Return Address Stamp

We officially have five full days left in Memphis, including today. YIKES!  Still so much to do, but we are making progress.  Since I have moving on the brain, all I can think about is painting, decorating and organizing the new place in Charlotte.  So excited to start that process again with a clean slate.

One thing that has been on my mind for months is a return address stamp.  This might seem trivial, but I have wanted one forever!  Especially after I had to write wedding thank you's--and after writing a heart-felt note, the last thing my hand wanted to do was write our return address.  #lazy.

So, although I have been pining after a stamp, I could never justify buying one simply because moving was a possibility every year.  But now I am just getting over that, because I found some for $16.90 on Etsy.  This specific stamp design comes from the seller limoli.  The store has a wide variety of designs, some classic and simple looks, and some more modern.  Still not sure which one I will buy...

Above pictures found here.

It's Moving Time

It's here, I can't believe it.  We have known since Christmas that this day would come, but the months have gone by too fast.  Our moving date was moved up a month due to various reasons, now we are scrambling to pack and get everything ready by June 1st...YIKES!  I've been reading up about organized moving, and found some good advice.

From Real Simple magazine...
A stressless move and a check list

And...
The Top 10 ways to prepare for a move

This And That

It's been too long since my last post, so here is an update of what's been going on....

We went to Charlotte last weekend and stopped in Chattanooga.  We ate breakfast at the Bluegrass Grill.

On the way home, we ran out of gas on the highway....womp, womp.

At BBQ fest with our friends Jake and Christy

Jack the Pumpkin King cupcake  #nightmarebeforechristmas

Eating sushi with Andrew's parents

On The Road Again

Andrew and I started a fairly new tradition, which I have mentioned in a previous post.  Now, when we go on a trip, we buy a new CD!  It helps us remember our trip, and create memories together. This weekend we head to Charlotte, NC to look for places to live...come June when we leave Memphis.

:(

Here's what we are thinking so far....

The Decemberists or Neutral Milk Hotel

The Devil Wears J.Crew

Are you a J.Crew fan?  I'm personally a lover of all things J.Crew.

I recently stumbled across this article in Fast Company magazine about Jenna Lyons, the President and Executive Creative Director of J.Crew.  It was fascinating to read about her story and how she had helped transform J.Crew into the brand that it is.  I highly recommend the article, especially if you are a J. Crew shopper.


Picture found here.

Super Natural Every Day

A few weeks ago, my dear friend Morgan got married!  Morgan lovveeees her some Muddy's cupcakes, so for her wedding, I assembled her ordered and took care of the delivery and setup for her.  I was so thankful that I was able to help out in some way, but as a thank you she got me a very thoughtful gift.  She gave me some kitchen trinkets and the book Super Natural Every Day by Heidi Swanson.

Upon receiving this gift, I have not been able to put the book down!  I cherish the book because it reminds me of Morgan, but it also has incredibly simple, yet natural recipes...something I love.  For breakfast this morning, I baked a loaf of bread and decided to make the blackberry-maple compote recipe to accompany the fresh bread.  The compote was the perfect match for my bread and made me daydream about blackberry season this summer....

J.Crew White Jeans

My favorite pants are on sale right now at J. Crew, so I thought I would share the good news.  They are also having an additional 25% sale, that ends today!

I highly recommend these jeans.  They can be casual or fancy, worn with heels or flats.  I'm a big fan of the white pants and denim shirt look...

Can't wait to wear my white pants with the new shoes that I "accidentally" purchased.  But seriously, it was an accident!



Above picture from J. Crew website