Awards, friends, and pretty blue bags...

This blog is a little bit of everything... stuff I make, stuff I like, our house projects, and my life overall. One of the things I love about blogging is that it documents a lot of the little things that happen that I might not focus on otherwise. I like to look back at my posts from the past two years and remember when we painted this, built that, went there, or did that. In a small way, this blog is also documenting the story of our lives. There are sometimes things I want to document and remember for me that probably aren't interesting to you. Just skip these posts.

Earlier this week, Zac and I went to the Junior League's annual dinner. I have been a member of the Cincinnati League for three years, and I've really enjoyed my experience. I was honored at this year's dinner for my volunteer work. I was so humbled to be chosen. The dinner was beautiful and it was a wonderful celebration of the thousands of lives in our community that have been touched by the League's volunteer work this year.

JLC Outgoing President Melanie Chavez, one of the most inspiring women I've ever met.

My sweet friend Erika presenting an award.

Receiving my award from Brooke. Yes, those bags are what you think they are. Yes, I almost died of happiness when I saw them. I didn't even know those bags came that big!

Tory, me, and Natalie. Tory and Natalie are two of my favorite friends!

And in case you were wondering about that bag...

It is a gorgeous bud vase that I can't get a good picture of for the life of me. But it looks gorgeous in our china cabinet and I'll think of this night every time I use it. It will definitely become a family heirloom piece for us.

Thank you to the JLC for honoring me with your Rising Star award. I'm proud to be part of a such a dynamic group of women!

Blog Award!

I am so excited to have received the Trendy Blog Award from the lovely  Biz at Busy Biz Blogs! Her blog is tons of fun, and you'll love the recipes she shares!

In order to accept this award, I need to pass it on to ten of my favorite bloggers. In no particular order of wonderfulness, I'm sending it to:

Kim at Newly Woodwards

Clare at A Day in the Life of Clare (a friend in real life, too!)

Jenny at DIY Newlyweds

Brandy at Jumping Jack

Beckie's new adventure, Knock Off Decor

The lovely ladies at Kojo Designs

Rae at Made by Rae

Mary Ellen at Mostly MEllen (another friend in real life!)

Sarah at The Ugly Duckling House

Amanda at Kuzak's Closet

Go visit some of my favorite blogs to read - I bet you'll find some that you love, also!

Blog Award!

Oh my goodness - my very first blog award!! I am so excited!!!!

With this great award comes great responsibility, apparently! So, without further ado, let me follow the rules.
1. Thank and link back to the person that gave you this award. Thanks Hannah! You can visit Hannah at Young and Crafty.

2. Share 7 things about yourself. See below!

3. Pass the award to at least 4 fellow bloggers who inspire you. 

4. Let them know you gave them an award. 
  
So... 7 things about me you may not know:

I had ten minutes of fame as an MTV news reporter a few years ago.

In my house, Zac does all the cooking.

I was a runner in high school, but haven't run at all since then.

I recently fell in love with GLEE and now I can't get enough.

I'm a lot more excited about being married than I am about wedding planning.

Yogurt is my worst nightmare food. I think it is disgusting. I don't even like it when people eat it in front of me.

Traveling stresses me out, but I'm always glad that I traveled when I get home.

The 4 AMAZING bloggers I want to pass this award to are:


Kim at Newly Woodwards
Robin at The T-Shirt Diaries
Sassy Sites
Leslie at Night Owl Crafting

Yay! Thanks, Hannah... you made my day!