Frances Jaye Shopping Event

Last Thursday evening we attended a shopping event at Frances Jaye boutique in downtown Holland which was hosted by Tieka of Selective Potential. Tieka had been raving about this shop for several months and I was so excited to finally have the opportunity to check it out. It was amazing!

They offered all the shoppers at the event a 10% discount on all products, including their brand new holiday items. I was overwhelmed by the amount of dresses and sweaters I wanted to purchase. They have things for guys + girls, too! The displays were insanely adorable and picturesque.

We are so grateful for having opportunities like this so close to home. It's great to see small businesses in west Michigan participating in blogger/influencer events. It's definitely exciting. Tieka has been so wonderful to gather up so many amazing ladies in Michigan for stuff like this, and we are grateful for her as well.

If any of you ever get the chance to check out Frances Jaye in downtown Holland, I recommend doing so. The owner, Jenny, was so helpful and her entire staff was attentive and sweet. It's definitely worth checking out!

xoxo,

L & K

Engagement Party

This past weekend, I went to Canada to spend time with the future in-laws. What I didn't know was that our big Sunday dinner was for a special engagement party for Steven and I. It was so great to be able to see members of both sides of the family under one roof. I'm so grateful for his fun and generous family.
It's always bittersweet going to Canada for a weekend. In a matter of 2-3 days, we always have so many things to do and people to see, that it's so hard to drive all the way back home and re-focus my energy on work. I cherish every moment that is spent across the border.
Thank you again to everyone who has made our engagement such a special and enjoyable time in our lives. I've never been happier.

Photos taken by Steve's mom

We are truly blessed.

xoxo,
Laura

Wander[lust]: Katelyn & Alex's Bucket List

Everyone seems to be pretty familiar with the term "Bucket List". For me, I can tell a lot about a person while traveling with them. Once I traveled with Alex, I realized there was no one else I would rather have as my travel partner for the rest of my life. I recently read an article from Condé Nast Traveler about the "Top 25 Cities in the World" and I figured this would be a good place to start! You can check the article out here.

Granted, I have already been to a few of these places, but not with Alex.

 

A Gorgeous photo of Venice courtesy of my Stepdad.

Alex also decided that adding "Visiting every professional ball park in America" would be a good addition. So far we've only been to Wrigley Field and AT&T Park, so we have a bit to go. I think it's important to always have goals set for yourself and your travel goals are just as important! I hope everyone had a fabulous Monday! Mine was spent watching movies and eating soup trying to get rid of a sickness, unfortunately.

What's on your Bucket List?

xoxo, K

Morning Light

Brrrrr... it's cold in west Michigan! It feels like mid-winter day minus the snow. On the bright side (literally), the sun is out and it's not raining. The light is welcome, though not very warm. We decided to meet up for a stroll downtown before work this morning. Ambitious, I know! 

Laura's Wearing: Top- Marshalls // Vest- H&M // Jeans- Rock & Republic f/ Kohl's //
Necklace- Forever21 // Watch- Kohl's // Shoes- Nine West

I don't think Katelyn was too impressed when she texted me this morning asking if we were still meeting up this morning and I responded with a stern "YES". But I'm proud of her for pulling herself together and out of bed to meet me. Plus, we were right next to one of her favorite coffee shops, Madcap, anyway. 

Katelyn's Wearing: Shirt & Leggings - Forever21 // Jacket- H&M // Boots & Socks- Target

It was so nice to finally snap some photos with decent lighting in them. Lunch time is probably the worst time of day to take pictures when the lighting is so harsh and unflattering. It looks like we'll have to turn into morning people.

What is your favorite time of day to take photos?

xoxo,
L & K

Mid-Week Madness

Last week was the longest week ever. This week, I keep losing track of time. I feel like I've been so busy that I'd do anything to make time slow down a little. I keep forgetting it's Wednesday. At least the weekend is that much closer. It was nice to step out of the office today to visit with Katelyn during my lunch hour. Before I went there, I made a quick stop over at Best Buy to pick up my new camera lens. Thanks so much, Tieka, for recommending it! :)

Katelyn's wearing: sweater- H&M // vest- Abercrombie & Fitch // shorts- gifted // 

tights- Target // boots- Steve Madden scarf- market in Austria

 

Laura's wearing: blouse & sweater- Forever21 // riding pants- Marshalls // booties- Urban Outfitters

Necklace- Groopdealz

Laura is off to Canada this weekend to visit with Steve and his friends/family. She can't wait to get away for the weekend and kick back. We hope you all have a great rest of your week!

xoxo,
Laura