I have one more thing to add to the list of things that are harder than the first year of marriage (which we determined wasn't hard - contrary to Amy Elliot Dunne's first diary entry in Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl): The dress code Should be simple, right? Bride wears white, groom wears black, and the bridal [...]
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!
We Bought a House
We interrupt this wedding reminisce-fest for an important announcement that trumps save-the-dates, butter-cream frosting and a delightful garden utopia... We are officially homeowners. With keys, a garage door opener and a mortgage (blegth). Grown-up milestone #3457: We went to Lowes to pick up paint, hardwood floor cleaner and mums - and I didn't hate it. Background: My [...]
Let them eat cake
We sure did - and, it was delectable. Because it mattered. Dessert is my favorite meal of the day - and should really be consumed before other meals so the taste buds aren't jaded when it finally hits the palate. There is, of course, the issue of unwanted calories and that frustrating tight-waistband routine, but [...]
Eenie, meenie, miney… Golden
venue [ven-yoo] noun a massive chunk out of any wedding budget - and an equally as massive headache (negative) an opportunity for spontaneous road trips and [Southeast] world-travel (positive) a possible journey of self-discovery and preference (if we want to get really deep) the pinnacle decision that generates a domino effect of wedding planning: venue availability [...]
A Pinspired Date to Save
I truly believe that Pinterest is a gift from God - and when I get to Heaven, I am going to thank Him for it. From the earrings I wore and the faux-flower I sported in my wedding hair (& hair style) to my Tiffany blue garter, monogrammed moss wooden letters, rustic wedding cake-cutting set, groomsmen's gifts and [...]
If You Give a Man Whiskey and Sprite
He'll actually enjoy an engagement photo shoot. Serious. But let's back waaaaaaaay up. Every evening when we get home from the gym, Tye likes to unwind and spend some quality time with...the TV. Tonight was no different. He announced our options for viewing pleasure were: "Baseball, football - or NCIS...you choose." Thoughtful - but, I'll pass. I let him know [...]
Sweet October
Happy October! For my husband and I, it's happy day-one of our Anniversary month. This is kind of big deal - considering that among the oodles of solicited (and unsolicited) pre-wedding wisdom we received, a common theme was: The first year of marriage is the hardest - but if you make it, it's all smooth sailing from [...]
Spice Up Your Life
If the Spice Girls would have been apart of 21st century pop culture - there would have definitely been a Pumpkin Spice. Because let's face it, everything pumpkin flavored basically rocks. The minute labor day strikes, it's instant fall. And while we're summoning our white denim to hibernation, Starbucks is rolling out the beloved PSL - [...]
The Bags Under My Eyes are Prada
I'm constantly adding to the list in my head of things that make me feel old.'Right now' is on the list. I've had two margaritas - to celebrate my husband's most recent (unofficial) business milestone. He's informally accepted a new position within his company but hasn't signed the paperwork, so we can't officially talk about [...]
Fresh Start for a Jaded Pen
I decided it was time to get back in the blogoshphere (just added that to the dictionary, BTW) after realizing the only time I write is for work related assignments. A sad realization for an English major with a passion for words. Figured a transfer from Blogger to WordPress might be a refreshing change a scenery, like a new [...]
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