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My Anniversary

Almost everyday I wear this necklace (purchased at the lovely Short North fave- Collier West) as a reminder, a mantra - if you will- that there are three things to be cognisant of everyday:1. Be conscious of my actions2. Be grateful for having forged out on my own to open On Paper3. Be grateful for having the opportunity to start Green Paper CompanyThese three things are near and dear to my heart...

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My Small, Skinny, Interfaith Wedding - Part III - Ketubot

Well- tomorrow is the big day!!! Thought I'd spend a few minutes talking about the less deocrative- the more "solemn" aspect of the wedding....though, I think that is one of the best parts, and afterall, why we get married in the first place- right?We are both different religions, me Jewish and my beau, Presbyterian, Our ceremony will not be religious in nature but certain traditions were...

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Addressing the Dress

My last post on frills and textured gowns had me roving fashion blogs and I just can't seem to take my eyes of dresses. After all, I was a costume design major in college and after paper- there's nothing like the feel of a lovely piece of fabric! For brides seeking the simpler side of fashion check out these blogs/sites/dresses- some of my favorites from the last few days of dress hunting: From...

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FIRST LADY FRILLS

Michelle Obama photos via hiphop.popcrunch.comThere's a new trend on the block and I'm calling it First Lady frills. It all started with a ballgown, but not just any ball gown... THE ballgown... worn by the lovely Michelle Obama. Designed by 26 year old Jason Wu, this relatively unknown designer has created a fashion sensation. And now it's popping up in bridal shop fitting rooms all across the...

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Bella Umbrella - Rain or Shine

Just came across a fabulous website- Bella Umbrella. What did we ever do without the Internet!? Even just for shopping as an evening entertainment... talk about window shopping! Anyway- as you know I am getting married this summer and like all outdoor wedding brides I am concerned about the weather- to say the least!! After consulting the Farmers Almanac I'm not terribly optimistic. So I checked...

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