Today is the second-to-last day of #LoveBlog, with the topic Date Night Attire. You can still link-up for yesterday’s topic, Epic Romance. Tomorrow’s topic is Lessons Learned. For Christmas this year, I surprised Dan with two tickets to Star Trek: the Ultimate Voyage, 50th Anniversary Concert Tour, which came to Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre at… [Read More]
7 Reasons Why I Take Selfies
Born in 1987, I am a 28-year-old woman. I am a Millennial. That makes me part of the Selfie Generation. I love selfies. Dressed up as my alter ego for @Steelcitycon! #hermione #nerd #awesome pic.twitter.com/HAuhFMQdbY — Brita Long (@belle_brita) December 6, 2014 I love seeing selfies in my Instagram feed (and on Facebook and on… [Read More]
White Tee Tuesday: For the Love of Pink
Dan actually took these photos the Saturday before my mom died. She put together beautiful gardens in the front and back yards of our house. I enjoyed having a second photo shoot among her creations. Dan made this concrete paver for my mom’s garden. I’m so glad he was able to finish it in time… [Read More]
The Perfect Wedding Dress for This Feminist Bride
Last week I admitted that as a kid, I didn’t understand why brides wore white dresses instead of their favorite color. My younger self vowed to wear a wedding dress of rainbows one day. At 16, I competed in my local Junior Miss pageant, wearing a beautiful pink gown. I decided then to wear my… [Read More]
White Tee Tuesday: Fashion Mash-Up
Post contains affiliate links. I might make a few pennies if you click on them and buy something. This post is proof of why I need Dan to take pictures for my blog. He did a marvelous job with the last four weeks of White Tee Tuesday. Alas, I was lazy over the weekend while… [Read More]
White Tee Tuesday: At the Festival of Flowers
Post contains affiliate links For the entire month of June, my hometown of Greenwood, SC celebrates the Festival of Flowers. Highlights include live music, art showings, a musical at the Greenwood Community Theatre, and–my personal favorite–topiaries! The last weekend in June features all the main events. I’ve spent most of the month with my parents,… [Read More]