It’s Monday. It’s rainy. And…It’s Monday. Combat that Monday moodiness with some endorphins!!! “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” And if that too-cute blonde and her little puppy don’t do it for ya… Take it from Minka Kelly.  A good 30 minute sweat can be the ticket to a clear mind!  And a better day! 🙂  Next … More endorphins make you happy

Quick happy things: Market is just about over!     And check out what the events team pulled off… {click the pic to play or follow this link} 2. I had my first macaroon this market & I am obsessing!  While they do not qualify as Clean Eating… I still really want to try and make them!  … More mobs & macaroons

It’s beginning to look a lot like Market! So it is time for a happy and distracting blog post: This week the above applies to me in the form of running & customer service at Market We can always do a bit better! 🙂 It has recently occurred to me that I finally get to stock up … More happy distractions & motivations

Happy New Year! Is everyone loving this time off as much as I am? Gosh, it’s just wonderful! Well, just wanted to check in and show you some things I’ve been eyeing today: Too cute southern garland, would love to make this and hang on my mantle It’s officially Winter and “they” say that it … More winter break

It’s the last Friday of 2011 and I think we have ended the year very well! Today we booked our wedding ceremony & reception venue! Josh & I are so excited to tie the knot at this gorgeous location surrounded by our favorite friends and family! I am a sucker for “Save the Dates” so I am … More another year, another dream!

Merry Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful holiday!  With 4 sets of family {don’t ask…} celebrating the holidays tends to take a while, in fact it is Christmas again tomorrow for us Cheeks! Since I am used to spending the holidays in dozens of different living rooms and kitchens, it wasn’t such a big … More Merry Christmas!

Is it the Holiday season? Is it planning a wedding? Is it that January market is mere days away? Or is it being on a jury? For one reason or another, I feel pulled in 1 million directions and I am so overwhelmed! After a therapeutic talk with my Dad, great big hug from my Fiance, love & … More a cottage cheek christmas

“The only certain thing about the future is that it will surprise even those who have seen furthest into it.” ― E.J. Hobsbawm {Hopes & Dreams} News…. Josh and I are ENGAGED!!!! Being the mushy gushy lovey dovey couple that we are- we had talked about tying the knot for quite some time. I had … More love news!

Last night while I was indulging my soul and rotting my brain-{watching Real Housewives of Bev Hills}- I swear I heard the word “glam” or “glammy” 12 times. Despise the word! Adore the style…This is Amanda’s take on glam:{was third person that I just used? uhh} Ultimate glamorous room- love the white, the Lucite details, rich … More all things glam

Lately… How is it that no one says Merry Christmas quite like Starbucks? From the decor, to the drinks and little details like the cups. Such a festive way to start the day.  a pretty place for christmas cookies or a holiday message  too cute gingerbread men for an afternoon work snack  {love him!}  That … More holiday things

Happy Thanksgiving!!! I hope that everyone had a beautiful and blessed holiday. We spent ours at Grandmommy and Grandaddy’s house with 50 of our wonderful family members. Surprisingly there were actually leftovers This wasn’t easy My family! I love these pictures- Mom is so pretty! Those boys heart! Before all of this- the girls and I had an … More trimming turkeys and trees

No birthday is complete without a heaping dose of love from my wonderful family. This year I dared to introduce my brother and Dad to some “culture” food and dragged them to the Iberian Pig in Decatur. After some serious griping and googling of unpronounceable ingredients… we all took dares and ordered our dishes. And no one was dissatisfied. … More popping parent love

This past week has been an absolute blessing and a whirlwind of fun! On November 15th, I turned 25 and my friends, family, co-workers and boyfriend sure did pull out all of the stops to celebrate with me!  Thank you Kim! {homemade cake pops} Thank you Kim! Thank you Josh!  {Madewell} Thank you AMC girls!  … More birthday blessings

As soon as we could on Friday, Josh & I skipped down to Lake Jackson to meet the rest of the Cheek Family at the Lake House Cottage Cheek. We were so excited to spend a nice relaxing weekend eating yummy food, looking over the lake and sitting by the fire. And that is just … More lake livin’

Busy day! But wanted to post a quick hello!  With the mornings being so chilly and the sun slipping away too early in the evening- this cute little cup must be constantly filled with caffeine.  Speaking of chilly mornings- it sure has been hard to jump out of bed in the mornings! Love this room- … More caffeine & confidence

In preparation for a very stylish fall and winter, the events girls have all purchased some wonderful leather {“leather”} jackets. Just in case we needed any inspiration on how to wear them, I have steadily compiled a picture folder of luscious leather looks {jackets and leggings}. {Que Stevie’s “Leather and Lace“} love the stripes with it Ms. Divorced Kardashian rocking a … More luscious leather

It’s Halloween! {and the last day before my birthday month!!!} Had fun playing in the fall leaves this weekend And watching GA Tech beat Clemson!!!!! GO JACKETS! I didn’t cook this weekend, but I have big plans for a yummy pumpkin pie this week! Last night I discovered just what “soup can do” and made … More boo!

I finally used a wreath to decorate! I swear I have almost 10 different wreaths that I want to copy pinned in my pinterest boards and about half of those have made appearances on my blog as craft goals. Finally. Finally. Finally. I gave it a try! All of the pinterest inspiration was almost too overwhelming. … More spray paint & bows

My parents wouldn’t approve, but some celebrities just offer the.best. style-spiration! I like to assume that they have professional stylists that help them look their best, and even if they don’t, they must have access to the best apparel and accessories right at their fingertips. For the rest of us…we can only covet their closets and … More coveting closets

I shared a lot of secrets last week… so this week I am just reminding you of what you already know about me. Yesterday, you were reminded that I love fall. Today, you will be reminded that I have an obsession with instant gratification and that me and patience tend to not get along. Exhibit A: Last … More instant patience

It is safe to say that I have beat into your heads that “fall is my favorite time of the year.” Well sadly, it dawned on me yesterday during a Target trip that I haven’t decorated at all for the season! The apartment looks just the same as it always does with the exception of … More a fall home

my wonderful fall weekend in pictures:  Mom & I spend Saturday at the Country Living Festival in Stone Mountain, GA! We went last year and just loved it, so we had to go again- even better this time! Also, I made homemade pumpkin risotto!  Picture time 🙂 would love to have this many flowers at … More fall fairs & festive food

Hi, My name is Amanda and I am having a mid-twenties crisis. A Hopes & Dreams crisis at that. I am really hoping to hear that you all go through similar things…so give me some “misery loves company” please. 🙂 Backing it up…I am not miserable. Nope, far from it. I think God would downright slap … More passion & perfection

Seems like it has been forever since I have written, makes me sad. I need to find more time in the days! Tonight I am going to The High Museum of Art in Atlanta with my mom!  Excited to be all cultural and such 🙂  Be back later! 🙂 amc