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

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.