mr. monaco and i were married in our beautiful city of charlotte, north carolina on june 29, 2013 -a lovely summer day- i have been wanting to share photos and the process with you all for so long {you may remember my bridal portraits, our…
in my family.
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secrets
i loved this article from bustle called 8 top secrets of couples that don’t fight {often… at least} do you agree? …what are your secrets for a happy and healthy relationship… hope yesterday was full of love. images: Flickr
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dear nelle… {age 16}
a letter to my younger self dear nelle, be open to the world – it’s a big and wonderful place. but always remember this very special place of farms, family, and faith. enjoy your time with these special, special people they will be dear friends…
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take me out to the ballgame
all of this nice carolina weather lately has baseball season on my mind although i love living in charlotte, there are several things about cincinnati {i spent a lot of time there as a child and in college} that i often miss and one of…
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a grateful heart
this week my grateful heart is thankful for: – finishing up my new workplace in willow – falling in love with mint and cinnamon teas – loving the entire decorating process- taking it all slowly. – delicious smoothies this week – daily family group text…
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birthday wishes
for my brother. you were born my little brother.we have spent a lifetime getting to know each otherand building a relationship that we will share forever.you are so important to me and having you in my lifemeans more than i could ever tell you.the gratefulness…
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lemon-ricotta pancakes with caramelized apples
ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 2 crisp red or pink apples, preferably Honeycrisp—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon…
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go vols – wolf #82 + tailgating recipes
good morning from knoxville, tennessee mr. monaco and i arrived last night and are excited to spend the weekend with family while cheering on my little cousin, ethan wolf, the starting freshman tight end for the vols we are all so proud of you! excited…
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giving thanks: decor + outfit + cards + recipes for thanksgiving day
these are some thanksgiving ideas that i wanted to share with you all… some of my inspirations for the upcoming holiday. growing up, our traditions for thanksgiving were to get up early and watch the macy’s thanksgiving day parade – sitting close to the television……