This past Saturday some of my best friends & bridesmaids hosted my bridal shower! It was such a blessing to be surrounded by so many wonderful women that have had such a positive impact on my life.  The lovely hosts around the food table- note that awesome centerpiece full of cookware things!  The Pinterest queen, Jennifer, also made … More my perfect bridal shower

mini decor/crafty-time run to IKEA!  the ultimate spot for well-priced, simple designs that lend themselves to a bajillion wedding/event uses!  love to the sweeds🙂 amc 

Another July market has come and gone…and yet again, I have survived! Some of the action:  Gorgeous showrooms filled to the brim with beautiful inspiration.  Enough perfect products to fill anyone’s shopping cart and break everyone’s bank I love these, let me count the ways Some of our events included Chef Curtis Stone, the chefs from … More july 2012 market

Today I am wishing I was at home crafting in my kitchen and hosting dinner parties. I am surrounded by too much inspiration to sit still!  Great gift! But also great for your own table {French Laundry} Perfect for a detail oriented picnic.  {Felt & Honey} Gold + Twine….what a lovely combination  {Felt & Honey} … More kitchen crafting

Our wedding will have little touches of homemade love scattered throughout- this weekend some of our super-cute supplies came in!  Excited to share the finished product with you! ….at the wedding 🙂  rollin’ up my bridal sleeves 🙂 amc

Augh…it’s been too long since my last DIY project. And that probably isn’t even that true…with all of the wedding decisions and ideas, I think that my home feels left out. Lately I have been wanting so incredibly bad to add some cool accent chairs to the living room. One, there aren’t enough places to sit; … More the living room needs wings

Oh isn’t the world just full of lovely things?! Check out these cutie little things!  Chevron paper placemats!  I noticed this line back in January at our Market and knew they were about to be a HIT! Now I see their precious products all over the place.  My dining table NEEDS these chevron placemats- they … More little things i like

I hope everyone enjoyed their red, white & blue celebrations! I proudly represented my holiday excitement on Tuesday with a full-on R,W&B ensemble And YUMMY red velvet w cream cheese icing American Flag cupcakes!  They don’t exactly look like flags…but hey, I tried.  Tuesday night we were off to Norcross for our annual family fireworks … More Happy Birthday America!

I’ve talked about whole food smoothies time and time again. I am a green drink addict. But I’ve reached a new level!  Last week I was trying desperately to kick a stomach bug and found myself without the regular green drink cast-of-characters. In full-on desperation, I reached into the freezer and found a combo of … More keep your peel on

My favorite part of wedding planning?  Food & Drink taste testings! #fatbride Atmosphere is everything 🙂 Bubbly & Tart!  Beyond refreshing! It may look small, but it packs MAJOR flavor.  A perfect representation of southern succulence  Cheers! We can’t wait for you to taste everything we have picked out!  eat, drink & plan a wedding … More eat, drink & plan a wedding

My favorite part of wedding planning?  Food & Drink taste testings! #fatbride Atmosphere is everything 🙂 Bubbly & Tart!  Beyond refreshing! It may look small, but it packs MAJOR flavor.  A perfect representation of southern succulence  Cheers! We can’t wait for you to taste everything we have picked out!  eat, drink & plan a wedding … More eat, drink & plan a wedding

Hello to this Tuesday that feels like a mucho stressful Friday. So happy to have tomorrow off and celebrate ‘Merica right! Also…so ready for today and all its stressful glory to be over!  Now begins my de-stress “look at pretty pictures and post them” break: This weekend Josh and I attended the wedding of our … More de-stress & post

I’ve been ALL ABOUT some wedding tasks this week! I am flying through this to-do list and having tons of fun doing so!  All of my progress earned me this CRAZY CUTE mini cast iron pan! Thanks Mom, I can’t wait to make mini sized cobblers, omelets, corn breads and more!  So very timely; today an … More wedding, wedding, wedding planning

I’ve been ALL ABOUT some wedding tasks this week! I am flying through this to-do list and having tons of fun doing so!  All of my progress earned me this CRAZY CUTE mini cast iron pan! Thanks Mom, I can’t wait to make mini sized cobblers, omelets, corn breads and more!  So very timely; today an … More wedding, wedding, wedding planning

Hey Monday I promise he loves me…he hates pictures He really hates the camera. So sad Attended a Bridal Shower Brunch for Miss Brittany!  And yes…there were bridal games. Which I won. Heck yes.  love you Josh! We borrowed Mom & Dad’s drill and now have a finished dresser with wonderful handles! LOVE!  Mom bribes … More instaweekend

Signed, sealed, delivered— our Save the Date’s hit mailboxes this week!  The wedding is coming up fast! We are ready and BEYOND excited to share this day with our loved ones!  check your mail! 🙂 amc

Signed, sealed, delivered— our Save the Date’s hit mailboxes this week!  The wedding is coming up fast! We are ready and BEYOND excited to share this day with our loved ones!  check your mail! 🙂 amc

The wedding cake has been chosen!  Mom, Josh and I had no trouble making a quick cake decision!  I am sooo excited about our cake- it’s crazy tasty.  {and the groom’s “cake”? ohhhh guys- get excited! It’s cool} If you want a sample of the bridal cake- come over tonight! Extras won’t last long 🙂  … More let them eat cake

The wedding cake has been chosen!  Mom, Josh and I had no trouble making a quick cake decision!  I am sooo excited about our cake- it’s crazy tasty.  {and the groom’s “cake”? ohhhh guys- get excited! It’s cool} If you want a sample of the bridal cake- come over tonight! Extras won’t last long 🙂  … More let them eat cake

Happy belated Father’s Day! I hope everyone had as wonderful of a weekend as I did. Josh & I joined the Cheek fam down at Cottage Cheek Saturday and Sunday. We had the BEST time laying in the water, kayaking, cooking, grilling, playing games and being together.  grilled peaches on the porch hot blueberry pancake breakfasts gorgeous … More the weekend

hey blog world!  so sorry it has been quite some time since my last post…all has been well! we are off to cottage cheek {the lake} this weekend to soak up the sun and celebrate father’s day. enjoy your weekend! 🙂 amc

Josh & I celebrated our second date-iversary last weekend. Like most couples, we celebrated with dinner & drinks.  But in JAMM fashion- we kicked it up a notch!  This month’s chalkboard sign 🙂 #cheesy Date night at Watershed on Peachtree!  We started with AMAZING cocktails! Seriously, amazing! I was doing all I could to stay … More two years down, forever to go