My Bridesmaids' Makeup Artist

    There are so many wonderful people that I'd like to be a part of the wedding. But between both our families and our friends, if we included everyone it'd be more stressful than celebratory and that's my biggest fear. I don't want this excitement to turn into a chore for anyone and I don't want our wedding to be something we "just want to get over with."

    We purposely decided to have a small  bridal party, because it'd be just too easy to keep adding to the lines. So instead, I'm finding ways to include some of my favorite people. I want to include the people that, when I close my eyes I imagine them beside me, throughout the next year of festivities and on that big day. For example, Brooke. Through ups and downs, & months of silence without being able to catch up, I want her there with me.

    So in hopes that she'd say yes. I busted out my quill pen, ink and handmade stationary to write and send her a little note.

 

"Their faces are the canvas....the makeup is the paint.
Will you do us a favor... on our wedding date?
Their lips need gloss, their eyebrows plucked.
Will you help out my bridesmaids & do their makeup?" 
- grace l. fleming

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She said yes.

News Alert: Tim Duncan Events

One of my current freelance projects is an ongoing position at Tim Duncan Events as their new Resident Blogger.

And today is my first day of posting!

 

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Here's a bit about Tim Duncan Events:

"Tim Duncan Events was created by Event Artisan, Timeesha Duncan. Timeesha has 16 years’ experience as a Creative Producer and Event Planner.  Growing up in New York City, Timeesha began crafting her skill at a young age as a dancer.   Her breakthrough into the entertainment industry began when she was hired as a dancer for Jennifer Lopez.  From there, her career skyrocketed as she went on to perform for artists such as Diddy, Missy Elliot, Nelly, Eve, and the list goes on.  Timeesha has also been featured in high fashion runway shows, editorial print ads, and has produced a number of couture fashion shows as well as produced and choreographed many theater performances.  Now in Atlanta, GA, with her husband and son, Timeesha continues to showcase her passion for entertaining by creating extraordinary and memorable events for fabulous people.  Timeesha is committed to turning her client’s dreams into reality by making the impossible possible!" via TDE

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My Hometown: Take the time to read

I was born in New Milford, Connecticut but White House, Tennessee is my hometown.

I lived the first four years of my life in Ducanville, Texas but I grew up in White House, Tennessee - my hometown.

I experienced my first snowfall on the drive home from the hospital in New Milford, Connecticut but I used the tops of trash cans to sled down my driveway with my sister in White House, Tennessee – my hometown.

I played with my first doll house on my 2^nd birthday in Duncanville Texas, but I played my first softball game in White House, Tennessee – my hometown.

My first night’s sleep was in New Milford, Connecticut. My first day of school was in Duncanville, Texas. 

But, my hometown is and always will be White House, Tennessee.

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Several years ago I used to think that there was an “over the rainbow” out of small town USA but I was granted a new appreciation as I got a bit older.

There’s that small-town stereotype that has White House in a choke-hold. Not to mention that we’re in the south, which only reinforces that stereotype.

Honestly, I am not an avid user of Facebook, but its hard not to log in and get a bit frustrated. I’m frustrated because people who should be at the heart of White House’s potential are adding to the preconceived notions with their pessimistic and disapproving remarks.

I’ve been very blessed with parents that value culture. Throughout my still short life I’ve been privileged enough to see a lot of places across the country and overseas. And throughout those experiences, I’ve learned that the cliché, “There’s no place like home” is my reality because in this world it doesn’t get much better than a reliable place to live.

Unfortunately, I’ve been seeing many from the White House community complaining about the city. I wonder if they know how lucky they are.

There are so many people around the world, country, state… that would love and appreciate the opportunity to live here. There are so many people who aren’t fortunate enough to see friendly faces everyday or have a safe place to sleep at night.

 And if you’re complaining about the people here… 

News Flash: There are ignorant people and immature people everywhere. That’s life. Change the small-town stereotype by educating yourself before you add to the overall perception by venting rude, petty frustrations on the Internet.

Seriously, think about the message you’re sending out every time you make those comments because they can’t be taken back. If you’re giving out negative energy, I wouldn’t expect something better in return.

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I challenge you during this year to value your home, wherever that may be.

It just so happens I’m from a place that values something as simple as high school football and homecoming parades. And I appreciate the fact that something as simple as high school football can bring an entire community together. 

I appreciate driving home at night when there is no one on the roads and realizing that the whole town is at home already. Safe. That doesn’t mean that tragedies don't happen here and won’t happen again. But look at the statistics, we’re safe.

That’s not “small-town.” It just means we’re around people who enjoy the little things in life. And those little things we take for granted everyday, are what so many people would love to experience. 

There are far more pressing matters to discuss and be disgusted about in this world than the fact that you run into someone you know every time you go to Wal-Mart. Or the fact that we have a Wal-Mart is still a pretty big deal.

Enjoy the little things and appreciate your privileges, remember not everybody gets them.

Cupcake Butts

I have a slight obsessions with what I like to call "cupcake butts."

Really they're cupcake holders/liners but you catch my drift. Some are just the design skirts you can attach on the outside of the cupcake holder, but they're all butts to me.

And I just can't stop myself from buying every adorably designed butt I see. 

(Sidenote: Target had a bunch of major Valentine's Day sales happening the other day and I got some for about 24 cents)

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The Date & Awkward Bridal Party Photos

It's settled.
We're getting married January 19, 2013.

When I started collecting photos of everyone, I started noticing a pattern of "awkwardness" so I decided to post them all with a nod to Awkward Family Photos.

Groom-to-be with his daddy, the Best Man

What a treat.....Matt, Justin & Nick looking dapper.

My right-hand lady, Emily and I lookin' swell.

Nick....the epitome of "awkward food photos"

Rachel, the Maid of Honor and I .... with spoons.

Awkward group shot.

Awkward group shot....well...pretty much just of me and Justin.

Well....you can see why I chose this photo. Even my butt made an "awkward" appearance.

Sorry Matt, it fit the awkward theme I was going for.

Lance and Justin....Justin with food in his mouth. Why he thinks its appropriate to do this I don't know...I'd blame it on the flippy hair but he still does this.

And Jimmy. Fortunately enough for him I had no awkward photos...so instead I stole a face shot off his Facebook. I couldn't help myself.

 

 

 

So there it is everyone. On January 19th, Justin and I will be getting married with all these fine folks at our sides. 

Have a great Thursday :)

Naked Face Challenge

I've seen numerous Naked Face Challenges lately and for a while. So, now I'm adding my own to the mix.

So...here it is...my Naked Face...freshly scrubbed with my favorite mark. apple & cinnamon cleanser.

Throughout college I took classes and did numerous projects about women, their rights, their injustices and the media's influence.


We've been told, brainwashed and teased into fitting inside the confines of ideological boxes. 

We've been told, brainwashed and teased into thinking our worth comes from our appearance and without the physical dimensions that are sold in magazines our life cannot be fulfilled and success is out of reach. 


Well, I say... screw those ideologies and screw the advertisements taking beauty out of the eye of the beholder. Do what you want, wear what you want, have fun with makeup or don't. But don't be brainwashed or led to believe you matter if your appearance matters to someone else.

"The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. " - Audrey Hepburn 

I said yes, will you say yes too?

Wanna know how I asked each of my best girlfriends to be a bridesmaid? 

I wanted each of my ladies to feel special when I asked. I didn't want to be like, "hey, you'll be in it right?" over the phone. It's a special day in my life and I want to share it with them, but I also want our wedding day to be a special memory Donna, Rachel and Emily too.

So....with a little inspiration from Pinterest and a complete re-write by muah.....they each received a special, sparkly surprise. 

 


 

I used my mom's typewriter to punch out the little poem....the little poem I heard in my head and had to very quickly write down in the car before I had forgotten what I thought of! 

"i got a special ring yesterday, now here is one for you! i said yes, will you say yes too?
will you be my bridesmaid?"

 

Unfortunately, Emily's had to travel from White House, TN all the way to Oxford, MS. I was so anxious for her to get it in the mail that I almost spoiled the surprise. After a couple days had passed and still no phone call, I had to tell her that she needed to be checking on her mail everyday.