home sweet home.

Remember when we moved into our new place earlier this summer?!

I know, I haven't gotten around to posting about it yet..

that is until now.

:)

Better late than never, right?!

On the Fourth of July we had a big party to not only celebrate the best holiday ever,

{see here for all those post details}

but it was also a little,

welcome-to-our-new-place-party as well.

It was a blast!

And our awesome friends over at TinyPrints made us the sweetest moving announcement postcards to send to loved ones about our new change of address.

This was our first time sending these postcards out-

and let me know tell you, I plan to do it each and every time we move in the future.

It's the easiest {and cutest} way to tell friends and family members,

"hey we moved!" and "here is our new address in case ya need it!" and

"come visit us soon!"

Check out TinyPrints for all your paper needs!

They have the loveliest prints, I tell ya! 

Here is a link to the TinyPrints postcards we made, hope you like them below! 

I blocked out our address, so the little white part is where it would normally go. 

Another new item in our new home is this awesome TinyPrints mounted photograph.

It's my absolute favorite picture of Zak and I.

It's right after he proposed on Catalina Island,

{see here for all those post details}

and TinyPrints turned it into not only an awesome photo,

but a timeless piece of home decor.

I love how it sits on its own, 

and I can easily incorporate into my style.

Speaking of my style.. it's very..

mixed matched, with a little bit of vintage added with some modern twists and lots of Anthropologie inspiration, if that's even a style?!

And even though it's a little all-over-the-place, this canvas photo fits perfectly into the design. 

But, I think my favorite thing about the photo is that because it stands out on its own, people often ask what's its from,

and it means so much to me to tell them about the day we got engaged.

I think having decoration pieces that have a story or special meaning behind them, is the best way to design your home. 

Like my momma always said, you want to have "talker" pieces that tell a story in your home, and this canvas photo certainly does so.

independence day.

Happy belated Fourth of July!

Hope yours was filled with fireworks, hot dogs, sunshine and lots of red white and blue!

Mine was not. Haha, but really. 

Okay I don't want to sound like the grinch of Independence Day..

But I worked for 10 hours, missed fireworks with my honey and didn't get home till 10:30 PM. 

Okay, rant over. 

I'm the newbie at work, so I didn't expect it any other way. 

Zak was the best, and despite me working, he treated me to a lunch date and I at least got to indulge in a big fat turkey burger and chocolate chip cookie.. before getting called in early to work. 

The news never takes a break, I'll tell yah!

Fast forward to July fifth, and my mood gets much better.

We celebrated the fourth on the fifth, since I was absent during the actual holiday, 

and it was a blast. 

We were so excited to finally be able to host get togethers this summer {since our last place made it impossible to do}.

We had five other families {and two other pups for Romie} come over for a BBQ.

We had food for days- and it was delicious!

Zak grilled me a turkey hotdog, which I haven't had in years. 

YEARS. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?! 

I was in heaven. They're just so dang good.

It got a little {a lot} humid during the cook out so we all hopped in the pool and relaxed for a couple hours. 

Afterwards we hit the sand volleyball court for a few games.

We all sucked, and it was hilarious. 

I can't wait to play with everyone again. 

We then headed back to our place and everyone ate the remaining food {we really like to eat, and eat a ton when we're all together}

and played Catch Phrase.

Isn't that game the best?!

I'll never get sick of it. 

By that time is was already 9:30 {time flies} so everyone headed home.

It was a great day.

We're so blessed to have met such wonderful couples who share our same interests and values in Omaha.

Really, some great people here. 

Anywho, these next couple of weeks are going to be packed with FAMILY!

Yep, you heard me right-

we have visitors coming to OMAHA!

Yipee!

Zak's mom gets in tonight, and we're counting down the minutes till she's here-

and then my mom and our niece and nephew get in Sunday,

I'm so giddy I can't take it.

I just want them all here pronto. 

Zak and I had a lunch date yesterday that turned into a Target date which turned into getting welcome baskets for everyone, and I can't wait to spoil them all with treats!

We have a ton planned, so just wait for a bunch of blog posts.

Hope you're having a good ole hump day, toodles!

xoxo

PS don't judge my store bought desserts! I was busy.. or lazy, you choose.