We spent the long weekend with friends & family - the best way to celebrate holidays in my book! We had a small BBQ gathering at my parents house on Independance Day itself and as the Mayberry contribution to the family meal we brought the drinks! What backyard party is complete without some fun drinks #amiright (alcoholic or otherwise). I whipped out the Jose Cuervo Teagaritas and started pouring glasses! It was all of our first times with Teagaritas - half iced tea and half margarita! ... continue reading...
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Photo by ©DorienScheltens2013 Good Morning! I hope you are excited because this post holds my very first (and quite possibly my last ever) vlog. A couple weeks ago when I offered y'all the opportunity to ask questions and I said that I would answer them in person, I had NO IDEA how hard it was going to be to make a video. Emotionally, physically, practically hard. It was like hello insecurities and stage fright! Oh dear. But I made it through and you better watch this video because I put ... continue reading...
Top 5 Tips for Instagram
I love instagram. It is hands down my favorite social media. I love that you can create a folder of snapshots and memories. Filled with places you go, people you love, and things you do. Enough space for a caption but not enough space for too many crazy rants or buzzfeed articles. It is a pile of pictures that you can carry in your pocket – like those plastic inserts you can put into your wallet - but better! ... continue reading...
DIY Flower Pot
I love succulents and cute little flowers. I just cannot help myself when we are in any kind of garden center. I am pretty sure that once we move out of our wonderful town house, I will go crazy with the gardens. Right now we are taking baby steps, one easy-to-maintain-plant at a time - it is good for us. I also think that the type of pot you put your plant in is half the beauty - which is why I need to go home and immediately find something to replace the squishy plastic pots they come in from ... continue reading...
Hello Brother
MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED! Just in case you missed this post on me starting to plan a Bridal Shower & this one on a DIY Wedding Binder, My little sister is getting married and I am so excited! As the big sister and Matron of Honor I have all kinds of responsibilities for the wedding and I pretty much love that! Planning someone else's wedding is so fun and totally different than planning your own! BUT one of the most exciting things about this whole process is gaining a new little ... continue reading...