From the moment we met, I knew Brian was meant to be in my life. After our first date, I knew he was the man I was going to marry. And here we are, 7 years later, with our first wedding anniversary just days away! You can read our love story to get all the details […]

Your wedding day can be many things, but the one thing it should always be is a personal experience for you and your spouse. There are so many ways to incorporate personal touches throughout your wedding to make it memorable for you as a couple. They don’t need to be big obvious things, just simple touches […]

With our anniversary fast approaching, and watching a lot of our friends get married this year, I can’t help but think back to all the things we learned during our wedding planning journey.  It was such a fun (and stressful) time in our lives, and we learned so much along the way. Here are some […]

Our first anniversary is coming up, so I am getting pretty nostalgic with wedding memories. I wasn’t writing a lot last summer since we were swamped with wedding planning, so I wanted to share some wedding memories with you this month! First on the list is my bridal shower; thrown by my family and Maid […]

I am very excited to announce that I will be expanding my readership, and am now an official contributor for Girl Meets Party! Don’t worry, I will still be posting weekly here on P&C! But, you can get even more content by following along with Girl Meets Party. Stay tuned for updates and more posts with this […]

Living in Milwaukee, you will notice that there are quite a few mansions on the lakefront. For years, I have drove past them wanting to wander through their gardens and see the history inside each home. Unfortunately, most of them are private residences, but there are a few museums that you can visit! Villa Terrace, […]

It’s that time of year! Summer is coming to a close, school is back in session and the air is getting a little cooler. Fall is my favorite time of year, and I get so excited for everything that comes with it! Fluffy sweaters, the cool morning air, crisp leaves dancing in the wind and […]

Living in Milwaukee, fondly referred to as “Brew City,” there is never a shortage of places to go to enjoy a night out with friends. There are plenty of bars/breweries/pubs/etc. that you can go and enjoy a cold one, or even some spirits if beer isn’t your vice. Here are a few of my favorite […]

When researching Iceland, Brian and I quickly discovered that the best way to experience Iceland was by driving your own car. There are plenty of people that use Reykjavik as their home-base and venture out by tour bus, but if you want to go at your own pace and be able to see everything, I […]

After sharing our Icelandic honeymoon itinerary, I wanted to share some cold weather honeymoon essentials. If you’re planning on going somewhere a little cooler to snuggle up with your new hubby, this list is the perfect way to prepare for your trip. I am so excited to share this post with you, because I am […]

The last leg of our honeymoon was spent in the southwest, with Reykjavik being our home base. Each day we would venture out, but we loved coming back in the afternoons to enjoy walking around and taking in the peaceful and colorful city.  Day 6Our day started off with driving out to The Secret Lagoon. […]

Our time on the east coast was short, since we needed to head north to Húsavík first thing in the morning! We organized ourselves for our journey and headed on our way. Day 4 We woke up early to drive into Húsavík, a town in northern Iceland that is fondly called “The Whale Watching Capital […]

This past weekend, I took a little road trip with one of my best friends and her mom! We traveled up to Traverse City to check a few wedding “to do’s” off of my friends list, and I wanted to share our short trip through Michigan with you guys! We started our drive from Chicago […]

I’m so excited to share our Icelandic adventure with you guys! Brian and I recently got back from a week-long trip around the entire country for our honeymoon, and it was incredible. Iceland is a beautiful country and we are so glad we got to see everything the country has to offer during the summer […]

The first question we got asked when we told people we were going to Iceland for our honeymoon was, “Why Iceland?” We even were asked that while on our honeymoon, and to be honest, it’s a very simple answer. We wanted an adventure! While sitting on the beach and enjoying tropical beverages did sound amazing, we […]

A part of me wishes we went on our honeymoon right away. That we had woken up the morning after our wedding, rushed to the airport and flew to a relaxing vacation away from all the stress of life and wedding planning. But after going through it all, I am so glad we waited. Brian […]

Traveling can be exhausting, especially if you have a long international flight! Over the years, I have found some ways to beat the dreaded jet lag and wanted to share some tips and tricks! 1. Fight The Time Change Whether you’re traveling across the country, or to the other side of the world, the fastest […]

Packing for flights can sometimes be a dreaded task. What do you bring? What if your flights is delayed? Etc. Having the right items in your carry-on bag can sometimes make all the difference when you’re traveling. Here are my carry-on go-to’s for easy travel (domestic or abroad). Snacks & Water Bottle Save yourself the trouble […]

Summer weather is officially here! With warm weather and sunshine, comes a change in beauty routine. I, for one, am so excited to get some much needed Vitamin D after this long Wisconsin winter, and I have a few basic product that I use all summer long for a fresh look. 1. bareMinerals All-Over Face […]

Sometimes a last minute gathering can be hard to plan for, but there are a few things you can keep on hand to pull out at a moments notice to make your home look festive. Assorted Vases I think everyone has a mason jar or two (or five) lying around the house, on top of […]

Wedding season is officially here! Our first of seven (yes seven) weddings of the year was this past weekend, so I wanted to round up my wedding season essentials for you guys. There are a few tried and true items that I always bring with me to weddings, as well as some new additions to my […]

I have always loved traditions and symbolism, so it’s no surprise that I used both throughout our wedding day. The poem “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue,” is something that most brides honor on their wedding day to bring them luck and a happy marriage, so I wanted to share what I had […]

With the Royal Wedding less than two days away, I became inspired to write about our time in London a few years ago. Before my senior year of college, I studied abroad in Rome, and after my last class, my husband and I traveled to London for a few days before heading back to the […]

Before the busy Summer sets in, a few girlfriends and I decided to take a weekend trip to Lake Geneva. A quick little getaway before our schedules explode and the only time we will see each other is at bridal showers or weddings. Surprisingly, this was our first EVER girls weekend! And I was honestly […]

  Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I know some of you haven’t found the perfect gift for Mom yet. But never fear! I have put together a simple list of last minute goodies that are not flowers (and that haven’t been over done) that every mom is sure to love. At Home […]

I recently saw an event for High Tea at the Art Museum and thought it would be the perfect opportunity for a good ol’ fashion girlfriend date! My friend, Lisa, and I got dolled-up and spent the afternoon enjoying dainty treats and each other’s company. While I typically don’t get fancy and drink tea on […]

Being a blogger, you are always looking for inspiration and others to look up to and work with. I wanted to share a few of my favorite bloggers on this #followfriday, to give all of you some inspiration as well! Julia Marcum of Chris Loves Julia – Renovation Blog This is my absolute favorite reno blog […]

During our time in Norway, we decided to venture out to the countryside after a day of exploring Oslo. Throughout the country, Norway can experience many different temperatures and weather conditions, so traveling through it was quite a sight. Some areas were covered in clouds and snow (in mid-August), while others, had temps of 70! Before our […]

My husband and I traveled to Northern Europe a few summers ago, and Oslo was our final stop before heading back to Milwaukee. We were so excited to visit, because we are both part Norwegian and we couldn’t wait to experience the culture and see the infamous Norwegian countryside. We only stayed in Oslo for […]

This past week I went to bed early due to yet another headache, and had two more headaches later in the week. I have always been more prone to headaches and migraines. I’ll get headaches from dehydration, neck and back tension, staring at a computer all day (#officelife), and even headaches due to weather change. […]