Green and grey layouts...

I got engaged two weeks before my cousins wedding and because i live with my auntie, the excitement in her house had reached fever pitch!!  There has been non stop talk about flowers, dresses, invite designs, rings, reception decorations etc etc.  I've learnt a few lessons by observing the build up to my cousins big day such as.... don't bother you're fiance with decisions about minor details, keep your mum on board with all the plans, decide what is a priority in the budget because you can't have it all (sadly), look at lots of wedding blogs with a notebook close to hand and above all have lots of fun with all the planning :)  The polaroid picture is from Nancy and Betty stationery.

I recently went to Malawi for a couple of weeks for a university project and whilst there, my friend and i went to a Wildlife Park along the Shire River.  Our hosts son took us in his (temperamental) car.  Whilst driving through the park we came across a big herd of elephants.  We naughtily got out of the vehicle to take better photos and after a few minutes made the decision to drive on but the car wouldn't start!!  After a quick push the car rumbled into life and we made our hilariously panicked getaway!

I love the American Thickers that i bought in a recent supplies splurge and i think these brown puffy ones are my favourite.  I also really like the swirly green paper from 'Crate Paper' and have used it on a couple of layouts.  These are my favourite colours at the moment, hence the green and grey inspired wedding invitations.