Dream Kitchen

 

  

 

Saw this kitchen via House of Turquoise and fell in love with the light airiness this kitchen exudes. If you've seen my home or my old apartment you know I have a deep love for robins egg blue and white.
Seeing as we're about a year or so away from having our own home I will only dream of what could be. Designed by Jo Rabaut and featured in 2010 Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Kitchen of the Year Contest it's no wonder that it was the winner.
.betsydavis
{All Photos Credit: House of Turquoise}

What a slushy mess lies outside these windows of our home, I'm glad to be inside that's for sure.
With sleet and snow falling quickly (and sticking) my boss let the entire PT department leave for the day.
I can't tell you how excited I was to drive home for a hard day of blankets and netflix.
xoxo .bd

{Photo credit:  Julia Lillqvist}

Monday Monday Monday

Once again we've started another week bringing forth a cold front to the western part of the state.
I was happy to have the 60 degree weather and think of the fun that spring brings in but I shouldn't have been so fooled, it is still January and the snow has yet to really fall. Infact a "snow storm" is in the forecast for Thursday which will most likely be a few flurries with grocery stores sold out of milk and bread.
          In other news, tomorrow will be our 6 month anniversary. Can you believe how fast these months have gone by? We were talking about it today on the way home from the grocery store and we're glad that the stress of the wedding weighing on us has now left. I kid you not, there was probably more worry about rain, tents, cake, and hay bales than glee over the life we were about to start together. As much as I would love to go back to our honeymoon and walking around the streets of San Francisco I wouldn't take away what we have now. We have our little routines, we cook together and read our books in bed at night- watch 'Castle' on Mondays and and and....I love what we have. He's my best friend and love! So here's to the next 6 months and 60 years :)
With all this talk of chilly days to come I dream of what will keep me warm...in style.

I just can't stand it when I see girls in baggy sweat pants and ugg boots. Take five minutes to throw on a beautiful scarf, button up a boyfriend blazer and pull boots on. I meannnn c'mon. But that's just me, Adam says I'll get ready to go to the post office and it's true. Always look your best, soap is cheap and water's free.
{I'm off the soap box now}
Keep cozy tonight, I hope to update tomorrow with pictures I've actually taken. {Oh yes, btw I found my camera!!} I'm trying to organize our guestroom closet. Believe me it's bad.
Okay g'night!
xoxo .betsydavis

Photo Credits: {1} {2} {3} {4}

Happy Sunday from Franklin, TN
Friday after work we drove to see our families to celebrate my beautiful mother's birthday!
We went to Olive Garden for super yummy Italian food and went back to my parents house for Parks & Recreation and Community. I hold so dear the time I spend with my parents, brother and hubby- we're in our utmost comfort zone sitting in the living room watching tv and movies.
Yesterday my mom, Adam and I ventured to Green Hills for some much needed shopping. Green Hills has some of the best shops and boutiques Nashville as a whole can offer. Restoration hardware had the loveliest pillow case on sale for $10 which I purchased of course and a decorative dinner plate from Anthropologie. {I know the perfect place to hang my new find!} I am a shopper through and through, it runs in my blood.
Now that the rain has stopped we're headed into town to purchase a new phone for Barbara {Adam's mom} and a few candles.
Have a lovely rest of the weekend and pray for our safety as we drive back to Memphis.
xoxo .betsydavis

Before I settle into bed to finish my book (I've already bought the sequel!) I wanted to make a quick post.
Last week I was told from a friend at work about a little Italian restaurant close to our house, Old Venice, that has Wednesday 1/2 price wine night. Let's just say when they gave us the warm bread and olive oil with spices followed by a glass of White Zinfandel I was in heaven. 
 There's something so special about a random night of the week suddenly made into a date with my love...and to boot, wine!
On another note, with the change of every season I get the inkling to do something different with myself. Literally,
"do". After seeing lots of styles I've grown quite fond of these:

 

You know, something with volume...

Photo Credits:

{1} Dace - Spring Collection 2010

 {2}Jessica Stam in Numéro Korea October 09 by Mariano Vivanco.

Top Photo: Elle via Definitely Golden

January rings in spring?

The weather here has been ever changing. One week in November we topped 75, two weeks ago it was a blistering 8 degrees causing schools to close because of frigid temperatures. Today we were met with 55-60 degrees. I told Adam that if our winter is over and this is the beginning of a loooong spring season then I'll take it!

 

DACE Spring 2010 from Dace on Vimeo.

Found the video via Ruby Press and am in utter aw of...That Hair. I desire nothing more at this moment than to learn how I can achieve such volume.

Have a lovely early spring evening!

xoxo .betsydavis

{Photo Credit: Miliken Gardner}

A quick little update with just a few pictures from Saturday evening.

We had a wonderful time and were greeted as we walked through the doors with a glass of champagne, what a great way to start. Yes Please! The entire law school was crowded with people of every age dressed to the nine's. There were orchids EVERYWHERE followed by candles, harpists and violinists. They waited on us hand and foot asking if we'd like more of this or a taste of their specialty food. I was able to catch up with a few friends and am very happy for my lovely friend, Allison. Girl you know what I'm talking about ;)

Overall the night was a hit and everyone seemed to have a blast.

Unfortunately I still cannot find my camera so I can only provide you with a few random shots from our friend Mogy.

{Kevin, Eric & Adam}

At the end of the night both of our feet were killing us. I broke in 6 inch high heeled pumps which I'm now realizing may have been a mistake. None the less we dined on some of the best restaurant food Memphis has to offer, not to mention all of the wine, champagne, and liquor you could consume. I ran, well actually a lady ran into me, that night who may have gone too far with her drinking. It was a moment that I won't forget helping me to keep in mind how I never want to look; drunk and classless.

Was that mean? I'm sorry.

Adam told me that this was the first of many gala's we'll be attending....to be honest, I can't wait!

We ended the night pretty early by reading our books and munching on mcdonald's fries.

{So much for resolutions!}

xoxo .betsydavis