Welcome to Bellwether Thoughts, a blog by Janice Carnevale, owner of Bellwether Events. Janice uses this space to convey her random likes and loves to the tens of people who may be reading. This is not a wedding blog. This is a blog that will allow you to get to know the woman behind the weddings.

Bellwether Events is a wedding planning and coordination firm serving the Washington DC metro area. Bellwether Events strives to be honest and sincere with engaged couples to create clever and unparalleled weddings.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Support Dog Rescue

If you have been following along, you'll recognize the name Melissa McDaniel. She took some beautiful pictures of Nikki, Tammy and Prince last summer. She has dedicated a lot of time and resources to raising money for local and national dog rescues. Over the next three days she is doing a blitz attack with a goal of $25,000. Check it out and please buy a book if you feel so moved.

From Melissa:

Each year thousands of deaf dogs and millions of homeless pets are euthanized. The Photo Book Projects, with its dog photo books, is raising awareness about this. The goal? A day when all pets have a chance at life and a loving and safe place to call home. We can work together for a better world for animals through the organizations we support and the products we purchase.

The Photo Book Projects donates 30% of the proceeds of the book sales to animal rescue.

And now, FOR THE NEXT 72 HOURS ONLY, in an effort TO RAISE $25,000 FOR ANIMAL RESCUE, we are offering

* discounts OFF the sale price

* signed copies

* F*R*E*E bonus gifts, including gorgeous 8"x8" color collage prints of the dogs in the books

30% of all ONLINE sales of the books over the next 72 hours will go to The Petfinder Foundation, which supports shelters and rescues all across the country.

30% of all PHONE sales of the books over the next 72 hours will go to Rolling Dog Ranch, a sanctuary that rescues and shelters disabled pets.

CLICK HERE to read more about the promotion and buy the books:

Click here to view photos from the dog photo books and read more about the projects: http://www.thephotobooks.com

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Tuesday Shoesday: Strawberry Vans

I just adore those Vans. I have been wearing Vans for over half my life, and these are just calling my name. I discovered them in an Urban Outfitters catalog.


For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, head over to Landlocked Bride, Life in the Superburbs, Simply and Forever, Meant to be Sent, Swatchbook Weddings, Jan Schill, The Demoiselle, Postcards and Pretties, A Realistic Wedding, and Magnolia Rouge.

Or search #tuesdayshoesday on Twitter!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Tuesday Shoesday: Paris by Lumiani


I just adore these heels. They are just so delicious and awesome! And they look like they might be reasonably comfortable too!

For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, head over to Landlocked Bride, Life in the Superburbs, Simply and Forever, Meant to be Sent, Swatchbook Weddings, Jan Schill, The Demoiselle, Postcards and Pretties, A Realistic Wedding, and Magnolia Rouge.

Or search #tuesdayshoesday on Twitter!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Tuesday Shoesday: Marc Jacobs



I love me some flats. And I just adore these flats. I have a client wearing a similar pair coming up in April. I cannot wait to see them. Which, at a price tag of $275, is the closest I will ever get to them :)

For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, head over to Landlocked Bride, Life in the Superburbs, Simply and Forever, Meant to be Sent, Swatchbook Weddings, Jan Schill, The Demoiselle, Postcards and Pretties, A Realistic Wedding, and Magnolia Rouge.

Or search #tuesdayshoesday on Twitter!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tuesday Shoesday: A Trio from Nine West

When looking for new shoes, I found myself drooling over a bunch of new ones on Zappos from Nine West. Which, I will be honest, surprised me! Nine West is not in my usualy rotation, but it will be now!

This is Escher, $80


This is Avantgard, $80





And this is AtTheSea, $80




For more Tuesday Shoesday goodness, head over to Landlocked Bride, Life in the Superburbs, Simply and Forever, Meant to be Sent, Swatchbook Weddings, Jan Schill, The Demoiselle, Postcards and Pretties, A Realistic Wedding, and Magnolia Rouge.

Or search #tuesdayshoesday on Twitter!