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October 16, 2013
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Author: amandamacyhall
A. Macy Hall benefiting Susan G Komen Atlanta
October 15, 2013
I am so excited to have partnered with Susan G Komen Atlanta today in the sale of three of my ‘A. Macy Hall’ tassel jewelry designs! Throughout the rest of October, I will donate 15% of the proceeds of my three designs to Susan G Komen for the Cure Atlanta.
more fully myself
October 15, 2013
I must have read this post from Jesus Calling a dozen times before writing it out to lock into my mind. “I designed you to live in union with Me. This union does not negate who you are; it actually makes you more fully yourself.”
i’m a gypsy…and that doesn’t make me special
September 15, 2013
Oh sweet husband of mine…while sharing that article on “my generation” was very insightful, humorous even…now I am seriously bummed. I’m not special?! I’m just one in a million and my grand ideas of “following my passion” are as common as the general idea of success. Well geeze…. Must-Read article from WaitButWhy.com:
the simple joy of a new smoothie recipe
September 15, 2013
{posted September 12, 2013 to Hopes & Dreams} Chocolate Pineapple Protein Smoothie Because pineapple reminds me of the beach and chocolate coconut water is from the gods.
guilt-free, man-friendly snack recipe: Buffalo Brussel Sprout Bites
September 15, 2013
{posted September 10, 2013 to Hopes & Dreams} Buffalo Brussel Sprout Bites Buffalo chicken wings, blue cheese for dipping and a draught beer are probably the more enjoyable way to enjoy a football game… For a lighter snack that’s still ‘sporty’, shake up the expected with this brussel sprout recipe that drastically cuts the calories and … More guilt-free, man-friendly snack recipe: Buffalo Brussel Sprout Bites
He is much bigger than my schedule
September 15, 2013
{written September 10, 2013} Today is one of those days. I can’t break the feeling of being overwhelmed. I can’t figure out where to start. I’m stuck at work and in a state of panic. While waiting for a meeting, I rolled through Instagram and found a gem from Lara Casey, she wrote: … More He is much bigger than my schedule
the perfect life
September 15, 2013
{written september 8, 2013} There are a couple of moments in my life where it very clearly dawned on me that I dealt with things differently. One night in college, my girlfriends and I were hanging out in the apartment drinking wine and talking about sorority life, school stresses, dating and our relationships. I sat … More the perfect life
workout wednesday
August 28, 2013
It’s Workout Wednesday! But…it’s not because I don’t do series posts…but I wish I did!
Quick & Easy Guilt-Free Dessert: Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt
August 21, 2013
I am more of a salty snack lover than a sweet tooth but I struggle with battling the urge to down sleeves of Oreos just like the next person. {um. what?.} Last night {p.s. after this awesomeeee workout from the Tone It Up girls!} the ‘I need a cookie’ urge struck me between the … More Quick & Easy Guilt-Free Dessert: Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt
pork tenderloin with blueberry sauce: the recipe
August 20, 2013
What to do when you see a recipe for pork with blueberries in your Clean Eating magazine and then you lose it forever? Pour yourself a glass of wine and make it up as you go. Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Sauce
FAVORITES | It’s Almost Here… Fall Fashion!
August 15, 2013
Yeah, it may still be hot and humid in Atlanta, but fall is coming and its making my heart smile. This summer was one for the books- a large cocktail of work work work with a sidecar of more more more has caused quite the hangover. Nothing sounds better than a ‘new season’- a change … More FAVORITES | It’s Almost Here… Fall Fashion!
oh hello there
July 19, 2013
Happy Friday!!! WE MADE IT THROUGH MARKET! Guys, that totally deserves an all-caps shout out. The best part…it went well! If you follow me on Instagram I am sure you saw the pictures of some of our speakers- Ted Allen, Emily Henderson, Lara Casey and so many more. {+ posted below} As we … More oh hello there
national donut day! banana chocolate protein donuts
June 7, 2013
It’s National Donut Day! Are you kidding me??!?! Why are the schools and businesses and postal offices not closed? This is BIG! If you follow me on Instagram {@AmandaMacyHall} you are well aware of my infatuation for baked donuts. To recap- Mom convinced me to buy a donut pan to make baked {read “healthy”} donuts back … More national donut day! banana chocolate protein donuts
welcome to our blog
June 4, 2013
Hey girls, welcome to ourblog! So glad you are here! First of all, didn’t Amanda do an amazing job designing our blog! Studying the Bible is just more fun with a cool design like this!Throughout the summer, I am going to post different passages of Scripture with a few questions so we can interact and … More welcome to our blog
the green drink recipe recap
May 31, 2013
{ green drink recipes! } Thank you for reading about my journey through new green drink recipes this week! I hope that you will try some of these or better yet make up your own and share them with me! what we tried this week: {green drink recipe} {green drink recipe} {green drink recipe} {green … More the green drink recipe recap
cherry + lemon green drink
May 31, 2013
{ cherry + lemon green drink } THE RECIPE: 3 stalks of kale 1/2 cucumber, sliced {peel on or off} 1 cup cherries, pits removed Juice of 2 lemons {or to taste} 1 cup water {makes 2 pint sized drinks} toss all ingredients into the blender & blend until you reach your desired consistency *put frozen … More cherry + lemon green drink
strawberry lemonade green drink
May 30, 2013
{ strawberry lemonade green drink } THE RECIPE: 3 stalks of kale 1/2 cucumber, sliced {peel on or off} 1 cup sliced strawberries Juice of 2 lemons {or to taste} 1 cup water {makes 2 pint sized drinks} toss all ingredients into the blender & blend until you reach your desired consistency *put frozen ingredients … More strawberry lemonade green drink
watermelon + lime green drink
May 29, 2013
{ watermelon + lime green drink } THE RECIPE: 3 stalks of kale 1/2 cucumber, sliced {peel on or off} Quarter of a medium-sized watermelon Juice of 3 limes {or to taste} 1 cup water {makes 2 pint sized drinks} toss all ingredients into the blender & blend until you reach your desired consistency *put frozen … More watermelon + lime green drink
all about green
May 28, 2013
Green Drinks are my long time morning friend- they keep me full, are a snap to prepare and fill me with extra servings of veggies first thing in the morning. I tend to stick with this recipe each morning {the protein powder is optional}. While my green drinks have a similar consistency to traditional juices- … More all about green
all about green
May 28, 2013
wear sunscreen + do what you’ve always wanted to do
May 15, 2013
The first moments of your day are just so pivotal. After first finding my sweetheart of a boxer dog asleep on our brand. new. white. couch. this morning {grrr!!!}, I feel like I have been bombarded with goodness. I think it’s going to be a good day 🙂 2 things I must share before we … More wear sunscreen + do what you’ve always wanted to do
wear sunscreen + do what you’ve always wanted to do
May 15, 2013
to my mom
May 7, 2013
A special shout out to my blog’s #1 fan…. Happy Birthday, Mom! You are the most beautiful woman I know, inside and out {cliches be gone}. I hope you know that I consider it a great blessing to have a mom whose heart is truly made of gold and filled with love and hope for everyone. Even … More to my mom
to my mom
May 7, 2013
ramblings: green drinks, good books + great dishes
April 26, 2013
Hello, I love you, I miss you. But really…its all true! I love this little blog of mine but living my life {the horror!} has been sucking up all of my time.How about some random Friday ramblings? Did you know that mornings are like so way totally more awesome when there are homemade green drinks and … More ramblings: green drinks, good books + great dishes
a peek at our patio!
April 15, 2013
oh hello there little blog of mine. how i have missed you! Well spring has sprung and it brought with it new commitments, celebrations and time-suckers. Hashtag I’m Not Complaining! 🙂 {back to our regularly ‘scheduled’ programming} I’ve gathered inspiration and we’ve begun purchasing…our patio is beginning to come together! Although it’s not ready for … More a peek at our patio!
a peek at our patio!
April 15, 2013
draw near
April 3, 2013
-hebrews 4.16- A powerful and constant reminder that we are never alone and can always find comfort in the love of our Lord.
draw near
April 3, 2013
Baked Lemon Honey Donuts: the recipe
March 27, 2013
Ya know, us southerners really have a lot going for us. Hashtag proud. Near the top of that list is being the birthplace of sweet sweet Krispy Kreme donuts. When the city glows with red indications of hot & fresh rings of love ready for consumption my heart skips a beat {and my car pulls in … More Baked Lemon Honey Donuts: the recipe
wear it everywhere: the ankle bootie
March 25, 2013
If you’ve seen me in the past couple of weeks, I’ve probably been wearing the same brown fringe ankle booties every single time {well maybe I was wearing my black pair 😉 }. To say I am obsessed with them is a massive understatement. I’ve decided they are more comfortable than heels and more attractive … More wear it everywhere: the ankle bootie
wear it everywhere: the ankle bootie
March 25, 2013
love between 2 slices
March 22, 2013
Are we Instagram friends? {we should be! @amandamacyhall} If we are, you have noticed that Josh and I recently acquired a love for paninis. As a former sandwich-loather this has been a big step for my brain and my belly. Not sure when or really even why…but I have been stiff-arming deli meat smushed between sliced … More love between 2 slices
love between 2 slices
March 22, 2013
hello spring, let’s play!
March 20, 2013
It’s the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Hallelujah! The bright shining sun and manageable temperatures make it a perfect time to enjoy an outdoor workout. |ONE| It’s finally here, an easy way to hold your phone and house key while you run. The {FlipBelt} wears comfortably around your waist and looks pretty cute too! |TWO| Am I the … More hello spring, let’s play!
the coffee bar
March 18, 2013
A great little spot has been created in our kitchen for coffee brewing, tea making and wine pouring. Who doesn’t love multi-function? I wanted the coffee bar to be functional but also decorative. We went with a metal theme that compliments the industrial look of our living room {that is just a couple feet away} … More the coffee bar
the coffee bar
March 18, 2013
creamy pesto pasta recipe
March 15, 2013
Let’s make something quick, easy and tasty tonight. {see how after the jump} Don’t you love a food processor? You can just add and add and add in ingredients, pulse pulse pulse and somehow it makes something delicious! Must be magic. Ingredients: parsley {basil or spinach would do}, goat cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic … More creamy pesto pasta recipe
creamy pesto pasta recipe
March 15, 2013
CREATE | DIY faux fur ottoman and pillow
March 13, 2013
Out of 2 IKEA faux sheepskins come 4 new fuzzy home accents! {all for less than $40} I like how these pieces offer up a bit of sass and glamour, they are both {faux} luxurious and fun! {ottoman: sally wheat interiors | pillow: west elm} CREATE | DIY faux fur ottoman and pillow … More CREATE | DIY faux fur ottoman and pillow
hallmade: our etsy shop
March 11, 2013
Lately I have been very inspired to update some of my Etsy frames. It was one of those tasks that I thought about every night as I drove from work but sadly never got around to actually doing it. Well on Saturday I spread my supplies out and got to it! Yay! Since moving … More hallmade: our etsy shop
hallmade: our etsy shop
March 11, 2013
wanted
March 8, 2013
|ONE| A springy iphone case to welcome to change in weather {tory burch} |TWO| A new and necessary top for a cute and easy weekend uniform {old navy} |THREE| A blingy addition to the bracelet stack, plus it’s under $35 and jcrew {jcrew} |FOUR| A stylish pair to shade the oh-so-welcomed sun’s rays {kate spade} … More wanted
wanted
March 8, 2013
mighty manly meat pizza
March 7, 2013
Remember that time you went to the grocery to get stuff to make pizza and came home with everything but? Oh that wasn’t you? It was me? Yeah…it was. Improvise to satisfy. {recipe after the jump} I usually buy these thin and crispy crust gluten-free pre-made pizza crusts, and they are delicious! Great texture and taste … More mighty manly meat pizza
mighty manly meat pizza
March 7, 2013
patio plannin’
March 5, 2013
One day soon it will get warm…even though we saw snow on Saturday, I am hopeful! You can do it Atlanta, get warm! Let me see your sun! Please! When it does, we want to be patio ready. I’ve never furnished or decorated an outdoor space before so my mind is all sorts of over-inspired. … More patio plannin’
patio plannin’
March 5, 2013
a new life
March 4, 2013
We updated our wingback chairs! {without the cost or pain of an upholstery job!} Soon after we were married we were gifted a set of white wingback chairs in great condition. For a while, I added ‘Amanda-like’ pillows to them to make them more ‘us’, but I knew that they still weren’t fully there yet… … More a new life
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