reading list

one of the main things on my christmas list this year were books. i was so excited to have my wish fulfilled, as one of my new years resolutions is to read more. these books have been on my list for a while, so i can't wait to dive into all of them.

bossypants by tina fey -  i've heard this book is hilarious and a must read. i'm always up for a book that gives me a good laugh!

wheat belly by william davis - with a profession in nutrition, i'm really interested to read this book and hear davis's perspective on wheat.

plate to pixel by helene dujardin - i've been ancy to do more research on food photography and get some more practice in. the internet has a lot of resources, but there's just something about having all the information you need to know in a book, in one place.

the honest life by jessica alba - i always start off the new year by establishing some health goals and kicking my nutrition regimen into high gear with more exercise and healthy eating. (i'm always ready for it after a month of holiday goodies). i thought this would be the perfect time to add this book to my list.

a beautiful mess happy handmade home - i've already spent a lot of time browsing this book and i am in love. there are so many fun, cute ideas for decorating your home. and considering we are still fresh, new, homeowners, i'm storing away so many ideas! can't wait to start some projects.

what's on your reading list!?

happy new year!

we said goodbye to 2014 last night alongside a few friends, laughs, and good food. i find the beginning of the year so exciting. there is a whole year at my fingertips and i love to think of all the possibilities it might hold.

rather than resolutions, i love to make of a list of my goals and plans for the coming year. this year i will finish my internship and become a registered dietitian, we will celebrate three years of marriage, we are planning on adopting a puppy, and i hope to make major progress on our house projects. more than anything, i hope to grow as a person. spending more time with my journal and bible, exercising and reading more, being present with the loved ones around me, and letting go of the negative things in my life.

not to mention, i have big plans for this little blog and can't wait for them to come to fruition. happy new year's friends! welcome, 2015!

simple

jacket: h&m, old (similar) | top: similar | jeans: madewell | shoes: converse | purse: kate spade | sunnies: sole society

sometime's it's really nice to lose all the excess and get down to simplicity. whether in our storage or in my closet, it feels so good to clear out all the junk or things i no longer wear. it's often refreshing to apply this concept when getting dressed in the morning, too. simple style can really speak for itself...at least that is something i have been learning lately.

hope you all are having a happy new year!

a look back at 2014

2014 ... what a year. if i'm being honest, it definitely had its fair share of difficult moments. some of which came from all the change - we bought a new house and i started a full time internship [while balancing multiple part time jobs]. then there were the growing pains that simply came with being immersed in the real world. i tell ya, that place is not always very nice ;). but despite the hardships, there were also some really wonderful times and sweet memories made. i've compiled a little list of them below, highlighting my favorite memories and blog posts.

1. we started off the year with a big snow storm...in south carolina! this isn't something we get to see much, so we had so much fun going on walks, drinking coffee by the fire, and snuggling up on the couch.

2. we hosted a little valentine's day dessert party with a few of our close friends.

3. i put together a spring tablescape featuring bright florals and vintage plates. it was featured on curbly, here.

4. we visited nashville to celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary. you can see those posts here, here, and here. i also shared a little wedding video i put together.

5. i started a new series, 'around town', where i started featuring my favorite local spots. some of my favorite posts include due south coffee shop (above)..

6. gigi's cupcakes...

7.  tandem creperie and coffeehouse...

8. and the ice cream station in simpsonville.

9. a few of my favorite food posts include these chocolate chip donuts with blueberry glaze,

10. and this grilled croissant pimento cheese sandwich.

11. i attended the brand market workshop in atlanta and learned so much. i highly recommend it!

12. we took a little trip to litchfield beach to get away for a weekend over the summer.

13. and i can't forget that we bought our first house!!! we've been renovating and slowly decorating ever since.

14. i partnered with jessi nichols photography and put together this fall tablescape. you can find it featured on the sweetest occasion, here.

15. i partnered with katherine dalton photography and took some of my favorite pictures during this apple orchard shoot.

16. we went to fripp island for the weekend to celebrate my 24th birthday.

17. and finally, i started sharing some fashion, like these two looks above.

i love looking back at the year and reminiscing on how much i've grown and changed. i really love having this little blog to document my years and all that they bring.

now, here's to 2015! bring it on....