Author: amandamacyhall

oh la la

February 26, 2013

{currently loving} |ONE| {eyeko skinny liquid eyeliner} Credit to birchbox for introducing me to this long-wear, easy-to-apply felt tip eyeliner. I use it everyday, it stays put and creates a perfectly straight and even line. Plus its easy to add on layers in the evening for more drama.  |TWO| {dr. lipp nipple balm for lips} … More oh la la

oh, hello

February 25, 2013

Well guys, Monday has found us once again.  Over the weekend we managed to crank out a couple of projects…stacks labeled ‘what should we with this?‘ are slowly shrinking and we are starting to see the floor of our front room {small happy dance}. My little brother and his girlfriend came over Friday night and … More oh, hello

CREATE | DIY Captain’s Mirror How-To {restoration hardware inspired}

February 18, 2013

DIY Captain’s Mirror How-To {restoration hardware inspired}   Our front room is a major work in progress, we have beautiful blank white walls and hardly any furniture for the room. We really aren’t sure how we are going to use the room yet {any ideas?!}…but we are excited to literally start from nothing to give this … More CREATE | DIY Captain’s Mirror How-To {restoration hardware inspired}

our wedding

February 14, 2013

I am so overcome with happiness and delight as I create this post. Our October 5, 2012 wedding was the most beautiful and joyful day that I have ever experienced. On this valentine’s day it is ever so fitting to share with you some of my favorite photographs from that day that was so full … More our wedding

Scott’s Scouting

February 11, 2013

Living in Atlanta makes visiting the Scott’s Antique Market super easy. Scott’s is open the second weekend of each month and features two giant buildings {and outdoor tents!} filled to the brim with new, unique and vintage home furnishings and decor. It’s a true treasure hunt.  While Josh and I only went home with one … More Scott’s Scouting

fog lifter

February 8, 2013

it’s a foggy drizzly day in atlanta.  the power weather has over a mood is simply too much. enter {home decor} sunshine-  why not? why. not.  what a fantastic message! {tray via i suwannee} want want want! & its currently on sale. eeee!  {world market} how’s this for a sconce? the perfect way to show … More fog lifter

read all about it

February 7, 2013

You see an empty spot in a room, a little space sans style, what is your go-to decorating solution?  Consider a stack. A book stack.  I am a book hoarder {that doubles as a Kindle lover}. Design, fashion, suspense novels, cookbooks and beach reads alike…I love to read them and I really love to decorate … More read all about it

Hallin’ It

February 1, 2013

The Hall’s are hallin’ it to a house this weekend! 😉 We loved our apartment but were ready for a change of scenery. Plus Mr M {and Josh} will enjoy the green space and none of us will miss taking 3 flights of stairs to our front door.  Since the house is a rental we … More Hallin’ It

recipe review: Mustard Butter Popcorn by Heidi Swanson

January 18, 2013

{recipe review: Mustard Butter Popcorn by Heidi Swanson} Did you know that Popcorn is one of my very favorite foods in the whole wide world? It’s true.  Since the ‘Clean Eating’ revolution hit the Hall household I have learned to pop my own kernels old school style on the stove top. It’s my new favorite … More recipe review: Mustard Butter Popcorn by Heidi Swanson

Recipe Review: Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak

January 17, 2013

This was the best part of dinner.  Disappointment is not a feeling anyone wants to experience. Especially when it directly relates to the dinner you have cooked.  But Tuesday night…after a long week of market…with a hopeful heart and hungry stomach…Josh and I experienced dinner disappointment.  {Recipe Review: Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak} Disclaimer: I … More Recipe Review: Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak

Wish List: IKEA

January 17, 2013

{Wish List: IKEA} We are moving soon {keys in hand!} which means we have a couple of new corners to fill, new DIY project ideas in mind and some room re-dos in mind. {one} Eivor Throw $20 {two} Lidan Baskets $10 {three*} Tarva Chest $80 {four} Fjalltag Area Rug $25 {five} Rens Sheepskin $30 {six*} Agen … More Wish List: IKEA

Before & After: Goodwill Dresser Refurb Project

January 16, 2013

        {Goodwill Dresser Refurb Project} Our first married people DIY project {I think…bad memory} was born out of a complete storage NEED! Being the wannabe DIY-ers that we are, we instantly knew that we would salvage someone else’s furniture discard instead of purchasing a new {probably IKEA…} piece of furniture. Let’s save … More Before & After: Goodwill Dresser Refurb Project