An Intermezzo of Italy

One More Taste of the Trip

Here are some fun things to see when you are in Southern Italy.

{Stand where the Pope stands before the crowd for regular masses in the Vatican.}

{Sample one of everything that is called a pasta (pasta or pastry). Ricotta circle pastry & unique cannoli.}

Love,

R

Tutti Va Bene in Italia

Since email is not doing what it is supposed to be doing, I will post a few pictures for your viewing pleasure to otherwise whet your appetite of what Kfed and I have been up to around the big boot.

{St. Peter's Basilica - uh-mazing  or should I say, amen-azing?}

 {just me with some illuminated ruins from the Forum, nbd}

 {Nightly journaling.  Interesting to have a ticket from my Vatican tour as a part of that daily ritual. Oh yes, saw the Pope.}

{The Mediterannean in all it's glory.}

{Hazlenut espresso = Heaven}

Love,

R

Andiamo!

Magnifico! Oggi, cominciamo un viaggio spectaculare!

Arrivaderci a presto!

On the mark, get set and we're off! *The* Planning has officially begun.

The Long and Winding Road

When 50% of your email volume is dedicated to party activities and themes, it is safe to say that you are on your way to the big event.

While I dream of moments like this:

Happening in rooms like this:

This is really what nobody tells you about and what it really feels like:

Many times, the process will drain you, exhaust you and burn up your last bit of creative energy, but don't forget that this is just one day in your life - you've managed to make it this far and the feel of your party will be more treasured for it's company than for the chair covers.

I won't even mention the social media clause discussed today.  That's one that I am sure to enjoy nightmares about later.

Wedding Invite Musings.  Square One.

This one is working for me.  It has a classy glow about it.  Definitely not hurl-worthy. (courtesy of offbeatbride)

Adorable invite.  Again, nothing too risky here and definitely simple.  Make it a banyan tree with a volcano in the background and you've got nothing but green lights. (courtesy offbeatbride)

Super obvious.  Still kind of cute.  courtesy of minted.com

Prima tells all.  Pretty Boy confirms it with a paw-bump.  You heard it here first.

Definitely liked this dress upon first view.  Might want something a little bit less glitzy, but could see myself rocking it.

I like the way that it has mixed tiers and fluffs, but nothing too dramatic.