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

It’s that time again- Market Week! Today kicks off our Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market together with the Atlanta Gourmet Market + The October Atlanta Apparel. Now that’s a mouth full! Basically, we are hosting two markets at once. And yes, the event load is also twice as big. Some of what I will be … More market time

I came across this little quote the other day {on pinterest of course} and it really got me thinking… The days in my weeks {gotta keep the time frame small for my memory} that I have been truly linked in with God have been the days when I have stood a little straighter, smiled a … More feeding

I have been a long time fan of white washed walls and furniture, taupe home accents, crisp white bedding, blankets and throws and rustic, simple and natural furniture. My future home (Hopes & Dreams) promises to be a white wonderland.  Of course, I can’t live without some pops of color Rustic Elegance Clean and Beautiful- … More chic to chic

I feel like I always say this…but what a busy week it has been! Plus it is getting a bit colder outside…yay! Fall time!  My new events team & I have been hard at work this week scoring some of the best of the best for market. I am so excited about our January market events … More bright ideas

Sunday, September 25Back at Cottage Cheek! I am laying out on the porch and thought i would try to blog from my phone with the Blogger app. The weather this weekend was hotter than expected but i can still tell that Fall is not far from us. Even though I often pretend it is full-on … More wonderful weekends

As I mentioned before, Mom & Dad bought a lake house! To clarify it is a “lake-house”, not to be confused with “a-house-on-a-lake.” Apparently this means that the house has “character” and that is a good thing. The house also came with all of it’s furniture and lucky for us, {and the boys that would have … More cottage cheek

Some people go to NYC Fashion Week. I go to Antique shows. Not sure which I would rather be at…I think I am a mind divided. Treasure hunting or trend spotting… both sound fantastic! Anywho, I got the chance to go to the Brimfield Antiques Show earlier this month! It was a great trip and I got … More #brimfield round up

Happy Wednesday! What a week it has already been. Looking forward to the weekend, for sure! 🙂  great photo & set-up.  i think we need pictures of mason and miley simply cute i really like this idea for a mantle. i am obsessed with letters everyone loves a brick wall- but what about when it … More mustard style

Today I am off to the #Brimfield Antiques show in Massachusetts. I am excited for this trip! Should be a lot of fun and I will get to meet some really great people in the design/interiors industry.  Since I have never been before…here is what others say about Brimfield: Traditional Home Brimfield Antique Show strikes … More #brimfield trip time

I am so excited that it is Sunday! But really it is only Saturday because no work tomorrow! Yahoooo! Hope you are having a great weekend! I am!  Just wanted to say HI! 🙂 i need a room like this- so cool how funny are these porcelain cans! i finally got a vase in a pattern … More happy sunday!