Not that we ever need a reason to celebrate our mammoth pup, but, it's National Puppy Day. And while we both weigh in at about the same, to me, he is still a teeny, tiny, five year old infant (with slightly worse breath and an untamed tail that can leave a trail of bruises). See? In honor of [...]
Author: Adrianne Buckley
Hello, friend! I’m Adrianne Buckley, housewife and homemaker-in-the-making learning to roll with the punches while likely cleaning up spilled punch. I hope you can laugh with me, laugh at me, commiserate and leave knowing you’re not alone on the hot mess express. Cheers!
Fifty Shades of Naysayers
Thanks to social media - and the media in general, we're now all well aware of the wildly vehement repercussions of succumbing to the temptation that is the highly anticipated '50 Shades of Grey' movie. The film that will undoubtedly infect our steadfast relationships, turn our husbands into abusive animals, whip us into pitiful, silent submissives and send us all [...]
Will you accept this prose?
During the season of engagement, marriage advice is a free-for-all. Welcome (and unwelcome) tips, ranging from child rearing and submission to the T.V. remote to pioneer women recipes, laundry counsel and the constant reminder to pick your battles (I will always battle for not leaving wet towels on the bed - end of story). Among the [...]
I’m feeling 26
My husband informed me today that he is now in the market for a 26-year old wife, and to let him know if I knew of any good candidates. Today is my last Tuesday of being 25 - and tomorrow, I'll be of age (again) for his capricious taste. That is reassuring. Now all we need [...]
Deck the halls, y’all.
And so, the lessons in (new) home ownership continue. Let's talk about Christmas decor (and/or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa - and any other festive, December-days so no one is left out). As my husband and I pulled into the neighborhood late Sunday evening, following our South Carolina to Florida round trip, we were met with [...]
For the Love of Dog
Welcome to the neighborhood. For these first-time, homeowners, it's been a learning experience - to say the least. Life lesson #1 - $50 is hardly the amount to spend at Target on Halloween candy, unless you want to be the first house in the neighborhood to run dry - Which I was made keenly aware of [...]
Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
Whoever said that was likely 25 years old - and had just bought a house (presumably in Rome). And by "built" - they mean: painted, decorated, furnished, cleaned, mowed, clipped, raked and Swiffered - because somehow, dog hair is much more prominent on shiny wood floors than it is on dingy, apartment carpet. The sun [...]
All Sorts of Shiny Things
Something borrowed, something new. Something old, something blue. Somewhere in between 74 antique mason jars, seating charts, squat marathons, hotel blocks, cellists in Florida, waxing, bleaching, tanning and plucking - the traditional "somethings" slipped my mind (imagine that). Not my husband's though (here come two major "awww" moments). The Night Before (one year ago, today) Rehearsal [...]
I Do Adore Pretty Things (Part Two)
My mom and I talk every morning during my 20-minute commute to work - one of my favorite parts of the day. This morning, she reminded me of all of the lovely things I left out of yesterday's "Pretty Things" post - to which I reminded her, this is a countdown - not an overload. [...]
I Do Adore Pretty Things
"...& witty words." - To quote the utterly fantastic designer, Kate Spade (BTW: My fabulous, dancing-queen mama rocked the hell out of her slingback Kate Spade pumps on our big day...so proud). Can't go wrong with glitter and bold bows...ever. We're four days out from the big 1-year wedding anniversary (and five-years of really digging each other...wow!) - so I was mulling [...]
Adrianne Buckley 