A Day for John

Yesterday was Chosen Day, a holiday created by John's family to celebrate his arrival from Korea. I feel very lucky that I've become part of his family and their sweet day, and it's a chance to reflect on the unlikely paths that brought us together.

I also love another excuse to have dinner together, so this year the theme was Southern food that won't kill you.  He says it's "better than Chick-fil-a," which really means something coming from a Georgia native. I get really excited by reasons to give him presents, too.

xo

Lauren

C-Town Bachelorette

We have the best friends in the world. Almost our entire wedding party went to Charleston with us last weekend for a Bachelor/Bachelorette Celebration, and it was a blast. We explored The Old Jail and Battery Park, ate beachy seafood at Hyman's, and paired grits with Bloody Marys at Hominy Grill. We did plenty of dancing, and we learned how to shuck oysters at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Saturday night's fancy dinner party was at The Gin Joint, which impressed us threefold with their hospitality, food, and drink. In fact, because a lingering table delayed our reservation, they gave us a lovely jug of their housemade Bourbon and Chocolate Bitters Punch. Highly recommended.

The thing that really stood out is that we had 13 of our very closest friends with us to begin celebrating the best moment of our lives. We feel so lucky.

Sweet Letter

Those of you who know me well know that I'm a worrier. I worry about the people I love and worry about the food I eat and worry about the money I spend. Sometimes I even worry about things that are silly to worry about right now, like life without Herbie, which is many years away. John and I laugh about my concerns, and he reminds me to focus on the present.

This letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald to his 11-year-old daughter is particularly sweet, as everyone needs to be reminded from time to time to keep insects and boys in perspective.

xo

Lauren

via Lists of Note

Moveable Type

Look what's coming to Greenville! 

Moveable Type will be in town, courtesy of Power & Light Press, on February 16th, 2012. This is an '82 Chevy Step Van that's been converted to a moving letterpress studio. Owner Kyle Durrie travels the country teaching people about printing and letterpress - even letting them create their own pieces.What a fun concept. I love that people along the way get to learn more about the craftsmanship that goes into handmade art.

I'm obsessed with all things type, paper, and press, so I'm thrilled about the chance to try it out for myself. You should join me!

xo,

                   Lauren

photos courtesy of Kyle's blog

Flip

Two years ago, John and I went to Flip Burger Boutique on our first date. I remember what we were wearing, our waitress, our drinks, and our meal: a shared Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, a Turkey Burger with Alfalfa Sprouts, Avocado, and Pomegranate Ketchup, and (the best ever) French Fries.

We've been wanting to go back for a while and finally got to while wedding shopping in Atlanta last weekend! This time, I had a Fauxlafel Burger [best falafel I've ever had] and Sweet Potato Tots with Chocolate Salt and Marshmallow Foam. We finished with the Nutella and Burnt Marshmallow Shake pictured below. Yes, it was amazing. Next time you're in Atlanta, you should totally stop for a burger. It's fun, laid-back, and delicious.

Let us know - we'll meet you there. :)