Weekend Rewind

wedding shower invite

The Bride with her Bridesmaids!

Julia, Brandy, Katie, Darci [the bride!] Kara, me, Paige

just missing Liz S

road leading to the farm

a view of the reception location

Hey friends! Sorry I went MIA Friday and yesterday! 

I had a very busy weekend || I traveled a few hours northeast of Cincinnati to attend my college roommates wedding shower! The wedding is only a few short months away [July 13th] so afterwards we spent the weekend at her cousins farm [reception location] working on a lot of fun DIY projects. Sorry, can't share - they are a surprise! Needless to say it has me super excited for Darci's big day!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Do anything fun?

follow along on instagram @amandapattison_

Playful Options || TOPSHOP

 

Pom Pom Flippy Dress || Ikat Printed Pinafore Dress || Neon Jaquard Seam Shift Dress


If you were to take a peek into my closet you'd see it's full of fun+bold [and usually funky] prints. You'd also see very few solids and probably tell me I could use a lot more basics, but what's the fun in that?! Actually I'd have to agree with you if you did say that considering I just had to buy this due to lacking a basic black top. Is that normal? Probably not, so if you all know of any great solid basics pass them along!

However, when it comes to a party dress, give me pattern!

Summer Strawberries

 

Almond-Cornmeal Strawberry Shortcakes

 

Strawberries-and-Cream Cheesecake

 

 Strawberry and Apricot Crisp with Pine-Nut Crumble

 

 Strawberry-Rhubarb Sundaes


My diet always consists of a lot of fresh fruit but for some reason when summer rolls around it goes into overload. Maybe it's because it makes the perfect snack on those hot days. One of my favorites has always been strawberries and the options are endless.
Especially when they are used in a sweet treat!

To find these recipes and more [31 total] pop on over to Martha Stewart.
Lots of yummy options!

The Perfect Gift

Brass Love Box

If I had a few extra dollars laying around I'd for sure snag this up for all the girls I know saying 'I do' this year.

It would be a perfect storage box for their rings!

Jump Start the Week

album cover via

Sometimes on a Monday you just need a little something to get you going.

Enter this fun little number.

Promise it will help!