how do you fight off a cold?

I've been battling a pretty severe cold for the past few days now, and I'm failing miserably at attempts to stay hydrated. This morning I tried to start off strong with my usual glass of ice water, adding on a cup of hot jasmine green tea and a small glass of vitamin-c packed OJ. Any remedies that work for you?

This poor little guy passed the cold onto me, and I can't even be mad at him because he is just so stuffy and pitiful. Cuddles all around. At least we're in this together, little dude.

Here's a lit of 7 Home Redmedies for relieving cold symptoms.

xo

coffee table inspiration

I'm about to wrap up a couple DIY furniture projects, and am now looking to accessorize. I am on the hunt for a good coffee table book or two. I would love something with dreamy pictures for guests to scan through. Any suggestions?

I currently have this book, and am planning to make a wedding album (long overdo). Wouldn't it be awesome if Kinfolk had a coffee table book?!

P.S. some DIY coffee tables, and a cute idea for a game table.


Image found here //

have an adventurous weekend

What are your plans this weekend? Andrew is out of town tonight, so my mom and I have dinner plans. Tomorrow, A and I are going to play laser tag with the middle schoolers from church :) (I recently started leading a small group & love it!) Should be eventful! ;) 

Hope that you have an adventurous weekend, and here are a few great posts to check out in the mean time:

Surprising Predictors of How Long You Will Live, like your personality and your walking speed!

I sobbed my way through this emotional and heartbreaking, but beautifully written post by my sweet, Faithful college friend who very recently experienced a devastating miscarriage with her first child in their second trimester. Please pray for her and send her warm thoughts. Her and her husband are such kind, God-fearing people.

Guess what movie comes out on DVD today... :)

And Jennifer Lawrence's Best Moments at the Oscars.

Some positive affirmation for you.

A list of drugstore makeups that are duplicates of department store brands.

The internet really wants Leo to win an Oscar.

This shirt made me smile :)

Inspiration from a minimalist mother.

Flowerless Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies!!

xo

Image Found here //

a sweet southern wedding

My friend (and our wedding photographer), Gracie, is experiencing some excitement today as some of her work has been posted on the Southern Weddings website! She had the opportunity to be published in their magazine this past fall, and I am so thrilled that she is able to receive this recognition for her beautiful images. You can view the photographs and the bride's sweet thoughts here.

Andrew and I had the privilege to meet and work with the couple from this wedding, Kate and Cesar, during a wedding shoot we helped out with a few weeks ago. They are such a fun and genuinely sweet couple- also extremely talented and creative (she was the brains behind the shoot we did... pictures coming soon!)... and aren't they just gorgeous?! Check out their work here. 

Congratulations Gracie! One step closer to your millions ;)

xo

a fun date idea

Have you heard of Geocaching? It's basically a world-wide scavenger hunt, with the rules and steps to sign up found online here. We tried it for a post-dinner date night with our friends, Gracie and James, last weekend and shared quite a few laughs racing up and down the night streets of downtown Lawrenceville. It's always nice to have some good, clean fun :) Best part? It's f-r-e-e! 

What about you? Any recent, fun date ideas you're willing to share?

xo

Image via Instagram by Gracie Dinwiddie //

winning isn't everything

Did you know that Leonardo Dicaprio has never received an Oscar? I couldn't believe it! I have always thought that he is one of the most genius actors of this generation, and his humanitarian efforts & character are aspirational. I guess it just goes to show that not all greatness is rightly recognized. So if you haven't been given your "award", don't worry- you still might be one of the best :)

17 other A-list stars who have never received an Academy Award, including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Glenn Close.

And this Leonardo Dicaprio character timeline.


Image found here //