5.06.2014

Sunday Sipping a.k.a My Kind of Church


On Sunday, a few of my dearest and I met up for brunch at Squatters.  We had a great time, but we were done before an hour was even up, and weren't content with the time we'd spent together when Josh mentioned "I could sit and chat all day" we all quickly agreed.  But instead of hanging out there for much longer, we walked around the corner and snagged a table on the patio at Gracie's.  


The weather was lovely-partially cloudy with a little breeze, and pretty soon they had a live cover band playing.  Plus, we decided we had to try a ton of their Summer drinks menu.  I was so in love with these two pictured, they were so tasty!  The first is a Cucumber Strawberry, and this one is a Cucumber Rosemary. 


We ended up sitting there for about four hours... Just drinking, talking, eventually ordering some nachos, and enjoying the mild spring weather.  In the process of our leisurely Sunday we decided that this was going to be our new church-since none of us are religious.  We are just going to get together every Sunday at a different local venue for brunch, cocktails, and catching up.  Sunday sipping perfection.   


While we were at brunch we all decided on our Sex and the City personalities.  Yes, we really discussed it.  We even took this photo to show off our personalities... Shawn immediately wanted to be Miranda, but we decided he was definitely Samantha, and Callie was Miranda.  When it was brought up who was the purest of us all-everyone quickly decided on Josh as Charlotte, and me as Carrie.  I kind of figured.

And no, this isn't an add at all-so nothing to disclose even though it comes off that way!  Haha, we just had such a great time that I wanted to share!  We're skipping next week (Mother's Day) but I can't wait until next time!

5.05.2014

Everything Has Changed {Musical Mondays & Giveaway}

What is Musical Mondays?
Musical Mondays is a weekly linky party where we share a song we're into for the week, and talk about why we like it-or why it effects us.  Along with talking about music, I host a (usually) month-long music giveaway. 

This week's song:
Everything Has Changed
by Taylor Swift



All I knew this morning when I woke is I know something now
Know something now I didn't before
And all I've seen since 18 hours ago is green eyes
And freckles and your smile and the back of my mind making me feel like

[Chorus]
I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you know you know you

'Cause all I know is we said hello
And your eyes looking like coming home
All I know is a simple name
Everything has changed
All I know is you held the door
You'll be mine and I'll be yours, Oh
All I know since yesterday is
Everything has changed

And all my walls stood tall painted blue
And I'll take them down, take them down
And open up the door for you

And all I feel in my stomach is butterflies
The beautiful kind making up for lost time
Taking flight making me feel like


I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just wanna know you know you know you

'Cause all I know is we said hello
And your eyes looking like coming home
All I know is a simple name
Everything has changed
All I know is you held the door
You'll be mine and I'll be yours, Oh
All I know since yesterday is
Everything has changed

Come back and tell me why
I'm feeling like I've missed you all this time
And meet me there tonight
Let me know that it's not all in my mind

I just wanna know you better know you better know you better now
I just want to know you know you know you
I just wanna know you know you know you

'Cause all I know is we said hello
And your eyes looking like coming home
All I know is a simple name
Everything has changed
All I know is you held the door
You'll be mine and I'll be yours, Oh
All I know since yesterday is
Everything has changed

All I know is we said hello so dust off your highest hopes
All I know is pooring rain and everything has changed
All I know is a new found grace all my days I'll know your face
All I know since yesterday is everything has changed


Such a sweet song, and how cute is that video with it?  Yes, we all know that Red by Taylor Swift is one of my guilty pleasures, but I can't help it-I just love so many of the songs!  Especially ones that make my heart happy-whether I know exactly why or not.  Perhaps right now I do.  ♥ I'm such a girly-girl sometimes.

What are you listening to this week?
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5.04.2014

The Weekly Round-Up

Lulu & Sweet PeaLulu & Sweet PeaLulu & Sweet Pea
Amber Nicole, Fantastical Sharing of Recipes, and Lulu & Sweet Pea teamed up for a fun Photo An Hour Link-Up.  The linky is open for a week so you can still join in!  I'm going to this week!

Fantastical Sharing of Recipes: Southwest Chicken Casserole Recipe
♥ Sarah from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes shared this yummy-looking Southwest Chicken Casserole Recipe!  I really want to eat this... Right now actually... I'm going to have to add this to my "to make" list!

Midwestern at Heart: Bouré - Oxford, MS
♥ Midwestern at Heart (formerly Life's a Beach) shared a review of Bouré, which looks delicious!


Even Artichokes Have Hearts: DIY: Upcycled Table with Wrapping Paper
♥ Even Artichokes Have Hearts shared this fab tutorial on how to improve an upcycled table with wrapping paper.  I'm thinking this would be great for my cheap IKEA tables that have started peeling! 


That Gal Jenna: My Ten Friends Review - Starry Night
♥ I love this Starry Night nail polish which was reviewed by That Gal Jenna.  Simply gorgeous!


The Weekly Round-Up

Share your favorite reads this week!
The point of The Weekly Round-Up is to focus on other people instead of just another post about ourselves.  It's to build better community, share insight into what we love to read, and hopefully introduce you to a new blogger you'll love and adore!  Wanna play along?  Write a post with links to your favorite blog posts from others throughout the week, put the button in it, and link up with us on Sundays!


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