Second Anni

We celebrated two years and are back from London and Barcelona. Recaps to come!

*Photo from Kristyn and Andrew's wedding.

Weekend Recap

I started the weekend off right by picking up some white jeans I won - I'm still so excited. I also won the cutest aqua caddy {below} so I certainly felt exceptionally lucky this past week.

Hank and I enjoyed a fun family night - Mexican themed - at his sister Amy's house on Friday night. Ryan, her fiance, made some tasty margaritas so you know I was all levels of happy. The best part? Amy asked me to be one of her bridesmaids in their March wedding.

The poem was the sweetest touch, and here we are putting our new koozies to good use.

On Saturday, Hank and I were off to a gorgeous wedding for my good friend Kristyn. 

Did I say it was gorgeous? Here's the lovely couple leaving the ceremony. Congrats!

We had a fun night dancing it away. So fun that it called for Beasley's for Sunday brunch.

The line was a bit intense, but the fried chicken and pimento mac and cheese were worth it. I also stopped by a cute shop, Deco, and added a few pertinent buttons to my collection. 

Oh, and I'm growing things! I love looking around the house and seeing live plants. 

On a Home Happenings note, I finally found a reasonably priced ginger jar for our home.

Bentley says hi! He had a great weekend enjoying the usual - snoozin' and treats.

I hope your weekend was fabulous too. Enjoy all that is ahead this week. Love!

Bittersweet

Sweet lunch at The Carolina Inn today to celebrate my intern during her last week.

I remember how bittersweet graduation is, and our waiter said it best: on one hand, there's the excitement of turning to the next chapter of the great book that is life, but at the same time, it's as if the pages are sticking - you're happy for all that is ahead, but it's tough to leave all that you've loved behind. Kirstie's been a true gem, and I'm going to miss her!

Sunday Brunch

We hosted Hank's family for brunch on Sunday. We dined on breakfast casserole, fruit and mimosas. I tablescaped with tulips and my new Vietri hydrangea tray (a lucky score at $18.95 from $59). I love Vietri (and platters) so all in all a winning entertaining combination (!!!). 

I love sipping out of vintage juice glasses - especially when each glass has its own identity. 

The end of the buffet line had mints in a tea cup - a cute way to use that stray cup & saucer. 

And here's a Bentley! Happy as can be to have extra people over to love on him.

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