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

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

i looooove this quote 🙂  {originally posted on c.wonder} you don’t get what you don’t ask for🙂 amc

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

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

the deliverer of daily inspiration… {j.crew} i miss blogging… 🙂 amc

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

How about another reason to dress in blue stripes, create spirited cocktails and serve good ole American food? If the Olympics and 4th of July celebrations kept you wanting more USA excitement- you now have another reason to raise your flag and show your spirit!  Its Election Year! Get fired up from the conventions and … More Cheers! Pick Your Side Party

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

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!

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

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?

{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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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