Spring Wish List

There’s something about neon pink that makes me realllly happy to be a girl.  My nails are currently bright pink, and I just can’t help but smile when I look down at them.    { Pink:  earrings, skirt, necklace, shoes } Mint pretty much reigns supreme with colors for me.  shades of it anyway. {Mint: jeans, dress, polish} and peplum, oh peplum… […]

Boca Grande, FL

{wearing // h&m shorts, old navy striped top, panama hat /similar, anthro necklace, }    i love Boca Grande.   Sunday we met my parents down in Boca Grande for lots of eating, golf cart riding, and some beaching. it was lovely.  If you ever find yourself there – you are lucky.  

old jack

i like to think jack is talking about, not being sorry for who you are.   people aren’t going to like you – for one reason or another.  and many times those reasons have nothing to do with you. to me, my mission in life is to  live gratefully love wholeheartedly bless others through actions […]

Sarah Tucker Events || The Everygirl

Styling + Design : Sarah Tucker Events // Photography : Naomi Chokr // Mini Desserts :  The Short Giraffe // Wardrobe by CamilynBeth // models: cami &ashten // Calligraphy Place Cards :Letter Be Calligraphy // Hummus Bowls : Mini Latte Bowls // Chevron Lucite Tray : Tilly Maison //  // Botanical Paper Coasters : Rifle Paper Co //  first of all,  a huge thank you to all who helped with the shoot. […]

Stamp Art

here’s a confession for you.  i love old stamps.  as anyone who has received a letter from me would know.  i found the honey hole when i discovered precious owl.  i almost didn’t want to share!  for $4 I literally have hundreds of nautical stamps from all.over.the.world! in my possession.  oh the possibilities.  inspired by […]

Design Darling & little bits and pieces around the office.

Yesterday a Design Darling package made my office way sweeter.   {gold tray via design darling, $14 monogrammed business card holder(!!!), laurel denise vase “you are my sunshine” – i put my paper clips in, vintage tape dispenser, gold striped washi tape} { my favorite card to give, moxie mint pencil, letterbe calligraphy, victorinox tomo knife} […]

confessions of a non tomboy

when i was really young i had a couple of friends who were tomboys. i was not a tomboy.  i am all girl.   at 4 years old my room was laura ashley striped pink with roses.   degas ballet prints covered the walls. i refused to wear anything other than dresses.   and then… I […]

instagram dump

a big fat instagram dump for your mid week. my in-law’s have been so many places. this is their map.  different colors mean different things.  I believe the red is where they have both been.  green is for my FIL and White is for MIL. fun fact – they met in germany. a girl from […]

A second look at Bern

The other day I got a little spicy about a photo of mine that was pinned … which ultimately is helping me to pin more responsibly.  sounds funny, but it’s the kind thing to do.  pin it right the first time.  since the photo i mention was from a trip to bern, I pulled out […]

march and me

{from the movie, benjamin button} March always feels funny to me.  it smells different even. it is the month jb asked me to be his girlfriend, the month i moved to switzerland as a newlywed, and the month i had open heart surgery.   four years ago in march i was very sick, then hospitalized […]

what is an artist.

“Art isn’t only a painting. Art is anything that’s creative, passionate, and personal. And great art resonates with the viewer, not only with the creator.  What makes someone an artist? I don’t think is has anything to do with a paintbrush. There are painters who follow the numbers, or paint billboards, or work in a […]

conspiracy theory

can we talk about how the bachelor totally wants to be us? (;  First Panama, and now Switzerland? whaaaaaaaaat. what is happening. I fully expect the proposal to be on anna maria island. …Proof… Panama! {i accepted the key} …Switzerland… See? (: :::on STE: The Blog – Trendspotting: Cotton:::

Hattie Sparks || Grand Opening

If you live in New Orleans. First of all, i’m jealous.  obviously. Second of all, you would be remiss if you don’t march your tush down to Hattie Sparks. Today is the opening day for the most beautiful, eclectic shop that is filled with local and southern artists …  HATTIE SPARKS it is one of […]

happy place

This little corner of anna maria is where my family used to rent in the summer. Being just a few minutes away from this spot makes me so {so} happy. i get all and every kind of nostalgic.  i used to play in this sand, i used to daydream here and now i’m here with […]

Sarah Tucker Events : The Blog

 {via Jessica Lorren} hi y’all. when i first thought about blogging in 2009, actually when i discovered blogs existed really …  i wanted to start a wedding blog.  but then, you know – getting married and moving to Switzerland seemed like it would make for decent content at the time.  so the wedding blog was […]

love letter to my husband on his birthday

JB turns 30 today. 30 years of pure awesomeness. i’m rather obnoxious with how much i love that fella.  but it’s true.  i do. man i am so glad that guy was born. and that we ended up together.   JB has taught me so much about life.  still hoping his good traits are transferred […]

Instagood

linking up with Jenni today… sharing my instagrams from the past week.  {fresh mint, strawberries soaked in sugar, and champagne} {meetings with my sweet brides.  stunning locations} {live music at Starfish Company in Cortez, FL … a band on a boat.  heaven help me. i love this} {walks with my mom at our fave park} {lace […]

What I Wore: Europe

I’m working on a post for dear sweet Liz on what to pack when you plan to travel Europe. I’ve been pouring over old photos in order to get a sense of what did I actually wear… the verdict? a lot of rompers, swaggs, dresses, j.crew pixie pants, and intyce boots. I thought it might […]

Valentine’s Day Shoot by ENNA | ANNE

How sweet is this shoot that my friends ENNA | ANNE put together? The talented duo behind ENNA | ANNE did all of the design, make-up, photography, and florals.   Sweet Flour made the sweet treats!  i am drooooling after looking at those lavender heart cookies!   Check out all of the DIY goodness here. and […]

{via} i’m sure most have read this already, but it bears repeating. there are a few things i’ve been doing for STE that may help you  whether you just opened up your own business or need the push or just need some good reads/organization tools.    – i bought a laurel denise planner.  this is easily […]

barefoot in a cotton dress

{h&m mens chambray shirt, nordstrom dress, anthropologie necklace, diamond stud earrings c/o anjolee – seriously only ever take these babies off when i’m headed to sleep!} We’ve had house guests all week and i have been loving spending time with them, cooking, and catching up.  Lots of giggles in there too, as is always the case […]

girl crush

i’m so happy to be doing a Q & A over on Sophie’s Blog – The Littlest Things .  I’ve posted about Sophie before but cannot resist another chance at spreading her all over the internet.  She loves life with an enormity we should all strive toward, she’s a stunner, a world traveler, a true sweetheart, […]

Valentine’s Day, one week from today!

i know valentine’s day can be a little in your face at times, but i gotta say- there’s something really nice about a day dedicated to LOVE.  i love, love.  of all kinds.  it is just nice to have a reason, a little push, to tell your dear ones you love them.  you can call […]

a beginners tutorial

it would appear i have something to teach you. unless it is just one formspringer asking the same question.  in this case, this whole post is for you. Here’s my how-to on putting watercolor images on your blog … or really any image. this is something I did not understand how to do but then […]

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