Flax Art & Design
June 11th, 2007 @ 1:29 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
I [heart] sales.
This weekend, Flax (a totally hip art and design store in San Francisco) hosted a warehouse sale for overstocked, discontinued, and sample merchandise. Mr. Eggplant and I stopped by on Saturday morning for a visit to find some materials for invitation making.
We entered the warehouse entrance and were greeted by tons of goodies on sale. They had everything from paper mache boxes to premade bridal shower invitations. There were so many goodies that I forgot to take pictures of them. Oops!
Too Cute For Words
June 10th, 2007 @ 5:49 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
I checked Mr. Eggplant’s blog recently and scrolled through one of his recent entries. He had me laughing out loud. I know I’m biased, but the boy is just just so… darn… cute. I just had to share his adorable perspective on women:
But It’s Cute (by Mr. Eggplant)
I think women are fascinating. Maybe that’s why I’m looking forward to marriage– I get to be with one every day!
Now, in my limited scope of the female population, I have an observation that I’d like to share. It’s one that I feel fairly confident about. I think most women, at least those that care about their appearance (even just a little bit), use “but it’s cute” at least once in their life. I think our society of high-heels, tight jeans, and push-up bras rests upon the shoulders of this one phrase. But it’s cute. It’s comforting, almost liberating, to know in the end, it’s all worth it… and do you know why? Because it’s cute.
Take high heels for instance. Women did not wake up one day thinking, “I need to stand up on an incline.” But it’s cute. Well, it’s probably because society told you that high heels make a woman feel sexy. It’s in the Carl’s Jr. commercials, Pretty Woman, and JC Penney ads. It’s everywhere. And we men think they dress up for us… noooo… it’s for themselves and other women! A man is not worth a day in 4-inch stilettos! But the feeling of empowerment, sexiness, and identity, that is. And it’s just cute.
Dress Me Up
June 8th, 2007 @ 2:34 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
“Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes.”
Charles, Prince of Wales
(I thought that quote was cute. 
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Mr. Eggplant promised that he wouldn’t look and I trust him, so I can to write a post about “the dress”!
For those of you embarking on your dress search, I only have a few words from my own experience. First, start off at an inexpensive bridal shop before working your way up to any posh salons that you’re planning to visit. By trying on inexpensive dresses first, you might find a dress that you love before tempting yourself with a purchase that will break the bank. Also, you’ll have a nice base for comparison if you decide to visit more expensive shops. What is the difference between a $500 or $5000 dress? Perhaps swarovski crystals and imported satin from France isn’t worth an extra $4500 to you. Secondly, try everything on. Go back to the same store more than once if you have to. Wedding dresses look completely different in a magazine, on a rack and on a real (non-model) body. My dress was not one that I would have picked out for myself. In fact, had my bridal assistant not suggested my gown as a potential, I would’ve brushed right past it on the racks.
Just An Otter Youtube Link
June 7th, 2007 @ 2:30 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
You may have already seen this, but…
Animals fall in love too! Watch until the end, it’s totally worth it. Then send the link to your significant otter. 
Losing My Identity
June 6th, 2007 @ 12:25 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
Growing up, I never liked my name. My childhood is filled with memories of my little brother picking on me because my name rhymed so conveniently with words like “jelly,” “belly,” and worst of all, “smelly.” I remember constantly thinking it was so unfair that my parents didn’t give him a name that rhymed with any awful words that I could tease him with. My surname has always been a sore spot also. On the first day of school, teachers could never pronounce it correctly… half the time I couldn’t pronounce it right either, thanks to my awful American-accented Cantonese.
Be Our Guest(Book)!
June 5th, 2007 @ 4:59 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
Wedding planning has been slowing down significantly for me. It’s not that I don’t have things to do; my Knot checklist is about a million items long. I’ve just been a bit overwhelmed with all the pending details and don’t know where to start. Instead of creating a plan of attack, I’m sticking my head in the sand and avoiding everything. Snap out of it, Miss Eggplant! Denial is not a river in Egypt! 
I did work on one thing this weekend–our reception guestbook.
I first discovered the Guestbook Store while attending my cousin’s wedding last fall. At their reception, I was handed colored markers and a page that they had purchased from the Guestbook Store. The pages were completed during dinner and collected at the end of the event after guests had filled them out with with fond memories and wedding wishes. I loved the experience, however the Guestbook Store requires customers to purchase a storage album per every 60 guestbook pages. With a guestlist of close to 200, our total ran close to $200 worth of materials, which was definitely not in our budget. Read more…
STD’s Via Email?
June 4th, 2007 @ 6:40 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
Since Mr. Eggplant’s occupation specifically involves email marketing, we decided to put his skills to work and send out the bulk of our “save the dates” as html emails. Most of our guests spend their time in front of a computer at work so it’s convenient and interactive to receive emails. The email was actually more complicated than it looks. Mr. Eggplant created code for it, linked it to a jpeg that’s hosted on our friend’s server, and sent the email via smtp. </ nerd talk >
Here are a few shots of what we sent out last month:
Dress Swatches!
June 4th, 2007 @ 12:34 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
My dress swatches finally came in!
The white postcard is a swatch sent to me by Alexandra Bridal Salon in San Francisco where I purchased my gown (I’ll share more about my dress shopping experience in a later post). Although the lighting is awful and you can’t tell in the picture, the satin fabric is off-white in color with a sheen that’s almost metallic.
Ann Taylor Sale!
June 2nd, 2007 @ 6:30 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
Ann Taylor is having an online sale! Some of the dresses in their “Celebrations” line are already discounted $50. Add an additional 15-20% off, and you’ve got some quailty gowns at affordable prices. Grab your gals together and order your BM dresses. 
(The discount isn’t applicable for their bridal gowns, unfortunately.)
Originally $178, but only $102.40 after $50 discount and 20% off
Bridesmaid Newsletter, Issue 2
June 1st, 2007 @ 5:24 pm by Mrs. Eggplant
After many laborious hours, I finally completed the second edition of my bridesmaid’s newsletters (or news magazine in this case). Using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, I created a spoof on gossip mags like US Weekly, complete with headliners like “pretty in pink!” and “what’s going in groomsville?” It was my first time using Adobe InDesign, so please bear the unprofessional layout.
Now before I get pinned with the “bridezilla” nametag, I have a justification in my defense! 
I created this newsletter because I wanted to get a feel for Adobe InDesign before Mr. Eggplant and I embarked on our DIY wedding program and invitation adventure. A newsletter was the perfect starting point. That said, I love InDesign! It’s functional, easy to learn for basic use, and it makes organizing a simple newsletter such a breeze.
Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco
Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager
Engagement Date: January 19, 2007
Wedding Date: October 20, 2007
Blogging Since: May 31, 2007
Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom
About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
