deux & trois - Part II

Dress: BCBG; Florals: Query Events

deux & trois

a homage to 22 & a new chapter; 23

one two, one two

step after step, one year after another

seize it, seize it make sure it's not like any other

bravery, bravery it's your very core my dear

persistent adventure; dismiss every fear

heavenly whispers that calm my heart and mind

trying, trying, searching to find

patience, humility, discipline, whatever it takes to be refined

seeking, seeking He shows up, I'm found

loosened, untied, He ravels me unbound

genuine friendships built and tried 

stuffed faces with all things sweet and fried

warm hugs, heart to hearts, endless dancing, & bellied laughter

celebrating youth, cool breezes, missed sunrises, 

& reminiscing over brunch the morning after

falling leaves, muddy boots, teepee living, and hearts intertwined

lasting moments, memories captured and hearts rendered one of a kind
two three, two three

leaps, leaps, silent steps, head down, heart open, learn to really love, be true

turn to me, turn to me, I'll never leave, I'm always with you

be here, love big, stick with Me

you're found, there's no fear, set sail, rejoice, you're free.

more info & tips on creating your own fort gathering below.

So to create this little haven, we purchased PVC pipe that stretched the length of the room and was about a foot shorter than the height in order to create a beam-esque structure. We bought painter's tarp and draped it over the beam. Being the handy man he is, my father tied fishwire to the middle of the beam and attached it to a hook from the ceiling for extra support. We then came in, tacked up the sides and adorned the pvc pipe with string lights. We used golden safety pins and hung lace we purchased up as an entrance and then this beautiful gold streamers to the other side of the tarp as a minimal backdrop. I covered my unfinished desk for my upcoming office space in a lightly sparkled table cloth and a rough, golden tulle and also asked my friend Ambra from Query Events to create a couple of table pieces and a flower crown for me. We blew up gold balloons to give an added festive touch. I also picked up that lighted K at Marshall's a couple of week's prior for a new office space and spray painted it gold. I figured it would brighten up the space, and that it did. Add a little music, yummy food & drinks, and some amazingly warm hearted people and there you have yourself a great time!