Anita Brown's Blog – March 2010 Archive (4)

I am a huge fan of recycling - people, paper and things! With the downturn in the economy more and more brides are looking to save money. The average cost of a wedding in 2010 is between $15,000 and $25,000. I got married on $5K. I am not sure it can be done these days but cutting costs doesn't have to mean cutting style! You can be resourceful, be responsible, AND be beautiful ...my mantra and my inspiration for today.…



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My posts seem to have a common denominator these days and I think it's summer! Maybe its the last dregs of winter finally disappearing and the warm sunshine on my garden and the first signs of spring that have me so excited. I am ready to shed my wintery self and welcome a day at the beach.…



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I am from the South, so summertime is all about a tall, cold glass of Sweet Tea. It's a prequisite at any proper Southern home and while its not quite time yet for this sweet summer drink...I thought I share a glass and a bit of southern inspiration with you.…

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When I was in high school, PREPPY was in. I mean pink polos, dock shoes, khaki, argyle, plaid, and a monogram on everything. I haven't thought about those days in years but a recent clip commerating the passing of John Hughes brought it all back. And you know what? I’m not ashamed to say it, I still know all the words to every single John Hughes movie and I STILL love that classic preppy look. I can not walk past a madras print, or a plaid without a pause and I still have a…

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