Archive for July, 2010
26 Jul

A Break From the Usual

Posted by Melissa Categories: personal
A Break From the Usual

Taking a break from the usual business blogging to talk about a much-needed girl day. Everyone needs to have a break from reality and this is how I did it this past weekend {from my personal blog} Saturday I went on the most absolutely girlie day you could possibly have with my friend Jen. And, the best part, was while we were out, our husbands were more...

23 Jul

Real Birthday {Talisha}

Posted by Melissa Categories: birthday
Real Birthday {Talisha}

Good morning! Happy friday folks! I’ve still been MIA on the blogger & twitter front, but that’s changing soon! If you don’t follow me already on Twitter, please do – @blingdivadesign. I’m going to be posting something fun on Monday and you’ll be the first to read it there. Of course, I’ll also post the more...

15 Jul

Real Bride {Jen-part 2}

Posted by Melissa Categories: real bride
Real Bride {Jen-part 2}

You might remember Jennifer’s beautiful wedding that I had posted previously. Well her professional photographer – Stephanie Williams – has finally posted her photos from the day. And my, they are so stunning. Here are a few of my favorites Please check out the rest of the photos on Stephanie’s site. Vendors: Photography: more...

13 Jul

Love Your Family

Posted by Melissa Categories: personal
Love Your Family

A few weeks ago, I wrote this post about retreating back home when you’re feeling down, burnt out, or need a boost in general. Never has it rang true in the past week for me. Last week, I came home and my husband told me to sit down. He told me my cousin’s husband (who, let’s face it, is my cousin too) had passed away unexpectedly. more...

08 Jul

His & Her Flutes

Posted by Melissa Categories: champagne flutes
His & Her Flutes

I love getting emails from brides after they’ve checked out my site, past photos, and exclaim that it had “them” all over it! Tina was one of those brides. She saw my site and loved the bling and wanted some for her own wedding. She saw the champagne flutes I had done before with letters and crystals on the base. She wanted both, and more...

04 Jul

Catching up on Customs!

Posted by Melissa Categories: custom order, topper
Catching up on Customs!

Not customs as in airport – but Custom orders! I’ve got a few more that I’m currently working on, but I realized it’s been quite a bit since I have done some postings on orders! Well, time to change that. I’ll be skipping this week’s Mock-up Monday to help play catch up!    Recently I was asked to help assist create more...