03.17.14.
STYLE * SHOPPING LATELY
These days I seem to be living by the words of Tom and Donna - Treat Yo Self! - Maybe a little too much
03.8.14.
NASHVILLE TRIP
If you follow along on instagram you know that we spent the last weekend in Nashville pigging out and having an amazing time. This was my first trip to Nashville and I truly loved it. The place just kind of felt like home
03.5.14.
ETSY * MEG A. MYERS DESIGNS
I've been an Etsy member/seller since 2006, and in all that time I've surprisingly never made a purchase! That changed recently thanks to an Etsy gift card, and I picked up two beautiful pieces from Meg A. Myers Designs. I love the copper on the
02.28.14.
NASHVILLE BOUND * TUNES FOR THE ROAD
I'm headed to Nashville today! Geoff's been there since Tuesday for work, and we decided to make a long weekend of it. I've been getting in the honky tonky mood on spotify and I've made a random little playlist. I have a lot of classic
02.25.14.
PARTY * COUPLES BABY SHOWER
My best friends couples baby shower was last month and it was a lot of fun! I used these GIANT mylar balloons, paper honeycomb balls, and a few vintage items here and there for decor. I'm not so sure we had a theme, but there
02.7.14.
OH SO LOVELY VALENTINE
heart garland | bando goodies | free people jumpsuit | heart straws | DIY Conversation Heart Piñatas | xoxo stamp
01.20.14.
THE KINFOLK TABLE
A dear friend sent me The Kinfolk Table cookbook for my birthday, and it's absolutely beautiful. I've only just picked it up, but can't wait to read everyone's stories and try the recipes. It's part cookbook, part narrative, and features 85 recipes from creatives around
12.14.13.
STAMP GIVEAWAY!
Common Creative ATL is hosting a giveaway on facebook! Head over and enter to win. You'll also find my latest DIY for clay ornaments on their site!
12.9.13.
HOLIDAY CARDS IN THE SHOP!
Apparently today is Christmas Card Day, so if you haven't mailed out your holiday cards yet, I've added a few styles to the shop. Order asap and get them in the mail in time for the holidays! Enter coupon : procrastinate at checkout and get FREE U.S.
11.26.13.
HANDMADE HOLLYDAY MARKET IN ATHENS, GA
I'm always looking for a reason to head up to Athens for the weekend, and on December 15th I'll be set up at Treehouse Kid and Crafts Annual Handmade Hollyday Market. I'll be bringing a variety of things, including the new holiday stamp kits, some
11.19.13.
HIP HIP HOORAY! BABY SHOWER
I have several besties having babies! The first lady up is my friend Kate (due any day now - correction, the baby is here!) and a few weeks ago we had her baby shower. We kept it simple with fresh flowers, big balloons, little toy
10.24.13.
WEST ELM | MEET THE MAKERS PARTY TODAY!
Tomorrow is the launch of West Elm Atlanta's Local Makers initiative! I hope to see some familiar faces at the event, and I'm excited to meet some new ones. There will be about 13 local GA makers, and FREE Community Q BBQ and Hop City Beer
10.4.13.
Transitions In UX Design
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is
09.19.13.
YELLOW+GREY INVITES ON WEDDING CHICKS!
So happy to find Jill and Derek's wedding photos along with my yellow and grey invites up on WeddingChicks.com! Jill and I worked back and forth for a few months, and created a wine country inspired invite along with other coordinating pieces. It was a
08.30.13.
SAVE 20% ON SCOUTMOB THIS WEEKEND!
Did you know I'm selling on Scoutmob? Now would be a good time to go and check it out if not! Use coupon code LDAY20 at checkout and save 20% sitewide!
08.16.13.
OFF TO NEW YORK!
I'm headed to New York for NY NOW so the lack in blogging will continue. In the meantime, there's a new DIY going up on Common Creative ATL any day now. Check it out!
07.24.13.
ETSY POP-UP AT WEST ELM
I am beyond excited to be a part of Atlanta's Etsy Pop-Up Shop at West Elm! The event is August 10th, and leading up to the event I will be non stop creating! I'm hoping to have some new stuff to share, and if you
06.25.13.
ALMA CLOTHING BY AREA HOME
My favorite bedding purchase ever is from Area, and now they've created Alma, a line of relaxed linen lounge wear. I'm in love with the inspiration behind the collection, and who couldn't use a little lounge time in crispy linen. "Don't feel like getting dressed has been
06.11.13.
ON THE BAR * TAZO PEACH GREEN TEA & VODKA
This weekend I experimented with mixing tea cocktails using Tazo Peachy Green Tea and vodka. Place tea bag in glass jar and add about a 1/2 cup boiling water. Let steep 4 minutes. Discard tea bag. Place two sliced peaches and tbsp of honey in your shaker (or
06.7.13.
IN THE KITCHEN * GRILLED ‘FRIES’
Slice a large baker potato into wedges, and drizzle with olive oil and garlic salt. Next grill the potatoes until they become a little soft (maybe about 15 min on high heat). Lastly, and most importantly, toss them with herbs and salt. We did these
06.5.13.
COVETTING * VINTAGE LOOK COOLER
RETRO METAL COOLER I always take notice when someone rolls up to a party with a vintage cooler in tow. No wheels, metal, and usually a really great color. These little cuties from retrometalchairs.com are a throwback to the 1940's, and I desperately want to take
06.3.13.
JUST FOR FUN * MONDAY CHUCKLES
A friend sent me this Gif last week, and I'm still cracking up. via: gif my ass
05.30.13.
CRONUTS. A DREAM COME TRUE!?
Oh. My. Image via: Serious Eats This magical cross between a Doughnut and a Croissant was brought up over the weekend, and it looks even more amazing than I had imagined. The Cronut is a combination of my two favorite pastries, and it's safe to say I'll
05.28.13.
TUESDAY’S TIP + DINNER LATELY
I've been picking up baguettes, cheese, and smoked salmon lately from the little market near our house. It's an easy dinner that doesn't leave us overly full and unmotivated. We get to snack, have a drink and a chat, and enjoy the weather warming up.
05.17.13.
CHRISTINE & DAVE’S MARYLAND WEDDING
When I work on invitations for a couple it's usually chit chatting through email, and then I box up their invitations and send them on their way. If we are connected on social media I'll get a few sneak peeks through instagram or twitter, but
05.16.13.
IPHONE PHOTO FUN
By now you have probably noticed many of the photos in your instagram feed sporting cutesy little doodles, borders, and text. Elsie and Emma from the blog A Beautiful Mess have just released a new photo editing app that has all the adorable style that
05.14.13.
TUESDAY’S TIP * SMELL GOOD FRIDGE
Our fridge is a bit embarrassing, and I really wish someone would come over and clean it for me, but until then I thought I would try to make it smell a little better. I found this tip over on Gardenista, and whipped it up