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Something borrowed, something blue, everything else done by you (Orlando Sentinel) A florist wanted $75 for each of eight flower balls that Paige Nero had her heart set on to decorate the aisle for her upcoming wedding. So she's fashioning them herself for $12 a pop. Throw in 130 invitations she made from scratch, an aisle runner she monogrammed and other labors of love she handcrafted for the September ceremony in Utica, and Nero estimates she's saving as much as $3,000. "My ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Something borrowed, something blue, everything else done by you (Baltimore Sun) The do-it-yourself wedding trend is expected to gain momentum if the economy continues to sour, experts say. us.rd.yahoo.com
The Land of a Thousand Pinatas (Los Angeles Downtown News) The intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Central Avenue holds an unexpected sight: thousands of brightly dressed superheroes, animals of all kinds and even giant beer bottles. They literally hang out at about a dozen stores, many of which, curiously, have the word "produce" in their name. us.rd.yahoo.com
Winterowd Florist in St. John celebrates milestone anniversary (North County Journal) Paul Winterowd opened a scrapbook and looked over the printed memories of his family's business, which stretches back three generations. us.rd.yahoo.com
Cowboys cracking down on free-for-all tailgating in blue lots (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Cowboys fans still have a few months left to worship their team at the famed Texas Stadium, but the days of free-for-all tailgating in the parking lots immediately surrounding Irving's legendary landmark are already over. us.rd.yahoo.com
Orange County HomeGrown Farmers' Market (Bedford Times-Mail) ORLEANS — The Orange County HomeGrown Farmers’ Market is located on the west side of Congress Square Park in Orleans and takes place each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Support your local growers, bakers, artists and handcrafters by shopping at the market. us.rd.yahoo.com
Do-it-yourself weddings (Chicago Tribune) At a time when the average spent on weddings in the Chicago area is $33,170, it's no wonder couples are saying enough is enough. us.rd.yahoo.com
Despite recent murder, residents still committed to Bassett neighborhood (The Capital Times) On a sultry summer day, Sheridan Glen has the interior of his BMW cool as he pulls out of the parking lot of his home in the 4th Ward Lofts. A Madison resident for eight years, Glen has immersed himself in the historical fabric of one of Madison's oldest neighborhoods on the isthmus. Glen is the manager of First Weber Group's Capitol Office, and his personal and professional home turf is the ... us.rd.yahoo.com
On the Mark: The Big Apple has turned rotten (Fox Sports) Sorry, kids. Unless daddy's rich, you're not going to any ballgames. Mark Kriegel says only the bigwigs still have a seat in New York. us.rd.yahoo.com
TV ad backing gay marriage doesn't mention Prop. 8 (Los Angeles Times) Producers say the commercial isn t targeting the ballot measure that would ban same-sex marriage. Foes say it s a way to avoid disclosing donors names. The scene plays out like a bad dream. us.rd.yahoo.com
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