Baby Shower Gift Two Ways

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Guys, so many people are announcing their pregnancies lately (including me) and I looove a good baby shower. Babies have the cutest things because they’re so tinyyyy.

I had two friends expecting last year (fun fact — one of the babies was born on Christmas Eve and the other on Christmas Day — what are the odds?!), and this is how I built their gift baskets:

  1. Start with a basket and a budget.

  2. Peruse the registry for a theme. It doesn’t need to be obvious; it just needs to look like everything fits together cohesively. Think colors, creatures, patterns, lifestyles, etc.

  3. Purchase your items and load them into the basket.

  4. Add tissue paper and a card, and voila!

For Baby Sadie, I put together a basket of mostly pink and neutral hues:

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And for Baby Marcus, I put together a basket featuring a woodland creature theme:

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Happy baby gifting!

xo,

K

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Fall Vibes

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IT’S OFFICIALLY FALL and I’m here 👏for 👏it 👏!!! Mostly because it’s my favorite season, but also because pregnancy and the heat of a South Carolina summer do not mix.

I’ve been impatiently waiting for the temperature to drop and the official first day of fall to roll in so that my husband can stop judging my fall mugs, pumpkin donut obsession, and the fact that I've already watched Hocus Pocus twice while burning fall scented candles.

But if you’re not feeling those fall vibes yet, perhaps these things will get you feeling like you’re in sweater weather heaven.

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ONE | I started burning Modern Forestry’s Fireside Flannel candle last week and it smells like someone baked something cinnamon-y and delicious but also like there was a little bonfire burning nearby. SO. GOOD.

TWO | I saw a billboard saying the pumpkin donuts from Dunkin Donuts were back and changed my immediate plans to “Get pumpkin donut from Dunkin.” I tried Krispy Kreme’s pumpkin donuts and find that their cake one is better than their yeast one, but neither of them beat Dunkin’s!

THREE | Get you some AppalaChai! Chai Tea Concentrate to wash down those donuts. Pro-tip — use your favorite oat milk to make it creamier and more delicious! I can’t lie, Chai is my favorite and I drink it year-round, but now I’ll be heating up my bev of choice for the cooler temps.

FOUR | Sally Hansen’s Good. Kind. Pure. nail polish in Soothing Slate. It’s plant-based, and 16-free so I feel better about painting my nails while pregnant. I’ll deeefinitely be wearing this fall color in my maternity photos.

FIVE | Bring a little autumn inside with Hobby Lobby’s fall florals! I’ve already decorated a few spots in our house with them and would love to add more!

And if none of these things does the trick, then go watch Hocus Pocus and read this article about the upcoming sequel!

What are you doing to get in that fall spirit?!

xo,

K

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We're Expecting!

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Just popping on to this platform to announce that Mr. Heid and I are having a baby! We are beyond excited, but with everything going on and navigating this chapter, I’ve definitely neglected this little corner of my world.

I’ll be back to share about my first trimester, pregnancy during a pandemic, our nursery ideas, and some maternity favorites so far — maybe all in one post, maybe in separate posts — we’ll see!

Stay tuned!

xoxo,

K

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A Playful + Rainy Upstate Wedding

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Mr. Heid and I have officially been married for six months and it’s been absolutely wonderful so far (minus this coronavirus pandemic). There are not enough words and expressions to explain the level of love and gratitude we felt on our wedding weekend. The pouring rain and freezing cold meant our big day went differently than planned, but our families, wedding party, and vendors went 👏 to 👏 work 👏 to make sure that our day was as perfect as we'd always dreamed.

A QUICK NOTE:

All photography by Anna Duncan Photography and Mary Hayden Photography. Please do not use these photos in any way, shape, or form. Out of respect for my loved ones and their privacy, I’m only sharing photos that do not give many details of their faces — trust me when I say that despite the rain and cold there are so, so many smiles.

Let’s talk about how our day was supposed to go.

The weather apps had all been predicting a beautiful autumn day of 70 degrees and sunshine! We would be married on October 19th in the middle of the afternoon in an open field under a large tree with our beautiful wedding banner hanging in the backdrop. The gentle breeze brushing our cheeks as we said our vows.

We had worked with our decorator and venue coordinator to make a rain plan just in case. I had even contacted rental companies to find out the latest date I could rent a tent — they told me one week’s notice was all they needed. Well exactly one week before our wedding there were zero chances of rain. Even further, the forecast called for no rain that week right up until two days before our wedding when it changed, calling for an 90% chance of rain and 40ish degrees for the entire afternoon on our wedding day.

We went out and purchased patio heaters for our guests. Just in case of a colder October day, I had already gifted my bridesmaids with blanket scarves, and my mom lent me her fur shawl. Our rain plan originally involved a tent, but we called around and no one had one. We made a new plan and hoped for the best. And then, the day before the wedding, we got incredibly lucky. My decorator walked in to a party rental business and happened to talk about the weather (as we all have been known to do). She asked them how many people they’d had to turn away who were looking to rent a tent last minute. The lady said at least a dozen, but that she’d just had a cancellation and now had a tent available. My decorator called me immediately, and we jumped on booking that sucker!

We went into our rehearsal in high spirits because we had a plan and a tent, and we were surrounded by our wedding party and family. The weather that day was beautiful (of course), so we rehearsed for both a sunny wedding and a rainy wedding while hoping for sunny. Then we headed to our favorite Mexican restaurant for food, drinks, and good company on their patio. We even got a cake for two of our friends whose birthdays fell within our wedding festivities!

The next morning, the weather seemed okay, however, the rain started around 11 a.m. — right when my photographer arrived. Luckily, MH and I had previously walked the property to scope out the best photo spots. That, coupled with my trust for her eye, enabled us to make quick changes to our choices and I could not be happier with how all of our photos turned out.

The underside of our dresses got soaked, my bridesmaids’ white shoes got muddy, and our hair frizzed a bit. One of our ushers accidentally cut his thumb with the pocket knife he was given but managed to not bleed on anything. And then, before I knew it, I was walking down the aisle. As our officiant was giving his opening remarks and praying over us, the rain poured harder and louder. The amount of rain coming down during our ceremony was insane.

We exchanged the vows we had written, we said “I do,” we kissed, and then we were married! We ate delicious food, hugged our friends and families, hit the dance floor, cut our pie and smooshed it in each other’s faces, drank our sour beers, and partied the night away. The rain and cold didn’t and couldn’t phase us (seemingly it didn’t phase our guests much either).

It meant the WORLD to us that our friends and family took on the cold and rain to come out and celebrate with us. For weeks after, we literally couldn’t stop talking about how amazing our day was! Looking back on it still brings us laughter, smiles, warmth, and tears of joy.

We had the *most* fun and couldn't imagine a more perfect day. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it; we are grateful and blessed to go through life with you! We love you and appreciate you more than you know!

Everyone always says rain on your wedding day means good luck. If that’s true, then we must be the luckiest people around.

A huge shoutout to all of my vendors! Links included in case anyone reading this needs their services:

DRESS

Stella York from Tiffinie Bleu Bridal

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

White by Vera Wang

MENSWEAR

T.M. Lewin — Shirt

Gap — Pants

Heritage Wedding — Suspenders

SHOES

Vans

CATERING

Bobby’s BBQ

PIES

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

BAR

Growler Haus

FAVORS

My Mother-in-Law <3

Sharing a quick snapshot of THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KOOZIES BECAUSE I KNOW YOU’RE WONDERING!

Sharing a quick snapshot of THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KOOZIES BECAUSE I KNOW YOU’RE WONDERING!

Thanks for following along!

xoxo,

K

Makers Guide | Women's Empowerment

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We are just 10 days away from International Women’s Day on March 8 — sister’s unite!

Anyone get my School House Rock reference?! If you’re thinking of showering your lady friends in gifts to celebrate International Women’s Day and need some ideas, I’ve put together this gift guide of items that celebrate women and are made by female-owned companies (bonus!).

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ONE | Let’s stay out of the business of putting others down, mmk?! Grab a Hustle Hard Girl or Girls Support Girls key chain from the ladies at Fresh Water Design Co. so your crew can carry a little reminder with them to never lose sight of their goals (even if they get off track) and to support other girls they encounter along the way.

TWO | Sarah over at Chalk Full of Love has gifting covered with her Girl Power Tees and Girl Power Tumbler! She even has toddler tees and onesies for the tiniest of feminists!

THREE | Why is it that just because we have emotions, like to keep things playful, and have boobs, that people assume we can’t take the business side of things seriously and do a boss job of getting shit done? Maybe they need us to spell it out for them with this Serious Business Woman sweatshirt from Ban.do…

FOUR | Weft + Hide’s Lady Lapel Pin celebrates body positivity — and don’t we all need a little bit of that?!

FIVE | You guys know my love of snail mail… Sydney of Super Creative has this pretty Dang! You’re Amazing card that comes as a single card or a 5-pack — however many ladies you think need this little reminder of how amazeballs they are!

SIX | This Taking Care of Business notepad and this Gettin’ Stuff Done notepad by Jade Fisher are both bright, fun, and subtly display female strength.

As a woman, I’m always celebrating femininity in its various forms, but I’m looking forward to celebrating International Women’s Day with you all in March!

xoxo,
K

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Cheesy Halloween Round Two

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If you haven’t been watching Halloween movies every day of October, it’s time to get started! Hate scary movies? I’ve got another roundup of cheesy horror movies for ya!

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  • THE FINAL GIRLS | A teenage girl loses her once-scream-queen movie star mom in an accident. Flash forward and she, along with a group of her peers, are driven into the world of a campy 80s horror film featuring her late mother. They join forces in an attempt to take down the killer, who *buh buh buuuuuh* is real!

  • FRIGHT NIGHT (1985) | This kid’s new neighbor is a charming and attractive… vampire (!), and it’s up to him to take him down. Real 80s cheesy costumes and makeup make it a lot easier to brush off the demons as silly instead of scary.

  • KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM | A group of besties and live-action role players take to the woods to participate in a re-enactment game similar to Dungeons and Dragons, only something real is wreaking havoc. Sound too cheesy? Maybe the fact that it stars Peter Dinklage will change your mind…

  • ODD THOMAS | First off, Odd can see dead people and uses his gift to help their souls find peace. Secondly, he meets someone who unleashes dark beings into the world that feast on human pain and suffering. Their growth indicates to Odd that something big is coming that could mean the end for all, so he teams up with his girlfriend and the sheriff in an attempt to stop it. This one is daaark, but very good if you’re ready for emotions.

  • STUNG | A garden party is ruined by killer mutated wasps. ’Nuf said, and yes it’s as ridiculous as it sounds.

  • YOGA HOSERS | Two Canadian teens battle evil Nazi sausages. It’s slower moving, but it’s still great. Mr. Heid and I had the pleasure of attending a screening of this where Kevin Smith spoke and held a Q&A.

If you missed the first roundup, you can find it here! Have a spooky October!

xoxo,

K

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