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

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