Monday Perks

We started this blog as a way for us to feel closer when we were oh-so far apart (Richmond <–> KC). We also wanted an outlet to share our love of all things pretty, unique, and fun. This blog has given us all of those things and then some! We look so forward to posting every day and sharing with you all what makes us smile.

The year went by fast but so many amazing things happened in the year:

1. Erin and Matt loaded up the Uhaul and moved to Ohio!

2. Natalie and Tad decided forever would be pretty dang cool and got engaged!

3. Erin and Matt bought a house.

4. Natalie and Tad moved in to a new house.

5. Erin shared her closet and some of her current obsessions on some amazing blogs.

6. Natalie shared some of her recipes and pictures on Tastespotting.

7. We took a trip to the Virgin Islands and had a family vacay in Vegas.

8. We had approximately 5,124 Skype dates that involved wine and lots of laughs.

9. We got a snazzy new name and a snazzy new look for the blog.

10. Last but not least, we gained some awesome new blogging friends.

To mark this special occasion, we thought we’d give away to one lucky reader a fabulous collection of some of our favorite things! Washi tape and Le Pens? Heck yes! Click on the link below to enter the giveaway!

// Kikkerland Paper Straws // Le Pens – set of 2 // Tweezerman Emory Boards // Mor Macaron Lip Gloss // Chronicle Books Notecards- set of 16 // Scotch Washi Tape // Gold Foil Polka Dot Notebook // Essie Nail Polish in Sunday Funday //

Thank you, dear readers, for stopping by each day. It means the world to us.

It’s been a fabulous year… Won’t you join us for another?

Erin and Natalie

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P.s. Good luck! Winner of the giveaway will be announced next Friday! 🙂

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Good Reads

22 Thursday Aug 2013

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Current Literary Obsession:
Garlic and Sapphires: the Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
By: Ruth Reichl

This is such an incredibly funny book about a food critic who dresses in different disguises to avoid preferential treatment because she is a food critic. She felt bad writing excellent reviews of places only to have her readers show up and be treated horribly because they aren’t famous. It is so interesting to read about how differently she is treated depending on what character she chooses.

Bonus: there are recipes that go along with the story she is telling!

Happy reading!!
Erin

Ps. Stayed tuned tomorrow for another exciting giveaway!!

Wedding Wednesday!

21 Wednesday Aug 2013

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It’s Wednesday, folks! It’s almost the weekend! I’ve been doing some serious wedding planning lately and it’s made me absolutely giddy!

I’m definitely loving this engagement time. So many people have told us to soak up this time together….it’s such a special time. And heck, you’re only engaged once! We have the rest of our lives to be married! We’ve definitely taken those words to heart. We can’t wait to be married but we are loving every bit of right now. The planning part isn’t exactly up Tad’s alley but we’re having fun with it. We are a little less than 10 months out and lots of details are coming together! The stress and crunch-time has yet to hit so I may be singing a different tune in a few months. For now, I am having one heck of a time being Tad’s fiancé and planning a fabulous wedding!

Here are some fantastic ideas I stumbled upon this week:

Cake // Bridesmaid Dresses // Pup + Bow Tie // Wedding Dress // Florals

Also, THIS picture. Oh my word. Can this family get anymore precious? Sheesh! Of course they have two good-looking dogs. OF course.

Happy Wednesday, friends! Hope you’re having a fabulous day,

Natalie

Tuesday Treats

20 Tuesday Aug 2013

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1. Tangerine Throw from Serena and Lily.

2. I have no clue what type of party I would throw in order to create this donut DIY piñata , but I need to think of one–and fast.

3. How adorable is this Clare Vivier tote?

4. Loving the new Parisian themed goodies over at Pei-Design!!

5. JCrew Crystal Necklace.

6. Has anyone else taken a peak at the new Kate Spade Darcel line? When I saw the looks at NY Fashion Week I got super excited by the colors and whimsical images, but I am not really sold on the pieces they put in the collection for everyday pieces. Anyone else have any thoughts?

Happy Tuesday!
Erin