A Thousand Threads

An Invitation and an Honor

Hey — are you in the Baltimore area? Because if you are, I’d love to see you at the Two Bright Lights Bootcamp in Baltimore next week! If you’re a photographer, vendor, or editor, the event will be an awesome opportunity to network and learn a little more about using this little tool — given the fact that they’ve totally revolutionized the way wedding publications accept submissions, it’s possible that you might have seen them around. I’m honored to be co-hosting, and can’t wait to see you there!

You can pick up your free tickets here — and hurry, these things always seem to go so fast.

And on another note, I’m proud to say that A Thousand Threads has been listed as one of the top 100 food blogs to follow in 2013 here! I’ll try to live up to the honor this year — so stay tuned. I already have a few things in the works!

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2 Comments | Posted on: January 22, 2013 | Category: Gatherings, Life

Happy MLK and Inauguration Day!

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr.

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1 Comment | Posted on: January 21, 2013 | Category: Holidays, Life

Happy Inaugural Weekend!

The inauguration is a pretty big deal no matter where you live, but for those in and around DC… it’s pandemonium. This weekend, I’m excited to celebrate and witness a little history in the making. Keep your fingers crossed that I don’t freeze or get mauled by an excited horde of nerds… those political junkies can be dangerous.

What are you up to this weekend? Will you watch the inauguration on Monday?

Here are a few things I’m loving…

This print and quote are perfect.

25 gorgeous — and free — romantic fonts.

I think I really want to take this class.

Gloria’s new design studio!!

Your life is about to become like the Hunger Games — good luck.

I’m melting.

This romantic engagement shoot by Max Wanger.

4 Comments | Posted on: January 18, 2013 | Category: Decor, Life

One Little Goal

January is all about new beginnings, and as a result we all have so many goals — I have lists upon lists.

But since my biggest goal this year was to simplify, I thought I’d start a new tradition. Each month, I’ll pick one little goal to focus on. The only requirements are that the goal be 1) relatively easy to accomplish and 2) something that will improve my life.

It’s simple and, kind of like checking a box off on a list, it provides a little sense of accomplishment – the kind that usually is reward enough to keep moving on to bigger and better things.

Plus, I’m pretty sure these tiny changes are more likely to stick, since it takes around 21 (28? 20-something…) days to create a habit, and I’m giving it around 30 before I try to tackle something new.

6 Comments | Posted on: January 15, 2013 | Category: Life

Love // An Anniversary Shoot + 1

Happy Monday! We had a deathly dreary day yesterday – dark, damp, and foggy – so Monday morning called for a little sun, and this shoot makes me smile…

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate your anniversary than to get all dolled up (OMGTHATDRESS) and grab your two favorite guys for a little love shoot at the beach.

Photographer: Alea Lovely / Dress: Jennifer Gifford Designs

8 Comments | Posted on: January 14, 2013 | Category: Gatherings

Friday Link Love

Oh, the sick! I hate being sick… and the whole thing has rendered my brain entirely useless. So tell me, what are you up to this weekend? Because I’ll be under the blankets with a bucket of tea.

Here are a few things I’m loving…

These squash and goat cheese empanadas look amazing (with fresh herbs, above).

This shot of Scorsese — he was so young!

Galette des rois.

5 opportunities to introduce yourself — perfect for an introvert like me.

“… nothing this rewarding comes without risk and sacrifice…”

Fishs Eddy has a blog — and it’s kind of adorable.

Glitter Guide’s 20 favorite Instagram accounts.

Love the idea of not just starting a book club, but hosting a little party to go along with each book!

1 Comment | Posted on: January 11, 2013 | Category: Life

Mince Pie

Okay well, obviously nobody told me it’s the new year and I’m supposed to be watching what I eat… so here’s a pie!

And a Christmas pie, at that…

I know, you’re so intrigued.

The thing is that over Christmas break, after some seriously cute nostalgic ramblings about his mom, his Taid, and an annual mincemeat recipe that hasn’t been made in years, Mark really left me with no choice. I had to try to make a mincemeat pie (even though up to this point I’d never even tasted one… so those of you with very firm feelings about mincemeat, forgive me).

So, even though it comes to you (extremely) late, I hope maybe you’ll enjoy this little mishmash of a recipe for mincemeat pie…

3 Comments | Posted on: January 9, 2013 | Category: Recipes

Mark and Laicie Brew Some Beer

Now that the fateful tasting day has passed and I can safely say that I haven’t been poisoned, I’m super excited to share some shots from our recent beer brewing adventure!

If you follow me on instagram you might already know that our (kind of middle-of-nowhere) town has a pretty fantastic “brew your own” facility where a guy and a gal can gain access to brewing equipment they’ve scarcely dared to dream of and go to town.

The place is kind of amazing…

6 Comments | Posted on: January 8, 2013 | Category: Adventures, Life

For the guys…

Happy Monday! I thought I’d start the week off with these great ties from Bull Moose Bow Ties… because, well first of all that’s a great name. But really, when this little shoot by RJSTILLS came my way on Two Bright Lights it made me smile. Ties are such an important part of a groom’s attire — I know Mark spent months searching for just the right one — so every time I hear of a great new company I get super excited.

Bull Moose’s ties are completely custom — you can even provide your own fabric (an old shirt you can’t bear to part with, maybe?) — and a full 25 percent of the purchase price is donated to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

I don’t know about you, but I’m keeping these guys in mind the next time I need a great gift.

Photographer: RJSTILLS / Bow Ties: Bull Moose Bow Ties

5 Comments | Posted on: January 7, 2013 | Category: Gatherings, Style

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