2013: a look back

2013 was good to us.

here are some highlights (and one very sad lowlight) from the year.

Niles discovered why he does't grow a mustache. 

I added to my collection.

this happened. 

and this happened too. 

i lost my brother at the dear old age of 18 1/2.

this angel turned one. 

(and announced she is going to be a big sister)

we sent this lovely lady off into marital bliss...

to marry one of my best friends. 

I continued making sweet memories with my amazing family

we got season passes to Dollywood and had a BALLIN' good time!

We welcomed a new addition to our friend group.

I started my own business with the help of these lovely ladies.

I grew closer with friends...

and made memories that will last a lifetime.

Thanks for the memories, 2013.

What does 2014 bring? 

-my premier craft fair

-a trip to Europe with my husband

-indie rock baby #2

-arcade fire concert! 

-and much much more

Happy New Year, Lovely!

my fall fashion favorites

hello lovely,
well it seems august came and went and there was radio silence on the blog. whoops. i've been really busy with the following things:

- work - a heck of a lot going on there

- helping plan next year's family reunion

- starting an amazing event for next spring *

- getting ready for a special series on the blog **

- celebrating my husband's birthday

- watching luther on netflix

- planning our anniversary weekend (2 years! can you believe it?)

*more details to be released soon

**even more details to be released soon

and then, like that, august was gone. but I'm back and looking forward to fall! looking ahead at the fall fashions i'm really hoping this horrible 90s high waisted mom jeans look is on the way out.  here are a few upcoming fall trends i'm really loving.

bring on the crisp air!

xoxo,

alyssa renee

one: mustard, two: wide legged,  three: shorts+tights, four: fur collar coats,  five: burgundy