Seven Spoons! Or Forks…

One of my favorite things to do with Justin is watch him cook. As for myself, I can easily burn a boxed cake or brownie mix, but Justin seems to have a knack for bringing ingredients together in an almost scientific way. By looking at a recipe, he has a good...

Joy Williams – Venus Review

Ever have one of those days when it seems like nothing is going right? It could be as simple as you forgot your phone at home or it could be more traumatic like a medical emergency. Shortly after I began college, I had a few of those days. Both types, because...

Asheville, NC – Holiday Inn @ Biltmore East

Destination: Asheville, NC Date: May 2015 Hotel: Holiday Inn Brand: IHG Status: Platinum (with the IHG branded credit card) # of travelers: 2 Hotel & Brand: Making the Decision image from IHG website Justin and I had been planning to return to Asheville...

Memorial Day

Remembering those who have died fighting for our freedom today and every day. – image from PhotoPin Happy Memorial Day! I hope that however you are spending this gorgeous day, it is doing what you love with the people you care for! (Or making money …...

Caution: Pizza Ahead!

Yo! I wasn't planning on writing this post! Thank goodness for PhotoPin! One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta is Antico Pizzeria. The pizza place has only been open since 2009, but it has already received nationwide recognition from celebrities and...

SoCo the German Shepherd

Who could say no to that face? (19 mos. ago) My parents have a dog. Thrilling, right? He is one of the most adorable creatures ever. He will cock his head ever so slightly when you are talking to him. And if you use the words "ball" or "bed", he knows exactly...

Courtyard Marriott – Jacksonville Beach, Florida

image from PhotoPin Destination: Jacksonville Beach, Florida Date: May 2015 Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Brand: Marriott Status: none # of travelers: 2 Hotel & Brand – Making the Decision image from Marriott website About 3 weeks before the University...

Anthropologie Sales in Anticipation of Memorial Day Weekend

One of my favorite stores is at it again! They just marked down a bunch of new items, and if you order today and use the coupon code HELLOWSUNSHINE you can get free shipping when you purchase $150 or more! The following are a few of my favorites: I recently...

A Super Easy Mother's Day Breakfast

Over the weekend Justin and I had a crazy schedule. Despite this, we tried very hard to work it out to be in favor of the mothers and grandmothers in our lives. Because of our lack of time and the way the schedule worked out, I convinced Justin to help me...

20 Tunes For Thursday

The following are a few songs that seem to encompass my whole life… Take a look and enjoy the youtube music videos. Maybe you'll discover a new favorite! :) 1. A song from your childhood George Straight – "Check Yes Or No" You know you are from the South when your first music memories are of country music. :) A lot has changed since I was in elementary school and I'm pretty sure most kids now...