{Design Crush}

Recently I stumbled upon the amazing interior designer Ryan Korban.

I immediately fell hard for the stacks of books, brass finishes, antiques, and hints of metallic.

A wonderful mix of everything seemingly unrelated but somehow working so

harmoniously as one.

Incredibly enough... he is a self taught designer and only 26 years old!

Officially my newest design crush!

{inspiration}

It's never too late to be what you want to be.

Hoping not to forget these words of inspiration!

{perfection in a dog}

{cocktail hour}

Having a few friends over tonight for drinks and hors'devours

to celebrate this gorgeous spring day.

Trying out this yummy cocktail.

Pear and Cranberry Bellini

Serves: 8

1 cup pear nectar

1 cup cranberry juice

1 bottle Prosecco

In a small pitcher or large measuring cup, combine juices.

Pour 1/4 cup of juice mixture into eight champagne glasses.

Top with Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine.

{a pretty place}

I think I would be much more excited to do my homework

if I had a beautiful desk like this to sit at.....

{spring is in the air}

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want -

oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want,

but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"

~Mark Twain

{gratitude}

I think that too often people forget all the things they have to be grateful for.

I know that personally I sometimes dwell on things I have no control over

and let that get me down.

However, I am more and more realizing that I have an amazing life,

full of amazing people and opportunity.

Occasionally I write a list of things I am grateful for

and have come to find how inspiring it is to do so.

These are a few things I am currently grateful for however small they may be:

A hot shower and clean water to drink.

A warm bed with freshly washed sheets.

My faith in God, that I know can get me through any hard times.

A wonderful family that supports me and always loves me.

My obsession with Nail Polish....as silly as it sounds it is always a sure way to cheer me up.

The ability to read whatever books I want to read and believe what I choose to.

My sweet fiance, who is always making me smile.

The ability to go to the grocery store and buy food to cook for dinner.

A glass of wine with good friends and great conversation.

The beauty of a sunny spring day and how it can completely change your outlook.

This life is a beautiful thing.

We should all spend more time recognizing the little things that make it so worth living!

{sneak peek}

Mesmerized by these two beauties...

especially the soft "petal" like layers on the two tiered cake.

Lusting after the soft romantic neutrals seen in these gorgeous flower arrangements.

The wedding planning is coming along perfectly!

I purchased my dress on Monday and couldn't be happier about it.

{for my girlies}

Such a sweet way to package a bridesmaid gift!

I love the little box full of wedding day "emergency necessities".

{on display}

Inspired to find a way to display my collection of jewelry,

since I have such a hard time keeping it all together!

{what's the time??}

Silly or Amazing???

{happy list}

~a beautiful chandelier hanging over a kitchen table~

~an inspiration board to tack up all your latest favorites~

~a pretty vase filled with colorful buds that remind you of spring~

~Mulberry "Alexa" bag....someday~

~a great collection of coffee table books to pass the time with~