my first bridal shower gift.

My Mom is in town, if you didn't already know.

My Mom lives in the northern Georgia mountains, if you didn't already know.

My Mom doesn't like to waste money (especially on shipping costs), if you didn't already know.

Now you know.

So when we saw this at Williams and Sonoma, she bought it. Instead of shipping it down for my bridal shower, she figured buying it now and just giving it to me made more sense. And here I thought, giving me a wedding was gift enough.

now's as good a time as ever...

...to mention my gift card/table ideas.

I would love to use vintage suitcases as a design influence. I was mostly inspired by That Bride who effectively had woven them into her wedding details. And we're considering a move after the wedding which would make the suitcase theme fit super perfect.

See her giftcard and well wishes table...

and her escort card table. Loverly.

And don't let me forget her awesome bridesmaid (one her one bridesman) pics featuring suitcases. But I'll let you wander over to her blog to check them out.

registry ideas

Need an idea for a wedding gift?

I l.o.v.e. this bedding set from Bed Hog that has 'his' and 'hers' sides of the bed.

Funny thing is, that line down the middle would never stop me from taking over the whole bed.

Not your typical wedding registry blender.

I'm not even sure what to say, except why didn't I think of this first? And yes, kids, that is a light fixture of jesus in a blender.

The etsy seller, Metalight, describes it as a conversation piece, and I can't agree more. And if that's not enough, you can sub out for the Virgin Mary.

Or for $5 more just take them both.