Tag Archives: love

introducing…tammy crackers

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Meet Tammy Crackers, the newest member of our little fur family. She came home with me just over a week ago and every day since I’ve fallen more and more in love. It’s funny how quickly one can go from “normal girl” to “crazy cat lady.” I knew it was all over on Sunday night, when I caught myself scrolling through picture after picture of her on my phone while waiting for takeout at Matt’s. You know your “crazy cat lady” freak flag’s flying high when you find yourself sitting alone at a bar, drinking a beer, pouring over her photos! She’s just so darn adorable…what am I supposed to do?

I’ll be back soon with some first impressions of the newest thrift store  in town…

xo,

Meghan

anniversary weekend

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Six years ago over 4th of July weekend, I drove out to the Petco in Maple Grove and fell in love with a dog. I know everyone says their dog is the BEST dog, but really and truly, mine sets the standard for awesome. I could write 10,000 words about why I love this boy with all my heart, but I guess I’ll spare you. (This time.) I plan on spoiling him rotten this weekend with heaps of treats (peanut butter-filled Kongs and rawhides are his favorites), cuddles and a trip to the river for a swim.

I love you dog!

xo,

Meghan

happy dad’s day!

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Happy Father’s Day, lovelies!

I’m so happy to be spending this morning with my dad (and big brother) up north at the cabin, where this photo was snapped back in 1984. It’s one of my favorite places on earth.

Tonight,  I’m hanging out with another daddy-o in my life, my boyfriend. He won’t be able to spend today with his beautiful daughter, which is a bummer. My plans for taking his mind off missing her include treating him to Jucy Lucys and then going to a show.

Whatever’s on your agenda, I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday, honoring the dad(s) in your life!

xo,

Meghan

save the date: mighty swell’s “summer in the city” sale!

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Mark you calendars for the next Mighty Swell sale, happening on July 23rd and 24th! We’ll have all the usual elements you can count on at a Mighty Swell event—great tunes from Girl Germs Radio, coffee and donuts from A Baker’s Wife and most importantly tons of cute, affordable, on-trend vintage for your closet and home. We’ll also be revealing some sweet  surprises over the course of the next month—keep an eye on our Facebook (where we’re getting close to 1,000 followers!!!) or follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss out! Rae and I cannot wait to see your pretty smiling faces there!

I’ll be back later to announce the By Elizabeth Dehn giveaway…could it be you?

Big hugs!

Meghan

i’m back! with photos of a chicken shack!

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Ten days, eight states, nine tanks of gas, 2,300 miles and hours & hours of uninterrupted time with my sweetheart. Yep, our road trip was everything I hoped for and then a whole lot more.  I have a ton of photos to go through, but here are a few snaps from my favorite meal of the trip…taken at Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in Nashville.

Anyway, I have to dash to the Apple store to get my sick little Mac looked at. :-( Check back tomorrow though…I’m running a super sweet giveaway I know y’all are going to love!

<3,

Meghan

things i do when my boyfriend’s working his tail off

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In December, my boyfriend’s work schedule gets crazy. Like work-30-some-hours-in-one-weekend crazy. To keep myself from getting bummed about not seeing him as much, I remind myself that it’s only temporary, and then try to make the most of the extra alone time. Here are some things I do while he’s out there a’hustlin’.

♥ Thrift. (Duh.)

♥ Finish books I’ve been chipping away at for ages. One example, Dogfight: A Love Story, by Matt Burgess. Matt’s an incredible storyteller and I really loved his book.

♥ Go to bed early. Get up early. Boring, but true.

♥ Listen to Christmas music all. the. time. The Complete James Brown Christmas, Christmas with the Louvin Brothers and the Trojan Box Set: Christmas have been heard a lot.

♥ Have chill girls nights at home. Like the mini baby shower/nacho night we had for Jamie last Saturday.

♥ Make yummy Christmas treats. Apple-cinnamon spiced Jameson, peppermint bark & these addictive pretzel-chocolate thingys are festive and e-a-s-y.

♥ Work on my pom-pom garland. One of these nights I’ll finish it, I swear! (This pretty one, clearly, isn’t mine.)

♥ Sort out the mess that is my studio. I have big plans for the space and can’t wait to have it be more functional. You know, instead of just being a place to pile clothes, books and boxes.

♥ Other things I’ve been up to…working on my list of goals for 2011, watching way too much of this show (why can’t I turn it off?? WHY?) and eating air-popped popcorn with Sriracha & a smidge of butter. Yum.

xo,

Meghan

every girl needs: love notes

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Hi there!

Is there anything better than coming home to find a sweet hand-written note from your honey? I don’t think so. (Actually, wait! On second thought, there is! Coming home to a hand-written love note from your sweetie that’s sitting on top of the bed that’s been made! Yes! Topped it!)

Anyway, I’m a big fan in letting people know how you feel about them. If you love someone, why not tell them so? And you don’t have to be formal or flashy, there are a zillion creative ways to say those three little words. (Sidenote: Creativity = hot!)  Here are a few sweet ways to get your wheels a’turnin’…


1. With adorable toast letters 2. Lipstick on window

3. On a postcard 4. On a Post-It note

5. Via text message 6. With sign language

7. Spell it out 8. With jewelry

9. Pretty paper cut-outs 10. Hand-written and left on a made bed ; )

<3!

Meghan

 

 

 

blogroll love: kissssing

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Hello.

My name is Meghan, and I just fell in love with a blog called kissssing. Truth: I’m a sucker for anything romantic. Including, of course, making out. Which is why this mushy blog gets special attention whenever it pops up in my reader.

kissssing

On it, you won’t find dating tips or advice for making your marriage better. Just sweet, sentimental photos of people getting all lovey-dovey, with a love-related quote or lyric inserted here and there.
In a word: perfection.

Jim Folsom, Governor of Alabama 1947-1951

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

My Baptist grandma didn’t lie: Dancing leads to kissing.

Linda & Paul McCartney

Making out while afloat in inner-tubes, beer in hand?
This couple rules!

And, since we’re talking romance, check out this to-do list handwritten by Johnny Cash. Judging by item no. 2, it seems that Johnny, too, recognized the importance smoochin’ has in a long-lasting love affair.

P.S. This gem is up for auction on December 3 & 4, along with a whole slew of Johnny’s personal items. Wouldn’t this, framed up, make for the most romantic present EVER? I would m-e-l-t with happiness if I found this under my Christmas tree. Sigh…a girl can dream, right?

xo,

Meghan

P.S. Thanks to When You Awake for the heads up on the Cash estate sale.