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When neither Steve nor I have work, family plans, gigs, events, or otherwise on the weekends, we like to dedicate an entire day to discovering. Sunday has become our day of adventure. Last Sunday we drove East on Highway 40, about halfway to Knoxville, to visit Cummins Falls State Park. This had been something I’d been wanting to see ever since I starting seeing photos of the beautiful swimming hole and waterfall plastered all over social media.
The weather was perfect that morning, so we loaded up the car with a cooler of sandwiches and water, put on our hiking shoes, and were on our way. We hiked the 1.6 miles from the parking lot to the falls and were excited to see that it wasn’t a simple trail hike. There were quite a few parts of the journey that required climbing, walking through the river, and jumping from rock to rock. It was 100% worth the hike, especially when we got to see this view:

It was challenging to not trip over stones every time we looked up to take in the view. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and I kept saying to myself “this is so amazing.”

We had such a great time visiting the falls. The hike back to our car was a bit more strenuous, including some up-hill climbs and stairs, but when we got back to our parking spot we felt accomplished. We ate our packed lunches, aired out our wet shoes, and eventually headed back to Nashville for a much needed nap.
It was a memorable day that I will always cherish. Steve and I had such a fantastic experience and are already looking forward to our next trip to Cummins Falls.

Hope you all have a great 4th of July! I’m super excited to be heading up to Michigan after work today to see friends and family on the lake.

 

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Last night consisted of Yuengling, cornhole, thunderstorms, and Whiskey Jam. When I got home from work I quickly changed into some comfortable clothes, ate dinner, and headed to Midtown to Jed’s Sports Bar to meet some coworkers for beer and outdoor activities. We didn’t exactly keep score while playing cornhole, but we did throw some bean bags back and forth while sipping on brews until a pretty nasty storm starting to make its way toward us. So, we settled our tabs and headed on over to Winner’s for Whiskey Jam, which is held every Monday night. It’s so great being able to see live music on any given weekday here in Nashville.
I’m really, really excited to share a couple of my favorite pieces from Rose Water Designs. I put these pieces on yesterday, as I have been most every day for the past week since I received them. I love how dainty and versatile her pieces are and I feel like I could them with everything in my closet. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop!

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Tonight we moseyed on down to the railroad tracks by Percy Warner to snap a few photos for Steve’s album/promo materials. When it comes to having a vision for his album, I am honestly no help at all. Country album covers are not my specialty, that’s for sure. I wish I could be more helpful.
Anyway, we enjoyed the last few moments of daylight and I realized there are better times to wear a crop top than after eating 3 biscuits with dinner. The south is ruining me. I have to go to the gym every morning just so I can maintain a healthy weight while indulging in fried foods and too many carbs. It’s all about balance, right?

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This lovely morning was spent at the Nashville Farmers’ Market with our dear friends Brian and Trisha who moved down to Nashville last autumn from Canada. It’s always so good to spend time with them and catch up. Also, if you haven’t visited the farmers’ market here in town, you certainly should. There are several great Nashville vendors that set up shop to serve some of the best coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, ice cream, and more. You can also pick up your produce for the week and gaze at the beautiful plants in the greenhouse.
The weather here has been in the upper 90s and I think I’m finally started to adjust to the heat. I still sweat like crazy, but anything below 80 degrees feels strange now.

Tank- Target // Chambray Shirt- LOFT [similar] // Shorts- Macy’s // Necklace- Forever21
Charee Crossbody Bag ℅ Hush Puppies // Panache Ankle Strap Sandals ℅ Hush Puppies // Sunglasses– H&M
Watch- Charming Charlie // Rings- H&M // Earrings- Forever 21
There were delicious-looking baked goods everywhere I looked today. I had to resist from splurging on a ton of macarons and fruit tarts because I’m really trying to cut back on my sugar intake. It’s so hard.

Hope you all have a beautiful weekend!

 

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One of the great things about Nashville is that it’s almost impossible to feel over-dressed or under-dressed for any occasion. Everyone here has such a unique sense of style, so showing a bit of character is not only accepted, but welcomed.
This is a date-night look that I threw together because the temps have been in the low-to-mid 90s lately and I can’t seem to walk up my apartment stairs without breaking a sweat.

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