This past Friday afternoon, the streets of historic Berlin, MD were covered in couples, brides-to-be, and hopeful winners. Berlin held it’s very first Bridal & Art Stroll. Every 2nd Friday of the month Berlin has a stroll. The stroll in June was dedicated to wedding season – and to welcoming Bustle to the neighborhood. Bustle is a brand new wedding dress boutique that opened on Main Street. The store was opened by a mother-daughter team, Kathy and Jen, and sells beautiful wedding gowns, bridal accessories, bridesmaid dresses, and flower girl dresses. I wish them the best of luck with their...

Who: 28 different vendors specializing in the bridal industry What: The Berlin Bridal Stroll When: June 8th, from 5 - 8 pm Where: Downtown Berlin, MD - Main Street Why: A trunk, filled with over $2,000 worth of gifts, is yours for the winning! It will be given away to one lucky couple! Please join Little Miss Lovely Vintage... Look for many beautiful wedding displays, shop windows, and participate in the festivities. You will find wedding treasures beyond your expectations. "From your first thoughts of an engagement to the final plans for your wedding reception, Berlin, Maryland is the answer! Make...

[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/42793812 w=400&h=300] Sharing some music on this sunshiney Thursday morning... Andrew Bird's hand-crafted, artsy new music video for his song Eyeoneye. The video was made entirely using cut pieces of felt. Rad, right? Talk about artistic. Eyeoneye is the first single from Bird's latest album, Break It Yourself. Have a lovely day!

I’ve begun (yet another) new adventure lately. This venture requires me to be a momma – to about 10,000 creatures. These creatures aren’t necessarily warm and cuddly little things. They are capable of stinging, causing allergic reactions, and swarming. I’m in the process of becoming a bee Momma. My adventurous friend, Amanda, and I have jumped full-force into the process of becoming beekeepers. We have a beautiful hive in Amanda’s backyard, all of the necessary tools (& fun suits!), and a few pounds of bees. Amanda and I are both incredibly crunchy – we love the outdoors, our environment, and...

I was an extremely proud little lady yesterday. So excited about something so silly, yet so incredibly awesome.  I try to be as Earth-friendly as possible. I'm extremely adamant about recycling. I re-use everything. I try to purchase as much locally produced products as my budget allows. I was born with a green thumb.  Since before I was born, my mother was an extreme gardener. Because of her I've always had a strong desire to nurture plants, trees, and other forms of greenery (like moss, lichens, and pond scum. true story.).  For the past 3 years I've been planting, monitoring, and raising...