Spring and Things!

I am sharing today, with a ton of fabulous ladies, some of my favorite spring things. Grab our button,  and share your favorite spring things in our one day link up! Special thanks to Mrs. Monologues for creating this idea/link up!

Meet Your Hosts (brought together by a Blog Billion Networking Group): 
Kate @ Mrs. Monologues 
Krystal @ Krystal's Kitsch 
Nichole @ Casa de Crews 
Christine @ Life With a Side of Coffee 
Rachel @ Can't Google Everything 
Amanda @ A Beautiful Mess 
Vicki @ My Vickilicious Life 
Asha @ The Dansha Diaries 
Megan @ Megan Card

Grab the button and come link-up your favorite things about spring!

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Fall used to be my favorite season, until I got hitched in April. Spring is now my fave. It's not too hot {yet} in Florida and it reminds me of our engagement party {adorned with tons of tulips} our yellow and grey wedding and the two cruises Jason and I have taken two years in a row.

1. I love any and all things mason jars. While mason jars are not seasonal, I love that you can use them as rustic, chic vases to showcase bright flowers.And festive drinks {class up your alcoholism!}

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2. Vacations: unfortunately no vacay this season, but two years in a row, we have taken some awesome trips to tropical destinations and hope to take a trip next year {if I am lucky, back to Jamaica}.

{sunset in Grand Cayman}

3. Tulips. Jason isn't a huge flower giver but I love tulips and they remind me our engagement party and also the bouquets in our wedding.

{photo cred: Caroline & Evan Photography}

4. Grilling. Jason refuses to eat anything gas grilled. We both prefer charcoal, but I know how to work a gas grill, so once spring/summer roll around, I can get the husband to grill me tons of tasty meals.

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What are your favorite spring things?

XOXO,
Nichole

Spring Swap (Goodies!)

Spring is in the air...well, at least in Tampa! It doesn't feel like we ever had a real "winter" here, and it has felt spring/summer-like for a while.

I joined the spring swap link up hosted by some fab ladies (Krystal, Jen & Erin ) and was paired with the awesome Katelyn. After perusing her blog a bit and e-mailing back and forth, I set out to buy her goodies. I'll let her tell you all about it, but she and I shared our love for notepads, pens and all things office supplies--she was a girl after my own heart! She sent me some silly things as well (like bunny ears!) which I freakin' loved and sent her some silly ish too (like a slinky and Easter colored rubber duckies) and so I feel like this swap was meant to be...

Now on to the fun stuff: The goods!

Thanks again, girlie! I love my spring goodies!