I have a more detailed post about my shoes at http://thehappyheathen.blogspo…hoes.html. If you have more specific questions, I'll be more than happy to try to answer them!

My engagement ring is an estate piece. We found it at an awesome antique mall just south of Charleston, which sadly, went out of business. I had the number of the lady that owned the booth we purchased from and I am trying to find it after our latest move. I would love to know it's history. One jeweler suggested that it may have been a custom made piece. The center stone is a peridot, btw. It's my birthstone.

Thanks so much, we've had a lot going on in our lives, but our relationship is stronger than ever!

I wanted to ask about who made your gold dress, and can you give more details on the DIYing of the shoes? Also out of curiosity, although I already have my lovely ring, who made your gorgeous green (peridot? or tourmaline?) ring.

Love it all. Hope your first year of life together was glorious.

Think out of the box. Try to look around your home (and outside) and think about ways to incorporate them for your decor. eBay and Craigslist are also great resources.

You are more than welcome to contact me if you have any specific ideas and how best to implement them. I may know or can point you in the right direction who might.

Good luck with everything!