Guest Wish List | All the Little Details

I'm always so thankful to have Guest Posters and having a friend want to be a guest a second time on the blog is just blissful!!  Layla of All the Little Details (formerly of Simply Savannah Events) was kind of enough to write this fabulous Wish List in January which I promptly forgot to post in all the baby excitement (which we'll be making a formal announcement of the little guy soon, I swear!). . . and since a) it's a really great list and b) it's still totally relevant because you all know we'll have at least one more nasty bit of weather, I'm bringing you her "Winter Survival" Wish List today!  Thank you again, Layla - you're the best!

I did pretty well on my last Wish List post, my husband made me a Keep Calm and Carry On sign for Christmas 2011, I bought a Savannah throw blanket for my mother in law this Christmas 2012 and also got a pink Savannah clutch from Savannah Toile, plus I won a Scentsy plug in and love trying out new scents, lastly I bought an iphone and put lots of music on it!

Big changes for me too since this last guest post....I recently sold Simply Savannah Events and moved way up to the Adirondacks in Northern New York this year so my wish list is going to be items to get me through the COLD winter!

1)  These boots are just so pretty and I love that they have the warm knit ankle detail! They would be more of a social shoe and not super practical for slushy wet thick snow, so that is why I have #2 on my list.
2)  These are very practical and I should probably buy a pair if I want to do any snow angels.

3)  I'll be spending many snowy weekends inside probably watching DVDs and Notting Hill is one movie I don't have yet and so want it! I just can't get enough of this scene, but you have to watch the movie, it's a classic chick flick!

4)  Also great for a cold winter day would be this amazing book! Man I can't wait to get my hands on this book, "Style Me Pretty Weddings: Inspiration and Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration". So much eye candy!!

Guest Wish List | Fab You Bliss

A huge thank you to our friend, Stephanie, for taking the time to write a Guest Wish List!!  It was supposed to go live on Friday, but taking a newborn on his first weekend away proved to be a bit more time consuming than we thought - lol :)  This is a happy bonus for a Monday though!!

Hi friends. I’m Stephanie from Fab You Bliss. Thank you for letting me drop by to share my wish list with you while Amanda is out on maternity leave. I always have a long list of things I want. So narrowing down to just four items was a bit of a challenge. But it was fun as well because who doesn’t love dreaming about items they wish to have, right?

1)  On the top of my list right now is this Mystic Tie back bib necklace. Isn’t it so pretty?

2)  Next up is this Lela Rose polka dot dress. It is so feminine and pretty and right up my alley. I’m a sucker for girly, girl outfits.

3)  I’m always on the search for a good pair of boots. These ones from Ruche are a great looking pair. They’d go nicely with the polka dot dress and bib necklace too! Hmm?

4)  And finally, this Paris Je t'aime iPhone Case is an absolute need! Paris is where my husband and I got engaged. So having a cute iPhone case like this would be perfect and sentimental for me!

Since this is my birthday week, I’m hoping I might get one or all of these as a gift(s). Wouldn’t that be great? My expectations aren’t high or anything, right? Haha!

Top Five Posts of 2012 | Jami's Picks

Baci has had another incredible year and I feel blessed to be part of my sister's company. I couldn't be more proud of her for doing what she loves every day!! She has let me be a big part in helping with events and an even bigger part in blogging.

I have MANY favorite posts, but I will try my best to pick my TOP FIVE Posts from 2012!!

{Image by Montography}

1}  Baci Designs | Jami + Eric's Wedding {Defiance, Ohio} - A little biased on this post because I wrote it and I finally got to share my wedding pictures with all of Baci's followers!! It felt amazing getting to show all of you what I had been ranting and raving about when planning my wedding, and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed showing you!!

2}  Handpicked | Caitlin's Dream Office - There are a few reasons for why I love this post!!! 1 - Because Baci had the opportunity to have an intern who could help us with blog posts (like this one)!! 2 - Because she has killer taste in items 3 - Who doesn't want a dream office AND 4 - I'm jealous that I didn't think of any of those ideas!! 

{Image by JaNicki Photography} 

3}  Handpicked | Photographers - I believe this was my most enjoyable yet challenging post I did!! I have a love for photography, so when Amanda gave me the go on doing this post, I needed to prepare myself to narrow it down to only NINE photographers who I admire!! It was very hard, but well worth it!!!

{Image by Arielle Doneson Photography}

4}  Amanda + Ilario | Photo Shoot by Arielle Doneson Photography {Wooster, Ohio} - Again, I might be a little biased because it's my sister and Ilario, however, I love getting to see them so happy together!! Whenever I get to see someone capture my brother-in-law with a true smile and my sister with her gorgeous looks, I LOVE it!!!

5}  Oh Lovely Day | Guest Wish List - I love reading posts from guest bloggers!!

Lovebird Productions | Guest Wish List

I love the little bit of Southern Charm today's lovely lady brings to my life.  The oh-so-sweet Katie of Lovebird Productions (this woman is not only an awesome videographer, but she runs a great blog, people - you must check it out!) is up today with some serious greatness of a wish list!!  Let's wish her a happy early 25th birthday and pretend that doesn't make me feel old even one teeny bit ;o)  Thanks so much for sharing, Katie!!

Hey y'all! Thanks for letting me share my current wish list with you today. Who doesn't like daydreaming about our favorite trends?

In a little under two months I will be celebrating my 25th birthday. For those of you who don't know me, birthdays are celebrated like national holidays complete with champagne, dancing and a new make me feel so pretty dress. Hopefully this year I get to celebrate with a few cupcakes, my loved ones and maybe a thing or two on this wish list.

1. I love this blue chair. Ever since I started blogging a year ago I have been searching and bottom testing the perfect chair. I haven't found "the one" but I think this blue number could be a top ranker.

2. This lip tint is amazing y'all! I recently got it in my May birchbox and I am addicted. I apply mutliple times a day.

3. I love a good pair of wedges. Target never fails me.

4. I have been secretly wanting to splurge on this custom clutch. I am a big fan of Oatmeal and Lace.

This has been such a fun post. I hope my husband reads this! ;) Thanks again for letting me share and happy, happy Friday!

Oh Lovely Day | Guest Wish List

We have a special Guest Wish List for you today - the beautiful and talented Chandra of Oh Lovely Day, one of my favorite wedding blogs, is here sharing her current "must haves"!!  I adore everything Chandra does over at Oh Lovely day and she constantly inspires me, not only in her business, but as a stay-at-home momma and wifey :o)  Now check out the truly lovely items she's wishing for - enjoy!

1) Blogger Sweatshirt: I've been obsessed with this "blogger" sweatshirt since I first laid eyes on it. Since I work from home as a blogger and a stay-at-home momma full time I can wear it to work :)

2) Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Camera: I like to pretend I'm a photographer and love taking pictures. I also always loved polaroid cameras (and even had one at my wedding with film bought on ebay). I'd love to have this updated version to collect special moments and have instant "retro" prints to display!

3) Trip to Kauai: My husband and I haven't been on a real vacation since our honeymoon (almost 3 years ago!) and we haven't had a family vacation since our son was born. I've been dreaming of going back to Kauai because it is the perfect relaxing place for a family with a toddler. And I really need a vacay!

4) Matching iPad and iPhone covers: These neopolitian covers would really perk up my plainly dressed (or naked!) iPad and iPhone. This etsy shop has tons of adorable options!

NOTO | Guest Wish List

We have a very special Guest Wish List for you today - one of my favorite local ladies, Lauren from the fabulous downtown boutique, NOTO!!  As you can imagine, Lauren is quite the fashionista so I was thrilled to see what she was wishing for and she certainly did not disappoint :o)  She's always full of fabulous ideas and has the most impeccable style - her wish list choices definitely reflect her personality well!

Here is my wish list - this was way too fun/easy!

My theme is - Wanted for the home. :)

1) A Teepee - So magical. I think our family needs a teepee asap.

2) Blooming Rose Robe - This lovely robe stole my heart.

3) Ikea Area Rug - I have been checking in on this rug for some time now. It would totally amp-up my living room. Now if I can only convince my husband. . .

4) Bodom French Press - I consider myself a coffee connoisseur and I seriously believe my coffee would taste better if I owned this. :)

Midwest Muse | Guest Wish List

Recently I signed up to be a part of The 330 Swap and Shop (which I couldn't be more excited about - it's happening this Sunday, yay!!) and I had the pleasure of chatting via email with the lovely Jessica Noelle of the local style blog, Midwest Muse (which you must check out - I adore it!)!  Jessica graciously offered to do a Guest Wish List and I was thrilled because she truly does have impeccable style - I love her unique and one-of-a-kind choices :o)  Enjoy!!  A big thank you to Jessica for joining us!!

Jessica here!

I'm obsessed with all things space. I've gone by Jessica Astronaut for years and I'm known to most as Little Astronaut! I have the planets down my spine and I'm recently discovering all these wonderful space items. Strangely, I don't own any yet.

1)  The Space Locket -- I love these because they are simple and adorable and I could imagine wearing them with just about every outfit.

2)  Wren Celestial Print Dress -- This dress is so perfect. I've been dreaming about it since I first saw it many months ago. But let's be real, it's almost $300. I'll never own it, so I'll keep on dreamin'.

3)  Galaxy Leggings -- These are the most ridiculous and funky things I've ever seen and I'm pretty sure they need to be mine.

4)  Galaxy Hair Bow -- This is affordable, handmade, and PERFECT. I am probably going to go and purchase this very soon. It's the cutest bow I have ever seen!

Thanks again, Jessica!!  We love having Guest Wish Listers - if you're interested shoot us an email:  info@bacidesigner.com :o)

Brittany's Wish List | Graduation

With less that 2 months until graduation, (AH!) I've put together a few items that might help me out with my future endeavors!

1) Sony Cyber-Shot 14.1 - Megapixel Digital Camera - Pink from Sony - $119.99 - After four long years, my poor old camera probably needs a replacement.  Over 4000 pictures can do a lot to ya...
2) Personalized Cosmetic Bag - Pink Waffle Weave from PersonalizationMall.com - $19.95 - I should probably look more professional when I travel and have my cosmetics in something nicer looking than my High School Musical pencil case; even if Zac Efron will always have my heart. :)
3) Lenox Picture Frame, Best Wishes Graduation from Macy's - $29.99 - Since my apartment is already completely filled with pictures of all my memories, I'm going to need a graduation picture frame - I mean obviously. :)
4) Pamper Her Spa Gift Tower from 1800baskets.com - $69.99 - After I come to the full reality that I'm in the real world now and will no longer be able to sleep in til 10 am, take 3 hour naps in the middle of the afternoon and go places in my sweats - I'm going to need a night of relaxation.

Simply Savannah Events - Guest Wish List

We're back at it again today with another fabulous Guest Wish List!!!

Layla Mayville of Simply Savannah Events, located in one of my favorite places on earth - the low country, is gracing us with her awesome Wish List today.  Layla is not only kind and oh-so-generous she truly has that eye for design people always talk about. . . and she's all about doing it as green as possible :o)  Check out her blog for incredible inspiration and some truly helpful advice.  Thank you so much for joining us today, Layla!!

Ever since I was a little kid I can remember having a wish list. Some things on that list were unreachable silly ideas and others were my "wants" which were outside of my budget. I always look back at Christmas time with my grandparents on my father's side and remember sitting on their living room couch, flipping through the Sears catalog, which was as big as a college textbook, dog earing all the toys and games I wanted. From an early age I've always wished for many things that I can't afford or have an endless list of "wants". Even now I always keep a list going or post them on to my cork board. I actually recommend keeping some sort of wish list since it's easy to give suggestions to people who need help with ideas of what to get you for Chrismukkah (I celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah), birthdays or Valentine's Day. Or keeping a wish list gives me incentive to save money in order to buy those items on the list. I currently have sooooo many things on my wish list right now, but here are the top 4 most affordable items: 

1.  The Keep Calm and Carry On slogan and merchandise has swept the world and I'm on that bandwagon! I'm also a huge fan of Etsy artists and love to support them. I have this handmade, handpainted, solid wood sign on my wish list, but can't figure out which color I want to get. What's your favorite?

2.  The Savannah Toile totes are all handmade and the fabric features 7 beautiful scenes including the famous Davenport House, Cotton Exchange and the Forsyth Fountain. I want the small tote with lime green canvas.

3.  Scentsy warmers are very popular and for some reason I have not bought any yet. My neighbor sells them and I'm always wishing to place a order! Having a house that smells good is definitely very welcoming, so I usually have many different candles throughout the house. I like to have different scents depending on my mood, so buying Scentsy plugs in would be perfect for me since I could change the scents and they also serve a function as a night light.

4.  I'm always looking for new music to add to my iTunes list for listening to while working at the computer or working out at the gym. Here are a few great songs that are next on my list to purchase.  

Someone Like You - Adele

Skyscraper - Demi Lovato

Every Ingrid Michaelson song!

Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons

Head Full of Doubt - Avett Brothers 

I will let you go - Daniel Ahearn

Home - Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

99 Problems - Hugo

C’mon Talk - Bernhoft

Thank you for inviting me to your Guest Wish List Series!

Thank you, Layla!!!


Are you a wedding vendor interested in doing a Guest Wish List on baci's blog?  Contact us at info@bacidesigner.com and we'll get you set up to post :o)

Two Wedding Belles - Guest Wish List

I'm very happy to bring back a feature we did a few times last year that I LOVED - Guest Wish Lists!!  This week and next we have amazing ladies from even more amazing companies with, you'll never believe it. . . AMAZING Wish Lists ;o)


First up, the ever kind and sweet Jessica Kapadia of Two Wedding Belles - an Event Coordination Company in the Philadelphia/DC area!  Thank you so much, Jessica, for providing such cute things that we'll want to add to our own Wish Lists!

How excited was I when Amanda suggested I contribute to her Guest Wish List series for all you baci's blog readers out there? Super excited! I always seem to have my eye on a few items at any given time, so it was a blast to assemble them all in one place and spread the word on their loveliness.

1. What don't I love about this Kelly Green Girl bag from Alesya? It's leathery softness looks downright pillow worthy, it's just the right shade of green, and, oh yeah, it's also big enough to tote around my laptop. Is that what we call the bag trifecta? I think maybe it is. 

2. This mini binder from Russel + Hazel just simlpy needs to find it's way into my bag (maybe even the Alesya bag mentioned above?). It's small enough to take with me everywhere and even has a dry-erase inside the cover. Genius! As far as picking a color from the linen and patent cover options available. . . now that's a task I don't think I'm quite ready for. But I'll get there someday. 

3. Confession: I don't like my dining table. It's the one piece of furniture that remains from our condo's previous owner, and it just doesn't "go" with anything else in our de-luxe apartment in the sky. So of course I'm practically drooling over the Terra Dining Table from West Elm. I love the clean but substantial lines and the dark color. I guess I'd also love enough room to actually fit this table in our living space, but that'll just have to wait for another Wish List. . . ! 

4. It'll soon be time to start looking ahead to the new year out in front of us, right? What better way to flip through the months of 2012 than doing so with the uber-stylish letterpress calendar from Linda & Harriett? A big time bonus comes with this one, too: each unique design can also be used as a postcard once I say sayonara to that particular month. I have a spot on my desk that is already reserved for this baby.

Once again - a huge thank you to Jessica for her great post. . . I want, well, everything on your list ;o)  Especially that calendar - love, love, love the idea of the old months being recycled as postcards!

Submissions - My Current Wish List

My wish today is for more submissions from incredible people like you! Designing Woman is looking for more Real Weddings to feature in posts like I have for past clients Jess + Glenn, Erin + Marshall and Casey + Josh, just to name a few. These Real Wedding Submissions can come from vendors (photographers, event planners, florists, caterers, etc.) or from true brides and grooms themselves! If you'd like to be considered as a Real Wedding Feature, just reach out to us and we'll let you know the details of a Real Wedding submission.

Also, I would absolutely love to continue with Guest Wish Lists - I had so much fun working with Annette of Chaviano Couture and Agnes from Blossom Accents on their posts!! So, I'm calling all wedding vendors to please contact us with your interest and we'll fill you in on how to become a Guest Wish List Blogger!

In order to keep the submissions rolling in, we've added a Submissions Box on the left hand side of the blog to make things simple! We can't wait to hear from you :o) Thanks!!

Blossom Accents - Guest Wish List

I'm super excited again because today we have the opportunity to feature our SECOND Guest Wish List!! That means this little idea I had in my head has caught on and you all are enjoying not only reading it, but being featured in it. . . that truly means the world to me :o)

Today I am happy to announce that my dear friend and fellow stationery designer, Agnes Szlapka of Blossom Accents is our Guest Wish List Blogger!! Agnes is seriously the most talented artist I have ever met - each piece of stationery she designs starts with a hand-sketched piece of artwork. How she finds the time to be so creative amazes me because Agnes is also a full-time nurse in Cleveland! Agnes and I first became friends on Twitter {follow her here} when she asked if I was planning on attending the 2010 National Stationery Show in New York. Well, I wasn't, but as soon as she put the bug in my ear I just had to go! So Agnes and I made plans to officially meet at the show - we sat through an incredibly helpful seminar held by Get Married's Stacie Francombe about social media of all things - lol! Later that evening we partied it up at the event's launch party with our husbands and a few other new found friends. We had such a wonderful time that we've continued getting together ever since that trip to New York! I'm so lucky to call such a kind, good-humored and incredibly talented person my friend - thank you Agnes for being one of baci's featured Guest Wish List Bloggers!! Here's what she had to say. . .

My Wish List!

These are a few things on my wish list that come and go. . . and a few I long for daily. I've tried to pick a little bit of both. So here they are! Thank you, Amanda, for inviting me to your Wish List Series!

1) I already married the man of my dreams - my prayer was answered! Now my wish for our marriage is of course to “Grow Old Together”. To live each day happily with passion and love. That will be the best wish to come true! The picture above says it all - true blessing! {Source: Chicken Scratch}

2) Anyone that knows me, also knows that I LOVE to travel. The world is such an interesting place, so full of many wonderful and exciting things to see, experience, feel, EAT. . . so, my next vacation destination is Italy, like seen in the photo above. {Source: Travel Reports}

3) On my mind for some time now are these Le Creuset Cast Iron Pots from Williams-Sonoma. I'm always on the lookout for a healthy and safe lifestyle. Cooking with cast iron pots has proven to be the most beneficial all-around, it even releases small traces of iron into your food which one needs to make healthy blood cells (here is the nurse in me. . .) - way better than whatever teflon releases!!! These are somewhat pricey, but will last forever and only get better with age.

4) There is nothing more that gets me into a workout routine (besides the obvious like health benefits - which doesn't work as well - lol) like a cute and stylish outfit! I need to find some time and go to a local Lululemon Athletica Boutique not too far from me and get some tanks, pants, shorts. . .

** If you would like to be considered for a spot as a Guest Wish List Blogger, please contact Amanda {amanda@bacidesigner.com} with your interest - we'd love to hear from you!!

Chaviano Couture - Guest Wish List

I am INCREDIBLY EXCITED today because baci is featuring it's very first Guest Wish List and we are lucky enough to have the drop-dead gorgeous, insanely talented and oh-so-sweet Annette Thurmon of Chaviano Couture be our first guest blogger!! Annette is not only an amazing gown designer, she is an ICU nurse. . . each time I see something new from Annette I am constantly amazed at how she does it all while still remaining so calm and well put together. She's a kind-hearted soul with a purpose behind her dream - 20% from the sale of each wedding dress goes to a certain mission project or charity. Annette is such an inspiration to all of us in the wedding world! Here's what she had to say. . .

My Current Wish List

When Amanda asked me what my current wish list was, I had a lot on my mind…it’s kind of hard to pick my top 4. I decided to go with a variety of things that describe a little about what I love and me. Thank you to Amanda for considering me for this feature.
Here we go.

1) My first item on my wish list is to eat at Fressen Restaurant in Toronto Canada. Not only do I love vegetarian food, I try to be vegan, and this place has been recommended to me. Sad to say, this Item on my wish list might not get accomplished very soon, but at least I can dream right? On a side note, if you have never been to Toronto you should consider going, it’s a fabulous city.

2) Mally Makeup- So I just heard about this makeup a few weeks ago and I am fascinated! A friend of mine just bought some and her skin looks fabulous. The perfect prep poreless primer looks amazing, and I’ve heard their eyeliner is pretty awesome. I see myself online shopping at this site very soon.

3.) Anthropologie Shower Curtain- I’ve wanted to spruce up my bathroom lately and I found this shower curtain, which I love. It reminds me a little bit of a wedding dress, which is probably why I like it, but nonetheless I think it’s pretty fabulous. I love the thought of a clean, white, crisp looking bathroom.

I could live at antropologie. I love everything about the store. The look, the smell (which takes us to my next wish list item) the clothes. It’s just a fabulous place to go to altogether. If you’ve never been, I recommend it.

4.) My last item has to be the Volcano Candle from Anthropologie. It is literally the best scent ever. The scent is of tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens. It is so delicious. I’m always burning a candle at home not matter what time of day. Someone gave me this candle as a gift years ago and I have not gotten another one since. After going to the store last week and smelling that amazing scent I have decided that this candle is on my wish list. Won’t be on my wish list for long though…because I’m going to buy it and use it. :)

A huge thanks to you, Annette, for being our first Guest Wish List Blogger! You rock and so do your choices. . . I might be taking a little trip to Anthropologie soon :)

** If you would like to be considered for a spot as a Guest Wish List Blogger, please contact Amanda {amanda@bacidesigner.com} with your interest - we'd love to hear from you!!