better than I can on the old iphone. Here are some of my brides so far this season (who knows, maybe you find some inspiration, or a […]

is beautiful!! We got a sneak peek at some of her engagement photos that her friend Kelly took. I see a future in photography for Miss Kelly, dontchathink? Here are some of my favorites. {hair and makeup by moi} Not only is baby sis beautiful on the inside and out, but she is also hilarious. […]

Just want to wish my beautiful friend Ellen a wonderful wedding week. We all love you very much, and are so excited for your big day! Cheers to you, and finding your perfect happiness. {pics from Ellen’s bachelorette, taken by the lovely and talented Claire Marie} In true bachelorette fashion, I made you a little video […]

Last night the fam and I took the pug mafia down to the Lexington Legends ballgame for a little summer soiree called Bark in the Park! Sadie was so excited she could hardly contain herself. Maggie and Mac (her sister and nephew) also joined. They are far better behaved, as evident in this photo. We […]