Little Leftovers

"When the layers subside
and the fortune is empty
the pigment of our days
will echo pure
and I will be nowhere
if not with you."
~Kylie Johnson
Count me the stars

   This past saturday was a whirlwind. My sister was married in the morning and then her beautiful reception was in the evening. She looked stunning all day - from six am to the moment when she and her husband left for their honeymoon that night. Her dress was pristine white and covered with heavy beaded lace. It was my official job as maid of honor to carry her long train as she walked and to make sure she didn't step on it - which sounds much simpler than it was! The hem of her veil was studded with little crystals that sparkled when she walked. She wore pearls around her neck and diamonds on her ring finger and never, never stopped smiling. I cried when it was my turn to hug her after the ceremony. My beautiful little sister. I wasn't in charge of taking pictures at the reception but I am hoping to have photos to share with you soon. It was a truly stunning and wonderful night! I do have a few pictures to share of little 'leftovers' from the party - flowers rescued, one or two arrangements from the tables, treats and various other little odds and ends that prettily cluttered our dining room after the reception...

(I made the sign!)