When I started this blog I didn't want it to be about me, but about my work. I find it strange sometimes that with social media everyone knows everything about everyone, or at least they think they do. I can be a very shy person so putting my words and sharing my life on social media is like inviting strangers into my world. However, just recently a friend posted this saying and it couldn't be more true:
"Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an interaction becomes your trademark."
I realized, my work is a huge part of me so why not share my experiences along with my illustrations.
A couple weeks ago, I was flying across the Atlantic again; this time to Scotland. Next summer I am getting married in Scotland because that is where my fiancee is from. He came to the states on a golf scholarship and we met the first week of school. The rest is history. I have been to Scotland many times now, but this time was extra special because my parents and little sister came, too. It was a whirlwind of a trip, squeezing in both wedding planning and sight seeing. A Scottish wedding is nothing like I could ever imagine. The tradition and details that go into it are bit overwhelming, but I know it is going to be absolutely amazing! Never in a million years would I have thought I would marry someone from Scotland and have a wedding fit for a queen! It was so much fun to show my parents the country that I've fallen in love with, and to celebrate the merging of two incredible families that I am so blessed to be a part of.
While planning a Scottish wedding, I came across some wedding details that most American brides do not encounter like kilt fittings, addressing the haggis, and hat shopping. Being engaged for a long time, we kept putting off wedding planning, but now it's less than a year away! One wedding detail that I hadn't planned on was illustrating my own wedding invitation. I was hesitant at first, but decided to sketch some ideas on the flight over. As you can see in the picture, Paul had some other ideas and it turned into a two hour game of Pictionary. Who knows if I'll actually go through with creating my invitation, but I am always up for a new challenge.
We took a mini trip to London while we were over and one of my big "to-dos" was to go to Harrods. After my first trip to London six years ago, my grandma asked if I had gone to Harrods and was shocked that I hadn't gone! I never made that mistake again. This time while I was walking in, I noticed one of the window displays filled with illustrations of shoes. Days later I found out one of my favorite illustrators I follow on Instagram, was doing a live sketching session in Harrods a few days later! I developed a new goal to add to my mile long list of goals. I have so many ideas bouncing around my head and not enough time in the day! With that being said, I am going to take advantage of this rainy day and try to get some work done!
Lots of Love,
Paul wanted to help draw the invites too...
Exploring Dirleton Castle where we will be taking pictures after the ceremony. I absolutely love castles!
My parents and Paul's parents visiting the place we're having the reception.
Paul and I had engagement photos done in Edinburgh, one of our favorite cities. Photo Credit: Derek Christie Photography