something 'blue'

Some people don't like the color blue. We really shouldn't try to force them. As it is, a bride I know who is 77 days from her vows doesn't like the color blue much, either. She loves color in general, but when it comes to blue.... Well, let's just say it doesn't blow her away like Plum.

As I was plotting and planning out her something new/blue it donned on me that it wouldn't be as fun for someone who is a) not the most traditional bride and b) not a fan of blue. What to do?

I decided to make her something 'blue.' I spent somewhere between 11 and 80 hours on a hair flower (terms like hair piece and hair pin seemed underwhelming) just for her. It was inspired by her dress, and matches without being matchy-matchy. I may have giggled a few times as the pieces came together, as the rhinestones and silver seed beads were set in place. How delightful can lace and silk and tulle and sparkling crystals be? Most delightful.

What was the something? I embroidered the word 'Blue' in cursive with silver thread. It is hidden on the back of the hair flower on silk faille the color of eggshell.

It is a little something, and it is a little blue.

toast

It's crunchy and delicious, I like to use butter and jam. My favorite toast is an English muffin with berry preserves and salted butter. It's part of my Saturday morning breakfast, and includes leaving a little corner free of sweet spread so I can dip it in my poached eggs. I always ask for Poached Medium, but it's always Poached Rare. I don't mind too much. It reminds me of being a kid, feeling goofy as I try and try to scoop it up with my fork, forever failing but always entertaining myself. That's kind of the best part.

All that is beside the point, though, because really I just wanted to tell you a little bit about this soiree I'm planning. The details have been forming over the last six months, and I'm only a week away from implementation! There are trays to fill and things to chop, colorful papery things to find, and a bride to toast.

I am picturing this beautiful woman in a lovely summer dress, her honey hair shining in the sunlight, surrounded by warm smiles from dear friends who love her and want to celebrate with her.

She may not like it, she may feel a little awkward at being the focus of so much attention. But we won't make it too hard. We'll decorate like Martha Stewart and offer her gifts and champagne. Lots of champagne.

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