Tiney is getting married!

This Saturday is my best friend, Tinabells' wedding! I am beyond excited and so happy for her. TAE, her groom and soon-to-be hubby, is such a doll and I could not be more honored to share in the festivities! This is the first "adult" wedding I am in and I cannot wait! Please say a prayer for fabulous weather!




Much love, Muffy

Muffy, MSW!

I graduated on May 2oth with my Master's in Social Work! It was such a good day. I have two classes to take over the summer to be completely finished, but I walked a few weeks ago at graduation to appease my parents...and me, it turned out! It meant a lot to be hooded and have my whole family there. Afterward, we went to my favorite bar, where my mother snapped this picture of me with my siblings and Chels!

New month, new direction!

Saint Louis is so pretty right now and I am loving this month so far. I can finally start wearing summer-y clothes and people are coming back in town for summer breaks, which is the best. People seem to walk in and out of our lives, but the ones who matter always walk back in right when we need them most! I have been having a hard couple of months, but I have such an optimistic view about this summer and the future. I am putting complete faith in God that all will work itself out in the end and I am so content. Here are some things I am really loving now:

-planning my best friend, Tinabells' bachelorette party at my farm!
-tanner faces and blonder hair
-my Lilac Longchamp that I didn't use enough last summer
-drinking wine in my grandmother's backyard on a blanket
-gardening with my mama
-my new office at work!
-pink flowers
-new summer dresses
-Jack Rogers wedges
-flower earrings
-MY BROTHERS COMING HOME NEXT WEEK!

Much love always, M

thought of the day

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on."
--Robert Frost

Jacks weather !

Finally Jack Rogers weather! I wore my gold ones yesterday :)

bad mood blog: here we go!

I am in a bad mood and feel like complaining. So here goes, the top 15
things that annoy me the most:
15. Loud singers in mass--ahem, my grandmother
14. People who facebook chat me right when I am about to to sign off
13. Someone leaving one tiny bit of wine left in the bottle-either
finish it or leave me a healthy glass worth
12. Chunky white heels
11. People trying to one-up me on their treadmill next to me
10. Chewing gum
9. People who drive poorly and are on their cell phones
8. Velcro shoes in any form
7. Being in class with someone who is eating something gross (i.e.
last week--tuna casserole, so foul)
6. Static cling
5. When I tell my receptionists that I am done seeing clients and they
put more people on the list for walk-ins
4. My sister stealing my lotion, hair spray, make-up and clothes on a
daily basis
3. People who are rude to waiters
2. Long voicemails--just tell me to call you back and guess what? I will.
1. My mother being permanently attached to her iPhone!

I feel muuuccchhhh better! XX, M.

What I know for sure--Margaret style

Let me be honest here...I am not an Oprah fan. Don't get me wrong--I appreciate that she is a successful business woman who has built a total empire. I just don't think she is the most wonderful person in the world. I have, however, read her monthly magazine from time to time (and not just in the doctor's office, I ashamed to say). She does an article at the end of every publication called "What I Know For Sure". Without further adieu, here is mine, my dolls:

10. There are certain people who love you no matter what...don't question it.
9. A good glass of white wine cures all bad days when shared with friends.
8. Front porches are meant to be enjoyed.
7. Never underestimate the power of a good nap.
6. School and studying are not fun, but knowing what you are talking about is.
5. Dairy is a food group, so love cheese regardless of the grams of fat.
4. There are few things good music cannot cure.
3. Palm trees = good moods.
2. God is always, always good.
1. Love freely...it is not always fun and it not always easy, but it is worth it. It is always, always worth it.

photo credit: my fabulous photographer sister, Lu. xx.