What is Small Business Saturday? The Saturday after Thanksgiving has been adopted by American Express as Small Business Saturday with the yearly campaign of “Shop Small”. Obviously, this movement makes my small business owner heart happy! American Express is often thought to symbolize wealth and corporate big business. Black card anyone? With their Shop Small […]

Date night at Masons Trier This past weekend Teylor took me on a much needed date night! We combined my birthday, his birthday, and our anniversary dinners into one delicious meal at Masons in Trier. I don’t usually write reviews on restaurants (unless I absolutely LOVE it!). I’m certainly no professional critic, but it was […]

At first my Monday Rendezvous series on the AYP Journal was to keep my couples in the loop of my life. Just another way to connect- a fun one! Since starting it last year though it’s become a time of gratitude for me. It gives me the opportunity to stop and reflect on the past […]

Rob & Nina’s Wedding Day Last week German and American cultures were brought together, two families came together, and most importantly- two incredible people said, “I do!” Rob and Nina hosted their Germany destination wedding last week in the beautiful towns of Wittlich and Bernkastel, Germany. It was such a pleasure to be a part […]

An AYP Life Update I’ve tried to write this at least five times and it always ends the same- closing my laptop in frustration and feeling overwhelmed and sad. Unfortunately, this isn’t another fun Monday Rendezvous on the Journal. It’s a life update that feels much heavier. Many of you lovelies have noticed I’ve been […]