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December 2012

From: ME To: YOU

(above photo from my DIY+DRINK for Common Creativ, this is Pumpkin Pie in a Cup, check out the recipe and how to make easy boot socks!)

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas yesterday! The last few days have consisted of a healthy serving of rum balls and toffee, home videos, Catchphrase, comfy clothes and lots of laughter around the Smith house in Bamaland. Figured I’d let my Instagram snaps recap this holiday season.

Thanksgiving to Christmas in a nutshell:

-mine and Ryan’s travel cases, his was his grandfathers // caught in headlights in front of the Asheville UO!

this vintage fur and suede jacket made in Australia has turned into my favorite coat this year // mine and Ryan’s leopard socks, photo by Mallory

the loft in full Christmas swing // Tater exhausted from decorating and wrapping presents

day after Thanksgiving tailgating on the Quad for the Bama vs. Auburn game (we dominated.) // spiked Sprite :P

staying cozy inside the cabin where we celebrate Thanksgiving // staying cozy inside my humble abode in my new H&M leggings

Cliff got catnip in his stocking, he went cray for about 30 minutes then passed out // 26 year long Smith tradition with my brothers! each year Mom puts out the photos from years past, im soooooo making my kids do the same!

my snazzy boyfriend is big on the details, and I love it!

per usual, Mom and I decorated the house to the nines!

for Thanksgiving Mom and I hot-rolled our hair, I got a set for Christmas and can’t wait to have bouncy locks all the time! // Dad fishing with an audience

my ladies and I in Decatur for our Christmas Pub Crawl // cutesy decor

fellow blogger Natalie and I at the Vino & Vajayjayz Christmas Edition

my darlin and I in our tacky Christmas sweaters for the pub crawl, his caught the majority of attention! // the gorgeous Asos dress he surprised me with, long sheer sleeves, peplum, bow and pencil bottom…he did GOOD!

again, hope this Christmas and Holiday Season has treated you well, next up NEW YEARS EVE!

***ATLANTA***

if you are looking for a classy good time for NYE then the place to be is the Highland Ballroom where i’ll be co-hosting a glamourous black-tie-meets-DIY affair! click below photo for ticket information

(FYI: space is limited, so don’t miss out!)

Pinterest board HERE!

-FLASHY

ASHEVILLE [NC]

like i mentioned in my last post, my boyfriend and i traveled to Asheville, NC for a little weekend escape. while i love my city, it’s nice to get away and get a breath of fresh air in new surroundings. Ryan and i had both only spent a very brief time in Asheville prior to now so we wanted to make sure we soaked up as much as we could in our 2 short days. Friday we arrived relatively late so we checked into the Renaissance Marriott, hit up the Asheville Barcade 2 (barcade=bar+arcade), had a dance off and a few beers and called it a night. Saturday’s ‘schedule’ was packed with brunch, breweries and exploring downtown as well as West Asheville. i had the new lens in tow and captured a large majority of the trip minus Saturday evening, unsure why the glam cam didn’t make it out, but per usual i’m going to let the photos do (most) of the talking!

The 13 String Band!

too busy guzzling down the first beer flight at the Thirsty Monk i didn’t snap any pics but here is our tasting card, complete with silly notes!

was real excited to bring my new Sanctuary jacket on our ‘mountain’ trip!

second beer flight of the day-WEDGE brewery-in the River Arts District!

sweater by Staccato via SQ/FT in Decatur, undershirt by Toska, H&M jeggins, vintage boots, Clothing Warehouse sunglasses

Ryan wears: H&M jacket and knit, slacks from ASOS

-Wedge brewery notes-
“this beer flight is not for the faint of heart as all the beers weigh in at an above average ABV % (alcohol by volume), average being near 5%. my favorite tipple was easily the Vadim. it is heavily reminiscent of an Earl Grey Tea Infused Italian Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberry Port sauce i recently made for a friend’s birthday. just…YUM.“
-Ryan, Native Crave
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we weren’t really in a rush to head back home after our checkout Sunday morning, so we headed down the road to the Biltmore Estate. while it’s not a super cheap day trip, at $60 per ticket, you get to tour the entire Vanderbilt mansion and the Antler Hill winery + a ‘complimentary’ wine tasting at the end of the tour.

outfit: H&M jacket, Arden B. jeans, Kate Spade bag, MIA boots

Ryan wears: Banana Republic knit, vintage pocket silk, J.Crew button down, ASOS jacket & slacks, ROGUE boots

we were sad to leave but our time spent in Asheville is one we’ll cherish!

have a good pre-Christmas week!
-Flashy

Cirque DATE Soleil

last week’s date night at Cirque du Soleil was quite an adventure! ryan and i had to rush through dinner, but luckily the pop-up restaurant Hudson North made it possible to get in a quick bite, a few drinks, and a couple pics before showtime. the performance was nothing shy of mind blowing. Cirque du Soleil specializes in the unbelievable, so of course the acrobatic stunts from the synchronized routines on the high bar to the high flying trapeze acts were indescribably good. get this, each act has its own live music that the performance hinges on being flawless, for the sake of the performers, and they did not disappoint. the story line was really enjoyable plus, the added humor and skits had us in stitches and they didn’t even speak! Cirque du Soleil is a good time, a solid date night, and there’s not a bad seat in the….TENT!

now playing til December 31st

Hudson North: there’s only 21 days left for this lil pop-up so visit quick! 19th Street W District Ave, near the movie theater in Atlantic Station-just a heads up: food is slightly spicier than listed, but the mason jar desserts are DELIGHTFUL!

post-show we were given a backstage glimpse into what goes into the Cirque du Soleil costumes, stage setup, the performers’ exercise schedule, life on the road, and so much more I didn’t capture!

ryan’s look: suit is custom tailored by Indochino, wingtip brogue boots by Rouge, button down from UO, suspenders via H&M

my look: dress & tights UO, jacket from H&M, heels by Steve Madden, purse by Cynthia Rowley

side note**please bare with my slightly blurry photos. trying to get the hang of this new tricky lens and am quickly realizing it will take some practice!

have a good week.

Ashville, see you this weekend!

-Flashy

Cirque du Soleil

Very excited for this Wednesday’s date night with my boyfriend as I was given complimentary tickets to attend the Cirque du Soleil show “TOTEM” at Atlantic Station. The show’s story is quite interesting: it takes you through the ‘journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.’

My boyfriend and I like to plan outfits that coordinate with each other and so just for fun I played around with ideas on Polyvore that also coordinate with the show’s color scheme.

Here are some photos from their dress rehearsal and my pretend outfits: