Lonnie and I have been together three years today. I wasn't sure how to compose a post for this life event without being super cheesy. I didn't even want to include the above triptych because how cliched are kissing pictures, right? But look at how little we were just three years ago! We were just kids. We still are. We didn't know what we were doing then, and although we have learned and grown exponentially within the past three years, we still don't have a clue what we're doing now half the time.

But all of that is okay with me, because there is absolutely no one else I'd rather figure out everything with. There is no one else I'd rather have spent the past three years of my life with. Things haven't always been easy, but they have always, always, always been worth it. I am so in love with the best friend I've ever had and every moment that realization hits me like a wrecking ball, I am filled with the utmost joy and gratitude. 

I have got to keep this post fairly short, otherwise I will find myself spilling out even more cheesy confessions. Therefore, I am ending with the certificate pictured above that I recieved on our 3 month-versary. I have now officially survived 3 years, and I want a damn trophy this time.

pinterest favorites.

from this week:

this plate collection, because I love it when people make the bold choice to decorate their homes with unique, quirky pieces.

this quote, because I absolutely strive to live my life by this very mantra. I love this quote so much that I centered this week's Pinterest favorites around it.  

this photo of palm trees, because it feels so classic.

this mirror, because I am just absolutely obsessed with it. That's all I have to say about anything.

these summer legs, because this picture is so captivating to me.

these shoes, because I am loving a good pair of strappy heels right now.

This post is to make up for lost time. I've had a crazy work schedule these last couple of days, but things are starting to even out and my free time is freeing up a bit. 

I have pictures from my Charleston trip, I just have to go through them all before sharing them here. I also have a teeny special post planned for later this week. Hopefully the solstice will bring an end to my summer break from this blog. I miss posting as much as I love summer. Which is a lot.

my Pinterest.

updates + sneak peek.

I'm alive! I promise.

I have been busy working practically every night, editing pictures for my good friend Kevin's woodworking portfolio (how gorgeous are those rings? and that bowl is my favorite of his), working on a top secret 21st birthday project for my brother, and packing and preparing for a trip to Charleston to celebrate said birthday with the family.

And to top it all off, we had a massive severe thunderstorm swing by yesterday afternoon and were without power for about 5 hours (just in time for me to leave for work and come back home at the end of my shift. I'm extremely lucky sometimes.) The bad news, I came home last night to no cable or internet, and woke up this morning to the same thing. Which is why this post is just now being published instead of last night like I had originally planned.

Anyway, I could really use a vacation. Thank goodness we are leaving for South Carolina first thing tomorrow morning.

I will have more pictures when I come back later next week. I will also hopefully have Kevin's portfolio completed and ready to share by then as well.

pinterest favorites: summer lovin'.

this ombre dip-dye DIY, because it's such an easy and fun way to brighten up your wardrobe for summer.

this pool float, because it's so much fun and off-the-wall.

these frozen aloe vera bars, because I had some friends try them when I was back at school and saw that they work wonderfully. Also, it is so important to have some aloe vera on hand at these starting days of summer, because without a good base tan, sun burn is way more likely to happen. At least such has been the case with my experiences.

this salad, because I love fresh fruit and berries in my salad during warmer months.

this palm tree photo, because I love the way it feels sunny without being obvious.

this nail polish, because any type of coral is my go-to shade this time of year.

this coral necklace, because it's a fresh and modern take on a coastal feel.

this beauty inspiration, because when it comes to summer makeup, less is definitely more.

this citrus cake, because it looks so bright and yummy. Also, the natural colors of the fruits work together flawlessly.

It's June. It's summer. Summer is my thing. Summer is my favorite.

This is to pay homage to that end of school, summertime free feeling. Summer should feel fun and fresh and happy, and together these pins feel that way to me.