I was recently watching an episode of Newlyweds, a reality show that follows couples on their first year of marriage. Anyway, the only episode I watched included a garden party in Georgia and fabulous decor. I am pretty sure the color combo included navy and gold…but I could be making that up. Either way here is a little swanky navy and gold inspiration. My new favorite color combo!
Happy planning! xoxo
I can’t believe it. Today when I signed on to write a new blog post I was greeted with a message celebrating my blogging anniversary. It’s been three years since I started this blog. Which means I have been writing about wedded bliss, job searches and grad school drama for a really long time. Three years? Crazy.
Well, thanks for reading. I started The Undomestic Bride as a way to jot down my thoughts and inspirations. It’s been an interesting challenge and hopefully, you still enjoy reading. For the past few months I have been too busy to think about writing but plan on posting at least twice a week with pretty pictures and tips for brides-to-be and newlyweds.
Happy Anniversary little blog! Because of you I have met very interesting people, been offered writing opportunities and have a little piece of the web. It’s been an awesome ride and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Time flies! I can’t believe it has been a year since my wedding. And I can’t believe how crazy busy I have been. Hence the lack of posting. Sorry!
Without further ado….here is a post about our one year anniversary vacation. We stayed local. But our local happens to be a popular vacation destination.
We actually looked far and wide for a vacation spot. Everywhere from Dallas, Texas to Boston (We opted not to go to Boston with the current events that were going on when we were booking our trip) and decided to drive west – not California, we decided to go to Marco Island, Fl. We literally drove an hour west and ended up in a sleepy little town that lacked trendy restaurants and nightlife. But what the island lacked in fun it made up with its superior hospitality and luxurious resorts.
So, here’s the run down…
We stayed at the Marco Island Ocean Resort.
Received a chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival.
We dined at the on site restaurant. That was amazing.
Relaxed on the beach.
Had Breakfast on the balcony. Visited the spa. the pool. and the beach again.
Watched the sunset….
while eating chocolate covered strawberries.
And enjoyed every minute.
All in all our trip was relaxing, the hotel was super clean and the staff was friendly. We didn’t have to leave the property because everything we needed was on site and if we did, a few restaurants and shopping plazas were near by.
We had a great stay and I am already planning our next vacation to the island. And I highly recommend looking into Marco Island Ocean Resort if you are thinking of planning a trip. The hotel is great for a weekend getaway, inexpensive honeymoon or anniversary trip.
Happy planning! xoxo
I have been a little busy lately. I recently started a new job and my school schedule has been insane. Needless to say, I have had no time to blog. And as a result, my little space in the digital world has suffered.
Thankfully, I received an email asking if I would accept a guest blog post. It was like the blog fairy (no relation to the Tooth Fairy) knew I needed help. I graciously accepted and you can read the post below.
Thank you, Mari for sending this over. Enjoy! xoxo
Hello, all! How exciting to be here with you at The Undomestic Bride today with a guest post from Arcadian Home. It’s a wonderful place to find lots of interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from fabulous contemporary floor lamps to colorful decorative pillows and much more.
While exploring The Undomestic Bride, I ran across a post entitled “A Little Gold Goes a Long Way” with a mood board for a pink and gold bridal shower. That gave me the inspiration for this guest post.
Today, we’re going to tour eight spaces that show how a touch or two or ten of gold can’t bring life to rooms of all sorts. As you’ll see, gold works well with many color palettes, pink and far beyond. Please enjoy!
Thanks for letting me stop by to share.
~ Mari
Big art, just a touch of leopard and a lovely gray palette, what more could a girl ask for? Perhaps a bit of gold here and there—on the ornate torchiere lamps, coffee table and stool legs.
A golden sunburst mirror is a glamorous touch of gold in this sedate green living room. It has such an elegant yet comfortable feel.
Gold accents are especially beautiful in black and white interiors. The gold base on the round tulip style table is an unexpected but lively touch.
Bits of gold around this feminine bath—brass drum table, cage pendant light and vanity chair, all add their own special look.
This white bedroom goes for the gold, with one papered wall. I really like the frilly look of the golden branches in the wallpaper. A modern pendant light adds another element of gold to the room.
One single touch of gold, a tiny pendant light over the farmhouse sink, goes a long way in this pretty and functional kitchen.
Antiqued gold finishes on the tall table lamp, nesting tables and étagère add restrained glamour to this sophisticated living room.
A delicate brass and glass coffee table and ornate candle sticks give their golden look to this pretty living room, while a contemporary frameless painting adds vibrant color. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
What do you think of these spaces with a dash of gold? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to stop by our blog for more home decor, lighting and interior inspirations!
There is a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale called Tap42 that serves the best Waldorf Turkey Burger. I tried to make my own version of the recipe and although it’s not exactly the same, it is definitely worth trying.
Ingredients
Topping
Directions
Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl. Mix just until combined. Form into 12 patties. Grill about 5-6 minutes on each side for medium patties.
In medium bowl, combine topping ingredients.Stir until combined.
Place finished burgers on buns. Top with apple topping and garnish with romaine lettuce.
I love breakfast! Especially pancakes. So whenever I have time to whip up a batch, I try to make them as delicious as possible. From white chocolate chip, coconut, pecan, and pumpkin – You can pretty much throw whatever you want in the batter and create a mini flap-jack master piece. This weekend I tried something a little different. Instead of the usual pancake batter, I used ricotta cheese. I found the recipe on MarthaStewart.com and luckily I had all of the required ingredients on hand. The result…Well, after getting a handle on the cooking process and tossing a few burned pancakes out, they were actually pretty good. With a total of seven ingredients, this is a must try if you have about 30 minutes to spend on breakfast.
Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Adapted from Martha Stewart
Ingredients
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and orange zest (or orange flavoring is you decided to go that route). Whisk in flour until just combined.
2. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches (and adding more oil to skillet as needed), add batter, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook until browned, 3-4 minutes or so per side. Transfer pancakes to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot, dusted with confectioners’ sugar or drizzled with maple syrup. Enjoy!
I am in an interior design funk. Luckily chalk board paint is pretty inexpensive and I am in the mood to paint. Here are a few chalk worthy ideas….
This bar set up is my favorite. I can totally see recreating this at my house. And please….a fridge filled with wine? Who could resist!
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