Author: amandamacyhall
your weekly {-ish} installment of what I did last weekend in instagrammed pictures. because life looks cooler in instagram. Saturday morning wedding craft time with hot coffee A little calligraphy session thrown in. This is becoming my new obsession. In the truck and off to Chickaumaga! Enjoying my view from the passenger seat 🙂 Baby Jarrod’s Sports themed … More instagram
Jamie Eason’s Meatloaf Muffins: review & recipe
I thought cooking was exhausting. Re-living all of the cooking through this blog is more exhausting. Jamie Eason’s Meatloaf Muffins Ingredients:1 lb ground turkey breast1 lb ground chicken breast3 egg whites1 cup of quick cooking oats1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp dried thyme2 tsp dry yellow mustard2 tsp black pepper2 tsp chipotle pepper spice 2 tbsp garlic powder 1 cup … More Jamie Eason’s Meatloaf Muffins: review & recipe
Jamie Eason’s Meatloaf Muffins: review & recipe
things i think i need: rice cooker
Hmmm….this kitchen gadget is intriguing! Help- do I need one? Do you use one? What do you make with it? This little buddy from Amazon.com is only $17! Looks so useful! Steamed veggies! {chicken…no way; fish…sure thing!} It makes chili? Ready for stir fry or as a side dish oooh oatmeal! So let me know- … More things i think i need: rice cooker
things i think i need: rice cooker
slow cooker clean eating salsa chicken: review & recipe
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Clean Eating recipe from He and She Eat Clean {Full recipe from HSEC here} This recipe is intended to be made once a week and should make 5 lunches for 2 people. So far, so true. Ingredients:5-7 Chicken Breasts, Organic, Preservative Free, Perfect Chicks1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, with juice1.5 Cups … More slow cooker clean eating salsa chicken: review & recipe
slow cooker clean eating salsa chicken: review & recipe
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal: review & recipe
Gelato for Breakfast! I wish… that Talenti stuff is the bomb {pistachio!!!}! Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal First you should know that I love oatmeal. Any kind really- Mom grew us up with Cream of Wheat or Quaker Oatmeal in the morning {and homemade egg mcmuffins, french toast, pancakes, fruit salad…I was spoiled, sooo good!}. … More Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal: review & recipe
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal: review & recipe
the prep-life
I am exhausted! Yesterday I googled and googled and researched and researched eating clean. I already know a ton about it; but what I wanted was a “road map” of what to cook when, and how to be insanely efficient while doing it! Enter “He and She Eat Clean“… a GEORGIA couple that blogs about their … More the prep-life
the prep-life
good morning yoga
{mindbodygreen.com} to awaken my body before an a.m. workoutpreparing for change🙂 amc
good morning yoga
getting back in
Allllllriiiiiight……….Summer is about over and the wedding is just over 1 month away. I started 2012 off completely focused and energized to get fit and healthy- and I did great! I saw and felt amazing results! Then summer came along, wedding busyness cranked up, pool parties, patio dinners and happy hours followed. I was able to … More getting back in
getting back in
bright is right
Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean drabby colors. Keep it right by keeping it BRIGHT! Weekend Wear Pinstripe Infinity Scarf | 1969 Chambray Tunic | Leather Travel Tote | 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Cords | Tassel Loafers A girl can’t go without some gold jewels…Piperlime steps in: Trina Turk Elephant Charm Necklace | Kate Spade Gramercy … More bright is right
bright is right
the room for living
our living room – “industrial chic” style – lots of diy love Kitchen Chalk Board | Goodwill White Washed Chair | Honeymoon Fund Jar | Dining Room Table + Painted & Uphostered Chairs | Striped Bag + Wire Shelf Boxes | White Wash Coffee Tables + Engagement Photo Book | Media Set-Up + Storage Side … More the room for living
the room for living
cozy & crew’ed
If I could be covered in J.Crew this Fall, it would look a bit like this: Cherise Coral iPhone Case | Classic Link Necklace | Excursion Quilted Vest | Drakes London Paisley Scarf | Collection Jacquard Keyhole Blouse | Minnie Pant | Brompton Hobo | Nora Cap Toe Chain Ballet Flat Warm, Cozy & Chic🙂 … More cozy & crew’ed
cozy & crew’ed
the ball before i become a HALL!
Bachelorette Ready!!! Last weekend the girls and I celebrated my last single days in Charleston SC! What a blast we had- I will always remember this weekend as being surrounded with my favorite girls having the time of my life! {but totally missing my husband-to-be too} Dinner & Drinks A toast to the best girls … More the ball before i become a HALL!
the ball before i become a HALL!
friday o friday
how perfect is this dress? and the jewels aren’t half bad either. obsessing! I’ve had frozen peaches in the freezer for a week now, waiting for the perfect afternoon to whip up some homemade #eatclean peach icecream This is one perfect piece of furniture. The abundance of drawers, the precious drawer pulls, the color. I love thee. … More friday o friday
friday o friday
what have i done lately?
Had dinner with this little precious and his beautiful Mommy {and Kelsey!} Went to a wedding for a sorority sister Where I was reunited with Emily, who now lives in San Fran And where I had the most handsome date and prettiest friends Had an Apparel Market Where I became an artist {thanks Instagram} And … More what have i done lately?
what have i done lately?
you’re invited
{from my wedding blog} I love getting all of the texts from friends that have received our wedding invitation! It was a labor of love and I am so very happy that you like them 🙂 🙂 amc
you’re invited
you’re invited
I love getting all of the texts from friends that have received our wedding invitation! It was a labor of love and I am so very happy that you like them 🙂 🙂 amc
Still Hoping & Dreaming
It’s sad that I haven’t found time to write on here as much as I used to. But that doesn’t mean that my “Hopes & Dreaming” have come to an end. No Siree, Bob {whose Bob?}Furniture I would love to own… Keeping with my {attempt at…} “industrial chic” theme- this table would look nice nestled into the … More Still Hoping & Dreaming
Still Hoping & Dreaming
goodness
Good Morning! It’s been a good week, it’s going to be a good day, it’s going to be a good month! Praise! Fears are fears. No matter the size and no matter the substance, little fears can bubble into your heart, soul and mind and really mess with your head. It is our Lord that will … More goodness
goodness
looking to fall
I wouldn’t say that I am ready for fall to be here {other than I am so ready for my wedding and honeymoon!!!}, but I can’t help but get a ping of excitement when I see new fall products hitting the stores. 3/4 Sleeve striped tee’s have such an appeal to me! {j.crew} As if … More looking to fall
looking to fall
HBD HTB
Happy Birthday to my husband-to-be!!!Yesterday Josh and I celebrated his entry into his 31st year together. It was such an easy and perfect day. Being together, no strict plans, no wedding to-do lists. Bliss. We stopped for some King of Pops! Blueberry Cobbler Jalepeno Margarita Then it was off to SweetWater Brewery for IPA Day We … More HBD HTB
HBD HTB
just hi
Happy NEW Week! It’s a busy one- but I hope you are enjoying it! {pretty picture that I can’t take credit for…} cheers! 🙂 amc
just hi
corners & cans
What to do with a can of gray paint and patience of a goldfish? Paint everything in sight! My once plain black side table is now rusticy gray and wonderfully wonderful! {it’s friday…} I dry painted the gray paint on- took all of 10 minutes- and I SERIOUSLY love the outcome! Topped it with a … More corners & cans
corners & cans
i made it myself: chevron rug
After seeing graphic print rugs all over for the past couple of months, I was dying to have my own. However, I wasn’t dying to shell out $300 for it {hello! that could be a Tory bag!}…so I made it myself! the finished project! {actually it is due for some touch ups….but other projects have … More i made it myself: chevron rug
i made it myself: chevron rug
faith
faith
thanks in a bucket
Though I could never do enough to say “thank you” to the hostesses of my bridal shower- I gave it my best effort with these pails of thanks! I started with some printed pails from IKEA. I hated the print, but loved the price and the size, so they came home and got a coat … More thanks in a bucket