Tidbits & A Giveaway

I'm hereeeee. 

I've missed blogging. Truly. Sooooo here I am again.

Not much to say - just adjusting to life in VA Beach, my new job, and wedding planning. Okay so all of that is actually A LOT.

I am loving living here. It's such a fun town. I feel like I need a cruiser before I can officially call myself a Virginia Beach resident. EVERYONE - young, old, tourist, resident - bikes around here. There are sidewalks everywhere so I guess people just assume why not bike? It's pretty crazy. 

Work is going well. I am enjoying the job and catching on quickly. The days go by pretty fast which is always nice! I will be learning more this next month so hopefully I'll continue to catch on and won't break too many things!

Wedding planning is about to make me lose my mind. How do people do this for a living!??! I seriously can't sleep at night sometimes because I have so much I need to be doing. It's fun, don't get me wrong, but it's also a big headache at times. And crafts - oy. Crafts are not my thing and crafts are inevitable for a wedding. That's where I count on my mom, Pam, and Paul's family to do it all help! :)

Sooooo all of that being said - I wanted to share this snazzy giveaway going on over at Stroman Studios. Stefanie is turning 30 on August 21st and like me, she's excited about it!! Props to her for being happy about growing a year older! 

She is giving away 30 items to celebrate turning 30! All the details on her tumblr page found here! You can check out the daily gifts on her instagram page - @stromanstudios.

I've worked with Stefanie before and she's truly a wonderful designer. She designed by best friend's wedding invitations and I also took a calligraphy class from her a few months ago. Remember? 

Go check it out! Or don't... more chances for meeeeee. ;)



PS. 3 days until I'm 30!!!!! 

I don't like my D!

I've never been one to have a hobby. Sure, I blog but that's extremely inconsistent. I read but I don't consider that a hobby.

When I saw Stefanie, a sweet Southern belle/entrepreneur with whom I went to high school, post information about an upcoming calligraphy class, I gasped. No exaggeration. I've always wanted to learn calligraphy. I have good hand writing (I learned today that does not matter in the slightest when it comes to being a good calligrapher) so I just always thought it would something I could master. So, I signed up for her class!

I just got finished with my first ever calligraphy class - Cupcakes & Calligraphy - as it was so cleverly named. I am hooked! Stefanie went over the details of the art form including the technical aspects and the historical info. Then she took us step by step through some key strokes & the alphabet. Now I just need to practice, practice, and practice!

I don't think I'm a lost cause. It was really fun, relaxing even, and I think with said practice - I can do this!

I didn't think to take pictures until the end but Stefanie had a beautiful table ready for us, complete with place cards and cupcakes! 

Beautiful! 

In class practice! 

See my name down there, I did that! Not bad for my first try.

Oy. These letters need lots of work.

I'm so glad I took this class. It is truly something I think I will love perfecting! And look out - your Christmas present will probably be something calligraphed… 

Check out Stefanie's company, Stroman Studios, and hit her up for your calligraphy needs!! 

Also, follow me on instagram to track my progress (hopefully, there will be some…) - babblinbrunett