Come on, you knew it was coming…
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Also, some encouraging words in case you’re having a not so awesome Hump Day.
Keep it Classy friends.
Adventures in Wine Tasting
Saturday me and some friends decided to celebrate their first day of summer (damn teachers) with some wine! And what better place to do this than in the beautiful mountains of Nelson County. We headed out early Saturday morning to Charlottesville with a game plan: drink wine & eat cheese. And that is precisely what we did!
The weather was absolutely perfect, the scenery was beautiful, and the wine was a flowin’. First stop on the wine tasting tour was Veritas.
After our tasting we bought a few glasses and broke out the food.
After we completely stuffed out faces, we decided it was probably time to move on to the next: Afton Mountain.
This time we bought a bottle, broke out MORE food, and had a photo shoot among the grapes.
The third and final stop of the day took us to Cardinal Point.
The day couldn’t have gone better, and we got to taste some amazing wine; but we hardly made a dent in the number of wineries there are to see. This just means we need to go back, a lot, and I am completely ok with that!
Etsy + Monograms
To say I am obsessed with my monogram would be a severe understatement – guilty as charged.
So it should come as no surprise that when buying a few new pieces for my summer wardrobe, I may get a little out of hand…
And thanks to the wonderful website Etsy, it’s even easier to get “out of hand” with my monogram shopping!
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I’ve stock piled a few key summer essentials; all of which obviously are monogrammed.
Bandeau Bikini Top: Unnecessary you say? Probably.
Tshirt and Tank: Absolutely essential and wearable all year round.
Necklace: My splurge on myself… I just couldn’t resist.
I’ve received the bathing suit, and even broke it in for the first time this weekend, but I’m still awaiting the arrival of the rest of the goods. I can’t wait to be ridiculously annoying with my monogram on everythinggggg.
Want in on the action? You can get the goods here:
Bandeau ~ http://etsy.me/17SDVZU
Tshirts ~ http://etsy.me/11jgg0P
Necklace ~ http://etsy.me/16b97zG
Funny Friday?
Sorry for being so M.I.A. lately friends. Life has been cray – I’m ready for a break, and the weekend, and wine (lots of wine).
Hope you have a super Classy weekend – I’ll be back in action next week! promise
Motivation to Move
So you may know my good friend Colleen (over at the Lunchbox Diaries) as I’ve gushed on her before many times on this blog. She is my BFF and she is one of my biggest motivations when it comes to fitness and just being healthy over all. She is hosting a little Challenge, of sorts, for the month of June called Motivation to Move – check it out.
Clearly I signed up because there is nothing I love more than a good challenge, a chance to win free stuff, and good motivational push to get my butt to the gym on a regular basis! Aside from all of that though, there are a couple other things that really have a way of motivating me when I’m in a fitness rut: New workout clothes & Pinterest… Yes, Pinterest.
Since I don’t want my bank account to suffer because I’m feeling awfully lazy, I decided to opt for option number 2 today, and have been perusing the Fitness section on Pinterest all morning. Below are a few gems I’ve come across and hopefully they will motivate you as much as they’ve motivated me. And if not, then get your butt over to Challenge Loop and sign up for Colleen’s 30 day challenge – because who doesn’t like a little competition in their life?
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Not a member of a gym? Or just don’t have time to go? No worries with this at home workout.
Pretty self explanatory.
Words to live by.
While running, repeat this to yourself.
Nothing motivates me more than good music.
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Have a super classy day friends!
#FortneyRoseWedding
This weekend I was lucky enough to be able to celebrate two awesome people as they joined their lives together! It was an absolutely beautiful day and they were both just beaming with love & happiness.
Gorgeous!
After the lovely ceremony, we were off to the reception where we danced the night away. In between dances, we did take full advantage of the photobooth!
We got to spend time with not only the new Mr. and Mrs. but also with lots of sisters!
At the end of the night the couple got a sparkly send off. I can’t think of anything more appropriate for these two.
Thanks to the newlyweds for letting me be a part of their day!!
Memorial Day Fun
This weekend was exactly what I needed! Work, and life in general, has certainly been draining lately, and a 3 day weekend spent with loved ones was absolutely perfect.
Saturday was of course Kelly’s Very Lilly Birthday Party. I am well aware that I throw a good party (yes, bragging) but Saturday was beyond perfect, between the weather, the friends, and the moonshine!
Sunday, the fam headed north to D.C. for the Nationals v Phillies game. We were tied 1:1 coming into the game so I was feeling confident that we could pull off a win. Boy was I wrong…. On the upside, the weather was gorgeous, again, and our seats were phenomenal! We even got there early enough to watch the Phils warm up.
And Monday, I spent the day with my BFF and her this adorable munchkin – who is now a big girl who can sit up all on her own!
I could not have asked for a more beautiful weekend to spend with my friends and family. And I could not say a big enough thank you to all the brave men & women who continue to make it possible.
A Very Lilly Birthday
This Memorial Day weekend we celebrate Kelly’s birthday with a very Lilly party. The decoration, the food, the dresses; Lilly from top to bottom. Full party details yet to come!
They say it’s your birthday…
This week I get to celebrate TWO wonderful ladies: my sorority sister and my BFF!
Thanks for always being a super fun TAH Kelly.
Erin, remember when we had matching bangs? Terrible decision.
I am beyond lucky to call these two my friends. They are some of the most fun, hilarious, entertaining, and wonderful people I know.
Last night, in honor of Kelly (and Hump Day), we celebrated with a little happy hour.
Kelly’s birthday was yesterday, and Erin’s today, and what goes better on your birthday than some sweets? I just had to make a pit stop by Frostings to pick up some cupcakes for the birthday gals. Clearly I couldn’t forget Megan and myself. I picked a couple of the standard flavors, I figured everyone would like them, AND THEN I got to the end of the cupcake case and saw a light from heaven shining down on the most glorious cupcake I’ve ever laid eyes on…
Be still my heart!
After buckets on buckets of beer, delicious bar food, AND that heavenly cupcake, I am certainly in need of a major gym session today. But in honor of two of my best gal pals, I think it’s alright to splurge. Kelly & Erin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY(s), I love you both!
May 15, 1851
The day 5 courageous women made history.
The first sorority ever founded, Alpha Delta Pi, has opened the door to so many new experience for me and I couldn’t be more proud to call this place my home! I’ve met many lifelong friends, done some pretty ridiculous things, and learned so much from this organization; I am eternally grateful.
My sisters are some of my best friends. I know I can go to them with any problem, concern, or question, and they will be there for me, 100%. I always have someone to laugh with, someone to drink with, and someone to confide in. What more could you ask for?
My college career would not have been the same without these amazing ladies by my side.
Happy 162nd birthday Alpha Delta Pi. We are, and will always be, the First.Finest.Forever.
