go ahead + turn it up [loud]
—go ahead + turn it up [loud]
—this weekend was for
waking up slow with coffee + homemade breakfast
it was for fishing on the river + long walks through the woods
a trip into burgaw for the blueberry festival + finding treasures
for so much good food + so many good laughs
spending fathers day with the best dad a gal could ask for
and leaving with a full heart + a rested spirit.
—there is no love sincerer than the love of food.
(via burnedwater)
the south. [via]
this gent and i are getting married one year from today (!!!)
it’s hard to believe tomorrow will be a year since this post,
that it’s already been 19 months since these two got engaged.
i can’t begin to tell you how awesome it’s been getting to know n + c.
the two of them together are quite the duo, the perfect balance.
i’ve been so fortunate to live in the same city as them,
to cultivate a friendship we never would’ve had if it weren’t for tumblr.
i couldn’t be happier for two people exchanging vows, truly i couldn’t.
n + c,
i wish you both the very best, i’m so thankful for our friendship …
i know tomorrow will be absolutely perfect, everything you’ve dreamed of and much more. here’s to a lifetime of
delicious beers & well-made meals
outdoor adventures
many laughs
dance sessions
& countless memories … together.
love you both!
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clementine flower works | via design love fest blog
Grace!
It’s your birthday! Well, I’m already in celebration mode, but you’ll have to wait a few hours yet. So, since I get to get in and wish you a happy birthday first, I best do it right.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!I hope your day is filled with all the things you love: good beer, your fantastic family, running your heart out (if you so wish), good food, Rhyan, a day off, and quite possibly a big ol’ gooey chocolate cake.
I’d like to revisit the picture I posted for your birthday last year:
It still stands. You are one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, and I am so lucky to have you in my life.
Here’s to another year of the awesomeness that is you!
i absolutely adore you,
and can’t thank you enough for sending such love my way!

i asked rhyan to send a little note in the card for my gramma gene,
and this is what he wrote — all on his own.
i’m so proud of the sweet boy he is, his caring nature …
it’s something i hope never changes.
… fall in love whenever you can. | via

this years birthday card was a little different than his typical elaborate & colorful drawings.
i think it’s safe to say, the kid’s growing up.
and he knows what’s most important …
love.
this was originally posted in 2010, but with mothers day yesterday and a certain someone asking about favorite posts … i felt the need to put it here.

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color + natural wood | i [really] like it here
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my twelve year old son, rhyan. my [somewhat] new guy. running. friends. family. recipes. photography. healthy living. the beach. these are things i care about. these are things i blog about. graceinplace1@gmail.com