One Project at a Time.

I finally tackled our linen closet last week and this is a partial view of the before and after.  It's very long and narrow so hard to fit the entire thing in one picture.  After a lot of searching, I found the baskets and crates at Michael's.  I got these gray crates from the floral section.  I had (and continue to have) trouble finding baskets or crates in a distressed gray and height that I like.  So I was happy to snag the last two they had in the store.  As you might have read in previous posts, I've been on an organizing kick the past couple of months and I'm trying to take it one project at a time so I don't become overwhelmed on top of everything else going on with the wedding, school, work, and so forth. 

Since I'm also in the beginning stages of organizing our home, I'm trying to find systems that work for us.  I first had to sort everything (which I hate).  I'm what you would call a Level One hoarder and I'm sometimes afraid to throw things away in the off chance I might need that particular thing(s) in the future.  So sorting makes my anxiety rear its ugly head.  So believe me when I say, I understand it's not easy to take the time to go through all of the items in your linen closet (or closet... which I will also be tackling in the near future) but it is so worth it. 

Plus an added bonus is how calming it feels now to open up the linen closet and not be overwhelmed with all of our stuff/crap/whatever you want to call it.  


Until next time...

my best friend's wedding.

1. Hair and makeup: check.
2. Before.
3. Getting her ready.
4. After.
5. Silly Sarah Bug.
6. Limo Selfie.
7. Happy Bride.
8. Loved the lighting in the church.
9. The back of her dress is my favorite part.
10. Me and the bride-to-be.
11. I don't know why I leaned in. Ha.
12. Flower crown for the flower girl.
13. Sweet pic of mom and daughter.
14. Practice makes perfect.
15. Trying to get her attention.
16. Such a beautiful bride.
17. We're ready to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Cradeur.
18. Love.
19. Candid moment.
20. Our turn next!


Last month was my best friend's wedding and I cannot believe how quickly it came and went.  I know people say that a lot, especially when you're part of the wedding.  I've been a busy little bee myself, planning our wedding for this upcoming October.  I cannot even tell you the range of emotions that comes with this task.  I felt a lot of the same emotions for Sarah.  So much excitement, butterflies and stress all rolled into one.  I'm so happy though that Sarah and Blake found each other and that I got to be a small part of their special day.


Until next time...

all you need is less.

I'm trying my hand at mastering the art of simplicity. I'm either having a mid-life crisis, been meditating about life, in a different season of my life, or all of the above, but it feels good to simplify. You probably remember my post a couple of months ago about collecting moments, not things and how we tackled our storage unit. Well now we're getting to those closets. Purging what's been sitting in our closets and storage and selling them has been very therapeutic and fun. Plus, I love seeing people's organizing tips on Instagram. With 151 days to the wedding, I'm attempting to make my life as easy as possibly with disposing of clutter... in all shapes and sizes. 

Clutter is not only your physical belonging. It's old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self. 

So let go of the clutter you are holding onto... your mind will thank you for it. 



Until next time... 

Beach Please.

1. Orange Beach for Sarah's Bachelorette Party and Mullet Toss.
2. Sarah's Crew.
3. Borrowed Andrea's snapshot.
4. Neon is in this season. 
5. No Chella.
6. Hanging out before hitting Flora-Bama.
7. Something was funny.
8. Peter. 
9. The Bride and her Mates.
10. Beach Games.
11. Showing off Sarah's pin.
12. Exploring.
13. Last photo on my camera.


One of my best friends is getting married soon so we all decided to celebrate her happiness by throwing a bachelorette party for her at Mullet Toss this year.  We used to go all the time in our 20's and let me tell you it's very different in your 30's, ha.  

Here's the deal: Mullet Toss is legendary.  It's one of the biggest beach parties on the Gulf Coast.  People dress up in silly outfits and I love to people watch. It's very entertaining... Whatever. I have (almost) no shame doing it. 

And SPOILER ALERT: We had a blast!  It was great getting everyone together since it's harder these days with everyone starting families and moving to different cities.  Besides the couple of panic attacks that snuck up on me, I had a wonderful weekend with these girls.  I spent yesterday trying to pinpoint what brought on my attacks and I think it was the large social setting.  So something to work on still.  

Looking forward to Sarah and Blake's big day in two weeks. So until next time... 

what's in the air?

1. Messy hair, don't care.
2. So sweet when he's sleeping.
3. My favorites.
4. "Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second." - Mattie Stepanek
5. Spring has sprung.
6. Taking the new boots out for a spin.
7. Downtown Ocean Springs is always so lovely.
8. Andrew's first green beer.
9. The flowers are beautiful, but slowly killing my sinuses.
10. Great quote.
11. Celebrating Sarah and Blake.
12. At the Mumford & Sons concert.
13. Pretty lights at the concert.
14. "That's beautiful" - yes, it was Gentleman of the Road.


Have you been in a funk the past few days? Weeks? It seems like everyone I've been talking to is in a transition, or fighting a rough time right now.  Myself included.  What's in the air?!  I think it helps to know we aren't alone in the feeling.

Even though work has been hectic in learning my new role (and I'm behind in my school work... EEKKKK) I have been lucky enough to have some down time to escape and cut loose.  Andrew and I had a great time celebrating St. Patrick's Day and an even better time at the Mumford & Sons concert last night.  I've seen the band three times (this was Andrew's second time) and it must be said they killed it yet again.  Hope they come back again soon.  My soul could use it.

Until next time...