Five on Friday || How is it already JUNE?

ONE|Mississippi

Over the weekend Jack and I hustled down {approx. 19 hors round trip} to Pascagoula, Mississippi to celebrate the nuptials of our dear friends Drew and Madalyn. Although the ride was long we got to spend some quality time together. The wedding was beautiful and I will never forget the toast from Drew’s brother, Tanner. I guess I’m a sucker for wise words.

TWO| T.SWIFT

Monday night Jack took me to Taylor Swift’s 1989 Tour and going to the concert has been one of my most favorite gifts… Like EVER!!! As soon as she got on stage to kick the night off with “Welcome to New York” I got chills all over my body…literally. Taylor’s talent is simply amazing the way that she commands the entire stage and arena all the while making the concert feel so intimate. Our seats were great, the music was great, and spending #NationalBestFriendsDay with Taylor Swift {&JG} was something from my “Wildest Dreams”.

THREE|Carib

The bliss of vacationing in St. Martin is still on my mind… I am super ready to travel again. JG insta-tagged me in this picture of Woody + Carib earlier this week and I cannot wait to find this beer for sale in CLT… anybody know of a place who sells it?

FOUR| AIR Social

Last night I attend the June AIR Social event and had a great time meeting new people and trying new products from Charlotte Based companies. Garrett Tichy, the face of WeLoveCLT spoke about what drives him to love Charlotte and the people who live here. There was food from Fit You Meals and Roots Hummus, drinks with Three Hunters Vodka and D9 Brewing Company, shopping with Fresh Boutique and Pearl- Dentistry Reimagined. AIR Socials happen once a month on the second Thursday of the month, so come out and join me for July’s event!

FIVE| Have You Met Sara?

Meet Sara. I have the pleasure of getting to see Sara and talking with her almost every day. She shares her passion of fitness, food, beauty, fashion, and the outdoors over at Oats and Rows. She loves sharing her experiences and adventures from her point of view as she explores her new city, here in beautiful Charlotte. Sara also has a cute little Frenchie who tends to pop up from time to time named Winston. Be sure to add Oats and Rows to your bloglovin’ feed – Sara will not disappoint!

Hope that you have a wonderful weekend!!

It's Friday and I am linking up with…5 on Friday: Darci, April, Christina, + Natasha | Friday Favorites: A Little Bit of Everything, Momfessionals, + Grace and Love | Oh Hey, Friday: September Farm + The Farmer's Wife

xx

Five on Friday || Ready for the Weekend

ONE|Secret’s Out 

TOMORROW morning Jack’s family and I head down to Saint Martin! I am super excited and am looking forward to clear blue water, skies, and some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Cheers to a fun vacation!!

TWO|Perfume

Last night at Nordstrom Sara introduced me to what could be my next {expensive} obsession, Jo Malone. I took home a sample of the Peony & Blush Suede Cologne and am going to try it out for the next few weeks. Anyone have a good suggestion out of the many scents that they love? Suggestions needed.

THREE|B-Cycle

I found this photo of me and my bestie, Alyssa, when she visited Charlotte in April. We had such a fun time renting bikes and riding them all around town. This is going to be one of my favorite activities to do this summer.

FOUR|The Bar Method: Charlotte-SouthPark

Tuesday and Friday 6am class has become tough this past week. Between the 4/5^ths week and the longer summer days I cannot seem to drag myself out of bed. Soon, the SouthPark studio will open up, but until then they are offering FREE classes. Sign up for free community classes here.

FIVE|1989

June 8^th cannot {until after my relaxing time in SXM} come soon enough because… I am going to Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour !!!  I am suppppper stoked! I have been looking forward to this for a really long time and cannot believe the time has almost come. From her outfits, to sets, to live music I cannot wait!! #WelcometoChalrlotte

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Weekend || 2015 Memorial Day

Yes…I do realize that it’s Wednesday, but having a 3 day weekend threw me off, so without further ado… What I loved about my weekend:

Beautiful summertime weather for the entirety of the weekend

Long car rides and listening to music

Traveling all over NC—from Mount Airy to Charlotte to Boone and back

Dinner & ice cream at The Depot

Amanda is #finallyAChandler, marrying her best friend Caanan!

BOONE, NC

First River adventure of the summer #7hourtour

Boone Bagel & The Ham Shoppe

xx

Thursday Thoughts with ETB | 5.21.15

I think...

it was time for a new iPhone and I finally upgraded..only to a 5 though #thanksJHG

watermelon and I are meant to be together

6 am workouts really increase my energy levels and happiness for the day #CLTbarMethod

every weekend should be a 3 day weekend... wishful thinking

this weekend is special because I get to see my two good friends get married here in Charlotte and TWO of my good friends will be in town to celebrate!! #finallyAChandler

after being apart from Jack for the past 19 days it makes me more appreciative for the days we get to spend together 

the Bachelorette is going to consume my Monday nights, along with a glass of vino #teamClint

green tea is going to be my summer time drink, thanks Starbucks

                        It's Thursday...and I am linking up with: Meagan 

xoxo

Have you Heard | Beds For Kids

Did you know that thousands (over 7,500) of children in the Charlotte area sleep without a bed or on the floor every night in Charlotte? I was shocked when I heard and I wanted to do something, anything, to get involved and let others know about a great organization, Beds for Kids.

Last week I was able to attend the Beds for Kids Dream Big Benefit with my friend Lyndsey and her dad, Jim. The event was created to raise awareness, funds and resources to supply families in the Charlotte area with furniture.EA Decker was at the event not only to enjoy, but also to take pictures. I hope you enjoy a few snapshots of the event.

Beds for Kids (BFK):

Mission: To provide a bed and other essential furniture to every child and family in need in Charlotte.

Program: Furnishes futures for children and their families through the referrals of other effective agencies as families move from shelters in to permanent housing.

Not Just Beds: In addition to beds, donate your new or gently used furniture items and lamps to help us fully furnish a family's home.

How BFK got started:

In 2010 church small group delivered some furniture to a family in need pieces to a family who had just moved out of a Charlotte shelter and into a home. Realizing something needed to be done for this family and many others one of the small group members, Tim Rowley, decided to do something and in 2011 BFK officially began. Since 2011 Beds for Kids has delivered 2,386 beds and 15,433 essential furniture pieces to children and families in need.

Interested in Beds for Kids and their mission? See how you can get involved here.

  

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies- in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." 

1 Peter 4:10,11 

xoxo

Weekend || Bestie & NASCAR Style

What I loved about my weekend… it was jammed packed with fun events:

Spending time with my best friend, Alyssa, miss you already and don’t forget the hair dryer “car wash”

Being a kid and playing at Discovery Place for the Science Rocks event #geekoutfreakout

Views from Fahrenheit, Bristol Race, Charlotte Greenway, & the mountains

The Suite life—watching the Knights game in style #thanksCC

Sour Patch Kids game with Jack while on the road to Bristol

Shopping: Hello JCrew Warehouse Sale & Lilly +Target both in one weekend #broke and #iSurvivedLillyforTGT

10 mile bike ride around Charlotte thanks to B Cycle

My First NASCAR Race Ever, which was quite eventful thanks to the rain

Living life to the fullest = hardly any sleep, but well worth spending time with my bestie

How was your weekend?!?

xoxo

Five on Friday || Finally Friday!!

ONE|BFF

One of my best friends, Alyssa, and her boyfriend, Sam, are visiting this weekend from Michigan. I am looking forward to a fun filled weekend with them + Jack. Tonight we are going to Science on the Rocks: Geek Out, Freak Out.

TWO|Coasting

If you didn’t see my post on Instagram, you missed out on these awesome coasters that my brother gave me for my birthday. They are one of a kind and I have loved using them at work and home.

THREE|Wedding Season

This past weekend kicked off Wedding Season for Jack and me. We celebrated The Hargrave’s and had a wonderful time in Mount Airy.

 

FOUR|Wine

A close friend of mine sent our group text this picture and it perfectly describes my week. #itsclassy

  

FIVE|Pound Cake

Over the weekend I celebrated my birthday with Jack’s family. His wonderful mom made this pound cake and whipped cream from scratch.I wish that I had some right now, it was marvelous. 

Photo cred: Jack

It's Friday...and I am linking up with: Darci, April, Christina, + Natasha | Oh Hey, Friday: September Farm + The Farmer's Wife

xoxo