You all have heard me talk about Tone It Up many times before {the online training program I joined in January}By following their plan and The Eat-Clean Diet {via Tosca Reno} I have been changing my eating and fitness lifestyle. And it is awesome, I love them, and I know I talk about this all … More beach babe
happy tuesday 🙂 I just heard that April is national grilled cheese month. Say it isn’t so! Josh will flip! yummmy! I like mine with pickles & tomato soup I don’t think a month of grilled cheese will get me bikini ready… Some other cheesy yellow options to celebrate fun yellow shorts that make any … More cheeeeeeese
Sometimes the gym is….busy, confusing, scary, far away, closed. Always my home is…convenient, empty, comfortable, open. At-Home workouts that work! Tone It Up videos on YouTube are quick and fun workouts {the arm sequences are my favorite!!!} These are a great way to learn new moves and discover new combinations. Most only require hand weights and a … More keep it at home
Last weeks caterer tastings and Easter goodies have me feeling slow and yucky…. I can tell a difference in my body and my mood after so many #NonFood meals and snacks. Not good. I do appreciate the feeling though as it is a reassurance that #EatClean works for a sound body and mind. I subscribe to the … More food notes
hey world! Happy Easter- He is RISEN! {now we can wear white and seersucker}We didn’t have any showers or parties but somehow this weekend actually felt busier than any other. InstaWeekend! {p.s. Instagram was just acquired by Facebook…but did you care?} Attempted to play catch-up with my stack of April magazines {Country Living Magazine} Had a lovely massage … More InstaEasterWeekend
I love you, Mr MasonI love to cuddle with you, Mr MasonI love your stylish Chaco collar, your leash and your vest {ohhh yeah}. But your taste in bedding and dining accessories is all wrong. Your mommy is here to change that. Mason says this picture makes him jealous He would just loooove a matching pillow with … More a little pet project
hey hey heytrying not to make it another late night at the good ole office; but i am waiting on a giant file to print and thought i’d share some fun pics from one of our july speaker’s website. {sorry, its national no uppercase letters day} introducing the lovely ms jillian harris! designer, bachelorette and super cutie … More interior designer love
I almost forgot to write the regular InstaWeekend post! Real quick 🙂 bridal shower for my cousin goodwill trip, as promised! scored some great deals- diy “after” post to come one day… 🙂 fantastic grilled meal made by my fiance sunday funday lake time!!! in his happy place 🙂 us too 🙂 that mom of mine … More weekendgram
Monday flew right on by! I did, however, find time to flip through the “pages” of the latest Matchbook Magazine. Adore!!!! {And does it make me cool that I know the couple on the cover? Say yes, please}In thanks to an article about Manhattan Based Designer, Devon Baer‘s etsy shop {her amazing designs above} {go there, buy yourself something, … More lost meet found: etsy discoveries
{etsy} 🙂 amc
the boy owes me. big time. {grrrrrr}luckily, i have remembered his new found upholstery skill. let’s get right to it. ottomans are the hottest home accessory since the toaster. all things considered- i think i need my own collection of them. them= plural. and more than two. i am thinking a collection of sets. load the staples. I love sitting … More from dog house to ottomans
inspiration for my next spray daya spray paint job just might be the cheapest and easiest way to upcycle furniture and home decor. and once you pop- the fun don’t stop {i couldn’t help myself} Mom, I need my chair like this back. 🙂 It’s time we venture back to the Goodwill for some lamps. … More spray day
It’s not easy being green. But it is my favorite. I do believe I have done many posts on the loveliness of this color; but pretty pretty green spring things keep sprouting up. And I am here to share. You’re welcome. Tie-dye and Ikat will never go away in my world. These plates would be … More It’s not easy being green
About this juice cleanse… blended broccoli and celery makes me gag. And I am addicted to reading blogs about green drinks/smoothies. This habit/lifestyle/diet/breakfast is so amazing for so many reasons!!! However….most of the green drink world is able to put more vegetables into their drinks than I am. I have found that if I put more than … More hopes & dreaming of the blendtec
Day Two…Veggie. Juice. Overload. I am hardly 24 hours in and I may have ruined my favorite breakfast. Up until this morning I craved and looooved my giant green veggie filled smoothie every the morning. Now my crazy brain has taken over and I want a warm breakfast that requires chewing. I know it is … More Veggie. Juice. Overload.
Why is it that weekends are always filled with tasty temptations? Oh! I know…cause the weekends are sooo much better than weekdays. Better things just always happen on Saturdays and Sundays. As it turns out, my Saturdays and Sundays are sometimes not so #EatClean as they should. Therefore, I rely on my Tone It Up Bounce … More the cleanse
I don’t have to remind you that I am obsessed with home decor or that I redecorate rooms more often than I blink {exaggeration. duh}. Nor do I have to tell you that I have the patience of a puppy. Those things combined with my “Oh please, I can so do that myself” mindset led … More CREATE | DIY Projects: Dining Room Chairs, Wall Art, and Fabric Trays
another installment of my instagram weekend. it was a busy one! goodwill hunting, yummy dinners, diy projects, engagement party, baby shower and more. {more pictures of the party and shower to come later} The weekend started at There. A new “gastropub” in the super Hopes & Dreams land of Town Brookhaven. Each table had a lovely little sprig of … More the parties begin
Finally! Gap has great dresses again! I NEED THESE!!!! You know I died when I opened this email Gotta snatch this sucker up soon! It’s selling out so fast online! This one is already sold out! 😦 Orange is fun too though! Shopping time! {don’t tell the fiance…} 🙂 amc
Spring Forward! It’s time to leave behind the heavy fabrics and dark colors. We’re bringing bright colors {and skin!} back! My all-time favorite fashion blogger’s site is the destination for fashion inspiration. You know her well…it’s Blair of Atlantic-Pacific and lately, the girl has been bringing it let the legs out! why of course ripped … More bringing it: spring style
Great Gadget Pasta! An #EatClean recipe made with fun kitchen tools Remember the other day when I bought a spiral slicer thingamajig? Well, it came in and I tested it out! Zucchini Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Creamy Garlic Sauce {complete recipe here via Choosing Raw} The spiral slicer is super easy to use … More Great Gadget Pasta: Zucchini Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Creamy Garlic Sauce
It’s time for another round of “Recipes That I Made Up That I Liked” Chicken Enchilada Lasagna! I must warn you- if you are one of those people that depend on recipes to cook {gag}. This post is not for you. This is simply my best recollection of what went into this amazing dish that I made … More Eat Clean Recipe: Southwestern Lasagna
Is there really any other way to capture the week/weekend? Celebratory Margaritas! Birthday Margaritas with the lovely Ms Kimberly The work girls for birthday drinks Then….more celebrating! My friend {and bridesmaid} Emily got ENGAGED!!! Surprise celebration at Park T So excited for you girl! There were 1 too many tradeshows in Atlanta this weekend…. March … More the instagram weekend
Spring has Sprung! This means- switch out the wardrobe and do some spring cleaning! We started this weekend by rearranging some furniture and I made a dent {hardly} on the closet. My urge to redecorate is overwhelming…but I need to stay on a budget {blah….}. Thanks to Pinterest, there just may be some ways to spruce … More budget decorating dreams
Happy Thursday Eat Less CRAP: C=Cheese R=Refined Sugar A=Artificial Anything P=Processed Foods Eat More FOOD: F=Fruits & Veg O=Organic When Possible O=Omega-3’s (fish, flax, nuts, chia & greens) D=Drink Water & Green Tea {via Clean Cuisine and More} And…… I am SOOO EXCITED! Flywheel Atlanta is on Gilt City Atlanta today! I snatched up 5 … More acronyms & flying
Musings of a Wednesday It’s been a good week… had some great workouts, dinners, times with friends, caught up on Smash {ahhhhmazing show} and watched world’s-worst Bachelor season come to a close {finally!!!}. I’m working my cowboy boots today, love them! but… I think it is time for a more stylish pair What are some good brands? … More Musings of a Wednesday
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