Monday, October 24, 2011

Will You...

You've all had those weeks that thoroughly trounce you, right? Well I've found that unholy quantities of Indian food on Friday night will really speed up recovery, as does a handsome new fiancé and the rose gold bauble he picked! I'm so delighted that I finally get to spill!

So besides staring idly at my ring finger, which John says is ridiculous but I'm fairly certain he finds endearing, this weekend was just like any other. It was, of course, 20 degrees too warm for October activites here in San Francisco, so I drank apple cider and we carved pumpkins (with our initials, naturally). We indulged in an outrageous cheese filled with truffles and paired with a rosé cremant, and celebrated another Golden Hurricane win while I fretted about what one wears to Tulsa, Oaklahoma (any feedback would be appreciated–we leave Friday). But best of all, we laughed, we held hands, and we smiled.

I hope you all did plenty of smiling this weekend, too!


Image by Jodi Miller Photography.

65 comments:

Lisa said...

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! Lena, it is way too early in the morning for screaming...my poor roommates :P CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am over the moon excited for you and John, and I am already dying to see everything you plan! And a picture of the ring too...please, please, please :) Much love! xoxox

Jade said...

I love that photo taken of you two.

jillian m. said...

Oh my goodness, congratulations, Lena! What an exciting time for you! I know you don't normally post personal photos, but considering you have a wedding blog, I wonder if you'll share some pics with us of the big day ;)

Looking Glass said...

Congratulations, Lena!!! How utterly wonderful! I told you I love hearing about your weekends, but this one tops them all!

~ Clare x

Victoria said...

Initials is such a fun way to carve a pumpkin. We definitly need to try that:)

{The Perfect Palette} said...
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{The Perfect Palette} said...

Oh MY GOODNESS!!! You're engaged!!! Wahoooo... I cannot be more excited for you. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness - Let the planning begin :)

Koru Kate {Koru Wedding} said...

Yaaaaaay! Congratulations!! Best wishes for your engagement & wedding planning~

Dancing Branflake said...

Lots of smiles over here!

And what's this about cheese truffles? Do tell!

Lily Lemontree said...

OMG!! Congratulations my friend!!
So happy for you, you must be so excited!
I am almost giddy in anticipation at what you will have to show us along your way to the big day. Now that will be one heck of a wedding!!
xoxo

postcards and pretties said...

OMG! LENA! CONGRATULATIONS!!! YAY! I'm so happy for you + John! xo

ps sorry for all the caps ;)

Brancoprata said...

YAY!!! Congratulations ;)))))) Fiancé and apple cider always sounds perfect in the same sentence!!!
Exciting times ahead!!!!!!

Hollie said...

Congratulations!! I'm quite certain you're going to have the most fabulous wedding, ever. And why, oh why are you going to Oklahoma?!

Aleah + Nick Valley said...

Beyond thrilled for you! Congratulations, sweet Lena! This is fantastic news!

Shannon {Shannon Reeves Events} said...

Congratulations Lena! How exciting for you! Not many feelings beat this one. Enjoy it! :)

Congrats!

Proper Paige said...

Yippee yippee yay yay yay! Oh, I'm so happy for you, friend! Congratulations to you and your lucky fiance! Squeeee!

rebecca said...

SHUT UP!! pics!! i want pics of your beautiful face!! congrats dear lena.

Katie said...

Oh my gosh! Congratulations!

Isabel said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! i cant wait to hear about all the wedding planning! :)

Kristine {In Love, Engaged} said...

Gaaahhh! CONGRATULATIONS! That's such awesome, exciting news!!

Amber Blue Bird said...

Holy moly that is amazing news! Many many congrats. I cant wait to hear all about it. You better start dishing soon!

April said...

Congrats, pretty!!! <3

Sarah is here for the sandwiches said...

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

LeeLee said...

Congratulations on the engagement!!!

Kathleen said...

Hooray Lena!!! Congrats and best wishes to you and your love! I'm so excited for y'all!

Johanna said...

Oh ma gosh girl - CONGRATULATIONS! I am so excited for you and I can't wait to read and see your journey since your wedding taste is impeccable. Major long distance love to you both...smooches!

Nikki said...

Oh my goodness what exciting news! Congratulations! I can't wait to see this wedding ;)

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Lena oh my goodness! Congratulations! I'm so happy and excited for you!

Meredith Perdue said...

Congratulations, Lena! I'm so happy for you!

Greer Loves said...

Congratulations, Lena!!! How very very exciting! :)

Chelsea said...

YAY! Congratulations...AGh, can't wait to hear more. xo

audrey marie said...

wow congrats!!!!!! cannot wait to hear more about the plans

Nuit said...

congratulations girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is beautiful news!!!!!

this free bird said...

so, so happy for you ladybug! whatever you wear to tulsa will not even be noticed...everyone will be gaga over the ring :)

xoxo,
C

Naomi Goodman said...

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! OMG Lena I'm so freakin' stoked like to the 10th power of stokededness! You are going to make the most beautiful bride!! I am more than excited for you and the fiance! I had a feeling you would be next and I'm so thrilled. If you were here right now...I'd hug you so tight that you'd lose your breath! So incredibly and genuinely happy for one of the sweetest people I have yet to meet in person! So amazing!

Erin*Sparkle&amp;Hay said...

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh!!!! My heart is BURSTING!!!! SO SO Happy for YOU!!! xoxo

Shane said...

CONGRATS! I have to admit, I thought you were already married b/c of the blog wedding theme. I can't wait to read more as you plan!

Super Burbs said...

Beyond beyond beyond excited for you lovely!!! You deserve the world and then some - so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so THRILLED for y'all!!! Let the planning begin!!! xoxo

Lucinda said...

Hoooray Hoooray Hooray!! I definitely needed to hear wonderful news such as this after a very long hard weekend!!! I cannot wait to follow along on your exciting adventure!! Happy Happy Day to you both!

Alicia@CharityWedding said...

You come over to my blog talking about cookies and Samaritans and you have this news to share?!?! You are crazy lady. Next time you just write, screw your cookies I'm ENGAGED biotch! Or some variation there of. Feel free to do that tomorrow and all week for that matter. Yay! You really have no idea how excited I am for you both!

Alexa said...

EEEEEK! Best post ever. I was so busy today, finally have time to catch up on blogging and yours is the first one I visited! Super excited for you my dear! Congrats, congrats!!!
xo

Betsey said...

AHHHH!! Congrats! That is amazing, SO happy and excited for you!!!!!!

Colleen / Inspired to Share said...

Congratulations Lena!!!!!! Oh I'm so excited for you!! That sounds like just the perfect relaxed, celebratory weekend!

P.S. Love your advice for Indian food after a rough week - I'm going to have to try that ; )
P.P.S. I love this photo. Perfect.

Kayla Poole said...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we need an email date, stat.

lauren natalia said...

congratulations, lena!!!

Paloma said...

I know I am attacking you right now via ever online method possible - SORRY! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! CONGRATULATIONS LENA & JOHN! LOTS OF LOVE TO BOTH OF YOU!

iheartkiwi said...

Congrats lady! That is so exciting! You are going to be one stunning bride. So happy for the two of you.

Victoria said...

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!! This just made my week :) :) CONGRATS pretty lady! I hope to see close ups of that rock soon!! xoxo!

Laura said...

So....such a lovely lovely surprise!!
Wish you all the best, my dearest friend!
Laura@RicevereconStile

Andrea Reh said...

Congratulations!

Andrea x

Paper Moss said...

WHAT!?! We were M.I.A online yesterday and missed this!! Lena, CONGRATULATIONS you little bride-to-be!!!!!!!!! AHHH Emily and I are shrieking on your behalf! :) xoxo

ana {lucky in love sf} said...

congratulations lena! what an exciting time for you : ) you're going to make a lovely bride. happy planning and try to enjoy every minute of it!

Laicie said...

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I'm so excited for you I can barely stand it! Congratulations a million times over!

Mighty Burns said...

AHHHH YAY!! Congratulations Lena!! This is so sweet! Sounds just perfect all of it. LOVE this picture too..looks liek patrick demps from behind no>?

Nicole* said...

you're engaged!! YAYYYY! Woooohoooooo!! Congratulations :D

Anna Walker said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
So happy for you!

DiamondsandTulle said...

AHHHHHH!!!! CONGRATS LENA!!!! Oh my a thousand happy wishes for you! I want to see the bling! :) And all this time I thought you were already married. oh I can already imagine the beautiful posts to come! Congrats!

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

The Blonde Duck said...

Congrats!

katie said...

YAY!!! congratulations! I almost missed it between the indian food and the apple cider. girl, that is AWESOME! so happy you! I know this blog isn't just a personal one, but I so hope you'll share your wedding ideas with us! you certainly have a plethora of inspiration here!

being married is the best thing ever! so happy for you two!

Laura *You Stir Me* said...

How did I miss this?!!!! This is the most exciting news I've heard! Aaa, I'm bursting, Lena, this is so stinking amazing - oh my goodness, you must be waking up on cloud 9 ever morning:) Congrats!!!!

jacin {lovely little details} said...

so so so happy for you!!!!! and can i say it? FINALLY!!!! ;)

Kate/MagnoliaRouge said...

I am SO SO late to the party but none the less happy for you!! A BIG FAT HUGE congratulations to you both from downunder!! May this be the start of an exquisitely happy and sparkly future together!! Can. not. wait. to see what you put together for the big day! Mwah xo

ashley // chasing heartbeats said...

AHHHH! silly me for not scrolling down before! Congratulations my love! surely you are going to be one insanely gorgeous bride!
rose gold is the best! (my wedding band is rose gold and I love it!)
xoxo

Erin @ Domestic Adventure said...

Popping over after hearing your great news from the sweet Proper Paige. Congrats to you!

anna and the ring said...

I'm so slow and had to reread to make sure I wasn't mistaken.

Congratulations!!! Tis so wonderful!

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