Guest Blogging at September's Bride - Part II

Once again, today I will be featured as a guest blogger for September's Bride. Hop on over there and check it out!

September's Bride is an upscale bridal boutique located in the beautiful downtown of Holland, why drive all the way to the big cities for an experience you can have right here in West Michigan? They offer a wide selection of designer bridal gown collections such as Lila Couture, Justin Alexander, Maggie Sottero and Casablanca. They also have gowns for your maids, mothers, flower girls and even tuxedos for the guys. Plus, their customer service is second to none! If you are shopping for a dress for your big day, a stop at September's Bride is a must.

I'm excited to work more with September's Bride in the future!

Guest Blogging at September's Bride

Today and Friday I will be featured as a guest blogger for September's Bride. Hop on over there and check it out!

September's Bride is an upscale bridal boutique located in the beautiful downtown of Holland. They offer a wide selection of designer bridal gowns as well as gowns for your maids, mothers, flower girls and even tuxedos for the guys. Plus, their customer service is second to none! If you are shopping for a dress for your big day, a stop at September's Bride is a must.

Convertible Dresses

Have a lot of weddings to attend this year but don't want to wear the same look to each one? Check out this article about convertible dresses on Yahoo's Shine. Great way to extend your wardrobe but not empty your wallet.

Let It Rain!!

With rain in the forecast for the upcoming week I thought I might as well use it as inspiration, right? Everyone hopes and prays for good weather on their wedding day but don't let a few rain drops take away the excitement. Check out these AMAZING shots these couples got on their big day, shots they would never have had if the weather was perfect.

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(LifeImages via Polka Dot Bride)

(Braedon Weddings via A Cup of Joe Blog)

(Wed by Kez via google images)

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There are other fun things you can use to embrace the rain...buy or rent colorful umbrellas or wear fun rain boots.

I LOVE this idea that was featured on Earth Friendly Weddings. The bride's great aunt and uncle saved some rain from the wedding day and bottled it as a gift for the couple, engraved with the wedding date. Awesome.

Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter, I hope you are all able to spend this day with family and friends reflecting on it's true meaning.

Getting Along with the M-I-L

Worried about having a good relationship with your mother-in-law? Reader's Digest gives you a leg up on understanding her view point with their 13 Things Your Mother-in-Law Won't Tell You.


1. I spent a couple of decades being the leading lady; now I have a character role. It hurts to be downsized.

2. I know he's your husband now, but he's still my son.

3. You don't seem very confident about yourself. The littlest comment from me is taken as a criticism, so I'm very careful what I say around you.

4. Every year, I send you a birthday present, but you never even pick up the phone to thank me. This year, I said, "That's it. No more." Yet look at me: I'm about to send another present. I guess that's how I am.

5. We mothers say to our children, "I want you to be happy." And we mean that. What we don't say is, "But I would like to be happy too."

6. I've bought and sold 13 houses in my life. Why won't you ask for my advice?

7. When I visit you, I'm not coming for a white-glove inspection. I'm just coming to see the family.

8. When I really want to talk to my son privately, I don't call your house. I call his cell phone.

9. I'm so happy that you allow my son—your husband—to visit me on Mother's Day. It's a long trip and a big expense. I'm truly appreciative.

10. My dirty little secret: I'm afraid that if I don't get this right, you'll cut me off.

11. I'm in competition with your mother. She takes you on vacations every year and buys things I can't afford. All I can do is love you and babysit for you. I hope that's enough and that it's appreciated.

12. Whenever I stay at your house, you always have my room ready, my towels, everything. You do all the right things. I'm lucky to have you!

13. I cherish the refrigerator magnet you gave me: "Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill."

10 Ways to Use Clear Nail Polish

Every girl knows to use clear nail polish as a great top coat and to stop runs in nylons and tights but what other ways can you use it? According to Yahoo's Shine, here are 10 ways that you might not have thought of...

Making jewelry last. To extend the life of costume jewelry and to keep it looking bright and glossy, give beads a thin layer of polish. It helps prevent fading and tarnishing.

Sealing envelopes. In lieu of licking the envelope flaps to seal them (not only can this be ineffective, but does anyone find that taste as gross as I do?) dab on a little polish to keep them glued nice and tight.

Threading needles. Rather than get frustrated when attempting to thread a needle, run the cut side of the thread through the polish brush. Roll the thread between your fingers a couple times; the polish will dry pretty much immediately and the thread becomes stiffer (and much more easy to get through the eye of the needle).

Keeping belt buckles pristine. To ensure belt buckles stay bright and shiny, shellac them with a coat of polish to prevent oxidation.

Securing buttons. Brush on a dollop of polish in the center of your buttons to keep the threads from coming undone. If you have a sweater or dress with delicate pearly buttons, give the whole thing a coat of polish to keep them luminous.

Fixing window screens or shades. If you have a tear in a window shade or screen, paint on some polish to keep it from worsening.

Waterproofing matches. As any camper can attest, there are few bigger drags than a box of soggy matches. To waterproof them, paint the flammable tips with polish.

Wood floor repairs. A bit of clear polish is fantastic to touch-up minor dents and little scuffs on wood floors.

Avoiding rust stains. You know those rust rings that form on your tub if you leave shaving cream in the shower? Just varnish the underside of the can with a little polish to keep the metal from staining.

Shoelace protector. To stop shoelaces from unraveling and fraying, dip the ends in clear polish.