a day in the life

22 Saturday Nov 2014

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baking, blogging, college, cooking, design, dessert, dorm decor, dorm room, fall, fashion, inslee, instagram, new york

// lounging about with a new read (yet to be finished) //

this happens to be a super short recap of life lately (through instagram snapshots). i have weeks worth of photos built up and ready to be posted, so get ready for an influx of instagrams during the last few weeks of fall.

// a life-changing meal of fried fish and potato wedges //

// pumpkin patching with the little brother a long, long time ago //

// a little glimpse into fall decorations //

// caramel apples with butterfingers and chocolate drizzle = wow //

// saying goodbye to new york before heading back to georgetown //

// inslee continues to be my ultimate favorite //

giving thanks

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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fall, family, friendship, giving thanks, love, november, thanksgiving

the year is officially speeding by. i feel like i’m always saying that on here, but it’s true. i have no idea where the time goes, and i find myself wondering when it became the week before thanksgiving. even though i’m more than excited to go home, there’s something bittersweet about this upcoming thanksgiving. it’s my last time leaving college for thanksgiving break, and this thanksgiving will be different… but i’m okay with that, and if anything, i’m accepting of the fact that it will be different. something i’ve learned in the last few years (and the last few months) is not only that i’m stronger than i think, but also that it’s okay to not always be strong. this post is not how i planned it out to be; instead i was ready to post a collection of instagram photos from the past few weeks, but i guess i started writing this because i needed to. as thanksgiving approaches i realize how grateful i am for my family and friends and everything that i have been blessed with. while some of my family isn’t here with me today, it’s something that i’ve gotten better at coming to peace with. peace is a good word to describe it, but also a weird word to describe a relationship with someone’s death; this summer was tough, due to the loss of my aunt, and all the emotions and struggle that come with that. however, as thanksgiving approaches i’m grateful for my family, for my friends, and for all the opportunities i’ve had in the past few years of my life. this thanksgiving, i feel truly grateful, and while there’s a lot i can fixate on and worry over, i need to remember to always appreciate everything. i’m rambling now and my thoughts are all over the place, and i’ll have some thanksgiving cooking and “lifestyle” posts up soon, but for now i’m going to call it and leave you all with one of my favorite quotes.

“as we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – jfk

meet meg

12 Wednesday Nov 2014

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austin, baking, basketball, breakfast food, elvis presley, johnny cash, memphis, nashville, nba basketball, travel

i’ve done this once before, but i figured it’s time for round two…

1. from the picture above you may be able to tell what i’m getting at… i love elvis presley. love. i’ve seen all his movies, been to graceland, have an elvis pillow, books, and shirts. i also love johnny cash, but there’s something about elvis.

2. showers are amazing and i love them. there’s nothing like an amazing shower, but i love taking baths. if i could take a bath everyday i would. give me candles, a book, and bath bombs and i am happy.

3. i am very particular about certain things, especially when it comes to organization. if i notice something is a bit messed up, i have to fix it. if i’m stressed out i clean to calm down, and it actually soothes me. (i get it from my mama)

4. breakfast food is EVERYTHING. i love eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles and i love to make them. there’s something special about making breakfast food and i think it goes back to memories of growing up.

5. i usually need to listen to music to fall asleep at nighttime, but it has to be soothing… so edm is avoided and i stick to m83, bon iver, hozier, kodaline, etc.

6. more often than not you can find me baking. i’ve loved baking since i was little, and my dream of all dreams is to one day open a bakery. i even have plans for it in a notebook that i’ve had for years…

7. rainy weather is where it’s at. yes, i love the sun, and i love fall days and snow more than a lot, but there’s something about rain. i love curling up with a book or watching tv, a chai latte and a cup of soup, and just being cozy. best feeling in the world (not to be dramatic or anything)

8. i have a serious love/hate (emphasis on hate) relationship with chocolate. i can’t eat chocolate by itself, it makes me sick. i don’t like chocolate ice cream, or brownies, or sweets that are too chocolatey and end up being way too rich. on the other hand, i love reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate chips that don’t have too many chips, etc. basically i’m a diva about chocolate and you get the idea…

9. something on my bucket list is traveling the united states. there are so many cities i want to see (austin, nashville, charleston, denver, portland, and seattle to name a few) and my hope to travel to them is growing. i already know i’m going to fall in love with all of them.

10. i’m a really big basketball fan. while the knicks are my home team, my love isn’t limited to them only. i love nba basketball in general and like to watch almost any game. also… my #1 nba crush is marc gasol.

link loving

09 Sunday Nov 2014

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these tiny homes are some of the coolest things i’ve ever seen

i have a thing for evil eye bracelets (especially because mine broke)

i think it’s time to rematch friday night lights

i am too excited for the new avengers movie

these are some seriously pretty pillow covers

if you like coconut, this drink seems like it might be for you

just another reason to love kevin spacey

hozier can do no wrong in my eyes

getting excited to head back to new york for thanksgiving

this is halloween (a week later)

07 Friday Nov 2014

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blood manicure, costumes, diy, fall, halloween, happy halloween, pumpkins

i have a lot of feelings about the fact that i just celebrated my last halloween at georgetown. the weekend itself was great, the weather was amazing, but there were moments when i realized that this is it. i remember my freshman year halloween like it was yesterday, and now i’m here in my final year and i have so many fixed feelings about it. in the past three years i’ve grown so much, learned so much about myself, and dealt with so much, and i feel more “me” than i think i ever have before. as i get closer to graduation i definitely will have more introspective posts on here, but for now i’m going to keep it light. back to halloween… i went through three costumes last weekend and i loved all of them. the first was a “the lost boys” inspired punk vampire, so imagine lots of fake blood and very realistic fangs and spikes. the other night i went as a sons of anarchy character and for trick-or-treating on embassy row i rocked my space jam costume. i tried to go out with a bang (and managed to scare a few people), and every halloween serves to remind me how much i love the holiday. although i don’t want to rush ahead, it’s time to prep for thanksgiving, so recipe research here i come.

roasted sugar pumpkin (with some extra sugar)

it’s not real blood… or is it?

looks may be deceiving, but it actually tasted good

mötley crüe

d.i.y. crow tattoos (do not try at home)

i love inslee

29 Wednesday Oct 2014

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art, fashion illustrations, georgetown, inslee, inslee by design, inslee illustrations

i want to be an art collector, specifically an art collector of inslee’s work. my first time seeing her illustrations was a few years ago when i was scrolling through tumblr and i’ve been obsessed ever since. i consider myself to be very creative, but sadly i can’t paint… if i could though, i imagine it would be something like inslee’s paintings. not only do i have all of her calendars, but her prints are also next level. a few of them are framed on my wall and i love them more than life itself (that’s a bit dramatic, but i’m trying to explain my love). two years ago i commissioned a piece by her (my georgetown girl) and it’s my pride and joy. i love her and will treasure her forever. if you ever want some inspiration head on over to her blog, because i promise you’ll spend a ridiculous amount of time looking through her illustrations. also, i may or may not have just ordered a set of her holiday cards… it’s never too early to get started.

link loving

19 Sunday Oct 2014

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blogger, blogging, friends, jennifer lawrence, rebecca minkoff, twin forks

this past week the world got some amazing news… EVERY SEASON OF FRIENDS ON NETFLIX beginning in january 2015. these are some of the best episodes from one of my favorite shows.

i’ve gone through a ridiculous amount of this perfume in a short amount of time (ask my roommate, she’s the one who noticed)

everything about this bag is great

my forever fall song

my tumblr is something i spend more time on than i would like to admit

this cake is what has been missing from my life

jennifer lawrence is my girl

wrap dresses and snakeskin… two of my favorite things.

home sweet home

08 Wednesday Oct 2014

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beyonce, college, fishing, georgetwon, home, long island, montauk, travel

tomorrow i am heading back to good ol’ long island. there’s something so nice about going back home, eating your favorite food, seeing family, and watching more tv/movies than you should. even though it’s only a few days, in typical “meg fashion” i’ve made a little list of things i need to do, and what my family plans to do before my brother and i head back to school. this list has been deemed blog-worthy, for whatever reason i don’t know, but i figured i would introduce you all to my version of long island living.

1. get a bacon, egg and cheese on a roll and a large half & half

2. head out east and go fishing in montauk

3. stay up way too late watching sons of anarchy and the on the run special

4. bake an insane amount of cookies, specifically gingersnaps

5. curl up in front of the fireplace with the pups

6. buy fall decorations (PRIORITIES!!!)

7. relax with the family, eat chinese food, and watch movies

8. walk along the bay with my mama

9. shake shack and late night movies with the best friend

10. and most of all, just enjoy being home

a day in the life

23 Tuesday Sep 2014

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// my lovely bedroom for senior year (blog post on this soon!) //

let me start this off by saying that i haven’t done one of these types of posts in a very long time. i don’t even remember the last time i did a “day in the life”, a.k.a. throwing a bunch of instagram photos together that capture a small part of my life. the other day i was thinking about how much i used to love doing these, so i figured i should start it up again. this time with something a little bit different. actually, a lot different. a photo of me, kinda. i’ve never actually posted a photo of myself on here and don’t really have a reason why, but here we go. i guess if i really want to do this blogging thing, i have to unveil “the face behind the site”… so shield your eyes and prepare yourselves. jokes, i’m not that scary… only a little bit.

// blonde chocolate, banana split, and blueberry cheesecake georgetown cupcakes //

// hello september… also inslee, you’re the bomb //

// missing the little man, who reps georgetown gear better than anyone i know //

// 21st birthdays and beginning to feel kinda, sorta old (don’t worry, we’re all legal) //

// kicking off georgetown senior week with the cutest mascot out there //

// when in greece… or when you’re at a toga party in your school cafeteria //

// banana chocolate chip bread with almond milk is life changing //

// one of my favorite spots in d.c., plus it has the best people watching //

// part 2,345 (or something like that) of the kitchen chronicles //

the art of ambiance

10 Wednesday Sep 2014

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i’m not afraid to admit i can get a little bit crazy about certain things, and one of these certain things is decorating. ambiance is where it’s at. such a cheesy line, but for me, it’s true. at the end of the day, whether it’s been spent at work or in classes, a seriously comfy bed with way too many pillows (something i’m guilty of), candles, and mason jars filled with flowers are a few things you will find in my bedroom. also there may or may not be an elvis coffee table book somewhere in there… once everything is all set up i will be posting photos of my room at school and my room at home, but i still need to finish up some finishing touches. so until then i’ll leave you all with photos that give me some “woman cave” inspiration (even if it happens to be food or people, they still count!)