Bayside Bride LAUNCHES TODAY!

Today Bayside Bride launches! I am interning for this WONDERFUL company started by two amazing Annap gals! Anyone remember my senior pictures? One of my first posts! The photog who did them for me is one of the founders with another photog/web designer! I couldn't be prouder to be working with this team! Natalie says of the opening, "Bayside Bride is the comprehensive wedding planning resource for couples getting marries in the Annapolis area! With a top-notch vendor guide, DIY ideas and inspiration from real weddings and engagements there is a little something for everyone. Our mission is to provide Annapolis brides with the resources to plan their dream wedding, while also promoting the best wedding vendors and small businesses in Annapolis."

Here's a midshipman and his future bride! Just about nothing says "Annapolis wedding" like a midshipman and his future wife! I get chills just thinking about it!

Krista points out, "The design culture in Annapolis is incredibly unique and it's one of the things that makes this town so special! [AMEN SISTA!] My goal in designing the site was to incorporate the nautical preppy mix that is Annapolis."

Here are Natalie and Krista (respectively)--how adorbs are my new bosses?

TODAY IS THE DAY so be sure to head on over to BaysideBride.com and check out everything we have to offer! Talk about a dream internship! Add us on Facebook too, especially if you're in the Annapolis, MD area!

xxKatie

My Computer Advice

I get a lot of questions about my computer:

I got it from a website called uniqueskins.com! You can find my detailed post here all the way from November of 2009. I still have the same cover on my computer and definitely recommend the company. I didn't really want to buy a super expensive hard top cover, so instead I looked around to find this option. You can google or use different websites to find your favorite print and then with an easy upload you can add/move/copy/paste it all around on the workspace provided in the website! It's literally as easy as 1-2-3! They're not expensive and everyone here at school who's used the same website have been able to find a good coupon code online!

If anyone needs one of these covers for any piece of technology: iPod, iPhone, smartphone, iPad, computer, laptop, Nook/Kindle, anything, I'd definitely try these! You can even coordinate all of your different items to match! At one point, my old phone had a matching cover on it too:

Such a fun DIY (sorta)! Naturally I chose my favorite Lilly print from Jubilee Resort and couldn't be happier to still have it! I haven't gotten sick of it because there are so many colors and options. My desktop on the inside of my computer even has a shade of pink that matches the outside. Be sure to play around a little to perfect your design!

xxKatie

THX THX THX

I just discovered this website and Leah, the author, writes a random thank you note every single day. This was Tuesday's letter. Here are a few of my favorites:

I think we could all learn a lot from Leah! I try to write thank-you notes as often as possible and I always appreciate when some are written to me. I think this is a really cool project and I know I could definitely put a little more thanks into my days. Thanks, Leah!

xxKatie

No Shave Brovember

I find this competition/holiday/whatever it is gross. According to no-shave-november.com, there are several rules:
1. You do not shave in November.
2. You DO NOT shave in November.
3. If you shave, you are out.
4. No trimming, no waxing.
5. No shaving can go on as long as you want to.

According to one of my favorite tumblr's, American Gentleman, there are rules on the maintenance of facial hair. I agree with them completely. They do not at all participate in "No Shave November". This is their ruling called "Basics: A Note on Grooming":

Facial Hair

Much like body hair, unless you have been told by your lady to keep a bear/goatee/mustache, you should not have one. Some women like hair on their men’s faces and that is up to them, but generally, a gentleman is clean cut. However, it is okay to let a couple days of stubble grow as long as you do not have an event and you are not working (read: it’s the weekend). This is also a very good indicator to someone about how much you care about your appearance, and a gentleman should always be concerned with his appearance.


So to all my loyal boy readers (you know who you are), I hope I don't see you participating in this scratchy face contest. It is so...NOT preppay (thanks Jon and Brett).

Ladies, do you agree or disagree? Does your man participate...? I hope not!!

xxKatie