I am shocked by my most recent accomplishment. I started a project, and actually finished it! One Monday night, I was hanging out in our guest bedroom and randomly moved the bed to the opposite wall. I instantly loved it and decided it was time for a full decor refresh. Read on to see how you can update your guest…
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Do as I say not as I do… Coming off of a travel weekend, I have to admit that I wasn’t following “The Faster Way.” Boy, did we had a blast discovering Dunwoody! We ate and drank our way through this little town outside of Atlanta (travel guide coming this week), but I was excited to get back home and…
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Asian Meatball Bowl with Cauliflower Rice Since starting the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I’ve hopped aboard of #thatbowllife. Bowls are a great way to get all your proteins, veggies and carbs into one delicious dish, and they make fabulous leftovers! Planning and prepping your meals is the key to success in any clean eating regiment. This Asian meatball recipe…
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How are everyone’s New Years resolutions going? I’m sharing mine later in this post, but don’t worry if you haven’t hit the ground running with yours yet! I’m here to tell you about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® program. I started it, and have already seen results! So sit tight, because I have a feeling it might be just the thing…
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Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets…
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Are you currently loving your job? I kinda just found what that feels like! Are you hating your job? Maybe it’s not the best fit for your personality and talents. That was me, but I really tried to see the silver-lining while I was there and just continued to learn and gain experience, knowing it would help me land my…
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Some items in this post are courtesy of Joss & Main* Dress | Nordstrom When I started this blog almost a year ago, I never had plans to share any rooms or spaces in our home because I’ve never felt that confident in my decorating skills. This definitely isn’t a design blog, but I do love to entertain and that’s…
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Frosé is the adult slushee of America. When slushees start making their rounds, you know it’s Summertime! I’m excited to share this frozen rosé recipe with you today. Cheers, friends! What you’ll need 13×9 baking dish High Powered Blender Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle of rosé (I used Dark Horse) ½ cup sugar 8 ounces strawberries, quartered 2½ ounces fresh lemon…
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Here it is folks, I’m here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Best Place to Buy Cookie Cakes in the South Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make…
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Spring Cocktail Recipes New season, new cocktails! I love all the beautiful flowers that come with spring. The azaleas are so pretty this time of year in Alabama and we have some gorgeous pink ones that surround our house in Birmingham. We’ve been having some issues with Bonnie digging in the backyard, so we’re working to correct this issue.. any…
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Ok, so you’ve decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it’s going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I’ve become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to…
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This post is sponsored by Bella Vita The heat has been upon us here in the South for quite some time now, but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying the Summer sunshine and spending time outdoors. Hosting backyard BBQ’s and neighborhood potlucks will definitely continue into the Fall, and that’s when I started to re-think how the outdoor area was…
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Cobb Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Some go-to salads for me are a kale Caesar and a good Cobb salad. Traditionally, a Cobb salad is full of different meats, like ham, chicken, and bacon plus vegetables such as, avocado, tomato, cucumber and red onion. Bleu cheese and shredded cheddar are also popular toppings. The best thing about making your salads…
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I wish I could say impromptu weekend trips to nearby cities were the norm around here, but they totally aren’t. If you are from the South, then your weekends could look similar to mine which are typically filled with engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, community events, backyard BBQs, or dare we miss a sporting event! Definitely not complaining because I…
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Small Kitchen Appliance Must-Haves for 2018 1. Blender A blender is an incredibly useful tool to have in the kitchen. I fell in love with this DashTM Digital Blender three years ago, it does everything I need it to do, and more! It blends for smoothies, purees for dips and sauces, heats for soups, and freezes for margaritas! 2. Cuisinart Egg…
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The Perfect Ginger Molasses Cookie There’s something about ginger that makes me happy. Doesn’t really matter whether you put it with vodka, a salad, or in a cookie, I’M IN! For Christmas eve last year, I gave my first go with Ginger Molasses cookies and I thought they turned out o.k. I can’t remember where I found the recipe, but I…
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The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste…
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Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and…
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Plated vs. Blue Apron If you’re like me, you spent the weekend indulging in BBQ and beer, and probably need to reset and start cooking at home again. To get back into the swing of things in the kitchen without having to think too much about what to cook, we look to meal delivery services. I love how they send…
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Right before our wedding last year we received the holy grail of wedding gifts. I finally got my very own Kitchen Aid Mixer! I had been following Gaby Dalkin on social media and her desserts always looked devilish, so I looked up Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes on her blog and stumbled across the Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. The…
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My hair person just opened a brand new salon in Birmingham, AL called Hairfolk. Check out their new digs! HairFolk Salon | Birmingham, AL Founded by highly sought-after hair stylist Eric Goss in September of 2017, Hairfolk is Birmingham’s newest high-end hair salon that specializes in expert cuts, styling and coloring techniques, such as balayage, and most importantly, stylists you…
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Football season is right around the corner and there’s no way you’re cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe below, and fuel your team up by making some of my favorite game day appetizers like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Drink Recipe If there were ever a…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I’m not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there’s one category of pickles that I HATE, it’s sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That’s just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I…
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The secrets to perfect guacamole lie in the avocado. Learn how to create the best guacamole at home!
The grapefruit and the orange are definitely cousins, but they couldn’t be more different in terms of flavor. Grapefruit is bitter, slightly tart, and sour, with a hint of sweetness thrown in. You’ll notice grapefruit isn’t always the go-to fruit when it comes to mixing cocktails, but that’s only because you haven’t mixed it with tequila yet! El Barrio |…
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The holidays are the best time to celebrate old traditions, or start new ones. For as long as I can remember, my Mom has hosted a Christmas Day Brunch at her house for neighbors and friends. It’s a tradition we’ve kept alive for nearly 20 years and counting! This year we are continuing the tradition in my parent’s new home….
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If you’re from the South, you probably won’t need too much convincing to try this recipe. The post title says it all, “sweet tea” and “fried chicken.” SOLD! I’m excited to bring you my most recent copycat recipe for fried chicken salad. The show-off in this recipe is the sweet tea fried chicken, which we will be using Red Diamond…
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Easy Trader Joe’s Cheese Board Tutorial The holidays are here; a time for gatherings and parties galore! A cheeseboard is an easy appetizer you should always keep in your arsenal. This medium-sized cheese board tutorial I’m sharing today is very easy to throw together! All of these ingredients (except the jam) were sourced from Trader Joe’s. TJ’s has really good…
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