I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week and enjoyed some time with friends and family. While we would normally go home to be with our families this weekend we spent this year at home just the two of us and celebrated with a big brunch on Sunday (more on that next week). Having Tuesday … Continue reading Living Lately No. 10
I don't know about you, but I have very little desire to cook during the peak heat of summer. I genuinely enjoy cooking most of the time but on those hot an humid days it's a real struggle. I try to incorporate as many easy and refreshing meals into our weekly menu as I can. … Continue reading Favorite Summer Recipes
When Andrew and I got engaged we set the wedding date for 8 months later and people looked at us like we were crazy. They kept asking why the rush as if there was more to it than my dream of a December wedding. Not only did I want a December wedding but my husband … Continue reading Wedding Series: How Long of an Engagement Should You Have
If you open up my closet you will find that the majority of it is blue and white with a very small percentage of colored pieces. I told myself I would start branching out and that lasted for a while. Then as I packed my bags for Chicago I realized that every single item I … Continue reading Summer Red
As I'm sure many of you have plans to celebrate the Fourth of July tomorrow, be sure to take some time to give thanks and appreciate the true meaning of this holiday. Along with many other holidays I feel like The 4th is no longer celebrated for its true meaning. So I just want to take this … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Independence Day
I am so glad it is July, that means one month closer to Fall. Yup, I am already anxious for cooler weather, warm drinks, and cozy sweaters. To be honest it wasn't even officially Summer yet before I was thinking of all things fall. But I still plan to enjoy the days of summer that … Continue reading July Goals
Happy Friday, everyone! I spent this past week doing LOTS of research for our upcoming trip. We finally decided to go to Maine this fall and we are both SO excited. If anyone has any recommendations or tips let me know! Other than that we have spent the week attempting to get back into a … Continue reading Living Lately No. 9
The sticky summer heat of the Midwest is upon us and I am already anxious for fall. Dressing for the hot Nebraska summers can be difficult while trying to look nice without being melting. I try to stick to skirts and dresses as much as possible during the week to keep cool, but even then … Continue reading Perfect Summer Skirt
It is officially summer and I decided to take on a major challenge until the official start of fall. A summer without shopping. I have never really been one who enjoys actually shopping. I quickly get bored going from store to store or looking through racks of clothes. My lack of interest in shopping unfortunately doesn't … Continue reading A Summer Without Shopping
“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” – Unknown One thing I really struggle with is focusing on the present. Two weeks ago in Monday's post I talked about how it is important to focus on what is currently happening around you. I have the tendency to rush through … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Appreciating What You Have
