Blog Award: You're Going Places, Baby

Alanna at Sparkles and Sundresses was sweet enough to give me this award! Here's the rules:


* Link back to the blogger who sent you this award
* Post where you would like to be in 10 years
* Pass it on to 5 other special bloggers!



In 10 years I'd like to have at least one child with Mr. SE, owning a home, and living somewhere close to our parents. If I were to stretch those goals even further, I'd like to be staying at home with my child and working part-time through my blog or a wedding-related field.

Here's my fab 5:
Tami @ Little Miss Southern (You better respond to this. I will stalk you until you do)
Cat @ Nashville Newlyweds
Christin @ A Classy, Southern Bride
Mrs. Bear @ Think Happy Thoughts
Heather @ Live.Laugh.Love

Why, Thank You! (and more shoes)

I'm excited to accept another blog award! This time the award comes from Chelsea at The Adventures of Mrs. Smith, and it's the BFF Blogger Award.



In other news- I finally selected my shoes! The Forbes, by Nina, was by far the cutest and most comfortable. It had every quality I was looking for: timeless, peep toe, and somewhat of a high heel. Those of you who have met Mr. SE know that he's a whole foot taller than me. I don't want there to be any difficulty with our post-ceremony kiss- so high heels were a definite! What do you think of my final choice?

It's the Glamorous Blog Award

Hello, friends! Today I found out that I won the Glamorous Blog Award, thanks to Big Spoon + Little Spoon (she's a Nashville bride too!). I'm honored to win this award, and I'll gladly pass it on to some of my incredibly glamorous friends.

Cat at Nashville Newlyweds
Tami at Little Miss Southern
Chelsea at Future Mrs. Smith

Jessica at Budget Savvy Bride

Honest Scrap

The Future Mrs. Smith, a fellow Nashville bride to be, tagged me for the Honest Scrap Award. The rules are that you need to list 10 things your readers don't know about you. Then you tag 10 other bloggers to do the same....

1. I’m an only child

2. I can drive a manual transmission- my parents made me learn before they let me get my license

3. I’ve lived in the same house since 1988 (except for college)

4. In my short life-span of 22 years, I’ve already had 4 ankle surgeries. Two in Virginia and two at Johns Hopkins in Maryland. Fun fact: my Hopkins surgeon did Terrell Owens’ surgery too. Booya!

5. New strip malls are my favorite- I love to guess what stores are coming in! (hopefully a bagel place)

6. I’m left handed (Mr. SE is excited about the possibility of our left-handed children becoming pitchers)

7. When we order pizza, I always pick pepperoni off the top before we pick our slices. It’s so hot and gooey- I love it!

8. I’m a nerd. I’m very good with computers and enjoy making all kinds of lists in excel!

9. Cool tones are my favorite

10. I favor a good shift dress over a business suit. I own way too many BR suit dresses and I love every one of them.

Teri at Little Miss Southern
Ashley at Polka Dots and Paisley
Jenny at The Road of Life
Jessica at Budget Savvy Bride
Mrs. Newlywed at Misadventures of a Newlywed

Hi, Lane at Hi, Lane's Newlywed Scandals
Katie Bower at Bower Power

The Lovely Blog Award

I recently received my first official award, not tag, The Lovely Blog Award. It's only fitting that this award was sent by Lovely Tonight- how perfect! She's a Nashville bride-to-be and is getting married August 22nd. I love the updates on her wedding, and definitely plan on taking some of her advice while planning in the same area. Check out her blog list on the right column- tons of goodies to browse!

Now it's my turn, I'd like to tag the following 6 blogs because I think they're extra lovely. Keep up the good work ladies!

Jessica at The Budget Savvy Bride: Seriously amazing DIY inspiration for brides with or without a strict budget. She just got married and had the most beautiful teal/yellow affair!

Caroline Elizabeth at Temptation & Bliss: She has an amazing sense of style and always posts the most dream-worthy pictures. Also- the girl just got a promotion! Head over and offer her some congratulations!

Lisa at Lime in The Coconut: Recipe inspiration to the max! Lisa knows what's up in the kitchen. Check out her Baked Buffalo Chicken recipe- it'll keep you healthy while meeting your man's need for buffalo wings!

Heather at We Met in A Bar: She has great inspiration from flowers to reception decor. What more, she made all the wedding stationery herself. Yeah, amazing. Fun fact? Me and Mr. SE met in a bar as well. More on that story later!

Laura at The Beginning of Forever: She's getting married this August, just like Lovely Tonight. Please go read the recap of her bachelorette- looks like such a fun time!

Caitlin at Think Happy Thoughts: This bride-to-be is planning an Atlanta wedding in October. She has great posts on planning, and a weekly recap of So You Think You Can Dance. Love it!

Blog Awards: I've Been Splashed

I received three blogger awards this week- how exciting!?! I'll be responding to all three within the next two days. Be sure to read down, as I've written lots of posts in the past couple days.
Jessica, from Mason Jar Bride, splashed me! Check out her blog for great DIY inspiration and fantastic ideas for a purple & green color palette.

Here are the details of being Splashed:

The Splash Award is given to alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive and inspiring blogs. When you receive this award you must:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate up to 9 blogs which allure, amuse, bewitch, impress or inspire you.

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let your nominees know that they have been splashed by commenting on their blog.

I'm honored to receive this award, and excited to pass it along to some equally fantastic Nashville bloggers! These ladies are fantastic. They always comment on my posts and have offered such fantastic advice as I'm settling in to this new city.

Cat at The Answer is You
Louise at The Thirty-Something Bride
Chelsea at The Future Mrs. Smith
Little Miss Southern
Ashley at Polka Dots and Paisley

*I don't know why the font is so messed up. Sorry*