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 first time I made these cookies, I went straight by the recipe (which is so unlike me… I hate measuring which is why you won’t see a ton of baking on this ... Read More about Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Home Decor Inspiration
If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! After working for a furniture company for a few years, I gained a ton of knowledge about the interior design and furniture industry and quickly became obsessed with all things home. So passionate, in fact, that last year I co-founded a home decor e-commerce business called Collected for the Home. My business partner (an interior designer) and I really wanted to bring something unique to the ... Read More about Home Decor Inspiration
Guest Bedroom Reveal
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 bedroom decor with these affordable finds. With the holidays just around the corner, it's the perfect time to spruce up some of the spaces in your home. The guest bedroom is a ... Read More about Guest Bedroom Reveal
One Week Healthy Meal Plan with Recipes
Do as I say not as I do... Coming off of a holiday weekend, I have to admit that I wasn't following "The Faster Way." But boy, did we enjoy all our good eats! By the time Sunday and Monday roll around, I get excited to get back into my routine. I truly miss my new rituals of fasting, working out, and tracking my nutrition! Addicted to this program? Yeah, I am! Here's Why... In January, I completed a full 6-week round of a wellness program called FASTer Way to Fat Loss. This virtual ... Read More about One Week Healthy Meal Plan with Recipes
Asian Meatballs
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 is really easy to prep, as it only has a handful of ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to actually cook. These Asian meatballs save ... Read More about Asian Meatballs
FASTer Way to Fat Loss®
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 you to set some of your goals in motion. You might be thinking, "I don't have much fat to lose" and that's ok! There are so many more benefits than just weight-loss. ... Read More about FASTer Way to Fat Loss®
Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham
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 as being the next "Hot Foodie Town." Before diving into the actual food portion of my Birmingham Guides, we'll start off with a drink, because ... Read More about Best Cocktails and Bars in Birmingham
Inside: Great American Cookie Company
Here it is folks, I'm here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Great American Cookie Cake 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 people smile day in and day out. Their cookie cakes are amazing, but it's the people who have made it such a success! If you've ever had this famous "mall" cookie, then you know ... Read More about Inside: Great American Cookie Company
Bachelorette Trip in Miami
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 party, what to eat, and everything in between. Bachelorette Trip in South Beach Booking Flights First thing you'll want to do is book your flights. We like to make a mini vacation out of ... Read More about Bachelorette Trip in Miami
Raspberry Moscow Mule
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 is what differentiates a Moscow Mule in the cocktail world. Spice yours up by using a bold ginger beer like the one from Buffalo Rock Co. Some may not want ... Read More about Raspberry Moscow Mule
Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20
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 raised in the South, so southern hospitality runs through our veins. Growing up, they embraced an open door policy, and I have carried that same principle ... Read More about Most Affordable Wines – Best White and Reds Under $20
Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe
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 for my Skinny Yellow Hammer cocktail below. And don't forget to fuel up with good game day eats like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe If there were ever a drink to define a gameday experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, it would be the Yellow Hammer cocktail. Whether it's your first trip to ... Read More about Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe
Delicious Deviled Eggs
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 am not here to be the pickle judge... While I'm listing off the things I don't like, yellow mustard is one of them. So now I've named two classic ingredients ... Read More about Delicious Deviled Eggs
The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
Copy-Cat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe The hunt for a Guacamole recipe started a few years ago when I became obsessed with how Chipotle made theirs so perfect each and every time. While Chipotle got a bit of a bad rap in 2015-2016 for their E. Coli outbreak, you cannot deny their uncanny ability to serve what it quite possibly some of the best restaurant-grade guacamole we’ve ever seen. Well, sometimes you can’t get to a Chipotle to get your fix and that little “side” that they give you is ... Read More about The Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
Birth Annoucement
Welcome to the world, Emma James! We are completely smitten by this little human. Over the past few weeks, I've been sharing my birth story on the blog, and I'm so glad I have it documented somewhere because as the weeks go by the memories keep getting fainter and fainter. I think it's so my brain can make room for so many sweet new ones! My husband and I are feeling so blessed to have welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world on May 27, 2021. The past 7 weeks have been so blissful. It's ... Read More about Birth Annoucement
#SouthernSourced
Hi Friends! I'm so excited to launch this resource for you on my website. Over the past year, I have really loved helping my audience source things for their everyday lifestyle. Whether it's an affordable kitchen gadget on Amazon, an investment piece for their home, or the perfect dress or jewelry for an upcoming event or vacation. Every week, I get direct messages saying, "Hey! Can you help me find XYZ?" I love connecting with you all and helping you find the perfect pieces! However, ... Read More about #SouthernSourced
Guest Bedroom Reveal #2
A year after moving into our new home, we have slowly but surely been finalizing the decor in each room. Today, I'm excited to take you on a tour of our second guest bedroom. You can find the final designs for our other bedrooms below. Nursery Reveal Guest Bedroom #1 Reveal Home design takes time and patience, so if you needed to hear this today... it's okay that your house isn't 100% complete. In my opinion, some rooms are constantly evolving! Of course, you ultimately want to ... Read More about Guest Bedroom Reveal #2
Fourth of July Recipe Round Up
This July 4th is destined to be great! You know why? Because anything should be able to top last years! Pandemic holidays are over. Let's celebrate with some delicious drinks and dishes to share! Appetizers & Sides Seasonal appetizers and sides to satisfy all. Watermelon & Feta Salad Best Cold Corn ... Read More about Fourth of July Recipe Round Up
My Birth Story
I’ve always enjoyed reading people’s birth stories online because no two CAN or WILL be the same. I think that’s an important note to start off with because if you are a first-time mom (currently) pregnant, take what you can from my experience but know that yours will be completely unique and designed just for you! God's plan (and timing) is always perfect! Each mama’s birthing journey is so unique and special, and I’m excited to share mine with you today. The past month we've been ... Read More about My Birth Story
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