Lemons into Lemonade

31 Friday Jan 2014

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I’m sure you will all mostly agree, but this week has just been a real lemon of a week. I’m sure many of you (most of you) have missed Nennie. She has been all about the states and is now amid lectures back in Kansas City. Well, I have missed my partner in crime. I love her and I know I don’t say it enough.

So this weekend, in honor of turning lemons into lemonade, I am scrubbing the house–literally because we are getting our air ducts cleaned–didn’t even know that was a thing. We will be doing anything and everything that Nina Cosford suggests in this brilliant print.

Have a happy weekend, friends!
Erin

Life Lately…

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

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It’s real cold here. The Columbus weather has been so wacky. One day it’s -15 and everything in the garage is exploding because we forgot to bring in the soda and the next day it’s 50 degrees so everything turns to slush. I have never been so grateful for my wellies. The red ones are on their way!

Attention all snail mail lovers! Ashley over at One Fine Day started a fabulous pen pal exchange program! I have had a total blast participating! Read more about it here!

Nat came to visit last weekend and we crossed some serious sister items off the list! We shopped, donned our pink lipstick, and crafted some DIY projects for the wedding.

Oh my gosh. Matt made THE BEST beer cheese soup. We are making it again really soon and will post the recipe! Amazing.

Also did a little bit of redecorating around the house! Found the perfect place for my owls that Natalie gave me for my birthday! They are salt and pepper shakers, but I think they look pretty great on the mantel! However, I couldn’t bring myself to take down the holiday cards! I love seeing all of our friends and family everyday!

What have you all been up to?? Please share!!

Happy Wednesday!
Erin

Sister Time!

24 Friday Jan 2014

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Sister time is happening this weekend! Nat is passing through on the way to a residency interview! Here are some of the things we will be up to for two whole glorious days! Be sure to follow us on Instagram for all of the weekend shenanigans!

1. Some serious wedding planning is on the agenda!

2. Obviously, shopping is on the agenda. We are loving this shopper!

3. Oh my gosh. These striped flats!

4. Pink Lipstick. A sister must.

5. Dying to try some new recipes for the blog like this one!

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Have a great weekend!
Erin and Nat

Happy Birthday, Erin!

08 Wednesday Jan 2014

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One of the sisters behind this crazy duo gets to open up a few more presents, have an extra glass of wine, and hopefully indulge in a slice of birthday cake today!

Happy Birthday, Erin! You are one special gal and I couldn’t be luckier to call you my bloggie partner, big sis, and best friend. You light up every room you walk into and you really are exactly like Kristen Wiig. True story. (If you’ve spent much time around Erin, you know her humor is spot on. She can make anyone laugh!)

You’re one of a kind. Here’s to you and your special day!

Love,
Nennie

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Natalie’s New Year’s Resolutions

31 Tuesday Dec 2013

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Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s almost 2014… So crazy! Gosh, how time flies.

2013 has been wonderful but I think 2014 is going to be pretty dang fabulous… I do have a graduation, wedding, and honeymoon to look forward to, after all!

Here are my top 10 resolutions for the new year (in no particular order)…

1. Drink more water. Good thing Santa brought Erin and I these super cute BKR bottles! I think they will look terribly chic with any outfit.

2. Patience. Patience, patience, and more patience! This virtue has never been my strong suit. Those dang people in the dang line at the dang supermarket just really slow down my Saturday mornings! Hi, I have a problem. Also, that sausage that needs to be cooled? Yes, Natalie, let it cool. Stop. Breathe. Let the sausage cool. Your eggs in the breakfast casserole will curdle if you don’t.

*Sorry for the dialog. I’m trying to talk my 2013 Natalie into my soon-to-be totally awesome 2014 Natalie.

3. More recipes! More gluten-free recipes, to be exact. I think I’ll have some free time on my hands this semester so hopefully I can whip up some tasty treats like these!

4. Exercise. Yup, gotta include the most cliché new years resolution ever. But seriously though, I’ve got kiiiiind of an important dress to fit into in 5 months and ummm…. holy crap I have to fit into a wedding dress in 5 months. Hello, exercise bike/elliptical! Let’s become best friends.

5. Play with Wilson more. Gah it’s hard to turn down these puppy dog eyes but some nights when he hands you the squeaky tennis ball for the 56,784th time you just have to throw it and hope it rolls under the washing machine. In 2014, I need to appreciate that 56,785th time he hands me the ball. He deserves all the love and snuggles and games of fetch he wants. No, Wilson isn’t spoiled… why do you ask?

6. Blog more! I love love love blogging but sometimes it gets to be a bit time consuming. True story. I need to be more efficient with my time, open up my creativity, and not start a post and then get lost on Pinterest for 5 ~~hours~~ minutes. Ahem. Moving on.

7. Send more snail mail. I’m starting to amass quite a collection of stationery and it’s just sitting there waiting to be penned and sent to a friend. The shame! Also, snail mail gives you the chance to use Le pens and washi tape. Win win.

8. Read more. I’ve got this and this on my reading list. Need to get to them ASAP!

9. Be kind. I always love those stories of people buying the coffee for the person behind them or watching someone hold the door open for 5 minutes to let everyone pass before them. Kindness! It’s a beautiful thing.

10. Love. Love myself. Love others. Every minute of every day.

Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! I’ve enjoyed every minute of 2013 with you. Let’s make 2014 just grand, shall we?

Natalie

P.S.- Come back tomorrow to read about Erin’s 2014 resolutions!

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