The magic of...

Happiness. This is what I've been feeling all week and it's the most amazing emotion that we're lucky enough to have the chance to feel. It's a feeling of hope, of love...a feeling that we should all allow ourselves to feel as often as possible. Life is magical and I'm truly blessed. I'm soaking in and loving the magic of Happiness.

This weekend allow yourself to feel some magic.

Happy Friday!

Love, 

N

Simplicity

It's the small things in life that make it so beautiful, the things that bring us that burst of excitement without even knowing it, the smiles that seem to come out of no where and the happiness that rises from the simple moments. If we can all just focus on life's small gifts we'll worry less about our tomorrow's and live more for our today's. Here's a few of my simple joys...

Freshly cut flowers

The smell of fresh herbs in the kitchen 

Pink Lemonade 

Wearing Lingerie 

Teal 

Pink Converse 

Going to the farmer's market

Doing my nails with Crackle polish 

Sand between my toes 

Watching food network 

The Beach-anytime day or night 

(Joys of living on an island)

Going to the gym 

Candles, lit and floating 

Take some time to enjoy the simple joys in your life and allow yourself to smile more often.  

Love, 

N 

It's a Virtue

I'm currently playing the waiting game with a few things in my life and It's made me realize that I have absolutely no patience. It really is a great talent to possess and I tip my hat to anyone who has mastered the art of patiently waiting. With everything becoming so technically advanced, most things don't require a long wait anymore, we no longer have to sit around and drive ourselves insane waiting, because we have all the answers right at our finger tips, however their those few things that will always require us to play the waiting game and to be honest it's driving me up a wall! So to take my mind off the inevitable wait, I've been focusing on the simple thing's and putting my energy into the small happy moments the day brings: afternoon swims, going to the gym, trying new recipes,...because after all it's the simple moments that make us the happiest. fingers crossed this game ends soon.

Love, N 

Oh Audrey..

Every now and then we all need a little something to push us, to wake us up and make us smile..today my pick me up, came from Ms. Hepburn, not only did she have a timeless beauty and an elegance all women wanted but she had all the right words, to inspire and bring smiles to the cloudiest days. Thought I'd share some of my favorite quotes from her, Enjoy! :)

Lucky for me it's the prefect weather for a movie night, 

Breakfast at Tiffany's anyone?

   Love, 

N 

La Dolce Vita

So my blog has gone under a little make-over, thought it was time for a change and since I've begun my new journey, I figured i'd take my blog with me and indulge it with it's own something new.I know I haven't blogged in awhile but I've been busy soaking in this new life of mine, getting use to being a wife and taking in every step of this amazing chapter. I've never been happier and tomorrow has never looked so bright, so with that being said, I thought I'd share some of my new happy boosters.

-Never waking up alone 

-The smell of Coffee at the break of dawn 

-Packing beach bags for a beach day in the middle of the week 

-Making dinner together 

-Long drives with no destination 

-The smell of clean sheets and nothing to do but lay in them 

-When the laundry is done, the house is cleaned, dinner is cooked and there's nothing left to do but take a long hot (lavender infused) bath alone (or together) :)

-Playing our "Lazy day" playlist on Sunday mornings

-Quiet evenings sitting on the balcony with just a book and a glass of wine

-Lit candles 

-Surprise date nights 

-Grocery shopping (surprisingly it makes me smile)

-Hearing his truck pull in every evening
-Writing my name with a "Mrs."
-Being introduced as...His wife 

...This list can go on forever, I'm living La Dolce Vita and it feels so good :) 

Love,

N xo

Almost there

So we're finally down to the last numbers in our count down and our wedding is now 3 days away! Words cannot even begin to describe the level of excitement I'm feeling. After a whole year of planning we're finally here
and I can't believe how far we've come together. I'm so ready to start this new chapter of our story!

In your eyes I've found my home

In your heart I've found my love 

In your soul I've found my mate 

with you i'm whole,full, alive 

You make me laugh, you let me cry 

Your are my breath, My heartbeat 

I am yours, You are mine 

Of this we are certain. 

N xo

Perfume Signatures

Every lady has her signature scent, the one she always spritzes before a night on the town, a first date or just to boost her mood. I personally can't just choose one, so I switch my scents up depending on the direction my mood decides to swing, so with that being said, here are some of my favorite signatures.

This scent inspires love and romance,with it's captivating charm and elegance. 

It truly captures the dazzling spirit of Dior. 

Miss Dior, One of my All time favorite scents. 

What do I wear to bed? Chanel No.5 of course-Marilyn Monroe 

This scent is simply timeless. 

Glow by JLO. 

With it's mixture of Grapefruit, Orange Flower, Jasmine, Vanilla and White Rose

It's been bringing me smiles since the day it came on the market in 2002.

Gucci eau de parfum ii by Gucci 

This is my go-to scent for date nights with my baby. 

Ralph by Ralph Lauren 

This scent has been boosting my mood for years. 

Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci 

This is a new addition to my collection of signatures. 

With it's floral tones and glamorous feel, it was love at first smell. 

What's your perfume signature? 

Much Love, 

N xo

Dancing with angels

Six years ago on this day, I lost three friends to a car accident on the highway. I still remember their faces and their smiles and I still think about and pray for them. Nothing can describe the feeling of losing someone but it's even harder to describe when you lose someone suddenly, It's a pain that never fades and a space that never fills. Life is short and precious, don't waste your days, Free your heart from negativity and regret and Live your life to it's extreme fullest, love with everything you have and laugh every chance you get. I live my life for the souls I've lost because they never got the chance to live theirs. Keep dancing with those angels boys, until we meet again. R.I.P Dwayne <3, Alex and Shane. 

             

Please treat our roads with respect. Buckle up, Don't text and drive and Stay sober behind the wheel, 

Your Family and Friends are counting on you to stay safe. 

Much Love, 

N 

Words for the heart

It's the middle of the week and weekend is clear on the horizon so with that being said here's some words to keep in your thoughts as you sail into the weekend shore.

This is your life

Do what you love and do it often, 

If you don't like something change it, if you don't like your job quit it 

Make time for yourself.

If your looking for the love of your life, stop looking, they will be waiting for you 

when you start doing the things you love 

Stop over analyzing, life is simple. 

All emotions are beautiful. 

When you eat, enjoy every last bite 

Open your mind and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. 

Travel often. Getting lost will help you find yourself

Some opportunities only come once, seize them. 

Life is about the people you meet and the moments you create with them. 

Live your dream and wear your passion. 

Life is short make the most of it. 

Much Love, 

N xo

The right to life

A baby's heart starts beating 18 days from conception, a baby's brainwave can be detected 6 weeks from conception and by 9 weeks your baby will have developed all the structures necessary for pain sensation and functioning, with that being said i'd like to state that i'm fully for pro-life. Life is Life no matter how soon it starts and every unborn child should have the opportunity to live. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness, without life no other rights have meaning.

A nation that kills it's own children is a nation without hope-Pope John Paul II

Don't deny your baby the right to life. 

Much love, 

N 

Strength and Hope

I'd like to dedicate this blog to any woman fighting a battle, but most importantly to those who have had to fight and survive sexual assault and rape, this topic is normally shunned and therefore not enough awareness is given to it. Any woman who has had to endure the horror of this brutal act and has overcome and become stronger is a true surviver. Sexual assault and rape is a tragic and awful nightmare that any woman can experience and those who have had to experience it, have to fight the battle of overcoming it everyday. One of the strongest women I know has experienced this nightmare and though it's been years and years since this tragic act she still fights to overcome but everyday her fight makes her stronger and she holds all of my respect. So let us remember the teal ribbon and help to bring awareness for those women who have had and for those who are still fighting the battle of sexual assault and rape.

In a few weeks, I'll be getting this ribbon inked, to bring awareness and to show my love and support to the strongest woman i know and to let her know that she's never alone. 

As women we are all in this together. 

Much Love, 

N xo

Monday Blues

The end of weekend blues have set in, in full force and this week is already looking like a long road to travel, so to help us on the twist and turns that this week is bound to take us on, here are some words to keep close to heart and in your thoughts, as we try to find our way towards Friday.

One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. "Which road do I take?" she asked. "Where do you want to go?" was his response. "I don't know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter."

Much Love, 

N xo 

Trains, Veils & Happy days

Today was my last bridal gown fitting before the big day. Every time I see that dress, I fall in love all over again, it was one of the first dresses I tried on and the only one I kept going back to. I adore it so much that I themed our entire wedding around it. A wedding dress is the only dress that could make a girl feel like a princess and make her realize that happy endings are real and that Disney didn't make that stuff up. So
bride-to-be's take your time, try on loads and make sure the choice is yours and only yours, trust me when you find the "one" you'll know it!
Here's some gorgeous gowns, that have the breath taking effect.

Vera Wang. Check out here new line White here

Val Stefani. Find the full collection here

Oleg Cassini. more here

Elie Saab. view this collection here

Allure Couture. see here for more. 

I can't wait to put on my dress, fix my veil and start my happily ever after. 

28 days to go!

Much Love

N xo

Mint, Rum & Weekend Lovin'

It's finally the weekend and what better way to unwind after a long week than with a nice tall glass of something cold and alcohol soaked. Mojito's are my drink of choice this weekend and it's looking to be a fabulous one.

What you'll need 

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

2 limes, cut into wedges, plus more for garnish

2 cups crushed ice, plus more for serving

1 cup Lime-Mint Syrup, (recipe follows)

1 liter white rum

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Club soda

Muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges with 2 cups crushed ice in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add Lime-Mint Syrup, rum, lime juice, and more ice. Top off with club soda, to taste. Pour into glasses over ice and serve. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and mint sprigs, if desired.

Lime-Mint Syrup:

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

2 limes, zested

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime zest and mint, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to infuse the syrup with the flavor of lime and mint. Strain out the mint and zest and refrigerate the syrup, covered, until cold. 

Happy Friday. 

Much Love, 

N xo

Faded and Beautiful

I'm fascinated with any and everything vintage. It just amazes me to think that something that I'm now calling my vintage treasure was once something brand new. From the Jewelery to Furniture, items that had a past life simply make me smile. We're currently shopping around for pieces of art for our home and I'm looking out for that perfect faded, torn and well lived piece of artwork, something representing the high quality of a past time.

What a treat it would be to go back to a time where everything vintage was new and to see what stories these pieces of treasure have lived through.

There's something about this picture that makes me happy, maybe it's the lace or the beautifully carved chair or perhaps it's just knowing that love has always been around. 

Much Love, 

N xo

Ooh the sweetest thing

Falling in love is the most beautiful thing that a person can experience. Falling in love with someone, is giving your heart to that person and trusting them to keep it safe and as strong as that trust may sound there is something stronger, Falling in love with your soul mate..Falling in love with your soul mate, is giving your soul and heart to another soul who shares a connection to yours like nothing you've ever felt before, It is a feeling that cannot be explained and if I were to try to explain it, I wouldn't do it justice. It feels like you were together in a past life and have finally found each other again in a new one. Every day I thank God for allowing Anthony and myself to find each other again. I'm lucky and blessed to have found and fallen in love with my soul's other half.

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.Love never fails.

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love. 

31 days to go!

Much Love, 

N xo

Big Bumps & Tiny Kicks

This blog is dedicated to, two mommy-to-be's that are close to my heart. I have so much respect for these two ladies and the Journey they are on. My first momma is carrying the miracle of life for the first time, while my other momma is carrying an angel for her second. Seeing them and knowing that there's a little heart beating inside those tummies, amazes me each day. I know for a fact that their going to be amazing mother's and those babies are so lucky to have women like them as their mommas.

Some oh so cute baby must have's 

Animal print blankees. 

Ruffled swimsuits.

Baby tee's with ties by Blume click here to see more 

Coach Baby bags are the perfect treats for the momma's. have a look here

Hooded Lollipop Towels. check them out here

    Puj Booties. see more here 

Woobie Knit Hats are too precious. 

Printed Snapsuits! 

I can't wait to meet and spoil my little niece/nephew and my little angel. 

You babies are already so loved. 

Much Love 

N xo