tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48703264046393153092024-02-20T04:44:10.621-05:00love, raleighKathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-2426766867989528882014-03-28T12:10:00.001-04:002014-03-28T12:10:48.316-04:00five on friday<div style="text-align: center;">
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It may have been 50 degrees on Wednesday and not much warmer and raining today but this forecast makes me feel a little more on the positive that spring just MIGHT be around the corner...and staying for good. </div>
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As most of my Raleigh friends already know, we are losing a childhood (and current) favorite on Sunday. Fat Daddy's will be closing their doors and its causing much devastation in the City of Oaks. There have been many great karaoke nights, swim team dinners, youth group breakfasts, etc. over the years. I only wish I could have gotten home to have one last burger, fries, and cheese sauce. Word on the street is that its going to be a Panera Bread(!!!). RIP.</div>
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I am due for an upgrade on my phone next week. I currently have a regular old iPhone 4. Should I just do the 5c or go for the 5S? Anyone have an opinion on the two? Regardless the 5 seems to take better pictures and work better with the ios7. I've also been scouting new cases...</div>
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<img src="http://shop.sprint.com/catalog/images/devices/apple/apple_iphone_5c/16gb/pink/device_145x250_c.gif" /> <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/Versus_sign.png" height="200" width="199" /> <img src="http://shop.sprint.com/catalog/images/devices/apple/apple_iphone_5s/16gb/silver/device_145x250_c.gif" /></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://shop.theeverygirl.com/collections/shop/products/copy-of-keep-not-settling-iphone-case" target="_blank">(1) The Everygirl</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/techaccessories/PRDOVR~A2904/A2904.jsp" target="_blank">(2) J.Crew</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.tickledseahorse.com/catalog.php?item=142" target="_blank">(3) Tickled Seahorse</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://riflepaperco.com/category/Phone_Cases/c63" target="_blank">(4-6) Rifle Paper Co.</a></span></div>
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I want to send a little shout to my friends. The little things that I was given for my birthday (which they did NOT need to get me anything!!!!) were so thoughtful and so me. You all rock. I wanted to share a couple of them with y'all because I thought they were such great finds! (to Chris, my parents, my in-laws, and my sister I LOVE my iPad too...I hardly put it down!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.minted.com/product/personalized-stationery/MIN-ZPS-PST/wild-bellflowers" target="_blank">(1) Minted</a></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">(2-4) Target</a></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.katespade.com/Scented-Candle-%22Escape-the-Ordinary%22/844743,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_844743_color=610&cgid=ks-home-decor#start=5&cgid=ks-home-decor" target="_blank">(5) Kate Spade</a></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.starbucksstore.com/Starbucks%C2%AE-Cold-Cup%2C-16-fl-oz/011018037,default,pd.html?&srule=Featured&start=0&sz=16&cgid=cold-beverage" target="_blank">(6) Starbucks</a></u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.baublebar.com/tortoise-milan-bangle.html" target="_blank">(7) BaubleBar</a></u></span><br />
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Tonight we are headed out to The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary for a double date with our friends the MacCoys before their baby arrives. One of the best things about working for Kiawah Island Golf Resort is the employee perks (on top of many other things!). Chris and I have been very fortunate to win raffle prizes at employee events (golf day, manager's outings, etc.) and this time he won dinner for four at The Ocean Room! I've been looking over the menu...and honestly I just want a big plate of their yummy sides! What would you get?!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Parsnip Puree, Tasting Of Beets, Arugula, Beet Gastrique</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">100% Natural South Carolina Beef Served with Potato Puree, Spinach and Borbelaise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">USDA Certified Angus Beef, 21 Day Wet Aged</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">USDA Prime, 21 Day Wet Aged</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">USDA Prime, 21 Day Wet Aged</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">USDA Certified Angus Beef from Cox Farms in Florence, Alabama</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Palmetto Beef, Jumbo Asparagus, Lump Crab, Potato Puree, Sauce Bearnaise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Béarnaise, Au Poivre, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Steak Sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Roasted Brussels Sprouts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Charleston Gold Rice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Lobster Mac and Cheese</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Yukon Gold Potato Puree</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Loaded Baked Potato</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Sauted Spinach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Creamed Spinach</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2;">Asparagus with Hollandaise</span></div>
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For those who need some special encouragement today...</div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-43637426321050773402014-03-23T20:58:00.002-04:002014-03-25T08:17:23.645-04:00weekend recipes<div style="text-align: center;">First I want to say big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dad. I can't put into words how thankful I am for him!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXQlzqcJ6r85ibxdAbGIR1y31tyZnfTrYkabfjbBZdPI4be__bHlAWfizv3h6jZAuh162DfpYQ3DTOKcNP8J1pg0VCrfg5FlS4A_HAk-c7PTyTRwA8R3-EaiM2QaGLiQKBYIuJEVEJH0/s640/blogger-image--1502200518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwXQlzqcJ6r85ibxdAbGIR1y31tyZnfTrYkabfjbBZdPI4be__bHlAWfizv3h6jZAuh162DfpYQ3DTOKcNP8J1pg0VCrfg5FlS4A_HAk-c7PTyTRwA8R3-EaiM2QaGLiQKBYIuJEVEJH0/s640/blogger-image--1502200518.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">
I got such a great response last week from my recipe postings that I thought I would do it again. Most weekends are not a 'gourmet' as the last two!</div>
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<b><u>PINOT GRIGIO SPRITZER</u></b></div>
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<b>This is SO good and refreshing. Perfect for spring/summer.</b></div>
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INGREDIENTS</div>
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pinot grigio</div>
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sprite</div>
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crushed ice</div>
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strawberries</div>
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sliced limes</div>
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Crush ice. Add one part pinot grigio and one part Sprite (can also add peach schanpps..so good). Add a couple sliced strawberries and a couple sliced limes. Sit back and enjoy!</div>
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<b><u>ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, LEMON & FETA</u></b></div>
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<b>serves 4 (I made for 16)</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/lemon-orzo-salad-with-asparagus-spinach-and-feta/#_a5y_p=1388699" target="_blank">via <i>two peas and their pod</i></a></b></div>
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1 cup orzo</div>
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped</div>
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In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Stir in orzo. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain orzo and set aside. </div>
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Put orzo in medium bowl (or serving bowl) and add in the vegetables. Squeeze in lemon juice over orzo and vegetables. Stir, season with salt and pepper. Add in feta. Taste. Add more lemon juice or feta if needed. </div>
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Holy pollen. It was a gorgeous weekend, covered in a large yellow haze. Regardless we tried to enjoy the outside as much as possible, especially since the predicted rain held off!</div>
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Friday night was very boring. Didn't leave work until 7pm. DiGiorno pizza and bed before 10pm. </div>
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Saturday we got up and went to the Habitat ReStore on Johns Island, hoping to find some pieces of furniture for my soon to be office in our guest room but no such luck. We did find some nice granite if anyone is looking!</div>
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I took a little advantage of the sun and tried to get some color on my pasty white self but the pollen was just so thick I couldn't stay out. Besides I literally was a little burned from less than 30 minutes out in the sun. </div>
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Saturday night Chris and I grilled out. I made a little spritzer and enjoyed the latest Southern Living. Then we watched <i>American Hustle</i> which was GREAT. Loved all of the characters and it was a lot funnier than I thought it was going to be. </div>
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Sunday our supper club threw a shower for Kate and Grant and their soon to be bundle of joy, less than 30 days. Thanks to Sally and Taylor for hosting on gorgeous Bohicket Creek!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">All the girls, Alicia, <a href="http://friedgreenpickles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Megan {fried green pickles}</a>, <a href="http://tupelohoneycaro.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Caroline {tupelo honey}</a>, Sally, Kate, Me, and Emily</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grant was really excited for their gift, a breast pump!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">GORGEOUS momma! 36 weeks today! Boy or girl??</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We always have the best food! I tried out Asparagus, Spinach, Lemon and Feta Orzo. Recipe to come!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 999ft. dock...thats 1/5 of a mile in case you were wondering.</span></td></tr>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-55237561808853081242014-03-20T14:47:00.001-04:002014-03-20T14:47:40.546-04:00pretty little spring things<div style="text-align: center;">
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!</div>
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{and happy first birthday to our goddaughter, emmylou!}</div>
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In honor of an awesome Wolfpack win last night here's just ONE of the great Jim Valvano's words of wisdom. #surviveandadvance</div>
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I went to good old Pinterest for most of the recipes for our backyard bbq this past weekend and a lot of people have been asking for them. Without further a-do...</div>
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<b>**disclaimer: i'm totally making these again for us to eat off all week...great for quesadillas, soup, etc.</b></div>
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1 1oz envelope taco seasoning</div>
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6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thawed)</div>
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Dump all ingredients into a crockpot and give it a little stir to blend the seasoning with the salsa. Do not add water as you normally would with taco seasoning. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. When done, the chicken will shred easily with speared with a fork.</div>
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2 cups precut coleslaw mix</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 11x14 baking dish with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients together, place in prepared pan, top with extra cheese, and bake for 45 minutes or until brown on top. **We make this all the time in Virginia with family. Its inexpensive and feeds a large group.</div>
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In a large pot, bring rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 1.5 quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Mix the sour cream, green chiles, 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, corn, and cilantro with the cooked rice. Season with salt. Transfer to the casserole dish, top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. </div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-76915428117106346562014-03-17T13:33:00.001-04:002014-03-17T13:35:15.463-04:00weekend snapshots {cheers to 30 years & time to dance!}<div style="text-align: center;">
If you follow me on Insta you already know about the 30th birthday bash at our house on Saturday night. I do not exaggerate when I say I am so blessed with my husband, family, and friends. It may sound cliche but the love I have felt while celebrating the 3-0 has had me quite emotional and I have been saying multiple prayers a day, in gratitude to the Lord for life's blessings.</div>
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I took Friday off as a birthday present to myself and ran errands. My sister, her boyfriend, and my parents came in town on Friday to celebrate my birthday. We ordered yummy pizza from Fiore's and watched the Wolfpack beat up on Syracuse in the ACC tourney. </div>
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Saturday, my in-laws came in town to celebrate my birthday and we spent the day preparing the house for 40+ people. On the menu was a pulled pork and chicken taco bar with cilantro-lime coleslaw and creamy Mexican rice and then a comfort food bar with pulled pork, green bean casserole, hash brown casserole, blue cheese coleslaw, and multiple sauces (including vinegar based, aka, the BEST). <br />
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Chris and I basically ate and slept all day on Sunday. A BIG HAPPY surprise came Sunday night that the Wolfpack are going DANCING!! Congrats on a NCAA Tourney bid!</div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-47418930657966588772014-03-12T07:47:00.000-04:002014-03-12T07:47:36.349-04:00hump day inspiration {30th birthday edition}<div style="text-align: center;">
I made it. I'm officially no longer in my 20s and have joined the thirty something club (Chris has been a member for awhile now, ha). Here's to the next decade! Cheers!!</div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-46279052558849480802014-03-11T10:38:00.001-04:002014-03-11T10:52:26.276-04:00weekend snapshots<div style="text-align: center;">
A day late...a dollar short. We had a really good weekend and I didn't work one bit! Friday night was very low key at the Reynolds house. The most exciting thing was watching House Hunters on repeat. </div>
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Saturday was a BIG day for a little girl! We celebrated our goddaughter's, Emmylou, first birthday! Its hard to believe that she is going to be one next week. The weather turned out beautiful for the outside 'Pretty In Pink' Party. Chris and I stayed after the party to visit with the Allen/Shaffer/Loeffler/McCormack families and had the best time. Get ready for cuteness overload. </div>
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Saturday night Chris and I tried out Three Matadors in West Ashley and would definitely pick Mex 1 and/or Senior Tequila over it. Not impressed. </div>
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Sunday was gorgeous too. It was actually our niece Meredith's 6th birthday and we were sad to miss her horse back riding birthday party in Fort Mill. For those of you needing a good 6-8 year old gift, Target has this amazing aisle of 'artsy' kids gifts. We got her a <a href="http://kidmademodern.com/supplies/diary-kit/" target="_blank">Kid Made Modern Diary Kit</a> and Colored Pencils. </div>
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We got up and went to Lowes to 'perk up' the yard, and then to Costco before the crowds from church arrived (we should have been at church too). If you are a Costco member we swear by their rotisserie chickens. You can't beat $4.99 that you can eat off all week. I switch out dead to alive in my Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel that Chris gave me last year for my birthday and did some serious pruning (great upper arm work out). </div>
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Sunday also brought a GREAT win for the Wolfpack and another spectacular game for TJ Warren aka Tony Buckets. ACC Player of the Year in my book!!!</div>
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First, let me apologize for being a little MIA this week. Its been very busy on the work front (4 Board of Directors Meetings and a HOA's Annual Meeting). Blogging got put on the back burner. </div>
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Almost every morning I drive across the Ashley River Bridge into downtown Charleston for work. Every day this week that I have driven it, I have seen these guys in the harbor. </div>
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I never get tired of seeing dolphins and they put a smile on my face. After seeing them so much this week I wondered if there was any symbolism behind dolphins, and I thought what I found was very endearing and encouraging. I look for these beauties everyday now. {side note: dolphins are also the symbol of Tri Delta, my sorority}</div>
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DOLPHINS: joy, freeing oneself from worry, prayerfulness, playfulness, harmony, gentleness, friendship, contentment, and community.</div>
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I got an electric toothbrush this week. Yes, I know its showing me getting old that this is something I'm excited about. Chris got one for Christmas and I decided to get on the band wagon too. As gross as it is, for Lent I am trying to be better about brushing and flossing. This toothbrush actually beeps at you when you should be done with brushing. Geeze its long. Target has a special version from Sonicare that we each have (I have pink, Chris has blue) and they are about $50. Well worth it!</div>
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I ordered this wireless bra from GapBody yesterday. Does anyone have any negative/positive experience with these bras? I typically buy from Target but I am 'larger' chested and the under-wire just digs in and becomes painful during the day. I am hoping a wireless will before comfortable but still provide support. </div>
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We are celebrating our goddaughter's, Emmylou, FIRST birthday tomorrow. I'm so excited. Her invitations are one of my favorite Love, Raleigh {creative} designs to date!</div>
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This is me on Wednesday. Trying to wrap my head around this one.</div>
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I'M LINKING UP FOR FIVE ON FRIDAY! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://alizadventures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A. LIZ ADVENTURES</a><br /><a href="http://www.northcarolinacharm.com/" target="_blank">CAROLINA CHARM</a><br /><a href="http://www.hellohappinessblog.com/" target="_blank">HELLO! HAPPINESS</a><br /><a href="http://www.the-good-life-blog.com/" target="_blank">THE GOOD LIFE BLOG</a></span></td></tr>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-27948062955162792302014-03-03T07:00:00.000-05:002014-03-03T07:16:23.068-05:00weekend snapshots + oscars best<div style="text-align: center;">
The majority of my weekend was spent working but I was able to put the job aside for a few minutes. Laura and I almost finished putting the final touches on Emmylou's (goddaughter) first birthday party which is next weekend! I had to keep Emmylou awake in the car and it turned to a game of monkey. Yes, she has a black eye, a casualty of a newly walking toddler! How funny is she?!</div>
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We did get to spend the gorgeous afternoon yesterday celebrating Emily's 30th birthday. It was such a fun, laid back time with good friends. I could do it every Sunday!</div>
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Finally the Oscars last night were great. I hate it for everyone attending that it was raining. That just sucks when you are all dolled up. I loved Ellen and of course Idina. Also, Jared Leto is a gorgeous human being. Here in my opinion are the best dressed of the evening...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ANNA KENDRICK IN J.MENDEL<br><a href="http://www.eonline.com/photos/11632/2014-oscars-red-carpet-arrivals/361335">VIA</a></td></tr>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-12202671997444764982014-03-02T07:30:00.000-05:002014-03-02T09:29:24.546-05:00rejoice always<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-50173895044341757592014-02-28T12:13:00.000-05:002014-02-28T12:13:40.393-05:00five on friday {oscars edition}<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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In honor of the Academy Awards this weekend here are my Friday Five all things Oscar. Get ready to pop the champers and join Ryan & Gi on the Red Carpet!</div>
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I can't wait for one of my idols, Idina Menzel, to perform 'Let It Go' from <i>Frozen.</i> She's has one of the most bad ass voices ever. <br />
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The list of presenters this year is no joke. Its the cream of the crop for Hollywood. This will also make for a GORGEOUS red carpet. Click <a href="http://oscar.go.com/photos/2014-oscars-presenters-gallery/media/The-Oscars-Presenters">HERE </a>to see a full picture gallery and background on the presenters. Talk about some major power couples (Jessica & Justin, Brad & Angie, Ben & Jennifer!)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Animator and producer Walt Disney has scooped the most Oscars in the 86-year-long history, winning 26 gongs and being nominated for an impressive 59 awards. </span></span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">This year's </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Frozen</em><span style="background-color: white;"> – released by Walt Disney Pictures and in the running for best Animated Feature Film and best Original Song for </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Let It Go </em><span style="background-color: white;">– could see the movie mogul's legacy once again cemented.</span></span></span><br />
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-Colin Firth's historical hit The King's Speech may have led the film pack last year, with 12 Academy Award nods, but the most nominated movies of all time both garnered a whopping </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; text-align: left;">14 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">nominations. First up was black and white film All About Eve in 1950, matched nearly 50 years later by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio tear-fest, Titanic. (<a href="http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/celebrity/pictures/32233/0/amazing-oscar-facts.html#index=1&slider=off">VIA</a>)</span></div>
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Last but not least...my wishlist for the red carpet this year, straight from the runways of NYC and Paris. Cheers!</div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-22950079772527306682014-02-24T12:08:00.000-05:002014-02-24T12:08:27.498-05:00monogram monday<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have been noticing the prettiest, unique (or 'couture' as the paperie world calls them) monograms on wedding stationary recently and then saw <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2014/02/cheers.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> glass with the vinyl version over on <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2014/02/cheers.html" target="_blank">Dixie Delights</a> and knew I HAD to have the font for my collection.</div>
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I found a similar font for $29.99 over on Font Bros. and downloaded it. Its called <a href="http://www.fontbros.com/families/baelon-monogram/styles/regular" target="_blank">Baelon Mongram</a> by Monogram Fonts Co. </div>
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I can't wait to try it out for possibly newborn baby stationary or using my Silhouette Machine to make vinyl decals for wine glasses. What would you use it for???</div>
Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-66356092818898774072014-02-22T21:32:00.000-05:002014-02-23T06:38:37.816-05:00rejoice always<div style="text-align: center;">
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Chris and I took dinner to the new parents, Emily and David, on Wednesday and got to meet this little angel. He's so sweet and beautiful! Congrats y'all!</div>
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Super excited for the premier of The Amazing Race: All-Stars on Sunday as well as the Daytona 500. We are pulling for the cowboys (again) on AR and I'm all about Team (Austin) Dillon racing and the return of the #3 car. </div>
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I started back to boot camp this week and am feeling the effects. I have really enjoyed this group and would very much recommend it to anyone in the Charleston area. Its called <a href="http://www.charlestonpersonaltrainer.net/" target="_blank">Charleston Fat Blasting Boot Camp</a> and is run by Kindal and Dan Boyle. They recently opened a studio in Goose Creek but have morning and evening classes all over the Tri-County area. It definitely kicks my butt but I feel so good afterwards. The classes are small (11-12 women), one hour, with 5 minutes of stretching on each end of the work out, so burning calories for a full 50 minutes. Every class is different so do you do not get bored and you burn anywhere from 600-800 calories depending on how hard you push yourself. I go to the Tuesday-Thursday evening class in West Ashley which Kindal and Dan actually teach themselves. Kindal also has a wonderful and inspirational blog, <a href="http://www.liftingrevolution.com/" target="_blank">Lifting Revolution.</a> Check them out! </div>
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I'm checking out Ms. Roses for brunch on Sunday with some girlfriends (and a baby!). I have never been there and am looking forward to it. Any brunch item recs??</div>
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I want to ask y'all to lift a friend, Anna, up in prayer. I met Anna and her then boyfriend Matt in Murrells Inlet through an old boyfriend about 8 years ago. They were always the nicest to me and always included me in the fun times in the Inlet! Anna and Matt are now married and have two little boys. Anna was diagnosed with PMBCL, a form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, just over a year ago. She went through chemo, and finished in July with a positive report from the doctors. Over Christmas a PET scan showed the cancer had possibly reared its ugly head again. Anna and Matt have been in Houston this week at MD Anderson for further testing and unfortunately have learned that the cancer has returned and has increased in activity. Please join me in praying for them and their families as they deal with 'whats next?' #teamanna</div>
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For anyone else tackling 'spring' cleaning like we are...seriously we need to be on <i>Hoarders.</i></div>
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<i>Kathryn Stribling Evans Reynolds</i></div>
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<i>29 and 344 days. I have 21 days left in the under 30 club. This makes me a Pisces and pretty much every thing I've read about the 'typical' sign of the fish is accurate for me. Emotional, water loving, dreamer.</i></div>
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<b>KINDLE OR PAPERBACK BOOK?</b></div>
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<i>Paperback...I have the amount of books to prove it however I use the Kindle mainly now for cost efficiency.</i></div>
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<b>MARGARITA OR PINA COLADA?</b></div>
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<i>Margarita, I strongly dislike coconuts.</i></div>
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<b>VISIT EUROPE OR MEXICO?</b></div>
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<i>Europe in a heartbeat.</i></div>
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<i>Musical all the way. I was one of those show choir kids. Jazz hands.</i></div>
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<b>MOST PLAYED SONGS ON IPOD</b></div>
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<i>'Blue Sky' by The Allman Brothers</i></div>
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<i>'Follow Your Arrow' by Kacey Musgraves</i></div>
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<i>Hearing 'I love you.'</i></div>
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<b>CANOE OR WATERSKIS?</b></div>
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<i>Neither. Kayak. Especially in the Kiawah River.</i></div>
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<i>In with friends and/or family. I'm a homebody.</i></div>
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<i>Neither. Instagram for Life.</i></div>
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<i>Watch. I'm a total klutz. Die hard N.C. State Fan! #redandwhiteforlife</i></div>
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<i>Beth Webb Hart from Charleston. Website <a href="http://bethwebbhart.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</i></div>
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<i>Anxiety.</i></div>
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<i>Overcoming anxiety and coming out better because of it.</i></div>
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<b>IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT YEAR WOULD YOU TRAVEL TO?</b></div>
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<i>Not a specific year, but the Tudor era of England.</i></div>
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<b>SPIRIT ANIMAL</b></div>
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<b>WHEN YOU FEEL THE MOST BEAUTIFUL...</b></div>
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<b>ONE OF THE BEST PARTIES YOU'VE BEEN TO</b></div>
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<i>If not our wedding, then some of our best friends, the Allens Wedding at Lowndes Grove here in Charleston.</i></div>
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<b>STORY THAT YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS TELLS ABOUT YOU?</b></div>
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<i>When I was about five years old we were in Virginia at my grandparents house, on the Chesapeake Bay, and I had just finished dinner. It was a well known rule that we could not get dessert (chocolate Popsicle) until we had eaten all of our food. Well, I had not finished my food but instead put the remaining food in the trash can. When my grandfather asked me if I had cleaned my plate, I said yes. My sweet cousin Kari kindly added...'she cleaned it into the trash can!' This story never fails to come up EVERY TIME we are in Virginia.</i></div>
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<b>HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH?</b></div>
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<i>Anywhere with those nearest and dearest to me...preferably on the water...quite possibly at my grandparents in Virginia.</i></div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-32668916453929102014-02-17T10:24:00.000-05:002014-02-17T10:24:14.787-05:00weekend snapshots<div style="text-align: justify;">
Our weekend was nothing monumental but honestly its what I needed. After having the flu (thanks Chris) and then working all of last weekend it was nice on Friday to be able to leave the office and not bring any work home with me. </div>
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Friday night I made a quick stop at EarthFare to pick up some craft beer for Chris' V-day gift (Coast HopArt and Avery Brewing Company IPA) and to drop off a valentine for our goddaughter EEA. Chris was too sweet to make steak on the Big Green Egg and potatoes for Valentine's Dinner. Too bad I was nursing a soon to be migraine. I ate dinner as fast as I could, took a shower, and was in bed by 8pm. VERY exciting Valentine's Day for the Reynolds.</div>
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Saturday we slept in. Until 10am (what??!!). We ran the obligatory weekend errands (oil change, Target, Lowes) and finally hung our new mirror in the dining room. I got this beauty on clearance at HomeGoods in Mt. P. The newish chandelier was bought at the Pottery Barn Outlet Day after Thanksgiving Sale (marked down to $60!!). </div>
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Sunday we slept in again (meant to go to church...oops) and then started to tackle the disaster area that is our third floor. We are in the process of moving our second floor guestroom up there and then making the second floor bedroom an office/craft room (more to come on that!). While throwing away massive amounts of junk we came across this box which I about died from. Straight.Out.Of.Chris'.Hippie.Years. Yes, those are rock crystals. And a tapestry.</div>
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Chris went to work Sunday afternoon and I did our taxes. Last year we came out even, and thank the good Lord we are in the positive this year. For anyone else doing their own taxes, for some reason we get more back when we file married but separate. Try it for yourself before you file! (Also like <a href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/" target="_blank">TurboTax Deluxe online</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-Deluxe-State-Download/dp/B00G0DXA9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392650229&sr=8-1&keywords=hr+block+deluxe+2013" target="_blank">H&R Block Deluxe Software from Amazon</a>). </div>
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After taxes I finally got up the nerve and will power to do my first blog post in a year and upload some designs to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveRaleighCreative?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">love, raleigh {creative}</a> on etsy. I am so thrilled to have over 100 views on my listings so far! I hope everyone has a wonderful week! We get to meet baby Lane on Wednesday!</div>
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Kathryn {love, raleigh}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17467222832593186001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4870326404639315309.post-84960278851220611552014-02-16T17:34:00.000-05:002014-02-16T17:34:57.928-05:00reinventing the wheel<div style="text-align: justify;">
Its been 357 days since I last wrote a blog post. Yikes. A lot has changed. New blog name, new job (same company), and new outlook on life... However not TOO much has changed. Still have an amazing husband, two loving furry children, the best family and friends a girl could ask for, still obsessed with monograms and my cat, and still loving life in Charleston. </div>
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I have felt compelled to restart a blog for many reasons. One of many, I've evolved in my graphic design and monogramming skills and want to try and make something of it. I want to showcase our life in Charleston, and all of the blessings that come with it. I also REALLY need an outlet for something other than WORK. I'm not sure yet if this will be a daily or couple of days a week thing (still figuring it all out) but would love for you to follow along with me, whether it be here or via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/love-raleigh/234627883375184" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/ksereynolds" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and/or <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/ksereynolds/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> (see sidebar) or visit the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveRaleighCreative" target="_blank">Love, Raleigh Creative Etsy Shop</a>. </div>
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For today I want to leave you with this new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveRaleighCreative" target="_blank">love, raleigh</a> printable available for instant download or customized (to include a name). This sweet boy was born this past week to some incredible new parents! Chris (oh yes, the hubs gets a name now) and I are thrilled for them! </div>
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