The power of visualization is fo rizz.  I remember first learning about this goal tactic when my dad was coaching my basketball team in high school {Say what? I played sports?}, I would visualize making that 3 point shot, and it would happen.  I’ve let this strategy fall into other places in my life too- from taking … More visualization & dependency

InstaWeekend! Atlanta Apparel Market, Meeting Mr. Maddox, Pinterest Crafty Time {coming soon…}, FlyWheel and more 🙂April Atlanta Apparel Market pics Me and Morgy Porgy! I looooooooooove this brown headed girl!  The dream team. Life wouldn’t be right without them and Glory Bizzle hats? uhh Hamming it up with The Style Network’s Jeannie Mai Itty Bitty Little … More InstaWeekend

happy tuesday 🙂 I just heard that April is national grilled cheese month. Say it isn’t so! Josh will flip!  yummmy! I like mine with pickles & tomato soup I don’t think a month of grilled cheese will get me bikini ready… Some other cheesy yellow options to celebrate  fun yellow shorts that make any … More cheeeeeeese

Sometimes the gym is….busy, confusing, scary, far away, closed. Always my home is…convenient, empty, comfortable, open. At-Home workouts that work!  Tone It Up videos on YouTube are quick and fun workouts {the arm sequences are my favorite!!!} These are a great way to learn new moves and discover new combinations.  Most only require hand weights and a … More keep it at home

I love you, Mr MasonI love to cuddle with you, Mr MasonI love your stylish Chaco collar, your leash and your vest {ohhh yeah}. But your taste in bedding and dining accessories is all wrong. Your mommy is here to change that.  Mason says this picture makes him jealous He would just loooove a matching pillow with … More a little pet project

I almost forgot to write the regular InstaWeekend post! Real quick 🙂 bridal shower for my cousin goodwill trip, as promised! scored some great deals- diy “after” post to come one day… 🙂 fantastic grilled meal made by my fiance sunday funday lake time!!! in his happy place 🙂 us too 🙂  that mom of mine … More weekendgram

{etsy} 🙂 amc

the boy owes me. big time. {grrrrrr}luckily, i have remembered his new found upholstery skill. let’s get right to it. ottomans are the hottest home accessory since the toaster. all things considered- i think i need my own collection of them. them= plural. and more than two. i am thinking a collection of sets. load the staples. I love sitting … More from dog house to ottomans

inspiration for my next spray daya spray paint job just might be the cheapest and easiest way to upcycle furniture and home decor. and once you pop- the fun don’t stop {i couldn’t help myself} Mom, I need my chair like this back. 🙂  It’s time we venture back to the Goodwill for some lamps. … More spray day

Day Two…Veggie. Juice. Overload.  I am hardly 24 hours in and I may have ruined my favorite breakfast. Up until this morning I craved and looooved my giant green veggie filled smoothie every the morning. Now my crazy brain has taken over and I want a warm breakfast that requires chewing. I know it is … More Veggie. Juice. Overload.

Finally! Gap has great dresses again! I NEED THESE!!!! You know I died when I opened this email Gotta snatch this sucker up soon! It’s selling out so fast online!  This one is already sold out! 😦 Orange is fun too though!  Shopping time! {don’t tell the fiance…} 🙂 amc

Is there really any other way to capture the week/weekend? Celebratory Margaritas! Birthday Margaritas with the lovely Ms Kimberly The work girls for birthday drinks Then….more celebrating! My friend {and bridesmaid} Emily got ENGAGED!!! Surprise celebration at Park T So excited for you girl!  There were 1 too  many tradeshows in Atlanta this weekend…. March … More the instagram weekend

Spring has Sprung! This means- switch out the wardrobe and do some spring cleaning! We started this weekend by rearranging some furniture and I made a dent {hardly} on the closet. My urge to redecorate is overwhelming…but I need to stay on a budget {blah….}. Thanks to Pinterest, there just may be some ways to spruce … More budget decorating dreams

Happy Thursday Eat Less CRAP: C=Cheese R=Refined Sugar A=Artificial Anything P=Processed Foods Eat More FOOD: F=Fruits & Veg O=Organic When Possible O=Omega-3’s (fish, flax, nuts, chia & greens) D=Drink Water & Green Tea {via Clean Cuisine and More} And…… I am SOOO EXCITED!  Flywheel Atlanta is on Gilt City Atlanta today! I snatched up 5 … More acronyms & flying

Musings of a Wednesday It’s been a good week… had some great workouts, dinners, times with friends, caught up on Smash {ahhhhmazing show} and watched world’s-worst Bachelor season come to a close {finally!!!}. I’m working my cowboy boots today, love them! but… I think it is time for a more stylish pair What are some good brands?  … More Musings of a Wednesday

Oh Kate…always tugging at my heart strings Completely perfect!!! I think I need one of everything for bridal showers.  🙂 amc

We have finally made it to Friday. It was touch and go there for a while; but we are here. Whew. And just when I thought I was home-free for the weekend; the ugly monster stuck it’s ugly head out again.  That monster is Self Doubt and Fear.  I can’t let myself go there again; … More how far they’ve come

Food is my favorite. They say looking great {and being healthy!} is 80% diet. I have fully taken on this idea, and lucky for you {uhh} I have chosen to document my every bite. Every single day begins with a fresh smoothie.  The contents are almost always different but follow the same basic formula.  1 … More blended & roasted

Did you have a good weekend? I sure did- enjoyed good friends, good food and good weather. Some Monday morning randomness…{pics from last week} Our March market begins next weekend and showrooms are changing up their displays and windows…I just love this bedding {Codarus Showroom} Me and my handsome fiance Saturday night The latest decor addition … More monday randomness

I was bad this weekend…burger, drinks, chips & salsa, tater tots….eek. But it’s a new week which gives me a refreshed opportunity to have a successful healthy week.Awards season tends to help with the motivation as well. Each Sunday skinny mini little fit and fashionable stars flash across the red carpet…and I am inspired!Oh to have … More the celeb life

Instagram makes me think that I lead a pretty cool life… Friday night date night w a bottle of Josh!  Saturday morning cuddle session w Mr Mason Sweetwater Brewery on sunny Saturday a veggie filled breakfast casserole to recover Sunday morning 🙂 my boys my girls at Tin Lizzys for Sunday Funday Happy 25th to … More the weekend via instagram

It never gets easier, you just get better. Last night Josh & I did some cardio in the gym; afterwards on our walk back he told me that he looked over at me a couple of times and said he was impressed and that I looked like I was doing really well! Being the girl that I … More it never gets easier, you just get better.

Chilly February….I am tired of you. Everywhere I look, stores are debuting their spring/summer lines and I just can’t take it anymore. Bring on the sunshine, please!!!  Painful temptations… bright colors! dresses! tanks! shorts! ahhhh, you’re killing me {piperlime} bright pink, short & strapless. I crave the day…. {j.crew} shorts, t-shirts and wedges. come on … More save me sunshine

Earlier today I came across this thing called the Blended Salad. I had a good bit of veggies about to go bad that I had to use- so I thought this could be just the ticket! Here it goes:Blended Salad/Green Soup The cast of characters: baby spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, onion, lemon, zucchini and flax seed … More going green

February took FOREVERRRR to get here!  So… Hello February!  Looking forward to Daddy’s 55th birthday, Valentine’s Day, our trip to Chattanooga, dinners with wonderful friends, next steps of wedding planning and so much more!  happy month of love!  🙂 amc