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a blissful weekend...

I really hope everyone is enjoying their Mother's Day!  Again, I wish I could be there with my Mom today, but I will see her soon...  Mom, if you're reading this, I hope you're having the best day ever.
This is one Mother's Day I will never forget...because yesterday in Ogunquit, Maine, I got engaged!
It happened on the Marginal Way Walkway and it was magical...
we ended the night in New Hampshire in this fairytale cove...
The first photograph of the lilacs was taken before we started our walk.  Because it had just rained, they smelt incredible and I couldn't help but notice the leaf looked like a heart?  I love it.  Also, the weekend ended perfectly with a trip to several antique shops in the area.

Out of the stacks of books in one store, I was drawn to a 1945 copy of Emily Post's Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage.  The book is torn and weathered and has a section on Engagements.  And as we drove home today, I read out loud in the car the chapter on Engagements...it was a hoot to read!  My how things have changed...I love that first line...FIRST DUTY OF THE ACCEPTED SUITOR.  WOW.  So hilarious!  
To make things even more blissful, a long time friend also got engaged this weekend!  Congrats Lyndsay!
I have to say, I'm just smitten with this man...as my mother would say, he is a keeper.
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34 comments:

  1. Chic GeekMay 9, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Ahh so exciting!!! Best wishes to you both! What an amazing weekend for you!

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  2. Politically SweetMay 9, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    congrats carlee! you must be on cloud nine :) i wish you nothing but the best!

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  3. AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Congratulations, Carlee!! What a spectacular weekend you must have had.

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  4. AbbieMay 9, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Congratulations!! That's so exciting.

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  5. AnonymousMay 9, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Congrats, Congrats!! Excited for you...being engaged is such a FUN time!

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  6. Alaina @ Live Creating YourselfMay 9, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Congratulations!! What a beautiful place. Can't wait to read about all the plans!

    Alaina

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  7. KatieMay 10, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Congrats - hope you'll keep us posted on the wedding planning!

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  8. Formerly known as FrauMay 10, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    Congrats!! How exciting a day you will never forget!

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  9. FranMay 10, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    Congratulations, Carlee! How wonderful! Everything about your day sounds heavenly!

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  10. LindsayMay 10, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    CONGRATS! Can't wait to hear about your wedding plans!!

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  11. pve designMay 10, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Love is bliss!
    pve

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  12. LindsBMay 10, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I am so beyond happy for you and Chris and I wish you all the best in the upcoming months!! I cant wait to talk weddings with you now- wooohooo!! xoxoxoxo

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  13. Erika WardMay 10, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    oh darling, congratulations!!! will we see more wedding related posts coming soon??

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  14. Lisa @ lists in my pocketMay 10, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Congratulations!! The setting is beautiful. I think you should post a picture of the ring :) Is that too forward of me? I hope not!

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  15. Shannon @ Project ShannonMay 10, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    Yey! Thanks for sharing your very exciting news! I adore weddings, and love reading about them - so keep us posted as you plan your big day!

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  16. A BRIT GREEKMay 10, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Yay! Congratulations lovely!

    The photos are so beautiful, what a gorgeous setting!

    x

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  17. Jaime @ laviejaimeMay 10, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Congrats!! How exciting! Please show us a pic of the ring :)

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  18. MeghalinaBeeMay 10, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Congratulations!! Have so much fun planning - I hope you will share your adventure with us as well! xo Blissful Wishes!

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  19. Carly AnneMay 10, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Congrats, gal! I can't wait to read about your wedding planning!

    XO
    Carly

    All this is Grace and Charm
    http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my gosh, I am SOOO excited for you! this is great news and more reason to celebrate soon!! YAY!

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  21. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissMay 10, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Carlee- Congrats. Such an exciting time in life!

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  22. Chic ColesMay 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    OMG!!!! Congratulations! That is beyond exciting, (I was born in Maine and we have a house in NH)...he couldn't have picked a better spot!

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  23. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    oh my gosh — congratulations, carlee!!!!!!! i am so happy for you. the whole thing sounds terribly romantic! now do we get to read about deliciously organized wedding planning?! i'm so excited :)

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  24. Kirsten O.May 10, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Congratulations Carlee! I am SO happy for you, and what a romantic/beautiful setting. He is DEFINITELY a keeper :)

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  25. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Congratulations Carlee! xx

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  26. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    oh congrats!!! how exciting!!

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  27. Day Old NewsMay 11, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    CONGRATS! Very exciting news!

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  28. Anna @ IHODMay 11, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    AHHH!! SO happy for you! What a breathtaking place!
    and congrats to your friend! It is wonderful when you can see your friends find keepers;)

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  29. Stephanie SabbeMay 11, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    I am SO excited for you guys! Can't wait to see you. I have some serious blog catching up to do!

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  30. High-Heeled Foot in the doorMay 11, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Congrats! I saw on facebook and I was super excited for you!!!!

    What a great story. I love all the pictures and your Emily Post find.

    Now hide the Emily Post book from your soon to be MIL. Mine use to wipe it out whenever she didn't like something I was doing for the wedding. Ah memories. :)

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  31. Arianna BelleMay 11, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Aww! How exciting! Congratulations!!!

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  32. MeganMay 13, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    How incredible! Congrats!! So happy that you've shared the good news with your readers and hope that you'll share more of your planning details!

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  33. The Single NesterMay 16, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Congratulations! What a gorgeous place to get engaged!

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  34. Laura@JourneyChicMay 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, how did I miss this??? Congratulations!

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