Great Gatsby NYE 2013

This weekend, we traveled back to 1922, the year of Great Gatsby. In a little home in the heart of Chicago, the roaring 20s came back to life in an epic new years event. We welcomed 2013 with the class and style of the era but most importantly with  people we adore. It felt as if the Great Gatsby hosted the party himself but instead, the vision belonged to the lovely hostess Rebecca Win Goldstein.  Andrew and I traveled by train from KC to Chi to be with our dear friends Brittany, Rebecca, & Larry. Last year we celebrated New Years together in KC in the form of Glitter Twenty Twelve so we were excited to continue the tradition. This whirlwind of a weekend included adventures in the city, macaroons, chocolate cake, sheep fur, jamin to the Lumineers, the bean, wicker park, falling asleep on the couch, scary movies, and just being together. Another part of the weekend included transforming Rebie's home from cozy and clean to glam & gold.  Needless to say, we had a memorable weekend and cherished every minute of it. 

On the train ride home A & I made a little video recapturing one of the highlights of the party...the photo booth of course! 

Enjoy!

party pics...

1925

Hello Darling

Aud Lang Syne

Happy New Year!

playing in the city...

The Bean 

The Best

Stay classy Chi!

Happy

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit."

Romans 15:13

Style Darlings

If you love the eclecticness of Kansas City, the uniqueness of people & artistic photography, you will like Britt Ernst Photography. She is a true talent! I met Britt through work at Free People & she recently did a photo & video shoot of a few of us Free Peep Girls! Here's the video & a few of her pics! 

(Click on this link to see the video)

Style Darlings of 866//Free People Kansas City

Lynn

Emily

Molly

Jenny

The Joy of the Season

"I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life alot more fun."

Charles R. Swindoll

I can feel the joy of the season and so much of that joy is felt through the beautiful souls in our life here in KC. This weekend the joy of the season came to life for A & me by being with dear friends, turning up the Christmas music, and finally putting up the Christmas tree! 

Our joyful weekend included...

dinner on the back patio... 

KC office Christmas party...

and putting up the tree!

Stay jOyFuL KC!!

Thankful & Cozy

Still trying to come back to reality after spending a cozy Thanksgiving weekend with the Brochus. My heart is filled with so much thanks that I could go on forever about the people and blessings in my life for which I am so thankful. I am especially thankful for my hubby & both of our families and not a day goes by that I don't thank the Lord for each and every one of them. 

The Next Thing

It's crazy to think that soon we will know where we will be spending the next season of our lives for residency. It has been quite the topic of conversation around our house these days. There are so many unknowns about the next thing which makes it feel even more like an adventure. As of now we don't know where we will be in July 2013 but it's comforting to know that our Savior does. So for now and today we are asking for His guidance and trusting what He says and does. And in the meantime, I am thoroughly enjoying my favorite time of year in KC and kisses from A. 

Photos by Britt Ernst

"I don't know where I'm going, but as long as I'm with you, it's where I want to be..." 

The Ville

Spent the weekend in Nashville with these beauties and as always, loved and treasured every moment. Here's a little video of the highlights!

"I love when you're here, or when I'm there, or when we're together anywhere..."