Don't Sneak

StoryCorps is back with it's latest animation and it's possibly one of my all-time favorites. 

I've heard this story many times and it remains within the top 5. Such a powerful message from a time where compassion and understanding of LGBTQ was not common.

If you like this story, make sure to check out the StoryCorps podcast here for a little follow up from Patrick. 

♥

Weekly Tiny Home: Italian Cottage

This 592 square feet cottage in Italy is absolutely lovely!

As always, the white walls make the space feel airy and bright.

My favorite part of this cottage? 

The outdoor space is almost as big as the indoor space! That's the key to a perfect tiny home! I also adore the built in seating on the patio. Perfect for dining al fresco and Prosecco. 

 Tiny home + Italy = where do I sign up?

xo

Friday Favorites

Hey hey! It's Friday!

I'd like to introduce you to Newton! Newton is a sweet 40lbs Lab-mix that we're fostering for a few weeks. He has been chosen be a rescue group in Florida and needed a home before making a road trip to the sunshine state. He had been in the Dekalb County pound 8 months so it felt so good to get him to our home, give him a bath, and lots of belly rubs. He's super cuddly and wants to be wrapped around you constantly...which Townes doesn't love, to be honest! He's such a great dog (and doesn't shed!) and it'd be awesome if someone wanted to adopt him *wink wink*! 

One of my favorite Bob Dylan songs with some amazing 1960's footage from London.

 I am enamored with this house on Lake Superior. The upstairs bunk room is adorable!

This video is best way to start the weekend! A perfect reminder to always dance like no one's watching. :)

The perfect sweater for Fall. Too cute!

Curious of your Uber rating? Here's an easy way to find out! Not to brag, but I have 5 stars.

I'm on my way to NYC for 1 day to have some meetings and then head to my first MLS soccer game to see the NYC Red Bulls take on Orlando, Should be fun!

The rest of the weekend will be spent with the household of boys and then celebrating Nana's 89th birthday! If you're in ATL, there's a lot going on this weekend that sadly I will miss, but you should go: Greek Festival, Hannibal Burress at Alive5, Duluth Fall Festival, and the Gwinnett County Fair!

Have a great one!

xo

Weekly Not-So-Tiny Home: Creekside Cabin

 Although this cabin was originally 960 square feet, the owners ended up adding on space to make it 1200+ square feet. So it doesn't classify as tiny by any means, but it's still a relatively smaller space and it's absolutely stunning.
This living room is by far the best room and where you'd find me 24/7. The full wall of windows overlooking the creek is incredible and I love that you can see where the house ended before the addition!

I love all of the storage in the galley kitchen and under the stairs.

 

Wood floors in the shower...yes please!

 Imagine this home in the Fall! I don't know about you, but I'm thinking that I need to make friends with these people. :)

 xo

Friday Favorites

Happy happy Friday!

I am loving these inspirational iPhone wallpapers. 

I know Summer is almost over, but this swimsuit is so beautiful! I also love this dress! #wishlist

This video is incredible + humbling. 

The Earth is the size of a marble in comparison to the solar system!

I can't get over how sweet this dog is! This made my day.

How have we still not been to Banff? Canada looks like pure magic.

This movie looks so sweet and reminds me how much I love Robert De Niro:

I am counting down to the weekend! 

The deck should be done this week (well the construction piece) and we've got some errands to do around the house. Otherwise, it's the grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary! Pretty impressive, hey?

On Sunday, I'll be volunteering for Lifeline and hopefully helping some cute pups find their forever homes!

What are your weekend plans?

♥

Thursday Tunes: Sunset Selection

A few weeks ago, my best friend and college roommate, Sasha, posted a collaborative playlist from college. It brought back so many memories of dance parties (Krush girls!) at the 40 Watt and hours spent on our back porch at the Sunset house. We had so much fun and it blows my mind next years will be 10 years since we graduated college and all left Athens, GA.

If you're wondering what all of the cool kids were listening to back then, go here and enjoy!

Thanks for the flashback, Sash! 

PS - you forgot Hot Hot Heat for Brynn :)

xo

Weekly Tiny Home: Eagles Pass

I've always wanted to travel to Nova Scotia and this Eagles Pass cottage on Cape Breton Island would be the perfect place to stay! It's 768 square feet, but more importantly, the outdoor space is endless. I could just sit on that front porch with coffee (or wine) after exploring the beach and island all day!

The inside of the house with the exposed wood and trusses makes the house feel open and rustic. I also like the addition of the tin wall for a bit of contrast.

 I am in love with the wall of glass doors and the natural light! Perfect for reading a book or taking a nap (shouldn't they be required for all vacations anyways?)!

 Simple + cozy bedrooms are always best.

 Most importantly, that view...

Apparently you can see whales in the ocean from the cottage's deck!

Even better news? This house is available to rent here.

♥

Weekly Tiny Home: The Wedge Cabin

Swoon!

This 400 sq. ft cabin (which is on wheels and mobile!) is amazing. Although I like houses that are typically a tiny bit bigger than the actual "tiny" home footprint, this house is making me reconsider. The fact that it has a comfortable living area (versus a bench to sit on) is also a huge bonus. Since this home is mobile, you'd be able to tow it anywhere!

 I love all of the windows in the living room and above the bed so extra light.

 Such great architecture and I love the roof lines with the exposed beams. Definitely doesn't feel like a home on wheels, does it?

 xo

Weekly Tiny Home: Cliff-side Cabin in Chile

This week's tiny home is a 592 sq. ft. clifftop cabin with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean in Chile. My favorite part of tiny homes is when they focus on the surrounding environment with little impact to nature. This lovely cabin is equipped with two smaller spaces, one for social gathering and the other has one bedroom and bathroom (the 2 spaces are connected by a large deck in the middle).

The views are amazing and I love all of the windows. The simple decor and wooden walls and ceilings are timeless and classic...my favorite!

 Not a bad way to wake up in the morning, eh? Maybe some yoga on the deck?

Check out more about the home here.

xo

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday! 

Thankfully it'll be a short week since our company gives us 2 vacation days around the July 4th holiday! This weekend was a great one - filled with so many friends, great food, and down time. 

The best part about the CSA in the summer is the huge tomatoes! Well that, and the fresh fruit. Tomato sandwiches are a classic southern staple.

It felt so great to get back in the gym...I had really missed my Friday night Zumba classes.  

 After the gym, I met up with a bunch of friends at Midway Pub to watch the US vs. China Women's World Cup game. I immediately killed my workout with these veggie dogs (for the record, I didn't eat all of them and they are small :))!

 On Saturday, after cleaning the house + mowing the lawn, I went over to my sister's house with my mom to see their new house and see their 4-day-old kittens! Cuteness overload!

Afterwards, I headed to my dear friends' house (Chanel + Jan) to celebrate their little boy Henry's 3rd birthday and meet their little girl Evelyn! As always, the party was incredible and the pirate theme was so fun! It was great to catch up with so many old friends.

 On Sunday, my best friend Beth met me at the gym at 8 AM for spin class. I had never been to a spin class before and it was great having her there to show me the ropes. It was a great workout and I feel so lucky to have a best friend who enjoys doing stuff like this with me! She made the point that we've been working out together intermittently for over 10 years when we used to go dance at the YMCA in Athens together! I'm so lucky. We came home and had coffee on the back porch and it was lovely. 

 I had asked a few of our closest friends to come over for a last minute brunch to celebrate my upcoming birthday...honestly though, I would have used any excuse to get these folks together! Anna and Victor got me a flower plant and the new Aziz Ansari book, "Modern Romance!"

The food spread was amazing. Everyone brought a dish: we had breakfast casserole, banana muffins, fruit salad, and home fries. We also had mimosas and beermosas (keeping it classy)! I even broke out some china that we got from J's grandparents.

 Little man Jake stole the show and he was so good despite being passed around constantly! :)

 The ladies ♥

With all of the rain and sunshine lately, we've had some glorious sunsets. How crazy is this destruction of the church down the street? So sad - I loved that old steeple.

After the brunch and taking a walk, I went over to my friend Amy's house for her birthday celebration (Cancer signs are the best!) and got to see some friends and meet new ones! Amy is the cutest and so is her dog, Bacon. My friend Johnny sure is a lucky guy :)

Overall, it was a busy weekend, but one filled with so many loved ones and fun. Summertime is the best time...hands down! How was your weekend?

xo