love this one ...

so much

(you are the best aug)

xo mv

Don't tempt me with a good time ...

Oh life, 

oh how you tempt me 

with a good time...

Recent travels, friends, and experiences, have gave me the itch. 

I'm ready to go, get out, live, learn, laugh, play and make moves. 

BRING IT.

We've already got close to $700 in our Spain jar...

and I've already got hot on Aug's tail to rearrange his schedule for 

a November road trip from San Francisco to LA

 to see friends (& Sister in Montrey!!) 

CAN'T WAIT!

Labor Day weekend was spend lounging on the coast

in Santa Rosa beach with out favorite's

Food from out grill out session

...that's fresh shrimp, herb stuffed & parm crusted red snapper (from the local fish market, prepared by Aug), potato salad, toast, and veggie kebobs. mmhhmmm.

...we had fun :)

xo mv

crabby crabby

Today was rough. My sister left for California and I already miss her SO MUCH.
We are only 15 months apart and have been super close our whole lives.
I'm a blubbering baby. Seriously, so sad.
But,
 I can't wait to go visit them out in Monterey!

On the other hand ...
Monday was a great day.

Our boat is in the shop and the fish weren't biting sooooo,

we went crabbing!

Grabbed a few turkey necks and some cold ones and headed out to the ochlockonee bay.


Caught lots of hermits at first! 
They were adorable.

Our little oasis...

Aug scoopin'

Aug nettin'

Boil time...

A few crabs, shrimp later...

mmm mmm mmmm! 

For the boil we added some sweet & hot peppers from a friends garden, onions, garlic cloves, corn, chives, red potatoes, hot sausage, orzo pasta, sea salt, pepper, lemon & lime juice, crab boil seasoning bag, king fish chunks (from a previous fishing trip), shrimp, and some blue crab.

Drizzle some butter on top and enjoy! 

Happy Labor Day weekend folks!! 

We will either be 

camping / fishing / both / hanging / chillin / laughing / beaching

something awesome! 

What are your plans?!

xo mv

flea fun

Hello & happy Tuesday. What a beautiful weekend it was in Tallahassee. 

There is a bit of cool in the air now and it feels soooo niiiice. 

Aug's band Relondondo played a show on Saturday night, 

always a good time.

Sunday was great, brunch with some friends then Papi & I went off to the flea market.

I almost came home with those chickens. 

I've got a coop that needs some love.

apparently anything is for sale?

hope everyone has a great evening!

xo mv 

as most know...

The new Arcade Fire is so good!

Just had a delicious brunch with a few friends and this song came on my ipod on the drive home.

Just thought I'd share :)

Now Papi and I are off to the flea market! 

Happy Sunday!

xo mv 

reeeeecap

I don't even know where to start! 

So much has happened this week and I feel like my head hasn't stopped spinning and my feet haven't stopped moving.

I worked my first 11hr back to back day at the salon and I will admit, I'm beat. 

Julia and Eddie are happily married and on honeymoon in Hawaii. 

The wedding was nothing short of spectacular. 

I'm slowly transitioning back into somewhat of a schedule and it feels nice.

I made the first home cooked meal in weeks on Tuesday and it felt and tasted great! 

I'll post pics and recipes later :)

Here are some pictures from the weekend:
Thanks Jamie for the snapshots! 

Now, hurry up weekend! 

I'm ready for you! 

xo mv

little bird bride

Happy day before the day before your wedding little sister!

I love you SO much!

& you are such a cute little model.

omg I'm crying (again!)

On another note, 

I hit a major jackpot at the thrift store and will be snipping and sewing up a storm after this wedding weekend. 

Stay tuned for pics :)

xo mv

monday, MONDAY

A while back my aunt MK told me about a few cameras she found at my late Aunt Mattie Bell's home.

Being the photog that I am I was SO excited to check them out.

Here are some shots from the Yashica Lynx

that I so gratefuly inhereted. 

My Gorge little sister on Graduation day last weekend:

Aug in the studio:

Our beautiful and very best friends from Atl, Erin and B1 came to visit.

It was so so so great. Best weekend ever.

Sis, myself, and Momma D getting ready for Graduation:

And Papi. Being weird. As always.

The photos were shot on expired 35mm Fujifilm 200

Off to bed ... 

after all, tomorrow is my Monday

xo mv

Tis the season... the busy, very busy season.

Late Summer and into Fall is, and has always been, hectic. 

Busy, very very busy, but it's a fun busy. 

Work is slammed with back to school, sorority recruitment, and the wedding season is still booming.

Speaking of wedding season, Aug and I attended a lovely ceremony and equally fun reception honoring the marriage of our friends Krystal and Kawachi last night at the Hotel Duval. 

It was GORGEOUS. 
Here is a snapshot of the reception, located at Level 8 in the Hotel Duval.

Here is a photo of myself and Aug on the way. 

RTP, obv.

(Check the new 'bans ... thx Charlie!)

Next; 

Julia (my sweet little sister and best friend forever)'s wedding! Can't waiiit! 

It will be held at Goodwood Plantation in Tallahassee.

Just finished the playlist tonight! It's going to be a great time!
Hurry up August 21st!

On the other hand,
Aug is battling a cold and has been super sleepy all day.   

Sort of forced me into lazy mode and I'm pretty thankful. My A.D.D. usually has me running wild on my days off. 

We watched Being John Malkovich this evening on the roku after a late lunch at Cabo's and very much enjoyed all of it!

  Cabo's is a favorite for brunch, lunch dinner, or late night.
 I also whipped up an easy super cheap and quick dinner for the sick man.
It was Baked Cheese Tortellini's pre request :)

This would be great for a last minute weeknight dinner.

Easy Cheesy Tortellini bake recipe:
Boil up one package of frozen tortellini until desired tenderness 
(we like it al dente)
Spread a small amount of red sauce or marinara sauce in a small shallow baking dish
Drain the tortellini's and pour into the baking dish
Lightly cover with more sauce
Grate up about 1/2C of fresh mozzarella and mix with 1/4C goat cheese
Top the tortellini's with the cheese and lightly sprinkle some fresh pesto sauce over top
Bake at 450 for 10 mins or until cheese turns golden brown
Enjoy!


xo mv