Lucky Girl

I know it's been ages, I'm sorry... but just so you know, I missed you!

The boyfriend (Matthew ♥) and I recently bought a house. Not to brag, but we have never ever been better; things are just fabulous! The inside of our house is still pretty empty and we're in definite need of some decorating, but it's coming together. It's so much fun working on projects together and planning our future together. I'm one very lucky girl!!

Here are some photos of the house for you. They are from before we moved in, but let me know if you have any grand decorating or landscape ideas for us!

The Mod Squad

I just tripped across the greatest new online shop: Mod Retreat.

Check out these gorgeous dresses and tops I spotted. I can't wait to get a few new additions for my summer wardrobe. The best thing? There are tons of affordable options!

My Latest Distraction...

Oh, I also wanted to mention something. I am obsessed with weddings (as you must know) so it's no big surprise that these books [pictured below] by Nora Roberts instantly appealled to me. However, I just can't resist and I have to share them with you, because well, they are simply adorable! They're easy-to-read, entertaining, romantic, and just a little bit smutty. I hope you love them as much as I do....

Let me know what you think!

M.I.A.

I am so sad that I've been absent for so long! I was trying to balance multiple new jobs and had to put Pocketful of Posies on the back burner. However, I was just hired as the Community Relations Manager at Barnes & Noble, so now I will have one reliable, steady position (with a salary and benefits!!!) and I can get back to what I love.

Oh, in other amazing news, Matt and I close on our house this coming Monday! I'll be posting pictures and design ideas (plus lots of general loveliness) as soon as possible. Bear in mind that I might not have internet during the move, so please continue to be patient until things have settled down a bit.

<3 Shira

Good news + Contest Info

Hello! I have some great news I've been dying to share--I finally have a job.... well, 3 actually! I will now be working as a(n)...

1. Assistant wedding coordinator for Soiree, a Boise-area wedding and event planning boutique.
2. Bookseller for Boise's Barnes & Noble.
3. Office coordinator for Incredible Edibles Catering.

Ahhh, I am so thankful and excited! Each of these positions is going to teach me so much while also being super fun and challenging. :)


Anyway, I just came across the following contest information on the Soiree Blog and simply had to share it with you.

Via the Soiree Blog:

Put together an inspiration board representing a tablescape or dessert display you'd love to see come together in real life. The rules of the submission are as follows:

• Must represent a Spring or Summer display
• With your submission include a short write-up (no more than 150 words) describing what you feel or envision the party or event to be like (this can also be the theme of the party). Please include your contact info as well.
• Include all credits of any pictures you use in your inspiration board.
• You may just send individual pictures over and we can put them into board form for you as well.
• Winner will be chosen by the Soiree ladies based on creativity, uniqueness, and enthusiasm ;)
• Send your entries to blog@weddingsbysoiree.com
• Contest is for brides and non-brides alike, and all US residents.

Contest ends midnight MST on April 30th. Winner will be announced on Monday, May 3rd at 12:00p MST.

Winner will receive your choice of one of these beauties from Emersonmade:

1. Dahlia Trotting Blooms for your shoes- you get to pick the color.
2. The BigDandy Clutch.
3. The Wildrose hair clip.

Floral obsession of the day: lilacs

Lilacs bring back many significant memories from my childhood and the great times I spent with my Grammy. She had 6 or 7 huge bushes of deep purple lilacs in her front yard. Every year she and I would snip bouquets and deliver them to her closest neighbors and friends. She swore that her lilacs smelled better than any others in the area. She was right; however, in general Lilacs produce one of the most incredible fragrances I have ever smelled, and they're gorgeous to boot! I can't wait to someday plant a bush or two in my own yard and have the pleasure of collecting beautiful bouquets with my own children and grandchildren.

Via Brenda's Wedding Blog.

Just a spoonful of....

...fun? Wait, that's not right! Regardless, these measuring spoons are the cutest things ever; I am so in love with them!

However, let's be honest--who would spend $45+ on a set of measuring spoons?


Via Etsy's Beehive Kitchenware.