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i got one too!

LA posted a link for these shirts that benefit the victims of the tornadoes in Alabama. I couldn't resist such a cute tshirt that also provided a donation to those in need.


They're designed by Maggie Crisler, a florence based graphic designer. Get yours today!ο»Ώ

prayers and devastation



Thanks for all of the prayers and thoughts for my hometown of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and especially the many friends who have reached out to me about my family. They are all ok and safe, but entirely by the grace of God. The heart of the devastation was very close (and I mean, VERY) to my grandmother's house, and it was miraculously untouched.

I can hardly bear to watch the news and look at the pictures of the rubble. The entire community... gone. Everything that I remembered about T-town is nonexistent now. It's so sad to think that I was just there a month ago, and I had no idea that I would never see it the same again. Your prayers are much needed.

If you're looking for a way to donate, here's one way: American Red Cross Disaster Relief. I'm looking for more ways to donate (there doesn't seem to be a sure way to designate what disaster you're donating too at this site) and will post anything I find. Tuscaloosa needs love, help and prayers!

brunch is my fave

Before I moved to New York, I didn't do brunch very often. But here, it's a must. And I've come to really love the in-between-ness of the meal, where you can get the best of both worlds. Friday afternoon, LA and I set a place for our brunch date this morning: Tipsy Parson.






















I've been meaning to try this place out for a while. I just did a refresher on the menu to see what I wanted to have, and I quite literally can't hold in my excitement! Everything looks so delicious, though, I'm not sure how I'll ever choose...I better start thinking now.

my march madness picks

For the first time in my life, I decided to submit a bracket for the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament.  My company was doing a free pool and encouraged those of us to play who knew less-than-nothing about college basketball, so I gave it a shot. However, I think my bracket is also shot. Maybe the first night? But then I found my true bracket-calling when I saw this on LeeAnne's tweet today! This is the kind of bracket that is right up my alley. What do you think? Do I have a winner?





















[via Garden & Gun]

happy birthday to you!

The one thing I didn't mention (since it was a surprise for GG!) in my last post about the wedding this weekend is that I was planning in a small pitstop in Tuscaloosa for the day on Friday to celebrate GGMaw's 85th birthday. Happy happy birthday GGMaw!!! I'm so glad I got to enjoy lunch with you and your special day!

christmas in dixie

One of my favorite things to do at Christmastime is to cruise the neighborhoods in my hometown for the best decorations. Crazily enough, this house wasn't even the best. But it had 18 Christmas blow-ups in the front yard...including one with Santa in his swimsuit on an island with Prancer (or Dancer). Now if that doesn't spread the Christmas cheer, I don't really know what will...