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Now that we live so close to Shelby Park, it’s going to be hard to keep me away. Our last place was around the corner from Percy Warner Park and I loved taking advantage of the beautiful green scenery. I’m glad I won’t have to miss it too much being a block away from another great Nashville park. I can’t wait to explore more of it this coming weekend.
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This post is another collaboration with Tobi. I was thrilled to be able to pick out a few pieces that fit my style and work them into my summer wardrobe. This striped skater dress with cut-outs in the back seemed perfect for a hot summer day. I love the fit and it’s so easy to throw on and go. For more dresses like this one, check out Tobi and receive 50% off your first order! They have maxi dresses, party dresses, cocktail dresses, and more.

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Raini Dress– c/o Tobi // Purse- Hush Puppies // Wedges- Kohl’s // Necklace- Pre to Post Modern
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Have a great week!
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We recently moved to the East side and we’ve been trying to get settled in for the past week. I have moved every year since I was 18, and each time we have more furniture than the last. We accumulate more things every year. This time, however, we decided to bite the bullet and hire movers to help us. What a difference it makes to have professionals lifting your giant leather sofa and pushing it through the doorway so that you don’t have to think twice about it. It was such a nice change.

This past weekend I got to spend some much needed time with some of my favorite girls in 12 South. We grabbed some iced coffees at Frothy Monkey and wandered around outside in the 90 degree weather.

Karyn V-Neck Jumpsuit– c/o Tobi // Booties- LuLu*s // Lace Bralette- Target // Sunglasses- Pre to Post Modern

I have to admit, when I first tried this jumpsuit on, I was terrified to wear it in public because it’s definitely a bit more showy than my typical style. However, I love the sleek structure of it and it was fitting for my wide hips. Check out more here: jumpsuits, bodysuits, rompers
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I had the most incredible birthday weekend and I was so sad to see it go so quickly. On Friday night, Steve surprised me with a laser tag party with some of our closest friends on Friday night. I couldn’t believe he organized an entire night for me without me finding out. On Saturday morning, two of my best friends, Whitney and Stacey, came down to Nashville to visit for the remainder of the weekend. It was perfect. I picked them up from the airport and we went straight for breakfast. Afterwards, I brought them to my place, freshened up, and we headed out to crazy Broadway so we wouldn’t have to battle the crowds at night. We stopped in at some of the bars to watch some live music before heading out to dinner at Edley’s BBQ.

On Sunday morning, we made a stop at Loveless Cafe for some southern cooking. The weather was beyond perfect, so waiting outside for over an hour was worth it. After breakfast we went for a hike at Percy Warner Park, which was a great way to burn off some of those breakfast calories. After our hike, I took the girls to get some popsicles at Las Paletas and then out to my favorite antique shops, the 8th Avenue Antique Mall and Pre to Post Modern.

We grabbed some beverages at Eighth & Roast then went back home to get ready for dinner, meet Steve, and head to The Village Pub. After dinner we met our friends Carli and Julie for ice cream at Jeni’s. Talk about a perfect day, am I right?

Top- H&M // Jeans- ZARA // Shoes- LuLu*s // Hat- LuLu*s // Necklace- Forever 21 // Sunglasses- Pre to Post Modern

I am still on cloud nine from the weekend. I’m so fortunate to have a husband who spoils the heck out of me on birthdays and special occasions, family who supports me through everything, and amazing friends who will travel hundreds of miles to spend time with me. It was the best weekend in a long time. I feel so loved.

 

 

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My birthday is just a few days away and it’s blowing my mind that I’m entering my final year of my twenties. I can still so vividly remember what it felt like to turn 20 and how I thought 30 was lightyears away. Time really does go by in the blink of an eye. I can’t wait to celebrate this weekend with two of my very best friends who are coming down to visit from Michigan.

I can’t say I have too many complaints with year 28. It was full of adventure and surprises. Last April I was offered a brand new job in Nashville so Steve and I decided to take the bold step of selling some of our belongings, packing up a Uhaul, and trekking down south to our new home. I can’t say the year didn’t provide its own challenges, either. There have been homesick nights, financial stress, less-than-desired work environments, and an uproar of social anxiety. Making it on on the other side of those challenges has made me a stronger woman than I ever thought I could be. And since moving, I’ve had two other jobs and know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be in my career.
In September, I was also graced by the arrival of my first niece, Elizabeth. I had no idea being an aunt would feel so rewarding, but she has absolutely changed my life and she’s my favorite. It makes going back up to Michigan for holidays even more exciting.

Dress- LuLu*s // Jacket- Gap // Shoes- Steve Madden // Necklace – Doxahlogy

I feel very fortunate to experience the things that I do and have an amazing support system to share it all with. The transition to Nashville wouldn’t have been as easy as it was if it weren’t for my incredible and patient husband and our amazing friends here in town. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by inspiring, creative, and kind people. 28 was great. Here’s to 29.
Cheers.

 

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Sundays have become my favorite day of the week. I used to hate them because I viewed them as a drawn-out, dreadful warning of the new week starting…and because, naturally, Mondays are the worst. Now I love Sundays. I’m sure a lot of that is due to the fact that I love my job and don’t dread Mondays quite as much as I used to. The majority of that, though, is because Sundays mean cheap beer in East Nashville. Just about everywhere you go has a 2-for-1 deal. Gimme all of the wooden tokens. This past Sunday, Steve and I went out to Mickey’s on Gallatin Pike to play some darts, fill the jukebox with quarters, and enjoy a day of zero obligations and commitments. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate days like that. Since they are so few and far between, we always make the most of them.

Jacket– Gap // Top- Max Studio // Jeans- Abercrombie & Fitch // Necklace- World Market // Booties- Kohls


Tonight we are finally finishing our taxes. I swear we didn’t plan to procrastinate this badly, it’s just really complicated when you’re married to a Canadian. ;] We’ve been back and forth to H&R Block 3 times now. Agh! Almost to the finish line.

Have a good one!

 

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