Would You Be My.....

I have some of the best people in my life, so of course I would have tons of bridesmaids!  I decided to   have 8! Wow.. which seems to be a lot, but I just couldn't imagine that they all wouldn't be standing up at the alter with me on my  big day.  It is such an honor for me to have them all say yes! But... of course I wanted to ask them in a special way.  I have seen the "will you be my bridesmaids" gifts floating all over the internet and Pinterest.  I found some you could purchase on Etsy, but I wanted them to be a little more personalized. So, I decided I would take a shot at making my own little gift boxes.  

I purchased all of the materials at Michaels and Hobby Lobby.  Michaels had these cute photo boxes on sale for about $3 a box! What a steal! I filled the boxes with things that I think any girl would love- Champagne, cute coffee mug, Godiva chocolates, a little on the go sewing kit, and a little baby picture frame.  I loved how these little gems turned out, but even more excited about all my girls being a part of our special day!

Thanks for stopping by!

xo,

Wake For It...

Wake- The Foot Sanctuary & Shop in Asheville, NC recently sent me some AMAZING goodies!  I was so excited to receive my "mini spa in a box"!  I was in some major need for relaxation and good SKIN care! I have always had pretty good skin, but recently I don't know what is going on! Along with the stress and crazy weather, I just haven't had time to take care of my skin like I usually do.  I have been in such a rush to head out the door everyday.  Since, I received these goodies, of course I had to try them out!  And oh boy, am I so glad to add some new essentials to my daily routine.  

First off, let's talk about how precious this packaging is! ANDDD... it is made of 100% recycled material!  Inside this precious eco-friendly package, there are some amazing skin care items!  The smells pouring of this box were soooo refreshing and relaxing!  I immediately opened the whipped shea first.  It actually looked sooo good I wanted to taste it.  Yes, I am weird I know, but it looked like a yummy whipped frosting, and smelled so delicious!  Once on your skin, it is just so creamy and nourishing.  Working with very young children, I tend to wash my hands at least 100 times a day!  So my dry, rough hands were literally soaking up this whipped shea!  The all natural soap is also so nourishing to the skin, and it leaves your skin feeling so refreshed and clean! But strangely enough, my favorite had to be the lip balm!  I struggle with chapped lips no matter what season it is, and no matter where I go I carry at least two chap sticks or lip balms.  I cannot stand to have dry, chapped lips, and this lip balm does wonders!

These products are definitely now some of my very favorite.  I can only imagine how amazing this spa is in person! I cannot wait to plan a trip to Asheville just to visit this little gem.  If you are in the area, you must go check them out, tell me all about it, and then let me live vicariously through you!  I am thinking after all this wedding planning and house renovations a trip to this sanctuary will be much needed!  Also, don't forget how great this little box of goodies would be for gifts! Whether it's Mother's Day right around the corner, a birthday gift, or a thank you gift, it really would make a nice gift for anybody and any occasion!  And it is only $20!! What a steal! 

Thanks for stopping by loves! 

Cute for a Cause!

My world has been absolutely CRAZY lately!  We are in the middle of wedding planning, selling two houses, and purchasing our first home together.  Can life please slow down for just a second so that I can take everything in?!  We are beyond blessed by all of the amazing things happening in our lives right now, but that has left NO time for my passion... my poor sweet little neglected PLP!!  I finally have a tiny bit of free time, so I would love to use this time to tell you about an amazing company I have had the pleasure of collaborating with!

I received the sweetest and most inspiring email from the creators of this amazing company.  Kidogo Kidogo was started by two sisters that wanted to make a difference.

Kidogo Kidogo translates to "little by little"in Swahili, and the sisters created it with the aim of lifting the financial barrier preventing women in Tanzania, Africa from having access to life-changing mobile technology.

In Tanzania, only 36% of women own mobile phones, and the number one reason preventing them from ownership is the initial cost of a mobile handset.  Mobile phones in Tanzania are prepaid where owners can buy credits at bodegas and other small stores around the country.  These phones are also much more to these women then just a way to communicate with family and friends, although they do enjoy this as well.  A mobile phone is a flashlight, a watch, a calculator, a camera, and a radio!  In Tanzania mobile banking is extremely common, and a phone provides women a way to make secure banking transactions.  Mobile phones are aluse used to monitor consumer markers and receive health reminders and updates.  Women with mobile phones also report a much higher feeling of personal safety than those without.

The profits made from selling phone cases go to the purchase and donations of mobile phones.  The phones are distributed to women through established non-profit partners already working in Tanzania.

If you would like to learn more about Kidogo Kidogo, you must visit their website!  Who knew that by sporting a cute cell phone case, you could be supporting a great cause and changing lives?!

Also, be sure to check out my Instagram page for a chance to win one of these awesome cases and the SCARF below from Pashmina Perfection!

Thanks for stopping by! 

xo,

Mint to Be!

We have had a week of sunshine and warm weather and I am dying to pull out the creams and blushes!  I tend to wear these colors year round, but there is just something so refreshing about whites in the spring time!  I also love adding the mint for a pop of color!  What are you favorite spring colors you cannot wait to pull out of your closet?!

Happy almost Friday!!! 

xo,

Spring Into The Sunshine

TOP: Old, Similar  LEGGINGS: Lundy's Boutique c/o BOOT SOCKS: Catherine Cole Studios c/o SCARF: Pashmina Perfection BOOTS: Steve Madden, similar EARRINGS: Heirloom Finds   CLUTCH: Tory Burch  SUNNIES:  Karen Walker

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I am so beyond ready for sunshine, tans, sandals, lake days, and just anything spring! My closet however... not so much!  The weather is still not quite sure what it wants to do.  An 80 degree day can easily be followed by 40 degree day.  So as of right now my wardrobe consists of very versatile pieces that can be layered or "un"layered if needed.  When it comes to layering, boot socks and scarves are my favorites! Not only are these boot socks from Catherine Cole Studios extremely adorable and comfortable, they are also eco friendly and made from recycled yarn. Your welcome Earth!! And how perfectly do they go with this scarf?!  I love the scarves and pashminas from Pashmina Perfection.  They are such great quality at great prices, and right now they have the perfect selection for spring!!!! If you are looking for the perfect pieces to accessorize your "transitional" outfits, you must check out these precious businesses I recently discovered!  Oh and stay tuned for a special accessory giveaway very soon!!

Happy Wednesday Loves!

xo,

Manolo Who?!

Happy Monday y'all! 

The time is just flying by and I cannot believe we will be saying "I do" in close to four months!  We took these pictures shortly after we were engaged, and they are definitely some of my favorite photos of us together.  They are especially special since my amazingly talented little sister took them! I can't wait for us to be able to hang these up in OUR home!  

On another note,  as much as I  have been working on wedding planning, I also have been getting some exciting posts up for the next few weeks.  So stay tuned! 

Thanks for stopping by!

xo,

On Taupe of The World

TOP: Sold out, Cute option  JEANS: American Eagle, Love  BOOTIES:  Old, Similar CLUTCH:  Tory Burch NECKLACE:  Handmade BRACELET: Sage K and Co SUNNIES: Karen Walker

This lovely FREEZING weather has been so kind and has given me two extra days off of work!  Thank you to both the South and to the ICE!  With all this extra time on my hands, I was able to hand address all of my Save The Dates and FINALLY get them in the mail, make some catering decisions, and possibly worked on some DIY presents for some of my favorite ladies in my life.  Oh and get a post up!! Wahoo... I am feeling so accomplished right now.  I will even have some DIY projects coming up on the blog for those newly engaged ladies!  Stay tuned for that possibly next week!

Ps.  I wore this outfit last week when the weather was some what warmer.  Lately, I have been so layered and bundled up I feel like the little kid from A Christmas Story.  

Happy Friday loves!

xo,