House Remodeling Progress :)

So Russell and I recently bought flooring for our home! The house should be completely remodeled by the time we are married, making it perfect for settling in and making it "our home". I'm so excited!!

Here is a picture of the living room. Russell installed the flooring all by himself! I just decorated :-)



I loooove the living room! I can't wait until the rest of the house is finished :)

Chapel Dulcinea

I'm soooo excited about where we are getting married!! Not only is it beautiful, but it is free!!! Russell and I fell in love with it. It's called Chapel Dulcinea and it is located in Austin, TX. (it's basically my favorite city because we got engaged there).



We recently decided that we wanted our weddding to include only our closest family and friends. We didn't want to go through the mess of paying for food for people we're not especially close to, and so we chose to hold our reception at Chapel Dulcinea's free (I repeat, free!) reception pavilion. They have an awesome cake, snacks, and punch reception that includes all set-up and clean-up fees for only $450. A wedding for under $500.00?! Yes, this is what we are doing. I. love. it.



So basically, I want to get married this weekend.... but I also know I need to enjoy our engagement and just wait. Come on, May 30th!!

Empanadas...

So ever since Russell and I tried the food at Habana (where we are having our reception!!) in Austin, we have LOVED empanadas. So I've been trying to find the perfect empanada recipe so we could have them whenever we want. Tonight... it was oh.so.good.



I got the recipe from Paula Deen, of course. If you are interested in making your tastebuds think they are in heaven, try it out!

Centerpiece idea!!

So I LOVE this cute idea for a centerpiece I found on 100 Layer Cake. What do you think?



I think I may ask my mom to make the cakes for the centerpieces at my wedding... she makes amazing cakes and I think they would look great!! Hopefully she says yes :-)