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christmas 2013
While I know Christmas was about a month ago, I never got a chance to share the pictures that I took. And I'm very excited to have the chance to share these pictures because they were the first set of...
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snow day & a preview
Yesterday was the best adult snow day ever. David and I slept in and ate a delicious breakfast before playing in the snow. Soon after that I got word that a photographer in the area was looking to do...
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twenty-three
It's my birthday today! Today, I turn 23.It's so strange how much twenty-two has changed me in good ways and bad. I wouldn't change a second of it. I hope that next year has as much growth - and as...
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erin condren planner review & a giveaway!
For years now, I have coveted the Erin Condren Life Planner. A few years ago a good friend recommended it to me and I realized right then and there that I had to have one one day. I did more than a...
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life lately according to instagram
I love my birthday. I always have, ever since I was a kid. The combination of cake, presents and getting to talk to the people you love the most? How can you not love it?I used to make January my...
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winter reading list
It is predicted to snow again tomorrow and I recently got a Kindle so I've been reading up a storm (haha get it?) lately. When I moved down here, I really struggled to find a good library - the one on...
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obligatory 'snow day' post & cute boots
I love snow.It doesn't snow in Maryland. And if it does, it's not a lot. So when I moved to VA, I was sad to hear it rarely snowed here either. But whoever told me that must be regretting their words...
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happy valentine's day
Happy Valentine's day from me to you. Whether you're in a relationship, single or just don't care, I hope that you have a fantastic day celebrating the love you give and the love around you.David...
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a week in the orlando sunshine
Last week I found myself on a plane to Orlando for a last-minute work conference. Last time I visited Orlando, I was ten and barely remember a thing. For years now I have wanted to visit again and I...
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what have you carried? // OFFA 160
Every night before I fall asleep, my phone pops up with a reminder: Don't forget to put today into your calendar!I track time not just diligently but religiously. Four and a half years ago, I was about...
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beginning march in richmond
After coming home from Orlando this week, I was excited to spend a few quiet days at home. But when I woke up on Saturday and checked my calendar, I saw that we had an engagement party to go to in...
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recipe: bacon wrapped scallops
In my opinion, one of the best recipes out there is one that doesn't need too much changing around to make it truly paleo is the best kind of recipe out there. There's guaranteed to be flavor (because,...
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10 (cheap!) spring date ideas
I don't know about you but this past few nights I've spent almost all of my time sitting on my porch. If the time change hasn't let you know this yet, then I will: it's spring! And it's finally time to...
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wednesday wants: spring etsy finds
Now that we've finally settled into our apartment, I've been looking up and down Etsy for those few cute pops to add and make our home feel more ready for the spring. It doesn't help that I have a...
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bloom where ever you are planted.
I don't think you can find a girl who has more state pride than I do. I love Maryland. It's where I grew up. I have Maryland signs and printables spread out all over the apartment I share with my...
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happy pi day! // s'mores pie
Happy pi day! (If you don't know what pi day is, you can learn here) My co-workers love pie. It is honestly one of the biggest things they talk about. So, to celebrate the end of a long week, I decided...
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recipe: no-bake thin mint truffles
Happy St. Patricks Day! To celebrate, I had to make something delicious and chocolate-y. So I whipped this batch of truffles up - they took less than half an hour and are so delicious. I swear I don't...
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as of lately
As of lately:• David & I went to Busch Gardens last weekend. It was a pass-members-only preview day and it was pretty crowded. The weather was fantastic, however, and it just made me so excited for...
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weekend with my grandmother in south carolina
Last week, I spent time in Myrtle Beach to celebrate my grandmother's 86th birthday. My sister Katy and I spent Wednesday - Saturday there to celebrate, spend time with my grandmother and help out with...
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old fashioned letters, snail mail & pen pals
I know that I am not alone in loving the feeling when you open the door of the mailbox and there are letters addressed to you. Email is fun but a letter? It's always better. One of my goals for 2014...
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my very first car
Almost every free second of the past month or so has been devoted to looking for a car. My parents were kind enough to lend me their extra car for a year while I saved some money but that year is...
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weekend in photos // easter weekend
David and I began this weekend thinking it would be relaxing and that we would have plenty of time to do a lot of nothing. The month of April and the month of May were/are very booked up for us and we...
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weekend in photos // foxfield races
Everytime I have gone back to Charlottesville with David (he is a UVA alumni) each and everyone of his friends have said something along the lines of "are you coming to Foxfield this year?"Foxfield...
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mondavi wine & a giveaway
Please comment below to share your own story about supporting veterans and/or American-made products. I will select ONE reader to be entered into CK Mondavy's grand prize drawing by May 15. The grand...
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barbecue and broadway
Over the last few weeks at work, a lot of people have come and gone. It's always sad to say goodbye to familiar faces, but I'm someone who loves to meet new people. So when newworkfriend Leah asked me...
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