Soooo guess who has a whole month off for the holidays?? THIS GIRL!! I seriously can’t contain how excited I am to have an entire month to relax (and do some major wedding planning)!! Ryan seriously couldn’t have planned this proposal better. And let me tell you, this week has been pretty crazy- it has been tough to juggle being newly engaged and studying for a super important test that was at 7:30 am this morning (yes… that early) but at least it’s all behind me and now I get to catch up with my classmates! Here are my Friday five for the week:
One // Engaged!
This week has been an extra happy one! We have gotten so much love from family, friends, and of course all you bloggers out there. Thank you for your sweet words and comments, it means so much to both of us. If you missed our engagement story, be sure to check out Part 1 & Part 2! When we got back from Asheville on Saturday, we met our besties at 5Church and they were sweet enough to get us a bottle of Prosecco, my favorite bubbly. We followed that with some Moscow mules at Cowbell in honor of my hometown.
Two // Christmas Cards…
Are on their way! This was our first year making a photo Christmas card and I am in love with them! Who doesn’t like a personalized touch? I used Tiny Prints and am very pleased with how they turned out and their customer service was excellent- they even sent me a handwritten thank you card after placing my order. Can’t wait to share them with y’all but for now, here’s a little sneak peek!
Three // We Have a Tree!
I’m very happy to announce that I finally got my very first real Christmas tree!!! That’s right people, I grew up with a nice but fake tree every year so I never got the experience of picking out “the perfect one” or the fresh Christmas-y scent filling the house. Ryan has always had a little baby tree in his condo, but I finally convinced him that we need to do it right this year.
Four // Swoozies
On Wednesday, I went to the new Swoozie’s in Charlotte for a girls night out. I got to meet up with a few bloggers and stocked up on some gifts for the holidays. The best part may have been the swag bag- how freakin’ cute is this wine glass?! It would make the perfect gift for your favorite North Carolinian! I can’t wait to go back and raid the wedding section… this could get dangerous.
Five // First Engagement Gift
Not only did my best friends decorate our door, but they also got us our very first engagement gift! It’s the cutest little ring dish to place by the kitchen sink… because no one should be washing grimy dishes with their ring on! I also want to give a shout out to Ryan’s parents for the sweet card- I can’t believe I’m going to be a daughter-in-law!
I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday… only 19 days until Christmas is here!!!
Linking with Amanda & Christina.
Such a fun week for you!! I love that cute glass from swoozies…we don't have one here but when I got back to Florida I always stop in!! Can't wait to see your christmas cards girl!! Have a great weekend!! xo
YAY for having an entire month off! I miss those college days! lol and that ring is soooo gorg! Oh, and I sure wish we had a swoozies in my town! LOVE THAT STORE! Have a great wknd!
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I really liked it when the closest Swoozies was in Greenville, SC… it kept my bank account pretty safe 🙂 You had such a fun week, enjoy your month long break!
OMG those wine glasses are so cute! I've never heard of them before but I went online and saw they have them for FL too so I might have to get some 🙂 And love your ring dish, so cute!! Happy Friday!
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I love every part of this little post!!! And gosh–a swoozies in Charlotte? All the ones in Raleigh closed down not too long ago (I think about 5 or so years ago) and so every time I was in SC, I would hit up swoozies haha! Their wedding stuff is just too cute! Can't wait to see you tonight!
Congratulations on the engagement!! Enjoy it — it is such a fun and special time!
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Love that swoozies wine glass… too cute! Love Christmas cards… so fun to send out and receive 🙂
Happy Friday!
Love the swoozies cup – too cute! And Christmas cards are the best!
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Oh my goodness what a great week. Extra special Best Wishes on the engagement! I found your blog on the 5 on Friday linkup 🙂
great post! loved the pictures.
congratz with the engagement! must feel amazing 🙂
you have a great blog, really inspiring 🙂
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Yay for having the entire month off!! I am so jealous!! You're seriously wonder woman being able to blog, while being in PA school & studying…and cutely decorating christmas cards!! Cheers to you girlfriend!!! I'm defintely struggling with the school/blogging department! ha! Congrats on your engagement again 🙂
this ring is fab
What a busy and fun week! I love the ring holder! I still have yet to get one but it is on my list!
He really couldn't have had better timing – SO nice to have an entire month off and not have to try and focus on school while you're so excited!! Love the ring holder – you have the sweetest friends! Happy weekend 🙂
Such exciting things going on for you and I'm loving it! (he does have good timing- my hubs proposed in December as well) Hope the two of you have a fabulous weekend! xo
Yay for a whole month off!! I miss those days from undergrad terribly. Also isn't it great to wrap up a semester, finish a big test and then just relax? I'm sure you've already got tons of wedding ideas going though!
Happy Friday!
xoxo,
Meghan
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I just recently saw a similar ring dish and wanted so badly to buy it! You have some great friends 🙂
The tree….so fun! Love that little ring dish…good job ladies! Also, that little shot glass is adorable! Miss you!