Author: amandamacyhall

lonny love

January 15, 2013

Do I wish I could physically thumb through the pages of Lonny? Yup. Do I get along just fine clicking my way through the design mag? Sure do.  Best part? Online magazines allow us to save, post and archive favorite images.  Some of mine from the Dec 2012 issue: All it takes is two matching … More lonny love

the marriage of furniture

January 3, 2013

Marriage is the union of two people. And their furniture. Husband furniture. You’ve heard the stories. Luckily my husband didn’t come with any fooseball tables, beer banners or a giant video game collections connected to his hip. Whew! Well, there is this one leather recliner….more on that one day. And two cookie-cutter-furniture-company tiny brown wood and whicker tables (read: … More the marriage of furniture

hallmade

December 28, 2012

Since our feet landed back in Atlanta soil from sunny Aruba, our lives have been non-stop GO GO GO! Organizing wedding gifts {thank you!}, organizing our home, celebrating birthdays {ahem..}, Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Days seem to truly fly by with no indications of slowing down anytime soon {market market market time…}. Somehow Josh and I … More hallmade

the pasta bolognese recipe you must follow

November 20, 2012

Next time you’re craving some easy peasy comforting pasta bolognese {spaghetti with meat sauce} please please please take a cue or two from this recipe. The result is rich, deep flavor that sticks to every noodle. Stomach growling… #NoFilter Pasta Bolognese Recipe courtesy of Anne Burrell, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef You know what they say about seasoning every … More the pasta bolognese recipe you must follow

home happenings

November 20, 2012

So it’s a rental apartment…but its our home and we are happy.  {and the fireplace turns on like a light switch. amaaaaze!} Updates, projects and crafts have been of abundance post-wedding! I am so very lucky to have a husband that is tolerant of my constant need to always be adding and updating and re-positioning {on a … More home happenings

we celebrated anyways

November 20, 2012

Thank you to everyone that made my birthday so special! It was a weird one to celebrate since I feel like we have spent the last 10 months celebrating with all of the wedding/bridal festivities. Believe it or not, I actually felt like I met my “Amanda Celebration Attention!” quota…but alas we celebrated anyways.  The … More we celebrated anyways

well lately…

November 20, 2012

It’s been almost a month since I last posted…a disgrace. November is my favorite month {birthday month!!!} so the Hall’s have been super busy. Therefore instead of an instaweek or instaweeked or whatever it was that I used to do- here is a look back at the month, in true instagram fashion. Makes my life … More well lately…

a reminder

October 31, 2012

Before October passes us by in a couple of hours, I have to take a moment or two to shout out to the many breast cancer survivors and warriors out there.  Many of you know that my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer while I was in college, it was a big shock to our … More a reminder

Boo! It’s HALLoween!

October 31, 2012

  It’s HALLoween! It’s a spirited and spooky day at work 🙂  Last night I whipped up the only dessert that I know how to make. Brownie Cookie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese frosting.  Crazy easy to make and decorate!  Eek! 🙂  Artsy Angels! Our creative department matchy matchy matchy!  Seeeeeeesters!  Trick or Treat!  🙂 amh….or … More Boo! It’s HALLoween!

french wine jugs

October 30, 2012

Regular sized wine bottles are for sissies.  At the Country Living Fair last weekend {more on that soon} I spotted an exhibitor selling french wine jugs in their original crates. Such a cool look! Of course I could think of dozens of ways to decorate with them…but being low on floor space and appalled by the $125+ … More french wine jugs

musings of my friday

October 26, 2012

I think I am a guest blogger on my own blog. Technology…New names…Guess what…I have no intention of googling around to figure it out, because on this delightful Friday I am brain dead and beyond ready for the weekend. Some pretty pictures for ya… I’m all over this chambray thing. Next stop…leather leggings. I want. Very … More musings of my friday

look who is back…

October 18, 2012

Mrs. Amanda Macy Hall! The wedding was amazing- everything I could have ever wanted and so much more! The honeymoon was a blast- such a fun and relaxing week with my husband! More on all of the wedding festivities later- right now I am soaking in being married and not being a bride and talking about wedding … More look who is back…

the final countdown

September 24, 2012

Today is my last Monday at work as a single gal… these 5 days are surely going to fly by!  Naturally I am newly obsessed with things that say ‘Mr & Mrs’ and ‘His & Hers’ {One Kings Lane} 11 days to ‘Hers’🙂 amc

l o v e

September 12, 2012

because i am tired. because i am busy. but because i still had an urge to post something on this blog. enjoy some mary kate & ashley l o v e Perfect makeup & perfect hair colors One of my all time favorite shots of the girls- love the denim shorts Fabulous smoky eyes love the … More l o v e

3 little…

August 31, 2012

fall outfit makers!  Currently going craaaaazy for these 3 little items from ASOS: Structured NAVY leather jacket! Yes, navy! I love the cut of this jacket and the quilted sleeves.  {$85} A white peplum top to style-up plain pants and skirts {$43} That perfect cozy, long sweater. Layered over skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, dresses and … More 3 little…