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Mother’s Day Gift : We Love Mom Photoshoot

I am still nursing some post-Vegas blues so I thought I’d share our Mother’s Day present this year. My Mom is definitely the sentimental type and since it had been 2 years since we had some photos...

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Let’s Get Physical : Beginning of a New Me

I apologize in advance for the novel… I can proudly say that I not only accomplished my April goals but I’ve found the drive and motivation it takes to make health and fitness part of my life for...

May 8, 2013 Like

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Hi, Stranger!

It’s been a hot second friends! Since I’ve been gone 2 weeks… …I re-lived my college days at Picnic Day and rocked a mean fanny pack… ….I’ve barely touched my laptop at home… …I’ve been to the gym...

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Guilt

Lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of guilt. Guilt because I really just want to spend 4 hours watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on my DVR. Because I haven’t done laundry in 2 weeks and my...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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I can’t begin this post without first commenting on the strength of the people of Boston and those who attended the Boston Marathon. Since that terrible day, I’ve read some amazing stories and blog...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Real Beauty Sketches by Dove

While I originally planned to check in on my fitness journey today, I stumbled upon a video that I knew I had to share. (Trust me, it’s worth the 3 minutes!) I found the video on Birchbox. It was...

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Blogger Lovefest in LA

By far, my favorite part about blogging is building a community of blog friends. I know to any non-bloggers out there, the idea of making friends through virtually sharing our lives with complete...

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Casual Friday: It’s a Good Day

For today’s Casual Friday, I’m rockin’ a high pony and a sundress (1. Because I was too lazy to wash my hair and 2. Because I was too lazy to put on more than one piece of clothing). Last weekend,...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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To Have and To Hold: The Grand Island Mansion

As promised, today’s To Have and To Hold wedding segment features my dear friends Jeremy and Casey Wayland’s wedding. It was held at the beautiful Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Creek, located on...

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A Sneak Peek

A weekend full of blogger meet ups and great food is good for the soul but it isn’t so great for spending time editing photos for my blog….sigh. You win some, you lose some. But I had such a good...

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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Casual Friday: Best friends, Sangria and New Hair!

FRIDAY, I’ve been waiting for you! It’s been awhile since Casual Friday so for those of you who might be new to the blog, this is the day where I put my casual jeans on and let my hair down....

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Let’s Get Physical April 2013

Before we get started, I guest posted (a good read for all you girls in a long term relationship) over at one of my favorite blogs, Tammy’s Lemons, Avocados and the Bay while she’s in Israel. So...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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Sacramento Bloggers Meet Up: LowBrau

I went to my first blogging networking event with the Sacramento Bloggers last night at LowBrau in Midtown. I have to admit, I was nervous. I’ve met plenty of my blogger friends in person (Nicole,...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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For lack of a better post title

So I think it’s no surprise I’m lacking in blog inspiration lately. I have so many ideas in my head but when I have the choice between date night, spending time with family or friends or a glass of...

Mar 29, 2013 Like

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Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away and 25 before 25 check in

Since it is officially my half birthday, I thought it’d be appropriate to do a mid-way check in on my 25 before 25. The items in italics are ones that are in-action or halfway complete. Go on at...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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Good Eats: Thir13en in Sacramento

For most of our 7 years together, I wouldn’t say Rob and I were very food adventurous. Rob is a standard meat and potatoes kind of guy, and his go-to meal is ALWAYS a burger and fries. But when...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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Casual Friday: Searching for No Corkage Fees

Sorry I’ve been blog-MIA this week, both here and on social networks. Rob’s Grandma passed away recently and we’ve been spending a lot of time with his wonderful family. It’s been a good reminder...

Mar 22, 2013 Like

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St. Patty’s Debauchery

First of all, I thought St. Patrick’s Day was on Saturday. So I proceeded to celebrate on Saturday, deciding to stay out later than 10 p.m. (gasp!) and indulging in one of these tasty little guys:...

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St. Patrick’s Day Milk and Cookies

There are few things in life as satisfying as milk and cookies. Cookie Recipe/Icing/Decorating Technique I’ve been working on my flooding technique and I’m happy with this being my 2nd attempt....

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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Wedding Wednesday: Beginnings of my Bridal Binder

Anyone who’s experienced the wedding planning process can attest to the fact it’s not always a walk in the park. There’s the realization of cost, the pain of knowing you can’t invite everyone...

Mar 13, 2013 Like

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Weekends are made for this

Weekends are what I live for… Blooper photos with my BFF… Those (semi) sunny winter days made for skinny jeans and boots… Finding that photo backdrop you adore… Date nights trying new local...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Casual Friday: Blogger Love and Hair Advice?

First things first, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has voted on Facebook for us! Rob and I are in 6th place (tripling our votes in the last two days) and we thank all of you for it! If you...

Mar 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Let’s Get Physical March

I have a quick favor to ask of all my lovely readers/friends! So Rob and I are ALWAYS eating at our favorite sushi restaurant, Mikunis (pictured here and here). So yesterday when I noticed they had...

Mar 6, 2013 Like

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Monday Musings: Gratitude

- I am feeling ETERNALLY grateful that I have range of motion in my neck again. I don’t know if it was a pinched nerve or if I pulled a muscle but for the last 5 days, I wasn’t getting any sleep...

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Casual Friday: Margs, Scarves and Goals

Another week down and March is here already! Does anyone else feel like this year is moving at light speed? Time for Casual Friday (and if you didn’t catch my first one, here it is). What I would...

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To Have and To Hold: Anna Delores Photography

Rob and I always knew we would fund our own wedding, which was why we waited over 7 years to get engaged (!). And although we both have good jobs, we’re barely hitting our mid-20s and we’re...

Feb 27, 2013 Like

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Our Love Affair with LA

I fall more and more in love with Southern California with every visit. LA never runs out of exciting places, food or experiences to try. Disneyland at nighttime is such a treat. Carthay Circle’s...

Feb 25, 2013 Like

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Ah, the good life.

Ever have one of those weekends where everything just felt right? Is it a coincidence that this usually happens on 3 day weekends? Coincidence? I THINK NOT. Whoever’s ready to sign my petition for...

Feb 20, 2013 Like

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Simply Baking: S’mores Bars

Oh how I love 3 day weekends… Thank. You. Presidents. I baked these bad boys for the Superbowl (Good gawd, I am THAT behind) because my sister has been begging me for s’mores. Since fires aren’t...

Feb 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Mother’s Day Gift : We Love Mom Photoshoot

Let’s Get Physical : Beginning of a New Me

Hi, Stranger!

Guilt

Casual Friday

Real Beauty Sketches by Dove

Blogger Lovefest in LA

Casual Friday: It’s a Good Day

To Have and To Hold: The Grand Island Mansion

A Sneak Peek

Casual Friday: Best friends, Sangria and New Hair!

Let’s Get Physical April 2013

Sacramento Bloggers Meet Up: LowBrau

For lack of a better post title

Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away and 25 before 25 check in

Good Eats: Thir13en in Sacramento

Casual Friday: Searching for No Corkage Fees

St. Patty’s Debauchery

St. Patrick’s Day Milk and Cookies

Wedding Wednesday: Beginnings of my Bridal Binder

Weekends are made for this

Casual Friday: Blogger Love and Hair Advice?

Let’s Get Physical March

Monday Musings: Gratitude

Casual Friday: Margs, Scarves and Goals

To Have and To Hold: Anna Delores Photography

Our Love Affair with LA

Ah, the good life.

Simply Baking: S’mores Bars

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