As I’m sure you probably already know, there is SO much that goes into wedding planning and it can get very overwhelming if you don’t stay organized! Obviously a wedding planner can help out in this department, but when it comes to day-of prep and things to remember, it’s on you! In a way to try and alleviate some of this stress on what to bring/ tips on how to stay organized, I have compiled a few helpful lists. The Night Before The night before is crucial because this is the perf[...]
Venue: Knotting Hill Place The search for a venue was probably the most difficult part in my opinion. We had a vision of what we wanted and approximately the time of year we preferred, but because we had a slightly shortened engagement period (10 months) we found this to be difficult! Most venues were either booked for the time of year we wanted or lacking something we knew we wanted. We absolutely fell in LOVE with Knotting Hill Place and are incredibly grateful to have had our wedding[...]
Boy oh boy has 2020 been a rollercoaster of a year so far! We planned a wedding, postponed it due to COVID-19, and now we have some very exciting news... WE ARE MOVING! Zach and I recently purchased our very first house together and we are SO excited to share the adventure of making a house a home with you all! *Cue all the future home decor + renovation posts* THE BACKSTORY Zach and I moved to Dallas from San Antonio in 2018. We rented a small 875 sq. ft. apartment on Lake Carolyn in[...]
Tried & true Amazon favorites! Most (if not all) are available through Prime as well. 1. Tummy Control Fleece Lined Legging- Ok, I realize Spring is upon us but these are too good not to share. Not only do they suck you in, they are also an incredible length for petites and SO soft. Would be great as a indoor lounge pant during Spring/ Summer. 2. Low Carb Palmini Pasta- I’m a pasta girl. Always have been, always will. Recently I switched to a lower carb diet (wedding probz) an[...]
Blazer | Bodysuit | Jeans | Booties | Purse The other day I was aimlessly scrolling through Pinterest (I like to do that when I feel overwhelmed or when I need inspiration). I came across a quote that really hit home and I probably read it over and over a hundred times... Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.-Rick Warren I think the reason this hit home so much is because your 20’s a[...]
*Code below to receive a discounted rate at any Getaway cabin!* This past weekend Zach and I took a MUCH needed break from reality at Getaway Piney Woods in LaRue, TX. From planning our wedding to work & blog deadlines, it’s safe to say we don’t always get a lot of time to truly unwind. Our weeks are filled with work, scheduled workouts, dinners, etc. and our weekends are spent attending appointments and shooting content for the blog. We desperately needed to get away from it all[...]
Let me start by saying I have ALWAYS been a firm believer in New Years Resolutions. Each year I spend about .05 seconds determining my "New Years Resolution" that usually revolves around being healthier and usually lasts about 1 week until I fall right back into my old ways. In 2019 I made steps in the right direction and broadened my resolution to overall health. I set an exact game plan for myself and I did pretty good. I worked out often, attempted to eat healthier most days, and I worked to[...]
I am SO excited to finally get to share our engagement photoshoot with you all! We had so much fun shooting with Shiloe Osborne and I am thrilled with how our Downtown Dallas photoshoot turned out! In preparation for these photos, I spent a good amount of time researching “engagement photo outfit ideas” on social media and found so much inspiration. But truly the one thing that I learned while doing research is that there are so many routes that you can take with these photos, but the[...]
What a title, am I right? But the title is not just meant to grab your attention. It's the truth. Zach and I have been dating consistently since the 8th grade. I purposely use the word "consistently' to emphasize the fact that we have never broken up. Not once. Now I don't know about you, but I don't know another person that has dated their significant other since middle school (lol), but here we are and I am SO here for it. A couple months ago Zach asked me to marry him and ever since then I'v[...]
Friends are so important, but as I grow older I feel like it's become more and more difficult to keep/ gain friends. I know I can't be the only one that thinks this. As we grow older we tend to move away, become involved in different things, and stay busy with our own lives, so taking the time to keep a friendship is no easy task if you're like me. As I write this I think to myself all the ways I have slacked at being a friend. I think to myself "would it kill you to pick up the phone and cal[...]