{weekend recap}

After the crazy that was last week, it was great to have 4 long days down on the coast. Much needed. We spend time with friends and family out on the boat for the 4th and over-enjoyed in delicious summer food all.weekend.long. It's what holidays are for right?

Saturday I finally found (Fiona, yes I named her - The Fiddle Leaf fig). Fiona is the perfect addition to our space and something I have been on the hunt for awhile now. She looks perfectly at home in her new basket. Yes, I have entirely lost my mind referring to a tree as if it's a child. Here she is on my mom's porch ready to make her way home.

My mom and I also put our crafting pants and completed a DIY project. I have to give her the credit here, my nerves are about shot after hour 2 of sanding. Way to go, mom. Picked up this pair of ratted out directors chairs for $5! But the bones were great, and I loved the bamboo detailing. Here is the before:

  And Viola: The after! (ignore the background - ABC studios are moving into my parents house this week and they are moving out!)

Not too shabby, right? Looking forward to finding the perfect little spot for them.

Happy Tuesday,

-K

2 Bedroom Beach Cottage Makeover

 via domino

I assume you all are quite familiar with the fantastic articles Domino releases. If you dont have the magazine already, I highly suggest the subscription. This one really hit home with me. It's no secret my most favorite type of home is a tiny one packed with charm. Something about being able to focus on every single square inch is something I absolutely love. New homes are wonderful, but something a 1930's bungalow really tugs at my heart strings. But, more on 2 bedroom bungalows later ;-)

Recently, Domino released an article of a 2 bedroom beach bungalow makeover that I loved so much I had to share. I can't get over how perfectly executed this space is. Its is so in tune with the style of homes I am loving right now. Bright and coastal with pops of unexpected color. The kitchen ceiling is seriously to die for.

We are beach bound for the 4th! Hoping for more vintage hunting and inspiration for exciting announcements to come ;-)

xo,

-K

{the summer of weddings}

It's become of no surprise to our friends when we say our weekend plans involve a friends wedding. It's been so much fun to celebrate with sweet friends as they begin their new married lives together. Tomorrow marks our fifth and final wedding of the season down here at Wrightsville.

Let's start from the top shall we? Hang in there, this post will be a doozie.

On May 3rd, our sweet friends Will & Julia tied the knot. The weather was absolutely perfect for their beautiful beachfront wedding.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Landen!

 Next up, we attended my adorable big sister in my sorority and her sweet hubby's Raleigh wedding. They are honestly the type of couple to make your heart sing. So much love between the two of them. Oh, and when I say it is one of the most gorgeous weddings I've ever seen, I mean that whole heartedly. It was beyond stunning.

Without further adieu..

 Two weeks later, my sweet college bestie tied the knot. From the bridal luncheon to the reception exit, it was flawlessly executed and simply gorgeous. Love my sweet Hannah & Tyler.

I re-wore the dress I wore to our first wedding weekend and have found it fits for so many different occassions. Anthropologie has been on point lately.

Beautiful rehearsal dinner setting

I mean, gorgeous right?!

Last weekend, we got to attend sweet Stephanie & Scott's wedding. The florals were simply stunning, ya'll.

Tonight, we have our final rehearsal dinner and wedding tomorrow. Be sure and follow along on Instagram for pictures :)

-K

{Memorial Day Ready}

I know. I know. I win the award for the worst blogger ever. Sorry ya'll. In happier news, we are coast bound yet again tomorrow for three glorious days. And let's be honest, a tan is most certainly welcome in my book. Here are a few of my Memorial Day Essentials that I am packing for a weekend away!

1.Mara Hoffman Naga Swim Suit  2. LL Bean Monogrammed Tote in Navy 3. Drunk Elephant Sunscreen 4. Lands End Monogrammed Beach Towel in Navy Stripe 5. Tory Burch Thora Sandal (On Sale!)

Enjoy the long weekend!

-K 

{weekend away}

Friday is here! We are heading down to the coast for the second weekend in a row and I couldn't be more excited about it. Last weekend (sorry I'm a slacker and didn't provide a recap) was amazing. Nothing but sunshine and relaxation. May is a pretty crazy month for us. We are traveling down to the beach every single weekend of the month except for next, when we have a wedding here in town. Three weddings, Mother's Day and Memorial Day make for a lot of travel. But I don't hate it ;-)

Also, I've heard from some of you guys that my pictures aren't showing up in my posts! So strange. They show on my end. Something I will definitely look into! Anyway, time to hit the road and head to the beach!

xo

-K

{our 1st anniversary trip}

This past weekend we celebrated our first year of marriage in Savannah. To say that I fell in love with the charm that the little town offered would be an understatement. It would also be a lie if I said we did not eat and drink our way entirely through the town. Some of the best meals we've ever had! This post is rather picture heavy, so stay with me.

When we first got into town it was a positively gorgeous day (the entire weekend for that matter) so we stopped into Moon River Brewing Company. The food was meh but the beers were excellent and I loved the beer garden where we sat.

 

Following, we walked and shopped and walked and shopped some more. I'm pretty sure Austin was going to kill me if I said "lets stop in one last shop" one more time. Oops? My favorite shop I came across was The Paris Market. Such an adorable display of perfumes, candles, soaps, decor, the works. I. wanted. everything.

That evening we decided to stop into a few spots for a few too many  couple cocktails before our dinner reservation. To say that we were spoiled rotten all weekend is putting it lightly. Somehow every stop knew it was our wedding anniversary and we had entirely too many treats.

Thank you so much to the sweet staff at The Bohemian Hotel for this pre-dinner dessert! 

The cocktails at both Bohemian and Andaz were beyond spectacular and send us into dinner at Alligator Soul feeling great ;-) The staff was so sweet and had this little box of treats waiting on our table upon our arrival. Too cute.

 

The spoiling continued with champagne in our room when we got home!

 

Sunday (our actual anniversary) we took full advantage of the city and saw all of the sites it had to offer. Talk about gorgeous. We even made a wish at the fountain for our next year of marriage 

 

The champagne continued through the afternoon when we sliced up our wedding cake. Yall, it was still just as delicious! I was shocked. Kudos to my mom. We also exchanged gifts, and I must brag on my man for a moment. He surprised me with diamonds! I approve. ;-)

 

We got ready for dinner that evening and I wore my wedding shoes and rehearsal dinner dress. Why not right?! Our evening was filled with way too much good food and the incredible atmosphere that we really didnt even take many pictures. Dinner at The Mansion at Forsyth Park was incredible to say the least. I'm missing the weekend already!

xo-

K

{i'm back}

 

Apologies for the hiatus. To say things have been crazy on our end is an understatement. I started my new job last Tuesday and since then it has been full throttle. Between juggling the new work environment and learning all there is to learn about my new position comes with a lot of long ass days. So, to be honest, at the end of my days, I focus more on wine than I do this little blog. So, my apologies.

This weekend, my husband and I are traveling down to Savannah for a long weekend. Our one year wedding anniversary is this Sunday, April 27th and I am so excited to celebrate. Neither of us have spent a lot of time there so we are so excited to explore. I have a long list of things I want to see/do and dinner reservations have been made for the evenings we are there. We are playing brunch/lunch by ear, so if there are any must-try places to go, let me know! :) As always, you can follow along our adventure on Instagram!

Enjoy your almost Friday!

-K