The Stone House of St. Charles wedding venue includes 4,800 square feet of event space within a 7,200-square-foot building.

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Jessica Lauren is a St. Louis based wedding photographer who believes in making memories, loving fiercely, and embracing every imperfect moment.

Jessica Lauren is a St. Louis based wedding photographer who believes in making memories, loving fiercely, and embracing every imperfect moment.

Dubbed the “Pride of the Fox”, St. Charles is a city on the Fox River, 35 miles west of downtown Chicago. After the Chicago Great Western Railway arrived in the ... Read more

Each time I see a gallery from one of my couples’ weddings I’m always reminded how amazing and unique each and every one of them is. As a stationer I’m never there the day of, so until the photos come in, I only get to daydream about how perfect their wedding day was. While designing Courtney and Austin’s reception and day-of items, I had this vision in my head about their wedding. During our consultation as Courtney was chatting about their style, I felt as though I could envision their wedding day perfectly. That is until I saw the gallery from Courtney Lee Photography. It was a million times more beautiful than I could have pictured. One of my favorite planning groups to work with here in St. Louis are the ladies at Altar’d Events and they helped with the coordination of this event. I should have known that it was going to be an absolute dream. I loved getting to play a small role in bringing this vision to life through menu and place card design, as well as weekend agenda booklets. Get a look inside this beautiful real wedding below. Ceremony and Reception Venue: Stone House of St CharlesRentals: Exclusive Events, An Affair to RememberBar and Catering: Ces & Judy’sCake/Dessert: Sucrose Floral: Roses & MintPhotography: Courtney Lee PhotographyPaper Goods: Emily Mayne Studio, Leighwood Design StudioHair & Makeup: Fleur Bridal StylingBride’s attire: Bridal Parlour

My husband and I just returned home from an 11 day road trip to Missouri. He has family there that he hasn't seen in about five years, so that was the main reason for the trip; but as always, we made an adventure out of a single occasion! We started our trip Labour Day weekend. We went to Chicago on Saturday to spend the weekend with our children and new grand baby! You will all be happy to know that Alethea has outgrown her colic phase and is doing much better. And yes, we did another "Grandma and Me" photo shoot which I plan on showing you next month. On Sunday afternoon, after church and lunch we drove to St. Charles, Missouri. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. as it was only a four and a half hour drive. We had a disastrous time checking into our hotel (it's too long of a story and I don't want to bore you with the details), so there wasn't much time left in the evening to do anything other than to get dinner and then go to bed. The next morning was a new day, so we put the problems of the hotel check-in behind us and set off for St. Charles! It was a gorgeous, though hot and sunny day. St. Charles was founded in 1789 by a French Fur Trader. It is the third oldest city in Missouri and the historic area still retains it's old world charm with brick sidewalks and roads, and gorgeous historic buildings. The majority of the historic village is housed on main street which comprises about 15 city blocks. Because everything is on one straight street, it makes navigation pretty easy...no twists or turns to get lost or confused. Behind Main Street is Frontier Park and the Missouri River. You can see it from Main Street when you look in-between the buildings. It looked so pretty, but unfortunately, it took us all day just to walk the shops on Main Street, so we never made it over to the river. But no worries: I loved St. Charles so much, and it's so close to where my children live, that I hope to get back and explore more. The charm and beauty of St. Charles was over-whelming. The historic buildings and homes, the brick lined side walks and roads, and the lanterns all made the area so beautiful to behold. I was smitten. My favorite part was that many of the stores were actually old homes, so when I went inside I wasn't just looking at products, but the interior of a gorgeous old home as well! We were there on Labor Day so some of the businesses were closed. At first I was disappointed, but honestly, there were so many stores, we wouldn't have had time to visit them all anyway. We were upset that the First State Capitol Museums and Foundry Art Centre were closed...but now we have a good excuse to go back! A sweet lady offered to take our picture. I love it when people do that! My husband is the photographer in our family, so most of our vacation photos are just of me. It's nice to get a picture of the both of us once in awhile. This picture was taken outside a antique store. I'm not interested in antiques anymore, as my taste has grown more modern as I age, but I loved this store because it was a large old house. I loved looking at the old house more than the antiques. They even had another store in the basement. My husband snapped this picture of me checking out one of these old homes. See...isn't the architecture more interesting than the stuff inside? My husband was so excited to go to Grandma's Cookies when he saw it on the map. But we both were actually very disappointed in the cookies. They were o.k., but nothing exceptional. We only ate one of the three cookies we purchased. They only cost 70 cents each, so it's not like we wasted a lot of money. The peanut butter chocolate chip was our favorite if you decide to try it anyway! It is a cute shop, and it's worth stepping in and checking it out! This is the peanut butter cookie on the left and the chocolate chip on the right. I never got a picture of our favorite cookie...the peanut butter chocolate chip...as we devoured it too quickly. These two we took one or two bites of, then tossed them. This is St. Charles Borromeo Church. It has been reconstructed. It was originally built on this site in 1789. There was such an eclectic mix of old buildings...all different types of stones and bricks, and many log ones as well. There were many restaurants to choose from, most of them offered outdoor seating like the rooftop seating in this one. Sorry, but I can't recommend a restaurant. We never ate lunch because we had a huge breakfast and just kept snacking on other things (like cookies!) through out the day. This Dry Goods and Hardware Store was the first State Capitol of Missouri. The downstairs was the store, but the Senate and House of Representatives met upstairs. It was closed when we were there, but we walked behind the building and up the stairs and peeked in the windows! This is the back of the building. We were able to see quite a lot by just peeking in the windows! Behind the State Capitol was a large fenced-in yard that looks like it is used as an educational space with a garden, water cistern, and a log building. We walked around the yard and checked out the garden getting some tips for our yard. We were unable to go into the log building structure so I'm not quite sure what that was. Do any of my readers know? If so, tell me in the comment section below. This is the garden. We liked the raised beds and how they put chicken wire on the lower portion to keep the bunnies out. Not sure how well it would work for deer though! There were so many beautiful homes and gardens in St. Charles. I will be doing a special post on the flowers of St. Charles on Sunday's Gardening Post. This store use to be an old garage and I think either a stable or an old blacksmith shop? I asked, but I don't remember what the sales clerk said. We just found the store so interesting because it had garage doors, brick floors, and open beams. I do remember she said the floors use to be earth and they added the bricks when it was turned into a garage. There is a free trolley that you can pick up at the Visitor's Center. We didn't take the ride this time due to lack of time...but maybe if we visit again we will! Another cute house turned into a store. There were so many outdoor cafes to choose from! I don't know if it was because my husband and I are not use to Missouri heat what, but I couldn't get enough to drink that day! I bought a bottle water, bottled tea, and I enjoyed a raspberry phosphate at this old Soda Fountain! I love phosphates! Why do they taste so much better than regular bottled soda? If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this picture. Oh, this drink was so delicious! I thought this sign was so cute and interesting I had to check it out. However, I didn't find the shop that cute or interesting...but the sign certainly was! How fun to spot this old car in front of this cute little old house. It's not that much bigger than the car! This little courtyard in-between shops was so cute...and hysterical! Look at all the husbands napping in the rocking chairs while their wives shopped. Ha-ha! And my hubby was one of them! Like I said earlier, there was quite the assortment of structures in St. Charles. I love this little wooden house. If you love historic towns and homes, you will love St. Charles! I can't wait to go back and see everything I missed...but this time I will choose a different hotel! Have a Great Day! Amy Linking Up with these fabulous blogs HERE. SaveSave

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Art.com | We Are Art We exist so you can have the art you love. Art.com gives you easy access to incredible art images and top-notch craftsmanship. High-Quality Framed Art Prints Our high-end framed wall art is printed on premium paper using non-toxic, archival inks that protect against UV light to resist fading. Experience unmatched quality and style as you choose from a wide range of designs to enhance your room décor. Professionally Crafted Framed Wall Art Attention to detail is at the heart of our process, as we exclusively use 100% solid wood frames that include 4-ply white core matboard and durable, frame-grade clear acrylic for clarity, long-lasting protection of the artwork and unrivaled quality. With a thoughtfully selected frame and mat combination, this piece is designed to complement your art and create a visually appealing display. Easy-to-Hang & Ready-to-Display Artwork Each framed art piece comes with hanging hardware affixed to the back of the frame, allowing for easy and convenient installation. Ready to display right out of the box. Handcrafted in the USA. Travel Art Art is the best way of seeing the world when travel isn’t possible. Explore our curation of travel art for a trip around the globe. See from tourist favorites landmarks–the Eiffel tower– to hidden gems like the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite National Park. Whether you find a cozy reminder of home, your dream destinations, or even cool maps of the world, our handcrafted frames will give it the perfect finishing touch. The Print This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are “sprayed” onto high-quality paper. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.   Paper Type: Giclee Print Finished Size: 9" x 12" Arrives by Thu, Apr 11 Product ID: 56549925563A

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Streets of Dickens: Holborn, Hampstead and St Pancras Charles Dickens was born on 7 of February 1812. We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth with a free exhibition of photographs, illustrations and archives in our collection. This free exhibition explores the many connections between the novelist and the area which today comprises the London Borough of Camden. Dickens lived much of his life in this part of London, many of his characters live here, many of his scenes are set here and his writing, both fictional and factual, contains a multitude of descriptions of the area as it was in his day. A free exhibition Where and when?Tuesday 7 February to Friday 21 December 2012 Venue: local studies and archives centre7Bid%3D70626%7D%5D">local studies and archives centre

Art.com | We Are Art We exist so you can have the art you love. Art.com gives you easy access to incredible art images and top-notch craftsmanship. High-Quality Framed Art Prints Our high-end framed wall art is printed on premium paper using non-toxic, archival inks that protect against UV light to resist fading. Experience unmatched quality and style as you choose from a wide range of designs to enhance your room décor. Professionally Crafted Framed Wall Art Attention to detail is at the heart of our process, as we exclusively use 100% solid wood frames that include 4-ply white core matboard and durable, frame-grade clear acrylic for clarity, long-lasting protection of the artwork and unrivaled quality. With a thoughtfully selected frame and mat combination, this piece is designed to complement your art and create a visually appealing display. Easy-to-Hang & Ready-to-Display Artwork Each framed art piece comes with hanging hardware affixed to the back of the frame, allowing for easy and convenient installation. Ready to display right out of the box. Handcrafted in the USA. Cultural Art Never lose touch with your roots or embrace a new culture with world art. Our collection will bring you closer to traditions, cultural, and even historical moments worldwide. Explore bohemian, Scandinavian, to tropical art without leaving your couch. Norman Rockwell, Monica Stewart, Frida Kahlo, Jean -Michel Basquiat are renowned for capturing culture with their art. Elevate your living space with our world culture masterpieces customized in our professionally hand-stretched canvas. People Art If you could have dinner with someone famous, who would you choose? A social justice icon, a movie star, or a celebrated artist. Whomever you choose, our extensive people art collection will bring them at just a click! So, get ready to create an inspired space with the ones that encourage you. People art is any photograph, painting that’s an artistic or true-to-life representation of people or groups. Our most popular people art include an exclusive illustration of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, black and white portraits of Frida Kahlo, and Elvis Presley, amongst many others. The Print This photographic print leverages sophisticated digital technology to capture a level of detail that is absolutely stunning. The colors are vivid and pure. The high-quality archival paper, a favorite choice among professional photographers, has a refined luster quality. Paper Type: Photographic Print Finished Size: 18" x 24" Arrives by Sat, Apr 20 Product ID: 9982043758A

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Our Country Cottage Twig Basket Wreath is the perfect addition to everything country!  Measurements: Shown Large Basket 24" x 20" x 8" Materials: artificial floral, natural twig basket, wire. Care and Storage: To store your wreath, we recommend carefully placing itback into the box we ship it in. Store the wreath in a cool, dry place when not in use. Please note: All of our wreaths can be displayed indoors or outside in a covered area. If your wreath will be exposed to sunlight, we recommend adding our UV Protection Spray Service to your order.  All of our wreaths are handmade to order in St. Charles, IL. We strive to use the highest quality materials to carefully craft every one of our products. Please visit our FAQ page to learn more.  Need a wreath hanger? We offer a great selection of  wreath hangers for your door to display our wreaths. Click  here to see all of the wreath hangers we offer.

Our Giclees are Printed and Shipped from a USA Owner-Operated company that has been in business since 1978 so purchase with confidence that you are buying from an experienced seller. All Posters and Canvases will be Shipped Rolled in a heavy tube. High Quality Matte Paper Stock and High Quality Canvas Material used for your purchase. The size selected will be the size of the Image. However, the paper/canvas the image is printed on will be larger to accommodate a mat for the Posters on Matte Paper or to be stretched for Images on Canvas. Kindly understand, colors may vary depending on your monitor settings. ******************************************** v904

On our anniversary, Kaycee and I went for a drive near John Day, Oregon. We came across this church and I tried to convince him that we should get married again in this one;-)

Art.com | We Are Art We exist so you can have the art you love. Art.com gives you easy access to incredible art images and top-notch craftsmanship. High-Quality Framed Art Prints Our high-end framed wall art is printed on premium paper using non-toxic, archival inks that protect against UV light to resist fading. Experience unmatched quality and style as you choose from a wide range of designs to enhance your room décor. Professionally Crafted Framed Wall Art Attention to detail is at the heart of our process, as we exclusively use 100% solid wood frames that include 4-ply white core matboard and durable, frame-grade clear acrylic for clarity, long-lasting protection of the artwork and unrivaled quality. With a thoughtfully selected frame and mat combination, this piece is designed to complement your art and create a visually appealing display. Easy-to-Hang & Ready-to-Display Artwork Each framed art piece comes with hanging hardware affixed to the back of the frame, allowing for easy and convenient installation. Ready to display right out of the box. Handcrafted in the USA. Travel Art Art is the best way of seeing the world when travel isn’t possible. Explore our curation of travel art for a trip around the globe. See from tourist favorites landmarks–the Eiffel tower– to hidden gems like the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite National Park. Whether you find a cozy reminder of home, your dream destinations, or even cool maps of the world, our handcrafted frames will give it the perfect finishing touch. The Print This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are “sprayed” onto high-quality paper. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.   Paper Type: Giclee Print Finished Size: 9" x 12" Arrives by Fri, Apr 19 Product ID: 53662026998A

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Art.com | We Are Art We exist so you can have the art you love. Art.com gives you easy access to incredible art images and top-notch craftsmanship. High-Quality Framed Art Prints Our high-end framed wall art is printed on premium paper using non-toxic, archival inks that protect against UV light to resist fading. Experience unmatched quality and style as you choose from a wide range of designs to enhance your room décor. Professionally Crafted Framed Wall Art Attention to detail is at the heart of our process, as we exclusively use 100% solid wood frames that include 4-ply white core matboard and durable, frame-grade clear acrylic for clarity, long-lasting protection of the artwork and unrivaled quality. With a thoughtfully selected frame and mat combination, this piece is designed to complement your art and create a visually appealing display. Easy-to-Hang & Ready-to-Display Artwork Each framed art piece comes with hanging hardware affixed to the back of the frame, allowing for easy and convenient installation. Ready to display right out of the box. Handcrafted in the USA. Scenic Art Why settle for blank walls, when you can transform them into stunning vista points. Explore from imaginative scenic abstracts to sublime beach landscapes captured on camera. The possibilities are endless. The painterly quality of our canvas creates an almost life-like panorama, so you can enjoy your favorite scenery without leaving home. Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night is one of the most renowned scenic masterpieces. Other famous landscape artists and photographers include Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and Claude Monet. Transportation Art Partake in a sailing regatta or feel the wind in your hair cruising in a ‘Vette. Go places without leaving home. Give wings to self-expression with our transportation art collection. Pick the perfect ride for your walls from mega jets, cool kayaks to vintage race cars. Get them wall-ready and fabulous in our handcrafted frames, starting at $59. Famous works of art from this collection include Monet’s Sailboat, Sleep Balloon by Nancy Tillman. Vapor Helicopter by Banksy. The Print This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are “sprayed” onto high-quality paper. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.   Paper Type: Giclee Print Finished Size: 18" x 12" Arrives by Fri, Mar 22 Product ID: 55962048180A

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