Did you all get up in the middle of the night to watch William and Kate's big day? I set my DVR and started watching all the festivities this morning. All I can say is...WOW! So elegant and romantic, and the couple looks so much in love, don't they? Although, I can't imagine how nervous they must have been, especially for their balcony kiss! :)
Online shop Bailey Doesn't Bark offers something I've never seen before: Postcard cups! All you do is write your message on the cup, let it dry for 24 hours and then bake it in the oven for 35 minutes...and voila! You've got a permanent message! What would you write on your cup, and who would you give it to?
"Gray skies are gonna clear up...put on a happy face." --Bye Bye Birdie
Do you all remember when I guest blogged for Glamour blogger Sarah Jio last year? Well, Sarah has just released her debut novel (it comes out TODAY!), and as Sarah tells me, she's "over the moon" about it. The Violets of March is a sort of coming-of-age story for adults. The storyline alternates between present day and 1943 on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. When a recent divorcee finds an old diary tucked away at her great aunt's house, she's transported to another time and another woman's life as she uncovers long-kept secrets that lead her on a journey of healing her own wounds and finding love again.
I had the chance to chat with Sarah about her novel, and her excitement was infectious! 
This shoot has made its way around the blogosphere, but it's too fun not to post. Derek and Rebecca had a sunny Los Angeles wedding, and then escorted their guests on a bike ride across the city!
The final destination? A picnic. How cool is that?
Instead of a traditional wedding reception full of dancing, the couple opted for a round of mini-golf. As you worked your way around the course, you learned about their story as a couple. 
Her awesome party idea? A confetti egg game. You fills these lovely and colorful eggs with equally colorful confetti.
You then hide the eggs and everyone runs around like children looking for them. You also, as she instructs, want to run from your fellow egg-hunters, who can (and will!) crack open an egg on your head and watch the explosion of confetti swirl through the air. I love how she calls it a mini pinata for your head!
A cool twist? One of the eggs is filled with golden confetti - it's just like in Willy Wonka when he got the Golden Ticket.
Oh, I'm completely jealous of this Madderlake Designs rooftop apartment. The apartment is in Manhattan, but they were able to bring a cool, country vibe to it. I've always been torn between wanting to live in a big, bustling city and wanting to live out in the quiet country, surrounded by lots of sunshine and a lush, green landscape. Looks like I wouldn't have to choose with this place!
I suppose I don't have much to say today. This last week has been harder than the last, if you can believe it. I've had crying spells every single day. The tears just flow endlessly, and I can't seem to stop them. I still can't think, and that's one thing that leads to my tears. Plus, my fears seem so powerful right now, as if they're zapping all the energy out of me. I'm scared of everything. The future. What my depression is doing to my family. How I'm ever going to come out of this. If I'm ever going to stop all this crying. Because I know the crying gets me nowhere, and yet I can't seem to stop. I used to be so strong, and now I just feel weak. I know I need to find the strength deep down inside that the depression has buried. I just don't feel very strong right now. And I HATE this!!!
Canadian artist Emma Butler has an awesome way of capturing the essence of movies. She's created this movie poster series, and I love how she summarized each film graphically. Genius!
It seems like my fears have been multiplying this week, friends. And these fears are making me feel paralyzed. I've been trying to push these thoughts out of my head like a balloon, but they always seem to return, stronger and more powerful than ever. The thing is, I don't know how to shut my mind off. My brain seems to be locked in high gear, and I can't slow it down. I still can't seem to concentrate on much, and this scares me. I'm also still having trouble writing - how can something that used to come so natural to me suddenly seem like an impossible task? 
