Less Doubts, More Dreams

Less is More Series | Week 7

Hi blogettes! Today's post is all about dreaming.  Recently, I met a cute little lady at a coffee shop (for real, our story is serendipitous), we became instant best friends (we share a love of pretty things and Disney...it was fate), and immediately, we started dreaming of big things that we could do together with business.

...you see, I'm a dreamer.  Naturally, I tend to be already thinking of the next thing I could be working on, designing, starting, etc.  At times, this can be overwhelming, because my entrepreneurial heart is one that loves dreams...BIG dreams.  Dreams like starting a business when you're 22 and fresh out of college.  Dreams like working from home in my pjs, and only having to shower if it's absolutely necessary (thank GOD for dry shampoo!).  Dreams like having the freedom to travel and work from half-way across the country (or world for that matter).

But you see, with these dreams, come doubts.  LOTS of doubts.

Am I good enough? Do I have enough of a 'following?' Will people like my product? Do people actually read my blog?  UGH. <insert a million other doubts here>

We all do it to ourselves. We are so capable of dreaming big dreams one second, and the next crushing them.  It's almost ironic how much we are our own worst enemies. Amen?

Let's commit to one another: Less Doubts, More Dreams.

Let's commit to one another that more of our dreams will come to fruition, because I know that there are some kick-booty (I'm so politically correct ;) ) dreams out there that are just waiting to take flight.

Is there a dream you can't wait to make happen? Tell me here! Let's chat and encourage one another...because I'm super dreaming that this new business venture I was telling you about (don't worry-this would be alongside designing wedding stationery!) becomes real :)

Be loved,
Andra

Read more from the Less is More Series here and here!

Italy | Day One

I have been putting pictures together for one massive Italy post, and realized that scrolling through hundreds of pictures might be only fun for me...hence, this 'day one' post! :)

We started our trip with a quick stop in Verona, Italy, the home place of Romeo and Juliet (right?!).  It was classic Italy, with cute little shops, colorful buildings, open squares, and oh yea, gelato (you'll probably see a recurring theme with that one). 

The picture of Brent and I below was after taking an overnight flight from NYC...we look oh-so-glam. I look very un-showered (what else is new?), and Brent looks sleepy ;) BUT IT'S ITALY. 

We stopped by Juliet's tower (which, fun fact, was built after Shakespeare wrote their epic story), and got to write #newjerseyboymeetswisconsingirl on the wall of love (thank God I have a tall main squeeze, because there was little to no room to write for us short folks). 

Some cutesy little boutique that sold chocolates and embroidered goods (random, I know...), would embroider the ladies names for free :) 

Of course, we wasted no time, and found gelato right away.  We walked around the Verona square, held hands, people watched, and ate gelato.  It was heavenly. 

More to come later!

Wisconsin Bride Magazine: Blog Feature

Happy Wednesday friends. It's mid-week (ummm when did that happen?). This week has been filled with wrapping up two suites so far, and so many more day of details.  This is my favorite part! When everything is printed, looking gorg, and in the hands of my oh-so-loved clients.

Anyways! The real reason I started this post, is to let you know that I have been featured in Wisconsin Bride Magazine's online blog-a sweet space filled with inspiration, real weddings, tips, and so much more (not like the 'as-seen-on-tv' products though...).  This is even more exciting, because this summer, my work with be featured in their actual magazine that is sold in stores. Yep! Shiny pages and all. This girl is pumped.

I feel so blessed to be doing what I love daily, so to get this little blog feature is such an honor. Huge shout-out to my family, friends, and followers/supporters of my little Northern WI biz.  I probably don't thank you enough, so I'm giving you a huge virtual hug (and kiss if you are my East Coast Main Squeeze reading this...).

PHEW! Ok-enough of my rambling! Read the feature here :)

And huge thanks to my girl Jenna Leigh, for her beautiful photographs of my work! High-fives and hugs to you.