snowy engagement photos

For Christmas, Zack's sister generously gave us an engagement photo session with Leslie Perkins Photography. We got snow at the perfect time when Zack was in town and Leslie was available to take these photos. Leslie was easy to work with, and I'm pleased with the photos. 

I am entertaining the thought of wedding Wednesdays. Would you be interested in reading wedding posts? What would you like to read about? Comment below or email me! 

goodbye, winter 2014

It has been a cold winter with much more snow and ice than we usually see here in North Carolina. 

I didn't hate it. The snow and ice were both beautiful. I still had power, I was able to have some work days, and life slowed down a bit. I usually do way too much, but the possibility of dangerous roads forced me to stay home at times. Even so, everything got done. The Lord knows what we need. 

I'm glad that winter is finally over, and I'm hoping for a glorious spring. 

wish we could hit rewind

Ficcare headband // Ray Ban Original Wayfarer Classic // J. Crew tissue turtleneck // hand me down Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Michael Kors small Layton watch // Ann Taylor gloves // J. Crew Leggy Denim (similar) // Hunter Originial Tall Rain Boots

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

second chances

This sweater got a fair amount of attention back in December on my blog (1,2,3), from #bettersweaterer, and even on The Daily South. Here again for #sweaterary, it's a real gem. 

Premier necklace // hand me down Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Emerson Fry raglan sleeve dress // Ugg Classic Tall boots 

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

blue deer snow

It's my dad's birthday, so today I'm wearing his favorite color. Happy birthday, Dad! I love you!

Deer!

Ralph Lauren oxford // hand me down Ralph Lauren sweater from Granny // Joe's Jeans // Clarks Wallabee

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

polar bears x polar vortex

It's the first day of Sweaterary. Let's begin.

Ralph Lauren hand me down sweater from Granny // J. Crew Leggy Denim (similar) // Hunter Original Tall Boots

photos by Stuart Jones Photography

Maybe I am showing my age here, but American Girl dolls were THE THING when I was a little girl. I had Kirsten, probably because she looked the most like me, with dirty blonde hair. Kirsten was Swedish and wore amazing outfits. I envied her braids. I did not have the official American Girl matching outfits to fit me--my mom made us matching outfits, scrunchies included, instead--but I'm pretty sure Kirsten would have worn this sweater. 

Anybody else have American Girl dolls? Or read ALL of the American Girl books? (This girl did.)