Weekly Wedding Words

How to savor your time as a fiancée They say the time before your wedding passes so fast. You spend a year and sometimes 2, planning this huge day that is never any longer than 24 hours no matter how much you plan. Usually, as a planner, I do not experience the emotion side ofContinue reading “Weekly Wedding Words”

RVA Around town – Spring Events

11 RVA events this Spring After being cooped up all winter, the second the skies start to clear and the sun kisses our skin, I know we are ready to be out and about again.  I love events, that is no secret! #RVA has always given me such a variety of things to immerse myselfContinue reading “RVA Around town – Spring Events”

Resolutions to realities

2018 has been kissed goodbye like an old friend, new year’s eve was spent thumbing through Instagram that essentially was just a bunch of Top Nine photos. Caption after caption was a reflection of the past year. People either going on and on like an Oscar speech or two or three words and emoji aboutContinue reading “Resolutions to realities”

Good Ole Days

The same ole same was the good ole good. We complain that every year is the same ole same when it comes to holidays and the new year. To some extent this is true, more likely than not, you put up the same decorations, have the same fights with your family, eat the same ChristmasContinue reading “Good Ole Days”

Being Christmas Present

This time of year is full of distractions. Between family, the mall and your job you are being pulled in so many directions. Presents must be bought, the house must be decorated, food has to be baked, parties must be attended, while all you really want to do, is just spend time with your familyContinue reading “Being Christmas Present”

When life gives you oranges

We all know the expression “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” But what about when life gives you something you even more unexpected, even more of a dud, an orange? There is only so much in life that one can prepare for. One of my favorite things to tell me brides about is myContinue reading “When life gives you oranges”

RVA Coffee Guide: Inspiring Places

Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee. That’s what my week, day, life runs on. I can get all the sleep in the world and still want my coffee as soon as I wake up. My overly sweetened coffee has become part of my routine. Along with my coffee, my “office” situation is pretty routine. I sitContinue reading “RVA Coffee Guide: Inspiring Places”

Weekend Getaway Must Haves!

The unofficial kick off to the summer is this weekend, Memorial day! A weekend best spent by the water, with friends, a cold drink and head to toe in Red White and Blue. So what’s in your weekend bag? I’ve found a few must haves for every summer getaway! The Perfect getaway starts with theContinue reading “Weekend Getaway Must Haves!”

How to watch the Royal Wedding like a Royal

We are only a few short hours away from watching the modern day American actress marry a prince and live happily ever after! Over the years, there are events that happen, that you just have to watch live. If you don’t you may as well not watch it at all. Car chases, super bowls, andContinue reading “How to watch the Royal Wedding like a Royal”

Beauty Tricks and Tries

Ill be honest, I have never been much for beauty trends, pallets, or collections. I did not start wearing makeup until the age of 15 and even then it was basically mascara. What can i say, I was a tomboy who still worshiped fashion but just had no interest in makeup or that part ofContinue reading “Beauty Tricks and Tries”