I really wanted our engagement photos to capture us hanging like we would on a slow Sunday afternoon just strolling along, laughing and hanging with pups. No, we don’t normally hang in greenhouses but it was such a great photo spot and it seemed like something we would do once we have a home of our own so we put on our Sunday funday best and let the photog snap away (I wish my best would have been a little better but that’s what I was feeling that day…just a grey tee and denim).

I’m not one for posed photos or serious faces, mostly bc I look crazy weird trying to be serious in photos, so my favorites are those of us laughing and of course the ones highlighting our perfectly fluffy groomed pups.

It has been over a month since I visited my future home which I had a mix of emotions. This year is full of mixed emotions…so so full of excitement about my wedding and future marriage and future home, a bit of anxiety about wedding details (who doesn’t when planning a wedding) and finding a new job and new place in my future city, and a bit of sadness to leave this huge wonderful city that I am now just feeling is home. It will be sad to leave New York. This past year has truly been a great life adventure…ups and downs and growing and changing in so many ways. I feel like moving to new places and visiting new places for an extended amount of time does that to its new inhabitants which is always a great thing. Although it will be sad to close the chapter to this city for now I truly can’t wait to start my new one in Nashville.

Nashville is growing and the place to be right now according to the New York Times. Supposedly GQ is calling it “Nowville.” So more adventurous times ahead indeed!

 Downtown area likes to honky tonk.

 We took a little tourist visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

And a little stop by Jack White’s studio.

East Nashville is full of great hip restaurants. Visit here (and get one of the couscous bowls) and here (the quinoa bowl and the beans and greens were very good) if u get a chance.

Imogene + Willie was definitely one of my favorite shop spots with custom fit jeans and a design studio in full view. The hanging pattern drafts made this little designer’s heart skip a beat! The prices are a little high but definitely worth it when considering the quality.

Ummm…and this place. We had it probably over 5 times counting a pint we brought home to snack on while movie viewing.

and finally back to my current home. How can you not love this city?! (You definitely can hate it at times. It took me almost a year to finally love it.)

Dreaming of crazy adventurous months ahead,

Twila

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1. Remember not to count on other ppl for your happiness especially this Valentine’s Day. I have always loved this holiday even when I was single. It isn’t just a day for couples. It’s a holiday to celebrate love and that can be with your family and other single friends as well and even with your friends who are in relationships. A girls only valentines date is sometimes the best. That’s how I will be celebrating this year since my fine guy is many hours away. This is a great quote. You make the decision to be happy. Don’t put that on other ppl.

2. Pull out those heart sunglasses you purchased a few summers ago and sport them in support of the day that celebrates love. If you hurry you can rush order a dozen here for your girls group to share the love.

3. I had some of these Jam Filled Heart Cookies for Thanksgiving (which were gluten free) and they were pretty good but I have not attempted to make them yet. Here is a recipe if you would like to whip some up for Thursday.

4. It’s little things that change when you move to a new place…little things that wasn’t a big deal in your city before. For instance, umbrellas!! They are a big deal here. If you dont have one you will for sure get soaked and if you dont have a sturdy one not only will you look like a wet puppy when you get to work but you may also have to explain where you got that scratch on your forehead (which would be from one of the wires on your flimsy umbrella that blew up in the storm). Anyways, since you need an umbrella you should look into one that spreads cheer like this lovely red heart. It’s all about the love..and this one has frills too if you’re into that. I also didn’t know of the importance of an umbrella on a snowy day until I moved. Traveling enlightens us!

5. This card is super cute with the lyrics of one of my morning songs. If you don’t have enough time to rush ship this guy and ther person you are planning to give it to isn’t much up for late present exchange, think of making a card with some of your favorite song lyrics or better yet some of the gift receivers favorite lyrics.

6. I may be visiting Anthropologie after work for these gems. Bring shiny earrings have a hold on me!

7. You need these for your girls night. They should be at your local party store also.

8. Try this vegan recipe or just a regular sugar cookie recipe if you haven’t watched food docs that have made you meatless and dairyless. Then while your picking up those pretty straws at the party store grab a few cookie cutters and make a festive bag for your girls night!! Or you can try this chocolate peanut butter recipe.

9. For all you married folk…

10. I’m not sure how I feel about these. I think I would sport them a few times bf I rule that they are utterly ridiculous but it would be fun until then!

Hope your Valentines Day is lovely no matter how you celebrate it… with your husband, single friends, brother, or parents! Share the love and sport some hearts!

Dreaming of a vegan red velvet heart pancake,
Twila

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Hey Yo! Hope all is well in your world. It’s been relaxing, busy, adventurous, crafty, chilly and cozy rolled in one snowball these past few weeks. My roommie is going to hate that I posted this shot of her at one of our favorite coffee shops but maybe she wont see it. I think it captures her wonderfully..quirky with her pistachio flavored anything, playful and beautiful!!

Wedding planning has brought on crafting projects which makes me miss my fiance (not only bc I need his cutting and pasting skills). I will be visiting home soon to finalize some details and see him along with my fuzz pups #countingdownthedays.

Snow storm Nemo (who names a snow storm after a fish?!) brought a beautiful white blanket over the city which has now turned into yucky black slippery mush. I don’t mind it too much. I would much rather this cold weather than the humidity that the hot summer months bring. Coffee and vegan baking has kept me cozy indoors.

Oh, and who can forget the frenzy of Fashion Week! I attended a blogger conference last week which was pretty interesting. Meeting new ppl in the industry brought on new adventures when party crashing came into the agenda (which is always thrilling!).

Anywho.. I am leaving for work once again wearing a sweater I have worn tons of times this season #southerngirlinanorthernstateduringwintermonthsproblems. No complaining here…#stayawayhumidity!

Here is the vegan chocolate chip recipe if you would like to give it a go!! Can you tell which one of my holidays is my fav?!

Dreaming of hearts,

Twila

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A few of these are my favorites from the holidays and of what’s happening these days.

1. Missing the guy who gave me this vintage gem.
2. Already looking like a married couple in our matching attire. And yes, I am wearing little guy shoes. They are super comfortable. I think my exact words were “I feel like I am walking on air.”
3. Elf look.
4. How adorable is that cutie in his knitted panda hat?!
5. Grey, brown and tree trims..a neutral holiday.
6. NYC studios have some of the most gorgeous views.
7. A little rock & roll a few weeks ago when Underoath and As Cities Burn came to town
8. Found my dress!!! Ahhhh!!! I want to lounge in it all day!
9. Missing these fluffy guys and loving fluffy pompoms these days.
10. Still photography is harder than it looks. 

Dreaming of another snow day,
Twila
 
 
 

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