Thankful 2011
this year i am thankful for: cotton candy colored sunrises and sunsets pen pals in Switzerland snuggles the simple pleasure of a hot shower and a cold drink of water JB caught fish (free dinners!) baked apples … so so yum. tomatoes. nom nom nom. ocean waves being home for thanksgiving faith, family, friends. love! […]
i’d rather have peonies on my table …
than diamonds on my neck. any.day.of the week. i have a peony obsession. you might have noticed on this blog… thought i’d pull all my fave peonies into one post. so much prettiness. {vienna 2010} {zurich 2010} {basel 2010} {solingen germany 2010} {basel 2011} {the vitra house in germany, 2011} {colmar, france, 2011} {bern 2011} […]
3 adventures of our first year abroad…
some favorite euro moments #1 Leyman, France we had been living in switzerland for two weeks. we figured why not hike to france and up to their castle. while that was super fun (also exhausting) we did work up an appetite. We walked into a place where not a soul knew english. oh joy. we […]
it’s tuesday and i’m feeling… loved.
|| I love this guy. i feel super blessed to have him. he’s supportive, encouraging, and makes a point to tell me something sweet every day. i can’t believe i have that. and i never want to take it for granted. never. ever. ever. {note to self!} || :::photo via jessica lorren photography:::
Heather & Billy || The Wedding
the photos are in! check them out – over on Jessica Lorren’s site and grab a box of tissues. soo stunning, moving, dreamy and just flat out perfect. Billy & Heather from Ashten on Vimeo. and a video too? by ashten
Wake Forest
surprise! we were in charlotte this past weekend. for one of our closest friends surprise birthday party. it was a success! yay! we also were able to see other friends {and their cute babies}, and visit JB’s alma mater. Wake Forest. Which basically looks like a country club for smart people. and cute dressing girls. […]
walks through desoto
hear, hear. walking with your momma is the best. sun-up or sundown works for me. have you called your momma today? or someone who feels like momma to you? you should …
A little more lago di como…
In my haste leaving switzerland I didn’t post much about our lake como trip other than the incredibly gorgeous C&C wedding. ahhhh, italy. my jb can take me back anytime … ( ; {to sail lake como} {take me inside here … even though i’m not sure where it will lead} {this bench wouldn’t […]
Fontana Avenue
{j.crew striped shirt, h&m shorts anthropologie rose quartz necklace, express earrings, bcbg nude heels, authentic panama hat, michael kors tortoise watch} {photos courtesy of Shannon Kirsten – more on Photo Safari} I bought these shorts on the Champs Elsees in Paris … in an h&m. Somehow that makes them a bit more fancy than my […]
had to share . . .
Watch live streaming video from facebookguests at livestream.com i’ve never watched much Oprah. And maybe you’re like me and haven’t either. But in this video she says a ton of powerful truths. enjoy!
My Favorite Dress
in the history of ever. {and that’s a lot of dresses!} is my MOH dress by Camilyn Beth! {c/o camilyn beth, BCBG nude heels, michael kors tortoise watch: Photos c/o Shannon Kirsten} I feel like a little princess in this dress. there is something so grace kelly about it, don’t you think? I adore […]
What I Wore || Shabby Apple || Spanish Steps
{spanish steps dress c/o shabby apple, bcbg nude shoes, tortoise michael kors watch – a christmas gift from my brother, and express earrings} Shabby Apple sent me the Spanish Steps Dress. Right when I arrived home from Switzerland last month, it was waiting for me. I love presents! particularly when they are pretty dresses in […]
Blossom for a day …
{wearing Ann Taylor dress, H&M baubles, express earrings, authentic Panama Hat (similar here), BCBG nude pumps} I always feel like Blossom when I wear a hat. Remember that show? It was good! {…. I just lost everyone that was born in the 90’s … } But the panama hat is perfect. Even if it is […]
roscoe
{wearing my swagg} long walks are my fave. i prefer the beach. but banyan tree lined streets will do too. i’m convinced people get divorced these days because they stop taking walks together. ok ok, maybe not just because of the walks – but i think it helps anyones relationship. and isn’t Roscoe cute? a […]
unlikely creative
I’ve been thinking about how we take on roles that we’re given. labels people give you, the ones you give yourself … and sometimes labels can really put you in a box. for most of my life i’ve been a little too serious to ever think i had a couple different labels going for me. […]
| Grocery List |
I thought I’d share with y’all what a typical grocery list is for me. {At the request of someone on my formspring} This is what you’ll typically find inside my fridge and pantries. I eat to get energy, feel good, but also for pleasure. I always allow treats here and there – usually […]
From Sarasota to Stockholm; Swedish Sendoff Dinner
Last nights Swedish Sendoff for Cami & Christian was complete and utter per.fec.tion! Hosted by Caleb & Courtney, {i promise all of my friends don’t start with C’s …} who went above and beyond. I thought I was just coming to a picnic … but i should have known because with our friends, it’s never […]
warning: no rainbows, bebe puppies, unicorns found on here today.
i have post-longest-running-european-honeymoon-ever-depression. there, it’s out. it’s a real disease. {sort of} I’m simply finding it hard to get back into the swing of things. the real life things. Today I kissed JB{Thee most handsome man in a suit} goodbye, walked him to his truck from the driveway, and handed him some coffee … […]
nostalgia
i know, i know, i’m such a sap. i realize it was indeed over a year ago and i should get over it. but i miss positano. i miss capri too. i miss jumping in the adriatic, boating the coast, and scootering around capri with my best friend {who i also get to conveniently make […]
meatless monday || cranberry quinoa
One of my favorite things to do is go to whole foods salad bar and load up for lunch. We don’t have one close by so it’s a nice treat when i’m in the area. I always load up on {if its there!} is their Cranberry Quinoa ummm. yum. it’s a nice healthy side for […]
Florida Living || October
{perfect bag for boating c/o bungalow} life is about to get busy for us. so i’m soaking up all of the time i can with jb. {quality time is important} he’s about to start a real life career! changing from baseball uniforms to cute suits. i guess i should get started on being a […]
Russian Dreams
Today I realized I hadn’t posted much on our Russian Trip! a crying shame. I miss Russia, the borsch, gold everywhere, the art, my baby bear, trying to pry a smile out of someone, and our little guide who had a pet rat to go home to at night. So let’s live through that […]
The Rehearsal and a wedding sneak peek
how is everyone so fashionable and gorgeous. Cami, made this! incredible. Karie in ASOS Courtney in Lulu’s Shannon in Vintage Heather in Urban Outfitters Katie in a dress from Dillards heath and billy – rehearsing (: … and a sneak peek of us in our dresses. best colors ever. and how about heather’s dress! […]
Bridal Party Brunch
The day before heather’s INCREDIBLE wedding, my mom and I hosted a bridal party brunch. Weddings go so quickly and it was nice to just be able to slow down enough to enjoy each other’s company. I made sure to incorporate all of the things Heather adores. Milk glass, mustard, balloons, succulents, tea, tea cups, pretty […]
