Have a Lovely Day

Each and Every Day is a Blessing.

Sometimes We Forget.

In Every Day there are Highs and Lows.

You Decide How You Will Treat Your Days.

Make Them Happy.

Turn the Lemons into Lemonade.

Enjoy the Little Things.

Remember Your Blessings.

Above All Love God & Love Others!

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Have a Lovely Day!

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Hello April

April is my Favorite Month!

April is the month for ....

Easter Sunday - My Favorite Holiday

My Birthday - Cheers to 31!

Wearing White 

Lemonade

Sundresses & Sandals

Opening my Planner made me Excited to say 

Hello to April

Kate Spade Planner, Tory Burch Flats Similar & Here, Essie Polish 'Cute as a Button'

Baubles - Gifts from Mr

I'm Going to Surround Myself with these Favorites...

Mr. 

Picnics & Evening Strolls Along the Water

Mamma 

 She's Visiting my House & I'll Visit hers for Easter Sunday 

Gal Pals

Lots of Birthday Cheers in Charlotte & a Trip to Charleston SC 

Family

Visit to Charlotte to see my Sisters, Brother, Nephew and Our Grace Covenant Family

Exercise

Lots of Outdoor Runs & Barre - Kickboxing - Tabata - Pilates Classes

Champagne

Cheers to 31!!!

Sundresses & Sandals

Lots of White, Cotton, Wedges, Florals & Pastels

Sweet Treats

Lemonade & Birthday Cake

Mr. & Mrs. Backyard Bliss

Surround Yourself with the Things You Love!

XOXO

Sarah Louise 

                    

Wednesday Words - Whiskey in a Tea Cup

Being a Southern Lady means a lot of things.

We're Sweet, Hospitable and Always Over Dressed.

We're also Strong, Driven and Can Bless Your Heart with just a Look.

Through Ups & Downs We Remain
Steel Magnolias!

And From Time to Time We May Have a Little Whiskey in Our Tea Cups

Pinkies Up!

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Great Gal Pals

I Spent All Last Week in the Queen City with my Family & Fabulous Friends.  
It was Amazing!!!

I Moved to be with Mr Almost a Year Ago and Although I'm Away the 
Bond with my Gal Pals has Grown Stronger than Steel.

I May Not get to See Everyone that's Near & Dear but 
No Distance or Time Can Come Between

What a Beautiful Blessing to have such Generous Gal Pals in my World!

Cheers to my Queen City Ladies!

Be Grateful for Your Gal Pals 

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Hope Follow Live Bless

Today is Ash Wednesday & The First Day of Lent.

This is a Time Where We Focus Our Lives on God.  

It's Not a Competition or Contest for Merit Points.

It's about YOUR Walk & Getting Closer to Him.

The Principal Behind Giving Something up for Lent, is to Remove Distraction in Your World Allowing God to be a Priority.

You Can Always Add Something Rather Than Give Up Something....

I've Already Challenged Myself to 90 Days without Self Spending... 79 Days and Counting!!
So I've decided to Add Daily Devotions.  Confession, I go to Church and Read my Bible/Devotionals a Mere Few Days a Week.  I Always Make Time for the Gym, TV, my Gal Pals and Mr ... But I Often Don't Make Time for Moments Alone with God. 

I Found this Journal from a Gal I follow and went to High School with.
     She has a Delightful Food Blog & Loves Champagne as Much as I do :)
     http://atastelife.wordpress.com

This Journal is Organized in 40 Entries but are Undated, so You can Use at Will.
It has 4 Sections:
Hope
Follow 
Live
Bless

You Don't have to use it for Lent, but Simply as a Daily Journal.

I've already ordered mine and a few for my Gal Pals :)

Purchase Your 40 Day Journal Here

What are You Doing for Lent??

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - An Act of Kindness

Giving to Others is an Act I was Raised On.

Mamma Taught Us to Always Give Thanks for Our Many Blessings as There are Those Who Have Great Needs!

For Over 12 Years Now I have been a Member & Supporter of Several Non-Profits.
I'm a Junior Leaguer, having served on Advocacy & Public Affairs Committees.
As a Naval Officer's Spouse, I'm also the Benevolence Chairperson on the Board of a Military Affiliated Non-Profit.

My Family, Friends, and Social Engagements Bring Me Much Happiness, but There's Something Special That Comes with Serving a Greater Cause.  

This Friday I, along with my Committee and Non-Profit Members, will be Hosting Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year Benefitting Local Military Families.

All the Hard Work, Efforts and Fun to be Had Don't Compare to the Reward of Helping Others.

Give an Act of Kindness

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Sweet Talk

Conversation Hearts are the Coolest Valentines Day Candies!

They are not only sugary sweetness but they are so much fun 

Saying Sweet Things to those you Love makes them feel Special and Adored

Say Something 

Sweet

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - My Favorite Love Story

February is Lovers Month and I'm Blessed to Live Everyday Happily in LOVE!

Our Love Story is quite unique!  We were long distance (almost 7 years!) from the day we met until last May when we FINALLY  moved into our home together.

We were both hard at work with my career in Charlotte & Mr in grad school for medicine in DC.

Many hours on the road and up in the air, we endured a lot to be together!

Mr is now a medical officer in the US Navy bringing us to our waterfront home on the NC coast.

OUR STORY

10 - 3- 2006

Our First Date 

9 - 4 - 2009

She Said YES

6 - 27 - 2010

Mr & Mrs

5 - 5 - 2013

Finally Together

No Matter Your Story, May it Always be 

Happily Ever After

XOXO Mrs Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Summer in a Southern Snow

Southern Snow!!!

It's rare but it happened 

So many Great things come with a Southern Snow....

Mr's Home!

Hot Chocolate

Snow Angels

Breaths of Crisp Cold Air

Snuggles by the Fire

Scragley did not like the cold snow on his paws

A Pop of Red was the Perfect Flair in the Blanket of White

Our Backyard Beach was Boots in the Snow vs Toes in the Sand

Even in the Snow .....

This Red Hair has Southern Flair 
&
Dreams of Backyard Soirees & Cool Down Swims

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Grateful Heart

Every New Day is a New Blessing! 

So...

We often loose sight of the abundance of blessings in our world

I believe it is essential to give gratitude!

I have found that my greatest blessings aren't things I can buy, but exist in my family and friends

I display pictures of my loved ones throughout my home as reflections 

Be sure not to forget the simple things too .... a warm home, clean clothes and a full plate.

Have a Grateful Heart

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Wear Red Lipstick

I LOVE Red Lipstick!

My Grandma always wore red lipstick and my Mamma still does.

These Gals are Classic Beauties and my Fashion Inspiration!

Red Lips are Glamorous and yet perfect for everyday wear.

How to Wear Red Lipstick:

- Lips should be moisturized (wear Chapstick to bed)

- Prior to applying make sure lips are clean and free of product

- Lightly add face powered/foundation to create a nude canvas

- Line lips (optional)

- Starting on the inside apply lipstick in small stokes 

- Add Gloss for a Shiny look

I like lipsticks with a more orange undertone but consult your favorite make-up counter to find a shade that's right for you 

* Keep your makeup minimal when wearing Red Lipstick (less is more!).... Your Red lips will pop  

        - neutral light brown eyeshadows

        - Soft eyeliner

        - Natural light blush 

XOXO Sarah Louise

Wednesday Words - Be Pretty

My Mamma always taught me "Pretty is as Pretty Does"

It's your actions and behavior that really matter... not how pretty your dressing is.

On days when I don't feel so pretty, I remember what my Mamma taught me.

Be Pretty Today 

XOXO Sarah Louise