Wedding Wednesday (Vol. 1)

There's a lot of nitty-gritty details that you must remember as a Bride to Be.

Sure, it's all on the internet somewhere but NOT in this friendly and patient of a manner.

I mean, let's cut to the chase. 

We aren't all going the same speed.

But depending upon the speed in which you plan to go...

These are some of the first few things YOU gotta know!

These are also the things - that I wish someone had told me!

I am obviously over the moon, as is the Mr. 

HOWEVER, with that excitement, comes questions and a lot of pressure.

Especially if you don't have the answers!

The love and well wishes are equal parts very wonderful and overwhelming. 

But once that initial moment wears off and you've said your 1 millionth thank you...  

You don't really know what to do. 

Where to start.  Or, how to manage it all. 

These are 5 of the easiest & simplest tips I can share with you, for now.

 For the very beginning stages of engaged life! 💍

 So if you have not already done the following, DO the following...

1)  Get appraisal AND Insure your ring.

Seriously, this is no BS. 

2) Go get a new nail polish!

It will be your go to for emergency at home manis.

Your hands are the talk of the town right now!

3) Purchase thank you cards and stamps!

You will be receiving a lot of gifts and sending out a lot of cards! 

4) Buy a notebook

Or 2, one for you & the Groom!

  ( It's like we're back in college  notes and studying are going to become your new normal) 

5) Take it Easy & Put yourselves First

Take time to enjoy this moment and still be a normal cute couple!

This is the most exciting time in your life.

This is the time that you really have to decide how you want things to go. 

Don't get too far into the hoopla too soon!
Before you know it you will be walking down the aisle and honeymooning.
Just let it all be conversation and lists for now.

Until next time!

♡♥♡

Ps. We will go in depth into the notebook. 

Like, when it becomes a binder.

When we need to have tabs for that binder...

Ya see, I don't want to stress you out!

Getting out of a funk, 101

I normally don't mind a rainy day...

I love curling up with a cup of tea and maybe a good book 

or catching up on a show once the day is done.

What I do NOT love, is when it's been days and days of consistent rain! 

And I have that feeling and that I should be in bed all day! 

So far, it's been raining since Sunday and not stopping until Mothers Day!

Its draining and so lack luster. 

It definitely puts me in a funk...

So being that it's Wellness Wednesday & May 4th 

I've got a couple of tips for getting yourself out of that blah mood! 

The force is with us, just gotta power through! 

1) Open the windows, get the fresh air in no matter if it's raining, chilly or not! 

2) Mediate for 10 mins, just deep breathing and focusing our energy on some positive, happy vibes. 

3) If you can't get outside for a walk on your break, walk the stairs a few floors up and door. 

Get your heart rate up and the endorphins flowing!

4) Buy some fresh flowers! It will give life to your space and a lovely smell too!

5) When the day is said and done, and all the emails have been sent - take a bath & put on a mask! 

X Marks the Spot

Now that you know, where I've been and why I've been doing as I had done.
 I can tell you with all my heart, good vibes and all the happies that we are going....

FORWARD!

Yes, that's it! In one word, I can assure you!

 I treasure our relationship, therefore you get a lil more! 

 I've sat on this for some time and I've decided on MANY things... 

Bare with me as I explain! 

😁

I decided that maintaining the traditional schedule is my priority. 

This blog has been my baby, it's my portfolio and it's my creative outlet 

and I will never steer far from where I am comfortable!

That being said, since I am on a different journey now 

then I have been throughout the last 5 years (and no, not just being a bride to be) 

I must stay in sync with my heart! 

Wellness Wednesday is so special and informative. 

We are a group of ladies from different spaces all at different places in our lives...

Being our best (looking, feeling, eating, doing & trying) is our common thread! 

I find it to be mandatory, personally! So it stays!

Now, Wednesday will have a roommate if you will...

It will share (sporadically, every once & a while) it's place with a little bit of bridal! 👰🏼

I plan to incorporate some wedding things on Wednesdays...

Like helpful tips for brides to be, guides to sites I love,

how to's, DIYs and some general questions I may want to ask you! 

Nothing personal and nothing over the top,

as not all my readers will be interested in this stuff!

Basically, I am moving forward but bringing something special along with me. 

And I know it's new and it will be different. 

You are all so important to me and this next chapter in the book, is so exciting for me! 

I'm combining them both and we will have a great time!

 I want you ALL to feel comfortable and be comfortable with the Secrets that I share!
♡♥♡

FACTs & FAQs

What you may have noticed is a little bit of a shift.

I've gotten some questions from readers over the last couple of weeks

 so I need to come clean and divulge why I chose this path...

It was never a secret, I'm not turning the page on ya here 

and I won't be trying to sell you anything or forcing anything upon you. 

As always, if it doesn't interest you... 

You can skip this day's post!

What it truly comes down to is this...
I've always been a relatively inquisitive and understanding person. 
However, I have always been the person I wanted to be.

I've never really been truly health-conscious, or outwardly spiritual. 
I've simply taken care of myself differently in the last two years following my brothers passing.

I've had a different perspective on life and wanted a different approach to daily things

 I've gotten a little more centered, I spent some time meditating. 

Leaving affirmations under my pillow, giving it up to the universe. 

Reading for my benefit - not just for fun. 

I have changed up a few things, to honestly have a better handle on my life!

~~~

This shift in schedule and things that you've noticed is due to growing up!

 (the lack of posts / more influential writing) 

You know what I mean, you're not stranger to it! 

As we grow up our priorities change, our responsibilities shift 
and this blog is about the every day girl - I am the embodiment of her!

I'm sharing a little less salacious , and a little more serious.
It will be random. It will still be fun. Informative and WORTH it!

I might talk about setting some mantras for the week 
and what I've been working on and sharing those tips with you.
I'm still going to do my favorite five links, snapshot recaps, weekend and seasonal happenings, fashion fridays and red carpet wonderment!

My core mission is not lost, it's simply only enhanced!
I'm really looking forward to sharing this avenue with you ♥

Any Given Sunday

   

It's pretty impossible to not hear or see anything in the middle of the day, in the busiest city in the world. It's pretty incredible to feel like your on top of the world.  It's pretty rare that you can get surprised when you are 100% the planner and always involved in something! It's pretty exciting when your dreams come true and you're still on cloud 9 - with no coming down in site!  And it's pretty amazing that it is my life & my Mr. made all those things (and more) happen just one month ago! 

♡♥♡

a snapchat recap

works been super busy and i've been struggling to make my posts here perfect. 

so instead, a debrief & a diary! 

a little out of order but this is where I've been...

here, there and waaaay over there.

snapping along the way! 

i went to WWHL. i mean i did. it happened.

i don't even know what else to say

i will post a blog on this, i promise but it was amazing!

exploring and trying new places are the best way to spend a sunday

that is snow. it's april.

it was cold, i wore a beanie and my winter coat.

again, it's april.

gathering with friends and cocktails and playing ol' school drinking games.

college, i miss you!

treat yo'self & taste the rainbow while i'm at it!

celebrating with some champs!

more to come on that soon ;-)

breathtaking shot of the sky.

looked like heaven to me ♡

BRB

the coffee is brewing and the things are STILL there... 

so much to do, see, wash & fold. 

perhaps i'm a little guilty of watching it pile up?! 

but that's life and lackluster enthusiasm can get the best of us all. 

so until further notice, i will be sipping and crossing things off the list! 

brb beauts 

♡♥♡

And the Oscar goes too...

I hate to admit but maybe you will agree, 

I tend to expect some drop dead gorgeous gowns from the nominees.

Yet, I have been seeing the best of the best, on presenters!

This year there were statements to be made on the red carpet. 

One particular trend was undeniable...

 COLOR!

Beauty, uniqueness and style in all forms but color speaks and we all listened!

Like the princessy yellow on Alicia,

the sleek silk and sequined emerald on Rachel & Saoirse, 

the iridescent purple on Naomi, the beautiful belted blue (cobalt) on Brie, 

the sea foam and floral appliqués on Cate, 

the mod, sexy with hints of lace, cutouts mixed in the black numbers of 

Julianne, Kate, Jen & J-Law.

All the ladies of the red carpet brought it this year, 

but one lady in particular SLAYED!

And you know my feelings on this color sometimes. 

But this time, it is just outstanding...

The Oscar for my BEST of All the Categories

( Dress, Look, Hair, Jewels ) 

goes to....

Charlize Theron 

   in Dior with Harry Winston Jewels

RELAX

For what it's worth...
I've been a believer and a participant in wellness and good vibes
 loooonnnggg before I started bringing it to the blog on Wednesdays.

But last week my #WellnessWednesday things just went very umm,
NOT WELL!
I had a few tough days, personally AND professionally.
Naturally, I was super down on myself and stressed out about it.

It's that "when it rains it pours" kind of thing however...
I'm in a hurricane!
Yet we can see the shining sun off the horizon
and thank god for the water
because we forgot there had been a draught...

(ever been there, no? just me!?)

I am FULLY aware of it 

and 

I'm aware that it's all fixable and everything works out.

 Always!

It's just tough for us as ladies to admit
defeat or disappointment
because to be honest sometimes it means that we failed.

With plans and intentions their is life and it happens when you least expect it.

The last thing I expected was that I would need to relax.
Somethings I rarely do.

Something I didn't even realize I needed so badly.

Defeated and humbled and taking a break.
Off to relax, find a quiet spot and coming back with a clear mind! 

Sunday (and hearts)

today, is just any other day
 i will happily remind you again
 i got quite candid about it once before 
( read that here )

 this is how i will spend this sunday...

i have some emails to draft, some lists to make

i have a nap i am already ready to take, a new recipe i am ready to try!

today the MR. & i will still go food shopping, 
we will DEF stroll the aisles of target

we will still have normal sunday dinner

and we may go to a movie - ONLY because we're both off tomorrow!

other than that... 

the sexy, the romantic and the extra extras 

won't be any more or less present today then they are EVERY other day of the year.

and that is what we as a couple are cool with - it's just our thing!

so today, i will say this to you

good morning sweethearts & happy sunday 

 ♡♥♡