Craigslist!!

Craigslist is an amazing resource for a DIY bride!! I found a gal from the neighboring town that had purchased almost everything and wanted to sell it. I went to her house yesterday with the expectation to buy 400 ft of lights. I left with the lights, 15 white table cloths, 300 sets of silverware, salad bowls, baskets with salt & pepper and oil & vinegar containers, and seving utensils.

When I saw the post I wondered why on Earth would you BUY table cloths and silverware. Well, when you can buy them for 1/2 the rental cost and turn around and sell them again to break even, you BUY them.

I spent $550 dollars on these items that are worth $998, and $300 of that is rental money I would have never seen again. Aeven though I was too excited followed by being exhausted and wanting to go home, and counted the salad bowls twice overpaying by $80 dollars..... I am still satisfied with the purchase.

DIY'ers, I highly reccomend checking out Craigslist. Now I am on the lookout for brown table cloths and green napkins. Craigslist here I come.

http://www.craigslist.org

Engagement ring!

Gabe did such a wonderful job picking it out. He bought it from the original jeweler in Walla Walla circa 1880's while I was away for the week at a work conference.

It is perfect. And yesterday I was able to drop the appraisal papers off at the insurance company. One item to check off my to do list: get e-ring insured.

DIY & Country Rustic

I am so happy to be getting married June 30, 2012. One of the many reasons is the fact that this girl's ideas are "in style" right now, and that never happens. The trending fashions today are DIY and Country Rustic. That is great for two reasons: 1- I am country and we live a somewhat rustic lifestyle so naturally our wedding would reflect that, and 2- DIY is great for budget focused individuals who like to craft. So this girl can be cheap and trendy at the same time!