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Oh so pinteresting! A little home inspo for your Mondaze.

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January Thoughts // The Process & Progress

As we start the new year, everyone's focus shifts to setting new goals and the fresh start. I too, have thought about my goals and looked back at what I did and didn't accomplish in the past year but now I am focusing more on the process and what steps I will take to make my own personal progress. Although I still don't have a clear idea of the end result, I am allowing myself to be OK with that so long as I'm working with direction and enjoying the ride. I think most mothers will agree that caring for your child helps you to do that by forcing you to stop for funny little moments or to stop and think of creative ways to discipline. While I've set my goals loosely for this year, my main goal is to be more mindful of what I'm doing, how I'm doing it and why. Happy 2015!

Wearing...
Blank Denim Vegan Leather Jacket (similar here)
Tres Black Dress (similar here)
Old Navy Sweatshirt (similar here)
Roxy Beanie
Aldo Metallic Boots
Free People Clutch

Koji's Look
Calvin Klein Puffy Jacket
H&M Skinnies
Target Boots

The Best Gifts in Life are Free

But we still buy Koji presents because watching his joy is our gift. Happy Holidays!

Squarespace.com Wedding Website

Our wedding is now over, the honeymoon was amazing and now I can sleep in peace but I just have to share all the details of our entire experience and today I want to talk about the amazing and new squarespace.com.
I decided to do our wedding website on squarespace because I really wasn't convinced by all the "out of the box" wedding websites out there. Yea, squarespace took a little more work and you will definitely want to be a bit web savvy, but overall, I would recommend squarespace for a wedding website over most. It really gives you the most room to be creative in a seamless way. It's easy to learn (once you get the hang of it) and the basic templates are more than I could ask for. I was able to upload my own designs, which  if you're not a photoshop user, you could get from Etsy. Adding maps, pages, and photos was easy and I was even able to upload our videos easily!
On that note, let's start at the end and let you all see our honeymoon slideshow. It's cheesy and delightful. See it here or on our site video page!

Stay tuned for more of the full details of our wedding!

Check out our website akikoandmichael.squarespace.com here.

Enjoy xx

Party Time // Inspiration for our Welcome/Rehearsal Party

(photos via pinterest.com)
A little Sunday inspiration I'm gathering for our welcome party "Pipes & Stripes."

Wedding Time // Engagement Photos

[photos by Purple Nickel]
A big thank you to Purple Nickel studios who did an amazing job...can't wait for wedding day!

Matilda Jane Review & Giveaway!

Today's review and giveaway is from this adorable company Matilda Jane. They sent me over an sweet tunic top & pair of Jasper Leggings from their unique women's collection. They have mostly little girls clothes and a small collection for mommies as well. I love their colors, super soft fabrics & fun designs. Now I just need to have a little girl!
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Koji Daily // Scenes From Fall

There's been so much going on these past couple months I haven't even had a chance to post! From  pumpkin patches to Halloween parties. But in my defense, there is tons to look forward to coming up in the very near future. Here are a couple little clips of what we've been up too...

Wedding Time // Inspiration Board

So excited to be sharing the first of many wedding planning posts starting with my inspiration board via Pinterest.com! We have not officially decided on the date but I think we are almost there as we have a date in mind but just need to work out a couple more details. I must admit I have been working on this inspiration board for quite some time now (as in before the engagement) and I'm so excited to finally get to work in making it a reality... AND since I've been putting off packing for our move, I am in complete wedding/pinterest monster mode!

Our theme is "Bohemian Glam" and will be set in the Fall of next year. The colors are dark mustard(of course), charcoal grey, antique gold with vintage green & midnight blue accents. I plan on using lots of vintage accessories like florentine trays, brass and gold vases, candleholders, frames, plates as well as fabrics like velvet, lace and gold sequin. The florals will be more rustic and full using dry elements and lots of greenery! I can't wait to start shopping... Check out the rest of the inspiration board on here!

[American Apparel Sandals // Billabong Tote //  Bottega Veneta Sunnies // Modcloth Hat // Sun Bum Sunscreen // Golddigga Bandeau Top  & Golddigga Bottoms

There are a lot of things I will miss about living in So-Cal, one of them being the BEACH of course. So I thought I would dedicate a little post to my favorite beach essentials. I'm eagerly waiting my new Bikini from SportsDirect.com, they offer super cute styles at ridiculously discounted prices. I'll be reviewing this bikini by Golddigga, although I will probably be poolside and not oceanside by then. Check out more of their ladies swimwear!