{Hopes &} Dreams should always be on your mind, they are for me.  Keep reaching and believing 🙂 Do you have some veggies that might not make it through the weekend? Before they are forced to become compost…find 30 minutes this weekend, slice them thin and roast with evoo and garlic powder for 15-20 minutes. … More Happy Friday!

Who doesn’t love a stroll through Anthropologie? The product selection and merchandising simply does not get better. What I would do to be on their marketing team!!! 🙂  Mom is lusting after a bottle tree and it’s easy to see why. What a statement they make!  Lately I have this thing for the letter H. … More an instagram shopping trip

need i say more? my heart glows with a degree of happy assurance 🙂 amc

Summer means short denim cut-offs: Am I tough enough to pull this look off?  I might just stick with the lace accent. I see a DIY project in my future… White denim cut offs are a must-buy this season!  Casual and comfy And… a healthy dose of leg lengthening denim: Freshen up your look with … More the short & long of it

lately… My Tone It Up Perfect Protein came in!  After 4 months of plain brown rice protein, I was blown away by the taste of vanilla in my green drink this morning. Yay!  Kale & Perfect Fit are going to be best buds now  My lunches are always pre-packed {no room for risk!} and consist of … More TIU update

i wish I were good at yoga…i should practice for my family of 10 one day 🙂 it’s jean short season ladies! rejoice now considering moving back to baby blue bedding. so peaceful  can we please wear shorts to work? this look is presh a fantastic space that is super easy to recreate  sexy cute. … More hey tuesday

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Mommy!!! She is absolutely my everything, a perfect example of how to live and the best source of inspiration.  I love you!  off to celebrate 🙂 amc

Did everyone have a great Cinco de Mayo? Josh, Mason and I grabbed our best friends and headed to Cottage Cheek on Saturday to celebrate cinco style.  Off we go!  Such a beautiful bottle of tequila!  Margaritas in the sun, lake side. Does it get any better? besties nicely coordinated boys movie on the lawn!  … More fiesta & siesta

This past Friday I hosted all the girls over for a little dinner party to celebrate Emily’s engagement {and to say goodbye….she moves to San Fran soon} No lie, Mason invited himself into this picture Some updates of the place: my lovely chair topped with a stack of beautiful books our tv center is finally … More the first dinner party

You know him from Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorator and possibly from his {so well named} design book. Not only is he certainly a character but the man’s got talent.  very nice eh 😉  Martyn Lawrence Bullard The only things important in life…..live, love and decorate  {buy it now} Some of his work that makes me … More designer spotlight: martyn lawrence bullard

now introducing… {the bridesmaids} Lydia Gilleland Maid of Honor Childhood Best Friend Lydia and I go together like PB&J. She is the sister I never had and one of the most special people in my life. All throughout high school we were connected at the hip and now a days when we are together, we … More now introducing…the bridesmaids

Never did I ever think I would be enjoying plain steamed green beans at lunch.  Amazing how your appetite actually can change if you put your mind to it!  had to share!  go green 🙂 amc

Musings of this Tuesday makes ya think I love love that chair- must replicate ottoman ain’t so bad either 🙂 i need this tank! love the colors of this room. i like the idea of not putting the ottoman by the chairs but spacing it all out. clever.  cutie stay smart sistas new TIU tank … More musings of this tuesday

Because I know that deep down, you really do care what I did this weekend 😉 Tasty Eat Clean meals all week!!! Bought wild salmon for the first time- it actually has a different taste and texture. Has anyone else tried it?  JAMM fam now will have clean carpets! We bought a SHARK vacuum. So very … More instaweekend

Every area of the house should have it’s own style and be styled. Bathrooms included. And no, matching toothbrush holders and soap dispenser do not count.  Even small windows deserve big style that is some gorgeous organization!  This is the goal of the guest bathroom closet- attainable I think  I love the idea of re-purposing furniture for … More be styled

Even though yesterday I sort of ripped on americasmart’s lack of lamps…they made it up to me in their abundance of apparel.  Today’s purchases: Textured, graphic, super colorful shorts & a bright coral top to match.  SO EXCITED! This might be “girl-normal” or it could be “amanda-crazy”… Either way, I go to Pinterest for outfit … More pleats & prints

My family is better than yours. Was that rude? Oh…I’m sorry.  My mom and grandmother hosted our family shower at Cottage Cheek {our lake house} this past Saturday and it was sooo perfect! We had the time of our lives with our family and OF COURSE the place looked amazing!!!! Seriously, my mom needs to … More family wedding shower

The insta-makeover lies in the power of spray paint.  Some projects I have been meaning to share: Door Mat Wall Art You saw it all over Pinterest. But could it really be done? And look decent?  The answer is YUP! Mom surprised me with a rubber floor mat {Josh was more than confused as to … More the spray treatment

Some more peeks of our home 🙂 i love this collection of books new lamp! brought it home from my office last night {need to remove the pink bow…} {and I need to do something about that mess of cords…} in person this is a great little area. very cheery maybe next post will be … More tabletop

I’ve been doing a bit of decorating lately and even though these pictures are horrible, I thought I would share. 🙂 I  love my new champagne chevron pillows and couldn’t part with my orange one. I think they play nice together though.  Artwork above the bed is DIY 🙂 loves! I really wish this picture had come … More peeks of the place: bed

Have I told you lately that I love you? Have I told you there’s no one else above you? Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness, Ease my troubles, that’s what you do. For the morning sun in all it’s glory, Greets the day with hope and comfort too You fill my … More that I love you

We had a wonderful weekend and I can’t wait to share details of our family wedding shower at the lake!  But for now- some engagement picture teasers 🙂  I absolutely LOVE our pictures and our photographer!  {heidi, our labor of love} Happy Monday morning! 🙂 amc

Hump Day is perfect for noodling around online, if you aren’t at work of course….Today’s link love: Little Green Notebook: a standard on my favorites list for an overload of design inspiration Powercakes: healthy recipes and fun reads on fitness Fly Through Our Window: hopes & dreaming….  Gal Meets Glam: outfit, hair and makeup inspirationalways … More linked in

Each morning when I am getting ready I make a mental note to update my blog with beauty products I adore. Each morning, I forget. Until today! Beauty products that I am loving lately:{for my previous list click here} Good tools are the ticket to great results. I love the Sonia Kashuk line of brushes at … More pretty mind, pretty heart, beautiful soul

Don’t you just loooove those times when you can literally feel the Lord giving you a warm hug? I don’t know what it is about these last couple of days, but I am just feeling over the moon and surrounded by blessings and love.  We have a family wedding shower this weekend at Cottage Cheek … More lifted up in love