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This is THIRTY.

Sunday, May 31, 2020


Thirty, flirty and thriving.

Wow, three decades old. Where do I begin? I was so eager for this year to be upon us, because I knew it would be full of big milestones. Not once did I ever envision a pandemic would kick off the year of 2020. Times have changed, maybe some for good, but we know this isn’t going to be our norm forever. It’s definitely given me some time to reflect on these last three decades, but to also dream and plan my future. 

It has definitely been quite the journey to the here and now. I’ve gotten two college degrees. I’ve lost some of my closest loved ones. I got a dog. I met the love of my life(!). I’ve gained sisters and become an aunt. I’ve seen my best friends get married and start their own little families; change into their next phase of life. I always knew I’d get there, but didn’t know when that would happen for me. I find myself, now especially, shifting to a more ‘adult’ phase. I wonder what I’ll say to myself thinking back on this moment in my life when I’m 40, 50? Haha. Time slow. down. 

I’m thrilled to see what this next decade holds. I hear some of the best years of your life happen in your thirties. The one I’m looking most forward to is marrying my best friend this fall. Cheers friends! Thank you for following along!




Also... side note: this is where we were supposed to be today... toes in the sand with a coconut drink in hand. Thanks covid, you ruined this birthday girl’s plan! I’ll just leave this photo right here..... maybe next year. I'm thinking 31 will be just as great. Ha!



A special thank you to my sister for taking these photos. I love you, moreeeee.



Save the Date.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Happy Wednesday! I’m back today to share a ‘Wedding Wednesday’ post all about our Save-the-Dates! I knew I wanted to incorporate some of the color themes from our wedding and make it reflect the moody, regal feel of our big day. Minted was the perfect choice, and honestly there were so many options that I loved, so choosing just one was a bit of a task. They turned out so much better than I even thought! The best part is that they store and print all of your addresses on the envelopes! I’m a little handicapped when it comes to calligraphy, and there were so many beautiful artist designs to choose from. Hitting this milestone in the planning process was exhilarating, and I am now even more excited for the big day! 

Lemon cookies.

Sunday, May 17, 2020


Wow. You guys, these are amazing. I never really gravitate toward anything lemon-flavored, but these are a game-changer! I saw this recipe from another blogger, Caitlin, and knew I had to try. I modified it slightly, but I think they were a perfect birthday treat for my husband-to-be! Here's all the details:


LEMON COOKIES

Ingredients

  • 1 box of lemon cake mix
  • 1 box of vanilla cake mix
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup of vegetable oil (I used avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans (optional)
  • 1-2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine 1/2 bag lemon cake mix, 1/2 bag vanilla cake mix, egg, oil and water in your mixer. (Mixture will be dry). Now's the time to chop the pecans and fold them in. With a small scoop, roll dough into small balls and coat with the 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Immediately transfer to cooling rack. 

To make the icing, combine 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, zest from 1 lemon (about a tablespoon), and juice from 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons). Drizzle over cookies once completely cooled. 

Enjoy!



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