National Sister day: My sister is younger then I am by about 20 months, I have always considered her to be my best friend. We shared a room until we were in high school and even then we shared a wall and could stay up talking half the night. My sister is the total oppositeContinue reading “National Sister Day: The 14 best things about having a sister”
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Home Sweet Home
House Warming How To: From the day we started house hunting, I was already excited to throw our house warming party. Once the date was set and the invites had gone out, there was no going back. I was obsessed, as a party planner should be. Now that the food is all gone and theContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”
Mother’s Day RVA
Real Life Inspiration: My office over looks a beautiful lake, all day long people stroll around the lake and I can turn my head to look at them anytime I feel like it. Today I saw a woman in scrubs pushing a stroller with her toddler son standing on the back bar between her andContinue reading “Mother’s Day RVA”
Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event
The other events: It is easy to get swept up in the complexities of wedding planning. There are so many elements that go into the big day, it does require a lot of focus and planning! But what about the events that come before the wedding? Bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower, a bridal brunch before theContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event”
The Five Minute Face
The five-minute face: Once upon a time, there was a show on TLC called “What not to wear” Hosted by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London. The show was my first outlet to watch real people get transformed with a little help from; hair make up and properly tailored clothes. As a young fashionista myself, theContinue reading “The Five Minute Face”
Weekly Wedding Words: My 6th month to do list
April: Do flower calculations My flowers have become a chore in themselves! I am contemplating doing some DIY magic, having my wedding planner assist me or just throwing my hands up and turning over my money to the professionals. Officially book Hair My hair has been a no brainer from day one. I love myContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: My 6th month to do list”
A Rainy Day in April: Netflix Guide
The April Guide to Netflix: I couldn’t tell you the last time I felt like giving a whole Saturday to a good Netflix Binge. I am the girl who has watched The Office, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec and Frazier countless times. I feel so out of the loop on the latest shows coming toContinue reading “A Rainy Day in April: Netflix Guide”
Weekly Wedding Words: Registering for your new life
Recently I stumbled across a blog topic by Lone Star Southern (love her! If you don’t follow her, you should!) She too is getting married this year and is going through a lot of the same struggles as I am. She recently featured a post about registering for her wedding and I was captivated. I started thinkingContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words: Registering for your new life”
Best books for a rainy day: For the girl who does not like to read.
I will be honest with you, I have never been much of a reader. When I was a kid and had summer reading, I would fall asleep reading every time and even to this day, I can’t read for long periods of time without getting sleepy. That has not deterred me from the urge toContinue reading “Best books for a rainy day: For the girl who does not like to read.”
Spring Cleaning for your Brand
It’s that time of year again, the time when you bust out the Clorox wipes, rubber gloves, and Windex and wreak havoc on your house! This year spring cleaning is taking on a whole new meaning, we will be cleaning an empty new house before we move in and then cleaning our apartment from topContinue reading “Spring Cleaning for your Brand”
The Dirty Blonde Stylist 