b.afewofmyfavoritethings

Wednesday, June 28



hi guys!!

i started a new insta account for my favorite things


because NICE PEOPLE SHARE

i am NOT a beauty blogger

I am NOT a fashion blogger nor ever hope to be


just a gal who loves finding new things and sharing them with loved ones!


so heres a screengrab of a few new things I LOVE!


follow along on instagram

b.afewofmyfavoritethings






FROM TOP LEFT TO RIGHT

2. Zara WHITE and ROSE Perfume
6. Izze Fusion Drinks



as far as why I ORIGINALLY made this OG account I have a few posts on 
their way this week for all things missionary work and again THINGS I LOVE!


xo 

a few of my favorite things

Monday, April 17


if you know me you know i LOVE to share my favorite things

im not a fashion blogger nor will I ever be

BUT my snapchat friends now im always sharing my favorite finds. 
so i decided to make this a monthly sortof a thing! 

living in a small town means LOTS of online shopping despite my husbands
wishes BUT lucky for you if means im always trying and finding new fun stuff



first my favorite new jeans. 

kk let me start by saying i get so overwhelmed with all of the little
individually owned shops you see popping up all over instagram

what drives me even crazier when trying to navigate these sites is seeing
soooooo many differences between what they say/charge

im losing an arm and a leg over a pair of shoes i feel like only to find
they really cost like 1/4 of the price!

one shop i've found that i love is


a cute mom who prides herself on yes of course marking things
up enough to make a living but not making all her customers go broke

these spring jeans ive seen on a few other sites but her prices couldnt be beat!
same with my favvv pair of free people knockoff shoes i bought a few months back

im one happy customer again and again!




my new favv midi rings

another company i love to support that DOES good 


these rings never leave my fingers. AND for every ring you buy
the company will send money to support the prevention of human trafficking. 



okk now i get emotional talking about this one

THE worlds best concealer. ive.tried.everything
and NOTHING holds a candle to this stuff!


i promise you will NEVER try or need another ever again.
this stuff is creamy. long lasting. and ACTUALLY DOES ITS JOB 
but yet it doesnt feel like its caked on. it took me forever to track my shade
down at sephora so i would recommend just going online to tarte.com





my snapchat friends know i also get teary eyed about these makeup remover
cleansing wipes from target. my skin is SO SO sensitive. 
i buy 4 or 5 each time i go to target just nerrrrrrvous they might go away

im a nervous wreck 

BUT from what Spencer at Target assured me to his best knowledge they 
aren't going anywhere!!

RUN DONT WALK

these BLACK makeup wipes with activated charcoal are so soft 
on my skin but leave it feeling cleaner than any other wipe


my relationship with charcoal isnt a good one
(those who follow my snapchat saw my horrible charcoal mask unveiling in which i cried and said 
alot of things that i shouldnt on social media in my pain)

but this humbled me and changed my mind





as far as spring cleaning goes EVERY YEAR
this time of year i search for this scent from Mrs. Meyer's
its a limited edition only sold in the spring so we buy enough for the year

the peony scent Mrs. Meyers cleaning products are AMAZING

i am a clean FREAK can honestly be likened unto Gail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBwELzvnrQg

and its important for me to find products that arent too harsh but get the job done

oh. and the peony scent makes it all the better



well thats all for now


i know i know

i suck at blogging



oh ps we have an exciting announcement coming soon

(not pregnant.. totally wish i was.. so badly)


stay tuned!




the pnw

Wednesday, January 4


two. zero. seven. teen.




no excuses. 

i suck at blogging. 



BUT not to worry. I've straightened out my priorities and are making 10:00pm
blog posts my new jam every now and then from now on

i get too many sweet emails and comments to stop blogging. 


i o u




so let's start! life is crazy

so here we gooooo



my cute husband and I began out crazy journey to law school!

together we toured a few schools back east and some in the west
and ultimately decided on the University of Oregon!



my.family.thought.i.was.nuts

alex received an identical scholarship to oregon as he did to utah

home by our family and friends

home to our cute little duplex we came to adore

home to lu

home to diet cokes closer than 30 min away



BUT ultimately we decided. 

life is too short to not try something new! 

we only have this ONE chance in our lives before we have little baby bakers
running around to go somewhere together.. ALONE and have an adventure





and it was THE BEST decision we've ever made 

so it was goodbye LU

(devastating i dont want to talk about it)




goodbye cute family and friends

(also dont want to talk about it)





and hello pnw!


life update:

we love oregon. it rains all day everyday. 

we are living in a twilight novel but we are loving it! 

we moved into the most unique and sweet little place. 


our home was an old school here in eugene 20 years ago and recently renovated to
condos! we have a principal office. little drinking fountains in the halls and everything








so here we go! i promise to be better


i know my blog is so much more than what i hope it never becomes

a follow me and my recipe outfit weird tips etc., blog

but i know its my greatest tool for missionary work. 


i've met more amazing people through this blog around the world then I 
ever could have on my own. 

im so thankful for my loving heavenly father

this crazy fun rainy adventure


and for bake



BAKER WEDDING

Tuesday, August 9


august ninth. twenty fourteen.



the sealing was performed by Elder Dallin H. Oaks
which was without a doubt the most memorable and favorite part of our day.
i cannot remember a time where i not only felt
so close to loved ones, my now husband and the lord
than in the temple that day. 



my lovely companions. 




hi mother.



my adorable siblings









bachelors

the wedding party





he had to carry me most everywhere
that required going up or down stairs. haha







the reception was held in my backyard in holladay, utah.
our theme was romantic and timeless.
black. cream. and blush. 
bow ties and buble' 
instead of a regular sign-in book
we had guests sign their names inside of a 
vintage bakery book. full of recipes and adorable 
little pastry illustrations. 
we now disguise it as another book on our shelf which
we love having for easy access and get to look at from time to time






my little flower princesses






wonderful women from my mission. 



with my new last name being BAKER we chose to do a
" baker " theme when it came to wedding food..

serving only BAKED goods && sweet treats








hi big how.









































and we were off!!


.... to find a mcdonalds that was open nearby our hotel at the
Grand America so i could have my diet coke


what else would we do?


;)


and here is the final look at the amazing video 
our friend Egan put together for us! 



Baker Wedding from isabelle diederich on Vimeo.



Brides Dress: The Perfect Dress
Grooms Suit: Nordstrom
Bridesmaid Dresses: ASOS
Bridesmaid belts: Anthropologie
Sister Dresses: Anthropologie
Flower Girl Dresses: H&M 
Brides Hair & Makeup: Calle K Naylor
Photographer: Benjamin Combs
Wedding Singer: Paul Cave
Videographer: Egan Anderson
Wedding Planner's: Jeni Gochnour & Abigail Gochnour
Catering: Art City Donuts and Lizzy Lu Gelato
Floral: Julie Prince