Posts by Kelsey Bjelland

Kelsey is a professional journalist, web producer, aspiring event stylist and baker extraordinaire. After taking the plunge and moving from rural Montana to downtown Chicago in 2009, she took an internship at a local bridal magazine. Shortly after, she discovered her two loves—the wedding scene and a boy from Alabama. Those experiences inspired her to launch Pearls & Frosting, a dual-function website dedicated to connecting wedding vendors to share business advice and to providing intimate profiles of those vendors to future brides. By day, Kelsey is an assistant editor for several management consulting publications, a freelance magazine writer and a self-professed Pinterest addict. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Medill at Northwestern University.

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{Recipes} Healthy Weekday Lunch Roundup for the Girl on the Go

by Kelsey on 05.03.2012

My weekday mornings usually go like this: wake up just before 6, hit the gym, shower at 7 and spend the next hour tossing clothes around to find an outfit, eating a healthy breakfast, catching up on e-mails, getting celeb gossip and news on the Today Show…and before I know it, 8:30 rolls around and [...]

{Style} Save on Wedding Fashion with Rent the Runway

by Kelsey on 04.16.2012

Whether you’re a bride-to-be searching for party frocks for all the events leading up to your big day or a wedding guest on the hunt for a designer gown without the designer price tag, Rent the Runway just might be your new best friend. (If you haven’t yet heard, RTR offers dresses from more than [...]

{Pinteresting} Why You Don’t Have To Be Engaged to Have “Dream Wedding” Boards

by Kelsey on 02.03.2012

I think it’s safe to say that anyone who’s anyone has joined the Pinterest community by now—and that the social sharing tool is becoming the marketer’s new dream platform. It reminds me of my days as a freshman in college when Facebook first went mainstream…I was one of the last among my friends to join, [...]

Celebrating an Engagement That Isn’t Yours

by Kelsey on 01.24.2012

He asked, she said yes! But no, this isn’t your fairytale (just yet). If another one of your best girls just got engaged and you’re still a single lady, it’s easy to wallow in your insecurities with a bottle of wine and woes of “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” But doing something fun to [...]

{Finances} The Savvy Girl’s Guide to Holiday Tipping

by Kelsey on 12.22.2011

’Tis the season for being especially kind and cheerful, reflecting on the year gone by, and giving unto others to show your love and appreciation. By now you’ve probably checked off most of your lists for friends and family members (at least I hope so!). If your finances are permitting this year, you might consider [...]

{Buy or DIY} 3 Creative Holiday Card Ideas

by Kelsey on 12.05.2011

Now that it’s the second week of December (can you believe it?!), the holiday season is in full swing, and it’s time to buy a party dress, bake up some treats and send out your Christmas cards! The big day is nearing, but it’s not too late to come up with something great. Depending on [...]

{Recipe} Chili & Cornbread for a Chilly Night

by Kelsey on 11.16.2011

The first flurries of the season hit Chicago last week, which made me excited for the upcoming holiday season, peacoat-wearing weather, and cozy nights in. When I’m walking home from work and it’s already dark at 5 PM, there’s nothing better than knowing I’m coming home to a warm, hearty meal that’s been in my [...]

{Bridesmaid Style} Something New

by Kelsey on 10.17.2011

Sure, the strapless a-line is elegant and nearly universally flattering, but it’s also a little expected. If you want to buck tradition, these unique new styles, colors and patterns will help ensure your wedding party is anything but ordinary. Not only will your photos turn out that much more memorable, but also (most importantly) your [...]

{Sweet Treats} Magnolia Bakery

by Kelsey on 10.10.2011

I had last Saturday’s date marked on my calendar for weeks—it wasn’t going to be just any ordinary October 1, it was the opening day of Magnolia Bakery in the Windy City! I got in line about two hours after it opened its doors, and was pleasantly surprised that I only waited about 15 minutes [...]

Are Bridal Shows Going Out of Style? Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

by Kelsey on 10.05.2011

We’ve all been to at least one of these events. No matter where you live, the general formula is the same: a variety of vendors set up tables in a stale hotel ballroom or similar venue and hand out brochures and samples of their work to wide-eyed brides, who then are sent home with a [...]

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