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Jennifer & Armand Published in Munaluchi Bride Magazine

It's hard to believe it was this time last year that we were on the countdown for Jennifer and Armand's Country Music Hall of Fame November wedding. This event is still the largest wedding I have ever designed and planned... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Fall in Nashville has arrived.

We returned from our last hurrah of summer in Seaside, Florida this week to a chilly, rainy fall Labor Day Weekend in Nashville. And to be honest, I really don't mind one bit! It did feel odd putting on jeans,... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Vacation Notice

I'm headed out for our long over-due family summer vacation down in Seagrove Beach, Florida. Till I get back September 7th, here is a sneak peek a lovely invitation for a Fall bride AND some *gorgeous* dahlias from my very... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Nashville Stella & Dot Trunk Show this Thursday!

My friend Jessica Bishop is not only an amazing and talented graphic designer, but she is also a rockstar stylist for Stella & Dot. If you aren't familiar with Stella & Dot jewelry - you should be! I love their... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Courtney, you are so gracious and kind. I guess I better start working on that longer list since the whip has been cracked by my 612 roomie! ;) Love you right back and can't wait till next year. I'm showing up with coordinating PJ's for all of us!

Commented Aug 19, 2011 on Stationery Academy Recap at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Stacie, your enthusiasm is contagious!! I love how fired up you are about encouraging all of us and for taking the reigns on making big things happen in your life. I know that path crossing will happen sooner rather than later! xo

Commented Aug 19, 2011 on Stationery Academy Recap at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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That is such a journey worth committing to Hillary! You are already so talented and amazing, I can't wait to see the even bigger things you have ahead of you. XOXO

Commented Aug 19, 2011 on Stationery Academy Recap at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Stationery Academy Recap

I'm really excited about sharing my experience at The Stationery Academy in the most authentic way. It ended up slightly long and slightly even more excited/emotional/honest and used the word 'amazing' too many times for some people than I had... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Casey & Josh's Elegant Navy and Apple Green Nashville Wedding Invitation Suite

When Casey and Josh came to me to design their Nashville wedding invitations, they wanted something fun and colorful BUT in a very elegant tone. We definitely achieved that goal with their gorgeous Navy & Apple Green wedding invitation suite!... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Royal Princess Baby Shower Birthday Invitation Suite

My friend Rebecca recently reached out to me to design a custom invitation design for her friend Jessica's upcoming Baby Shower. Jessica is an artist and had made a replica of this amazing crib for her daughter's nursery, so it... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Sweet Southern Blueberry Pie

I get asked A LOT of the time, "how in the world do you do it all? How do you work, run a business and find time to bake pies???".... Years ago, I would have loved to have planted down... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Martha Stewart Dreamers Into Doers Feature

I'd be crazy if I didn't tell you how loud I squealed in delight when I read the email from the editor of the Martha Stewart online community, Dreamers Into Doers, and that I would be an upcoming weekly featured... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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My view in three weeks: The Stationery Academy

I'm thrilled to report that in just a few short weeks I'm going to be headed to Pensacola, Florida to be a part of the inaugural class of The Stationery Academy! It has been a dream of mine to one... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Summer So Far

A glimpse of our family's summer so far... In May we toured the historic Nashville neighborhood of Richland/West End and saw some lovely gardens...Colin particularly loved one that had a pond full of koi fish and lots of stepping stones...... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Sneak Peek: Ashley & Daniel's Santa Rosa Beach Destination Wedding

I met Ashley, Daniel and Ashley's mom at local coffee shop on a cold winter day in Nashville. Immediately I could tell that the details for their bright and cheerful Florida wedding was something that I wanted to be a... Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Off to Engage11!

I'm off headed to Engage11! in sunny San Diego this week. I'm so excited for all the new friends I'll meet and all the knowledge I will gain for Sweet Life Designs. I feel like I'm at a turning point... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Thanks all for your kind comments! :)

Commented Jan 28, 2011 on Making Things Happen at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Making Things Happen

Is it possible to walk into a room of 19 strangers and emerge 12+ hours later as the very best of friends? I suppose it is. Is it possible to walk out of the same room and feel that any... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Curiosity and Excitement

Colin discovering the wonder and beauty of jelly fish for the first time at an aquarium in Gatlinburg this past November. So I head off on a little adventure tomorrow to Atlanta. Not sure what the future holds for me... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Showing up with my heart

2011 didn't exactly start how I expected it to. But that's how life is, isn't it? Always going against expectations. I had in mind that by now my new website would be more complete. That all my 2010 financial business... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2011 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Nashville Engagement Shoot at the State Fair

Meet Sheri. Sheri is my every day girlfriend. Because literally I see her day in and day out. :) Four years ago we met at our corporate job. I walked in to her Creative Director office with proofs of a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 23, 2010 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Three Times A Charm

Three years I have been married to the most amazing husband and father I could ever ask God for. He supports me, he grounds me and I'm thankful for the 7 year journey we've been on since we first met.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2010 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Hi, check out this post for the wording and a link to the hat. :) http://www.amberhousley.com/2010/06/dr-seuss-first-birthday-party-decor-details.html Amber Housley

Commented Sep 22, 2010 on Dr. Seuss First Birthday Invitation at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Nashville Flea Market Vintage Finds

Hello gorgeous purple apothecary bottles! It was four years in the making, but I finally made it to the Nashville Flea Market at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds last month! Held on the last weekend of just about every month, you... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2010 at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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Hat: ttp://www.seussland.com/toddlercathat.html

Commented Sep 21, 2010 on Dr. Seuss First Birthday Invitation at Nashville Wedding Invitations - the sweet life - Amber Housley - Designer Mom Crafter - Sweet Life Designs

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