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East Alabama Living Magazine Feature

Kevin and Amanda was featured in an issue of East Alabama Living! Check out my experience reading our featured magazine article for the first time! Our Blog in East Alabama Living Hi guys! I hope you’ll let me share this fun news today :) A few months ago I was interviewed for East Alabama Living magazine, […]

First Swim

Our pups broke in our new pool the right way – with belly flops and treading water! Check out the adventure of our two Boston Terriers enjoying their first swim in our new pool! Our Dogs Swimming in Our New Pool Who wants to get in the pool….???? THESE GUYS do!!! After waiting months and […]

Help Me Pick Out Pool Furniture

We’re adding a bunch of fun stuff to our pool area to make it an even better place to hang out! Help us pick out which furniture to buy! Help Me Renovate Our Pool Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you are all having a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Now onto a pressing matter we need […]

Weekend at Disney and the Food Blog Forum Conference

Left to right: Rachel, Gina, Megan, Meagan, Carla, Erin, Julie, Me, Jenny, Katrina, Tina and Sommer. Last weekend was such a wonderful whirlwind of friends, blogging, food, and fun at the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando Florida. I had not been to Disney since 5th grade, so it was so fun experiencing the magic all […]

Iced Mocha Recipe

Songs to Wake Up To

Sometimes you just need a great song and a good cup of coffee to get going in the morning. Here are some songs that we think are great songs to wake up to, especially while drinking coffee! These Are Some Of The Best Songs To Wake Up To I was recently asked by Folgers to […]

The Best Rentals In Seaside, Florida

One of the things we loved about visiting Seaside, Florida that made us feel so immediately at home was where we stayed. Seaside is not like other commercialized beach towns. There are no skyscraper hotels or giant condominiums. An escape to Seaside will simply find a quiet cluster of cobblestone streets, pastel-colored homes, and white […]

Summer Loves ~ Shopping in California

I had such a fun time in California with my sweet friend Jenny a few weeks ago! Not only did we totally splurge on some seriously sinful sweets, but we also had the best time just running around Newport Beach and definitely hitting up some famous California shopping. ;) I love shopping with girlfriends and […]

Girls Week in California with Jenny

As it turns out, Kevin happened to be traveling for work the week after The Big Traveling Potluck conference. And since I was already in California anyway… ;) I decided to stay and play an extra week while he was out of town too! :) If you follow me on Instagram, you saw some of […]

My Weekend at The Big Traveling Potluck Blogging Conference

A few weekends ago I attended The Big Traveling Potluck blogging conference in southern California. I really, really love attending blogging events and try to make it to as many as I reasonably can. I love catching up with my sweet blogging friends — it’s like seeing everyone I feel like I talk to everyday […]

Shrimp and Avocado Pasta

New recipe on Kevin & Amanda Recipes today! :) Creamy avocado and Parmesan is tossed with fresh pasta and loads of buttery, garlicky shrimp. It’s pasta perfection! Click to get the recipe: Shrimp & Avocado Pasta Enjoy!! :)

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Shrimp & Avocado Pasta

A creamy avocado and parmesan sauce is tossed with fresh pasta and loads of buttery, garlicky shrimp in this tasty Shrimp & Avocado Pasta recipe! It’s to die for. Avocado, lemon, garlic, freshly cracked salt and pepper… Is there anything more pure or fresh than this simple, delicious pasta?? :) My kitchen smelled amazing yesterday […]

Photo Gallery Wall Under the Stairs { House Tour }

Hi guys! I’m so excited to share this new gallery wall with you today! This is the latest project I’ve been working on. I love how this spot turned out! If you’re wondering about where I got anything you see in these photos, I will put everything I can remember in the Source List down […]

Black and White

El Matador Beach on my very first trip to LA in 2010. I’m working on a gallery wall for our new house and decided our frames needed some serious photo updating! I selected a few of my favorite prints taken over the past few years from this wild ride blogging has taken me on. Each […]

Hike To Asheville Waterfalls

Eight years ago, on our third anniversary, Kevin and I spent four days vacationing in Brevard, North Carolina. Brevard is a gorgeous, lusciously green, quiet town just outside of Asheville, located right in the heart of Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. We love hiking, woods, trails, being outdoors, picnic lunches, and especially waterfalls, […]

Silhouette Portrait Giveaway

Time’s Up! The winner of the Silhouette Portrait Giveaway is: #855 barbara n: Since it is almost mothers day I would love to make my mom some fabric printed pillows Congrats Barbara! I’ve sent you an email! :) Visit this page: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/april and use the code KANDA to get: 1 Silhouette Portraitâ„¢ + 1 roll […]

Spring Things I Love

1. Look who’s got scented wax max now! I found this at Walmart. They have lots of flavors, but this one especially spoke to me. :) 2. Thanks to The Pioneer Woman, I am now the owner of these American Eagle Super Stretch skinny jeans. I haven’t been in an American Eagle in twenty-five hundred […]

Dog Crate Bumper Pads Sewing Pattern

Remember this cute photo of Miley and Howie and their custom crate covers? :) (I just feel like I need to warn you, that post is from way back in 2008, so prepare yourself to be jolted back in time if you click!) It has been going around Pinterest lately, and I’ve gotten lots of […]

Pantry Makeover Before & After Photos

We recently completed our latest remodeling project – transforming our laundry room into a giant pantry! Check out these before and after photos from our pantry makeover! Pantry Makeover I am so sorry I teased you last week with just the before photos of the pantry makeover! :) If you missed part one, our new […]

Pantry Makeover {Before}

We are still love, love, loving the new house. We could not be more thrilled to be in this new area and in our new space! We are finding new restaurants, stores, and places to explore every day. Our weekends have been filled with projects, shopping, and decorating. And yes, there have even been quite […]