My Pink House

Sunday Thoughts

2013-07-14T05:30:00.000-05:00

"If one is out of touch with oneself, then one cannot touch others." Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Beach

2013-07-12T10:14:00.001-05:00

I can't believe we are already approaching the middle of July, where does time go? I can't say I totally hate it, as fall is my favorite time of year and will be here before we know it. Currently I am prepping for my last few trips of the summer & am ordering some new swimsuits and cover-ups for the beach. As I have mentioned many times before I hate shopping....online shopping, going to the mall

4th Weekend

2013-07-08T09:35:00.002-05:00

Sadly my phone was lost on Friday so I have no pictures from the weekend. I have to say being out of touch for a few days wasn't so terrible but being without a camera was the difficult part. It was a fun weekend at the lake with friends and luckily after four days of non-stop rain, the sun decided to come out for us for some time on the lake on Saturday afternoon and on Sunday morning. Here are

Happy 4th

2013-07-04T06:30:00.000-05:00

(Sea Island Georgia 2012) Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July weekend!

Haiti

2013-07-02T17:45:00.002-05:00

A few more Haiti photos, thank you Mark Glesne for the great pictures!:

Haiti

2013-07-01T11:45:00.000-05:00

I don’t really know how to begin to describe my experience in Haiti last week, but I will start by saying that I woke up this morning with a very full heart. I know you’ve heard it before “I’m thankful for food on the table and for a roof over my head.”…but this morning I was overflowing with those feelings of thankfulness & for all of God’s many, many blessings. I also felt a little

Sunday Thoughts

2013-06-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

"Cherish your friends, stay true to your principles, live passionately and fully and well." David Nicholls

Haiti

2013-06-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

This morning I am off to Haiti on another Soles for Souls mission trip! Mission trips have been a part of my life since I was very young and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to travel the world & to experience so many places in such a meaningful way. My trip last year was to Costa Rica with Soles for Souls(post here). It was a wonderful group and an incredible experience....I expect that

Sunday Thoughts

2013-06-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

"Say little and do much"Talmud

Martha's Vineyard

2013-06-22T07:30:00.000-05:00

Went to a wedding in Martha's Vineyard with a friend from Boston -- this is my favorite photo that I took over the weekend The bride & groom arrived to the reception on this boat -- gorgeous Edgartown Last day in MVY!

Rehearsal Dinner Flowers

2013-06-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

A couple of weeks ago I put together the flowers for my friends Leslie and Mike's rehearsal dinner. I was so happy with how they turned out and I hope they were too! The dinner was a beautiful and fun night of celebrating Leslie & Mike: Working on the table numbers.. Table numbers and flowers at the reception The arrangements I made for the cocktail tables were in small bark

28th Birthday

2013-06-18T15:15:00.001-05:00

This past weekend was my 28th birthday party and I have to say it was my best party to date. We took a bus with 25 friends to Miller's Grocery in Christiana, TN for dinner then had the bus drop us off downtown at the end of the night. I can honestly say I do not know the last time I laughed so hard or had so much fun....I could not have asked for a better group to celebrate with!

Missing Mimi - Her Recipe for Life

2013-06-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

A year ago today I lost my grandmother Mimi, who was without a doubt, equal to my mother, one of the most wonderful women I know. Not long after she passed away we found this recipe she had written just two days before she unexpectedly went in to the hospital. I don't normally share such personal things on my blog, but I thought this was something everyone should read and words we all should

Sunday Thoughts

2013-06-02T07:30:00.000-05:00

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Rehearsal Dinner

2013-06-01T07:30:00.000-05:00

The past couple of days I have been working on flower arrangements for my friend Leslie's rehearsal dinner. Today I am working on finishing up 25 arrangements for tonight's dinner! A sneak peek of some of the flowers...

Hola!

2013-05-31T07:30:00.000-05:00

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind in the best kind of way. I have spent a lot of time traveling, working, and most importantly catching up with old friends. Some photos from the past four weeks!: Spent a few days in Chicago for work in late April Fun dinner at Table 52 catching up with friends! Flew from Chicago to Charleston for a high school friend's bachelorette party!

Sunday Thoughts

2013-04-28T07:00:00.000-05:00

"Well done is better than well said." Benjamin Franklin

Monique Lhuillier Fashion Show

2013-04-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

Some pictures from the Monique Lhuillier fashion show in Nashville last week

Book Review - How Will You Measure Your Life

2013-04-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

I finished the book How Will You Measure Your Life this week and it's another must read. The Harvard Business School professor/author Clayton Christensen shares interesting insight on finding fulfillment both in your career and personal life. I was hesitant to read this book at first in fear that it was more of a self help book, but I found that it has interesting and relevant advice for all

Weekend Review

2013-04-22T09:40:00.000-05:00

My first gardenia bloom! Pretty Sunday Leslie and Mike's Engagement Party. Loved her Uncle's house where the party took place, absolutely beautiful. Such a fun night with friends! loved this...still need to bring home some of these pine cones next time I am in Tahoe! New postage stamps-- sad that this is exciting for me? Received this adorable birth announcement from

Sunday Thoughts

2013-04-14T07:30:00.000-05:00

Cape Town SA 2011 "A good time to laugh is any time you can." Linda Ellerbee

Spring is here!

2013-04-08T11:15:00.003-05:00

Spring is in full force in Nashville and I am so thankful for the amazing weather we have had over the past few days! Some pictures from my weekend: Trees are all in full bloom! My sheepdog friend for the weekend - Miss. Parker Posey Up early on Saturday to host a garage sale with some puppy friends Had a friends wedding on Saturday -- it was an absolutely

Sunday Thoughts

2013-04-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

"Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go" Margaret Walker

Happy Easter

2013-03-31T08:00:00.000-05:00

Wishing you all a happy & peaceful Easter! Since I was too busy lazy to decorate for Easter this year, I will share with you some pictures of a friend Mary Morgan's spring decor. Her table settings are always beautiful, thank you for sharing your pictures with us MM! Love her beeswax candles and the pretty moss and yellow tulips So pretty and perfect for an early spring table!

Last Naples Post!

2013-03-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

$22,000 Swarovski Crystal Bird anyone? Loved these flamingos Some people in the hotel were having a dinner party and gave us their leftover flowers for our room, how nice! The sunsets every night were perfect In general I try to refrain from taking pictures of my food however this baked alaska was too pretty not to share. Loved the pretty gold leaf on top.