One Year

One year ago today I married the love of my life Tyler Litton. I love him more now than ever, and can't wait to see what new adventures life brings us.

 You can find more of our wedding photos here:

The Reception

The Ceremony

People We Love

Primping and First Look

xo,

 Em

Weekends

I seriously love weekends, but I guess who doesn't? This weekend has been full of lots of lovely things. Yesterday I went to my sisters home coming, as she was one of the court. I think that's all the right lingo (I was home schooled so I have no idea what everything is called). She was completely beautiful, and it was a joy to see her all dressed up and being honored. In more lovely weekend-ness Tyler and I went over to my family's house tonight to celebrate our one year anniversary! Tomorrow we will be married for one year. That's right. One year. It's amazing how time has flown by this year, and I've heard it goes by more quickly each year. I adore treasuring all our moments together, and cannot wait for another year of wonderful marriage. I'll try to post some wedding photos tomorrow in celebration.

 I wore this outfit to home coming, and I couldn't be more crazy about this amazing jumper from Kim of Nudeedudee. Also, super awesome story: I saw a lady at church (probably in her late 70's/early 80's) wearing this exact same blouse with a killer suit! I came up and told her I had the same blouse and thought she looked lovely. I would have asked for her photo but felt a bit shy.

 jumper nudeedudee

vintage blouse thrifted

shoes anthropologie (my wedding shoes actually)

stockings what katie did

beret gift

I hope you all have had a amazing weekend.

xo,

 Em

A Look Around

I've been meaning to do a post including some photos from our apartment, and now I've finally gotten up the gumption! We live in an apartment building that was built in the 30's, and I completely adore it. It has the original bathroom tiles, hard wood floors, and of course radiators. Eventually we want to live in a house but this is completely our dream apartment.

Those are just some of my favorite bits from around the apartment. A local blogger has asked to come and take some photos (which I'm sure will be far better than the ones I took) and when that happens I'll give you a link. Hope you didn't mind the large amount of photos.

What are some favorite pieces of furniture or nick nacks that you have?

xo,

 Em

Hitchcock

Over the past few weeks our local theater The Belcourt has been doing a showing of 24 of Hitchcock's movies. Both myself and Tyler freaked out when we heard and when all is said and done I think we'll have been able to make it to about 10 shows. There's nothing like seeing an old movie you love up on the big screen. One of the days, I believe it was the day we went and saw Rope, I decided to take one of my Christmas presents out for a spin.

 When I originally glanced at this suit I thought it 40's esque, but it was probably made around the early 70's, and belting it gives it a slight 50's vibe as well (it's a bit too big). I'm still on the hunt for that perfect 40's suit. It's so elusive.

 70's does 40's suit christmas gift

blouse thrifted

tights target

shoes nine west

What is one of your favorite Hitchcock movies? We're going to see Notorious this afternoon!

xo,

 Em

A New Year

Happy New Year, my dears! I hope you all had a lovely New Years Eve and are getting into this new year of 2013. I'm really excited about this year as it will bring my one year wedding anniversary and hopefully good times and adventures aplenty. I really am not one to make resolutions, but I do like the idea of making some goals for 2013. So, I thought I'd share some of them with you.

1. I want to buy more intentional vintage this year. Really look through my closest and see what I'm lacking and build that up. 

2. Our apartment needs to be kept tidier. I really tried for this goal this year, and it was more of a success towards the end of the year, but it makes life so much happier and stress free when your environment is tidy.

3. I want to scrap book more! When Tyler and I were dating I started a scrap book for him of photos of us and wrote down memories and such, but I'm really behind, as I don't think I've even done our engagement nor anything after.  I think it'd be such a special thing to have, especially when we have children.

4. To fit back into all my vintage clothing. I didn't want to give myself a number goal for loosing weight, as I don't want to become obsessed with being a certain number, but I know I will be back to my healthiest me when I can fit back into all my old vintage. Also, I'll have so much more variety in my closet!

5. Put more in savings (for our Europe trip especially). Ty and I have done very well with savings this year, but we really want to make a trip to Europe in the next 2 ish years, and it needs to bulked up.

40's dress hip zipper

shoes nine west

belt thrifted

I think those are all reasonable goals, nothing crazy, but good attainable things I can concentrate on this year. 

Have you made any goals or resolutions?

xo,

 Em

Recently

This last week has been filled with travel, Christmas-ing, family, and lots of love. Here are some of instagrams of the last week:

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 I got some seriously amazing gifts this year. I felt completely spoiled what with two Christmases and then Ty's lovely gifts he got me as well. We spent Christmas and the few days leading up to it at my in-laws in Alabama and then came back up for Christmas with my family.

My Christmas-ing was also filled with loads of goodies and foods (probably a bit too much) and I had the best time making sugar cookies and icing them with my family.

 

  

By far the best thing about this lovely holiday season is that it is my first being married. This year has had many ups and downs, adventures, and exciting what nots, and I'm so very blessed to have an amazing man by my side. I can't wait to ring in the new year and see what new adventures it will bring for us.

I hope you all have had an amazing holiday season and that the new year will bring you many blessings.

xo,

 Em

 

Tutorial: Simple Foam Roller Set

Simple foam roller set from Emma Litton on Vimeo.

I hope this helps some of you who asked how I did my tighter curls. It's so incredibly simple and versatile. If you have any questions let me know. Also, if you have any requests for the next hair tutorial let me know so I can start planning the next one.

I hope you all are having a fantastic Holiday season!

xo,

 Em


P. S. This was the basic set for these hair styles:

Cocktail Party

Out and About

Thanksgiving Overalls

Work Times