A Birthday Collection

When it comes to my birthday, I don't mess around! It only comes once a year so I start celebrating the first of July (I mean, America is already celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving.... why should my birthday be any different?). 

In 2014, I've now been living in Columbus for a year now.  I moved back from Minneapolis because I missed my friends, my family.... I was professionally happy, but I was still missing something to complete my personal happiness.  I can honestly say that now I am personally happy being so close to my family, living in the same city as my best friends, and being swept off my feet every time I'm with my boyfriend.

I've learned to realize what I love about life, what makes me happy, and that the future can change focus.  I've accomplished professional goals and personal (débuting a pop song, starting this blog....).

This year, I had my nearest and dearest meet me out for martinis and dinner, a fantastic seafood dinner with my parents (I absolutely recommend the Lobster and Shrimp stuffed cod !!  My mouth is watering now just thinking about dinner - OMG), and to end my birthday month, a romantic dinner with the boyfriend.

I'm happy, grateful, and lucky to live another year!  I'm also freaking out that 3-0 is just that much closer......

I had bigger things to worry about than turning 30 right now, with all of my birthday plans comes several birthday outfits:

 

 

Southern Charm Meets Vintage Elegance

I was recently in Nashville for a wedding.  Not just any wedding – a wedding that most girl’s dream about! Picture something like an Instagram inspired, Pinterest perfect, wedding bell bliss! I mean it, get ready to take notes!!

 

 Friday night, my boyfriend and I attended the Rehearsal dinner.  From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with unlimited Tennessee Tea’s!  Later on, the dinner they served was your typical Southern feast – fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, corn pudding...... Ahh, I think I gained 10 pounds just thinking about it!

 

Saturday night were the nuptials., but let's fast forward to the reception!  The reception took place at this beautiful plantation house - In that moment, I knew what it was like to pretend to be Melanie Carmichael (Only in Nashville, not Alabama).  Okay, just a few of my favorite things from the night: 1. a stack of antique luggage and decorations where we found our names and setting arrangements. 2. A romantic scene off to the corner with a blanket, pillow, flowers, wine, a Just Married sign and a chalkboard that said, Reserved for Shannon and Scott.  3.  A basket filled with blankets and sign that read Borrow A Blanket And Snuggle (Clearly I am a rebel since I kept mine...) 4. An abandoned black barn with chandeliers and a wall of mirrors.  5. A shelf filled with old family wedding pictures (must file this idea away and use at my wedding) and 6. The music!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dress - New York and Company
Necklace - H&M
Shoes - DSW -----> Buy here!