Homeownership for Americans 35 and under declined to 36.2 percent, down from 36.8 percent in 2013 and the lowest on record since the census's Housing Vacancy Survey began tabulating homeownership by age in 1982. (source USA News) When I came across this stat after I had my closing date set, I actually studied the facts … Continue reading Millennial Homeowner
this gal’s wedding
Severson to a leanger
As the bride, when the wedding is over, there are many things that still need to be done–like changing your name. The name change is a big deal and there are many steps that are involved in converting an identity you have been born with to a brand new one. It isn't just practicing your … Continue reading Severson to a leanger
Wedding Follow-up (the more pictures post)
As many of you know, being a MN Design Wife, the post-wedding keeps me busy with organizing the photos (5,000 to be exact). Also I have edited my own video for the entire wedding day and trip. I have turned the wedding website into a lifestyle blog that features post-wedding and ongoing life milestones LovinRlife.com. … Continue reading Wedding Follow-up (the more pictures post)
My Wedding Dress
A simple wedding spotlight on THE DRESS. I purchased my wedding dress on Valentine's Day 2012. This dress spoke to me a few weeks earlier when I tried it on with my mom and sister in-store at Posh in Wayzata, MN. I remember trying on about 3 others at the store, but when I came … Continue reading My Wedding Dress
Wedding Print Materials
When it comes to being a design gal and getting married, the invite comes first to mind, but it doesn't stop there. Since our wedding was a destination wedding, we knew it was important to make sure the guests felt comfortable with the city, know others traveling in the group, have a schedule of events … Continue reading Wedding Print Materials
Back from #CaboWedWeek
The newly weds are back from Cabo San Lucas after getting married with 25 of our closest friends and family. Too many stories, memories and laughter to share– along with thousands of photos and hours of video to still edit. The trip overall went smoothly, by far exceeding expectations at the Resort Hyatt Ziva and … Continue reading Back from #CaboWedWeek
#CaboWedWeek – 1 week away
Ladies and Gentlemen the official final week before the wedding has arrived. Not only am I just 7 days, 18 hours and 34 mins away from becoming a Mrs., but my bags are just about packed for the exciting adventure over to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Life is truly good. It has been my motto … Continue reading #CaboWedWeek – 1 week away
English Tea Party Bridal Shower
Being a bride-to-be there are many events that you stress over, plan and prepare for. The bridal shower is a special event where I got to show up and had no idea what to expect or much to prepare myself for. It was truly a delightful afternoon and couldn't have asked for anything more. On … Continue reading English Tea Party Bridal Shower
Destination Wedding Planning – catch all
Many of you may know that I am a Bride-to-Be and am gettin' hitched in November out of the country. I thought it was time to recap and look at the process thus far. Many of my followers, co-workers and life-long friends have been intrigued on how it is planning a destination wedding and what … Continue reading Destination Wedding Planning – catch all
The Wedding Invites
Some little girls dream of their wedding dress and the flowers while this bride-to-be has been dreaming of her letterpress self-designed invites since she was 12! My letterpress dream came true with the help of Kim from Vandalia Street Press. Kim rocked her press skills on her 1956 Heidleberg Windmill. This was a referral of … Continue reading The Wedding Invites
TRICIA JO ON THE GO —The Social Type 