January 31, 2012

At the beginning of January, I posted my 2012 reading goals. Read three books every month. Well, I’ve already failed. I got through The Ice Queen and Bossypants but I’m still in the process of finishing The Help. Even though I technically didn’t finish all three before February 1st, I’m

January 31, 2012

Today’s ONE DAY feature is all about Andrew and Erinn. I “met” Erinn on Twitter and was thrilled that she wanted to share some of her lovely wedding details. They got married December 10, 2010 at The Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida. Erinn describes their wedding palette as “dark s

January 30, 2012

My January Julep Maven box came while I was in Tennessee this weekend and I was excited to take a peek inside once I got home. With Julep Maven, you receive an assortment of nail polish and nail care products monthly. They are  delivered right to your door and each box is valued at $40. I […]

January 27, 2012

Congrats Candace M. for winning the Please Note giveaway! I chose the winner via random.org and she won with her comment: BACKYARD BASH! i have those. bashes, that is. in my yard. and not having to design the invites would be magical!! those are freaking adorable. I’ll email you, Candace, and pass along y

January 26, 2012

I’m off to Nashville until Sunday and so I’ll be taking a little blogging break while I’m there! Just a reminder: Read the full blog post here. You can start snapping photos for the challenge on Monday! See you then! XO  

January 25, 2012

I collaborated with Blaine Hogan and created this iMac wallpaper featuring a quote from his book, UNTITLED. You can download the iMac/iPad/iPhone set here. The quote reads: “Becoming a great artist is about sitting and paying attention to the world that is passing everyone else by.” Enjoy and be sur

January 24, 2012

If you missed my interview with Elizabeth Jackson from earlier today make sure to check it out! She has graciously decided to giveaway any single item in her Etsy shop, ‘Please Note!’ In order to enter into the giveaway, head on over to her shop and comment below with your favorite item! I will cho

January 24, 2012

MEET Elizabeth Jackson! She’s from Los Angeles and her blog Please Note encompasses food, crafts, I Love Lucy and more. Enjoy the interview and check back later today for a giveaway from her Etsy shop! When did you start blogging as “Please Note”? When did you set up your Etsy shops? My paper

January 23, 2012

Last week my friend Meg tweeted about one of her favorite blogs, Make Under My Life. Jess (the blogger) states that it’s about designing a life of intention and I loved her post about throwing out 100 things. Obviously Jess’s blog soon became one of my favorites and I took on the challenge myself. I

January 23, 2012

Last week, I hosted a Nail Polish Swap at Camelot Cellars in the Short North. Around 30 ladies showed up, wine was ordered and lots of polish was swapped. I will definitely be doing this again (maybe quarterly?). Planning fun, little events like this is a great way to meet new people and branch out […]

January 20, 2012

I’ll be reviewing MyGlam’s January bag today! I found out about MyGlam a couple months after discovering Birchbox (which I really love). I thought I would cancel my Birchbox review to give MyGlam a chance for the month of January. MyGlam states on their site: Every month, you receive a brand new Gla

January 19, 2012

Today’s City Guide is brought to you by Heather Zweig of San Francisco, California. Each year, more than 16 million visitors make San Francisco their destination of choice. From the breathtaking scenery and the Golden Gate Bridge to the rolling hills of iconic Victorian architecture, it’s no wonder so m

January 17, 2012

Today’s ONE DAY feature is all about Josh and Sarah (both 28). They got married Friday, July 23, 2010 at in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Their ceremony and reception was held in the Riviera Ballroom and they held their cocktail hour on the Lady of the Lake! Sarah describes their wedding palette as “shades o

January 16, 2012

Congratulations to Erica Gilliam for winning this amazing Bouquet Bobby Pin Gift Set from Emily Elizabeth Jewelry! Erica, I will be contacting you by email and we will get your bobby pins to you! For those that did not win, you can still head over to Emily Elizabeth Jewelry‘s website and enter promo code

January 16, 2012

I have today off in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’m a bit bummed because we were supposed to be up at our family’s lakehouse this weekend with all of our closets friends but there were furnace problems. Tomorrow I’ll be back to regular blogging. I have some wonderful posts lined up f

January 13, 2012

With all the talk of home buying in my post from earlier today, I thought I’d share some of my home decor inspiration. While my apartment pretty much looks nothing like any of this (Um, hello…I’m trying to pay off debt Internet. Stop tempting me with all of this amazing-ness!) I don’t kn

January 13, 2012

I’m trying out a new series on my blog titled, “Hello, Adulthood.” I’m sure some of my friends and family clicked on this link thinking that Adam and I have bought a house. I’m sorry to disappoint you all but the Lehman’s are still renters! While it’s definitely on our

January 11, 2012

I’m excited to announce a new giveaway! Win one of Emily Elizabeth Jewelry‘s 14k yellow Bouquet Bobby Pin Gift Sets! Valuing at $60, the pins are gold plated and the gold plated leaf/flower charms are around 1″ each. Gorgeous! I bought this Heart and Arrow Lariat for my sister-in-law this yea

January 10, 2012

MEET Emmy [aka the Goody Two Shoes] from Columbus, Ohio. She’s a DJ who loves music, making playlists, and found a way to combine her love of unique music with her skills in broadcasting. Enjoy the interview and playlist! Why and when did you start DJing? I started DJing in 2006. I studied broadcasting at

January 9, 2012

This past weekend I was able to photograph Colin and Lisa in their beautiful home. My goal is to offer film portrait sessions as often as my schedule allows. Now I just need to get the word out! I shot with my Minolta SRT-201 and my 28mm/50mm lenses. Kodak Ektar 100 film (which I need […]

January 9, 2012

During the winter months, I usually don’t get home until it’s dark. The other day, I left work early and came home while the sun was still setting. The prettiest light was streaming through our kitchen and the entire apartment seemed to have a cozy feeling. I can’t wait for when I can work fro

January 6, 2012

I’ve recently stumbled across a few posts on blogs and photography sites that compare photos taken on an iPhone & a DSLR or a few posts that compare film and digital. I thought it would be fun to do my own comparison post! Here are the details: I used my iPhone 4S, Canon EOS Rebel […]

January 5, 2012

Today’s City Guide is brought to you by Swabreen Bakr of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! A lot of what Philadelphians enjoy revolves around the sports teams, food and drinking. The food and craft beer scene along with a rapidly expanding craft coffee scene has garnered our city a slew of national accolades so

January 4, 2012

My 2012 reading goals are simple. Read three books every month. I know, you’re thinking, “Jeez, Allie. Don’t get TOO crazy.” A lot of my friends have set bigger reading goals (like read 100 books in a year). My goal adds up to about 36 books in 2012. For me, that’s a challenge. I w

January 3, 2012

I welcomed 2012 alongside my family and friends (and our favorite dogs). I even got to spend a few hours with my best friend, her husband and adorable baby. He is, my far, my most favorite baby ever. EVER. I’m excited for a new year. This year Adam and I will finally be debt-free AND […]