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Georgia Wins Big on American Idol Finale.

Lindsay — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:18:08 +0000

Last night’s American Idol season 11 finale was star-studded + VERY exciting for the state of Georgia!

Leesburg, GA’s Phillip Phillips was the big winner of the night! (Kev is totally obsessed with this guy and threatening to change his name to Kevin Kevins in honor of him… Oy.)

AND, former Idol contestant Ace Young proposed to Snellville’s own Diana DeGarmo (another former Idol) on the show!! It was sooooooooo exciting to watch! I still have chills!

Congrats Lady Di!!

What a great night! Let’s hear it for state pride, y’all! Georgia! Georgia! Georgia!

And now I’m ready for this to dominate my DVR…

= SYTYCD addict. Don’t judge.

xx, L

Seeing Seersucker!

Lindsay — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:32:37 +0000

Not that I’ve ever been a strict rule follower, BUT STILL it’s only six more days until seersucker (my #1 fav. print) is official for 2012! Bring on summer!

And, I can’t wait!!

xx, L

Girls. Girls. Girls.

Lindsay — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:15:53 +0000

Ladies,

Please tell me that you are watching this show.

I’ll brilliant. I love it. Thank you, HBO, for such extreme cleverness + awesomeness neatly wrapped up into a glorious 30 minutes. I’m a big fan – HUGE!

Please watch everyone.

xx, L

So Long, Sad Walls… Minted to the Rescue!

Lindsay — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:34:25 +0000

Minted, my favorite online invitation design store, recently released their first-ever art collection! They have started selling limited edition museum-quality prints sourced from a global community of independent artists. The prints are available in multiple colors and sizes, and are printed on archival paper.

I. AM. TOTALLY. OBSESSED. What a great way to jazz up some empty wall space!

These are some of my personal favorites…

Check out Minted’s Art Collection HERE! I want it allllllllll.

xx, L

2012 Red Bull Soapbox Race – Atlanta (6/9)

Lindsay — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:08:11 +0000

Mark your calendars! The 2012 Red Bull Soapbox Race is back in Atlanta on Saturday, June 9!

This is one of my favorite summer events, y’all!

Not to be confused with the youth soapbox derby, Red Bull Soapbox Race is a national race for amateur drivers, which is fueled by creativity and competitive fun – not to mention the need for speed. This unique non-motorized racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous, human-powered soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.

Did I catch your attention?? If so, click HERE to find out super-fun info about the event like what the cars typically look like, how many Red Bull Soapbox Races have been produced, entrance fees (spoiler alert: FREE!), how teams are chosen to participate, the rules, what the winners get, etc.

Soooooo, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 9th at Piedmont Park. Pits open at 10:00 a.m. First race is 12:00 p.m. You do not want to miss this awesomeness!

Here are some pictures from previous races…

CK + I were there in full force two years ago! See you again this year!

Can’t. Even. Wait. Visit Red Bull Soapbox USA for more info!

xx, L

The Most Epic Frozen Yogurt YET!

Lindsay — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:38:37 +0000

Last night, Kevin + I satisfied our frozen yogurt craving with THIS:

OMG, y’all, it was DELICIOUS! Ben & Jerry’s Greek Frozen Yogurt tastes just as good as the real thing! No lie – I would never. They’ve combined the creamy richness of Greek yogurt with their notorious colossal chunks + swirls. B&J GFY comes in four decadent flavors: Peanut Butter Banana, Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Vanilla Graham, and Raspberry Fudge Chunk.

This is seriously the best ever. Enjoy!

xx, L

10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes (5/19)

Lindsay — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:49:33 +0000

I’ve never been to this before, and frankly not all familiar with this area of the Dirty, but I will never turn my nose up at a festival!

Want the diversity of a big festival with the warmth and ease of a neighborhood party? If so, please join us for the 10th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes. Browse the open air artist market in the shade of giant trees. Enjoy the sounds of bands and singers on the big stage. Bring your children to the designated kids’ area. And grab lunch, a snack, and a beverage from one of our local food vendors.

Interested in architecture? Kirkwood has a diverse collection of building styles from classic Victorian cottages to craftsman bungalows to modern lofts and everything in between! Some of our best homes will be showcased on the Tour of Homes.

Admission to the festival is FREE! The Spring Fling will be held in Bessie Branham Park and surrounding areas. Tickets for the Tour of Homes can be purchased in the park at the festival or in advance at several local businesses. All proceeds go to benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization, a local 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to community improvement.

More information about the Kirkwood Spring Fling can be found here: SPRING FLING!

I think this sounds like such a great time, and a really nice way to get aquainted with Kirkwood! Soooooooooooo, who’s going?!

xx, L

Brunching at Barcelona Wine Bar.

Lindsay — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:11:47 +0000

Y’ALL. If you’re not eating brunch at Barcelona Wine Bar you are seriously missing out. It’s FANTASTIC! I really love the restaurant for dinner/drinks already, but I’m head-over-heels now after making it my regular brunch spot.

Why would you wait in line at Highland Bakery or Murphy’s when you could hop on over to BWB? Their menu is creative + delicious, the brunch isn’t crazy busy (yet), the service is great, and you really can’t beat the atmosphere. I heart. I heart.

This is what I ate most recently at BWB brunch with Gorms + Rosh…

Bread Pudding French Toast to share. TO. DIE. FOR.

Goat Cheese and Chorizo Crepes with sweet and sour fig jam.

Plancha Omlette with herbed goat cheese and mushrooms.

Fried Egg Sandwich with bacon, manchego, sliced tomato, garlic aioli, and served with grits. (Didn’t photograph too well, but it was really tasty. Manchego was excellent on it.)

Here are a few other BWB brunch menu items that made my mouth water:

- Short Rib Hash with crispy potatoes, bell peppers, and two eggs.
- Gulf Shrimp and Grits with stone ground grits and chorizo gravy.
- Scottish Smoked Salmon with kumato tomatoes, whipped cheese, and pumpernickel toast.

Don’t those sound divine??

Check out more of Barcelona’s brunch menu here: BRUNCH TIMEEEE!

And, I’ll you there next week!!

xx, L

Barcelona Wine Bar
240 N. Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.589.1010
http://www.barcelonawinebar.com/atlanta.htm

Is There Life After The Hunger Games??

Lindsay — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:21:29 +0000

I’ve been obsessively reading The Hunger Games for the past few weeks, and I’ve FINALLY finished the series!

I loooooooooved them! Gobbled them up! (Took several weeks because I’m a v. slow reader.) I even dreamt about them. I was totally transported to Panem for WEEKS! Needless to say, it was exciting to find out what happened to Katniss + Ko., but I’m SUPER bummed that it’s all over. Blahhhhhhh.

So, what am I supposed to do now?

Shall I read these bad boys??

May the odds be forever + ever if your favor…

xx, L

Pilates Reformer Sessions with Meredith Bass

Lindsay — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:05:36 +0000

Eleven years ago, Meredith Bass was experiencing some pretty severe back pain and was relying on her chiropractor for relief. A friend of hers recommended that she strengthen her core muscles to support her back and suggested she check out a Pilates studio down the street from her office. Meredith took ONE class and she was hooked! She ended up working out with three different trainers twice a week and saw amazing results in her body and significant pain relief in her back. She did Pilates until she was seven months pregnant with her first son, and now two kids later, she is teaching. Meredith’s experience had been mostly with Classical Pilates, but she received her reformer certification from Balanced Body University. She absolutely LOVES teaching Pilates and watching clients transform their bodies through the use of their core.

I’ve done Pilates mat classes in the past and thought they were okay, but for the past year or so I’ve really wanted to work out on a Pilates reformer. People rave about the reformer, but the two gyms I belong to do not offer classes. So, a friend of mine recommended Meredith to me. I recently spent an hour in her home studio in the Highlands under her instruction on the reformer, and it was one of the best workouts I’ve EVER had! I’m not at all exaggerating.

Pictures of Meredith demonstrating some positions we worked on during our session are below. Watch her gooooooooo!

After my session, I was sore in places where I didn’t even realize I had muscles – which means that I haven’t been engaging these areas in my regular workouts. Meredith was SO awesome, and now I’m addicted to the Pilates reformer!

Meredith charges $55 per one hour session or you can purchase a pack of 10 classes with her for $500. This is excellent pricing for one-on-one Pilates reformer workouts, y’all! I highly recommend. Swimsuit season is right around the corner, after all…

Contact Meredith Bass at meredithpbass@comcast.net.

xx, L