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::a few recent purchases:: 

dress via Marshalls || heels via TJ Maxx || tops via Loft || perfume via Francesca's

::a little obsessed with the boyfriend's dog, Rogue::

::signs of warmer weather::

fresh flowers from Trader Joe's || sunnies [UO] and a new tumbler [Starbucks] || antique shopping finds, I bought the chair! 

Happy Monday, friends!

How was your weekend? I hope you all had the exact same weather we had in Cincinnati because it was gorgeous here! My weekend was the perfect mix of productive and relaxing: read this book, got a few good workouts in, cleaned & did laundry, went antique shopping, spent time on the front porch, and a cookout at my brother and sister in law's. 

Basically a perfect weekend!

And I figured since I've been kinda in and out lately I'd share a few snippets of what's been going on.

Be sure to follow along on Instagram @amandapattison_ !

Instagram Snapshots

Target top || a cute booth at my favorite antique mall || spa day + mimosas for a special birthday!

Happy Monday! Sorry I disappeared on Friday, I had a busy day and did a little traveling so I could spend the weekend celebrating one of my best friend's [and college roommate!] birthday. We spent Saturday at a spa and I got my first ever massage, which was amazing ... I now see why people get them regularly! Later we went to dinner with friends and family then hit the town. Overall it was such a fun weekend and left me wishing there were more days to the weekend. But I think I wish that every weekend!

all images via my Instagram @amandapattison_

Instagram Snapshots

pretty floral scarves || happy nail colors || chocolates from the nation's oldest candy shop || the cutest decor at my college roommates home || scenes of working from home || rogue, one of the special guys in my life

I kinda checked out from life last week, sorry! After a few days off work, multiple doctors appointments and a trip to the ER I can finally say that I'm feeling a lot better and there is an end in sight! Woohoo! Since I disappeared I thought I'd share a few snippets of what's been going on [other than bad health]. Not pictured is the fact that I managed to watch both seasons of House of Cards. Can I get season 3, like now? If you haven't watched, I definitely recommend. Just be prepared for it to take over your life, so go ahead and chisel out some time.

So what have you all been up to? Fill me in, please! I've missed you all!

all images via my Instagram @amandapattison_

Snapshots Vol.2

 bright pink purse [Target/old, similar] to beat these winter months

flying through this series!

the best smelling candle

pretty pumps [currently on sale!]

Happy Monday! 

I hope you all had a great weekend! Some of you might still be enjoying it if you are lucky enough to have a three day weekend [ I do not :( ]. Since the boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day earlier in the week while he was in town my weekend was pretty uneventful. Friday night was spent indoors watching the Olympics due to more snow showers and Saturday I caught up on sleep, cleaned my room, and enjoyed a little quiet time + reading. Sunday was the usual task of grocery shopping for the week and I even managed to try out a few new recipes. I'll be sharing one later this week so be on the lookout for that!

Whether you are at work or enjoying the day off I hope you have a great start to the week!

Snapshots Vol.1

pretty flowers from Trader Joe's & a gift from my sister in law {us at the wedding!}

collection of baubles [in an old milk glass baking dish found while antiquing] on my fireplace mantle

sparkles + metallics + lace on the industrial clothing rack I built

old + new

fan [antique find] || Wild Adventures Photo Album || Mumford & Sons Album || Pink Crosley Record Player 

fun throw pillows on my bed

Forever 21 Aztec Print [similar] || Urban Outfitters Silver Circle [similar] || Urban Outfitters Teal + Textured [similar]

the cutest little elephant on my dresser

elephant ring holder || necklace via BaubleBar [similar/similar]

I started this blog after my college graduation when I deactivated my Facebook account as a way to keep my friends and family up to date on my life. Since then it has become more of a random collection of whatever I feel like posting. That is why a 2014 goal of mine is to post more pictures from my every day life and get back to why I started this blog in the first place. And while snapping shots for an upcoming DIY over the weekend [coming next week!] I thought to myself "why not start right now?" So here is the first post of what I hope becomes a regular thing here at Eclectic Snapshots!

Oh, and in case you are wondering ... 

Still no Facebook! :)

Let's Catch Up!

No.1 favorite nail colors on repeat No.2 my new pretty pink record player No.3 enjoy today [every day!]  

No.4 good for the soul No.5 latest project: staining a step stool No.6 pretty baubles on my dresser

If you stop by from time to time you might have noticed it's been a little quiet lately. I mentioned here that I had had surgery and spent a few days in the hospital. Well that same health issue decided to give me a month and half off before it came back. After a trip to the ER and being off work for the last week I'm hoping this time it's gone away for good, fingers crossed!

Besides all that not a lot is going on around here but the rest of this month is shaping up to be a good one and I can't wait!

So what have you all been up to? Anything fun? I'd love to hear!

Life Lately || Instagram

holiday decorations at my parents || favorite festive cocktail || baking with grandma || antique santa

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that the last few days have been spent wrapping away while enjoying a few of my favorite holiday movies [Elf,  Home Alone, Christmas Vacation], spending some much needed time with friends and family, and of course eating way too much yummy food mixed in with delicious cocktails ... The holidays really are the best!

Twenty-Eight Today

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Today I'm twenty-eight.

so the plan is:

working a half day
 hanging with the boyfriend
eating lots of yummy food [he's a chef!]
 drinking nothing but bubbly
watching Elf.

Best day, EVER.

Life Update via Instagram

         

             

    

No.1 paint color options for a new project No.2 a favorite shot from my brother's wedding No.3 aerial view of Chicago before a quick layover No.4 snowy morning in Cincinnati No.5 pretty flowers from my boyfriend No.6 weekend baking

    

Hi friends! I feel like it has been forever and well, that's because it has! I'm so sorry for being away for so long. The last month has been a bit of a roller coaster ride due to an unexpected surgery, a few nights in the hospital and 2 weeks of recovery. I'm on the mend, finally back to work and getting back into my old routine. Which is a godsend since I realized I'm not one to lay around and do nothing. Cabin fever definitely set in after about 3 days which lead to watching the whole second season of Nashville, catching up on a few movies that were on my list, finishing two books and starting Eleanor & Park [so good!]. Had I been able to get up and move around I would have been working on the many projects I have piling up! 

But now that I'm back I promise it's for good and I'll never leaving you all hanging like that again!



all images via my Instagram @amandapattison_

Life Updates via Instagram

new glasses || working on a project for a friend || new bobby pins || the best fall scent

 the best email ever || tailgating with friends

beautiful beading on my dress || my place card || pretty blooms || Mr & Mrs Pattison

Well friends, it's safe to say that life got in the way last week and had other plans for me.  It wasn't any thing too serious but I have been resting up and working on getting back to 100%. A huge thank you to my parents for taking care of me. 

And I promise to be a better blogger now that I'm back, I've missed you all dearly!

Since I've been away for so long I'd thought I'd share a little of what's been going on around here lately.

All photos via my Instagram @amandapattison_

Life Lately via Instagram

a strawberry crate made by my great grandfather becomes a coffee table tray :||: pretty flowers from a local farmers market
the perfect pool day sunnies :||: pizza from a local favorite

fun new earrings via Old Navy :||: with friends before a Reds Game 
my parents front porch aka my happy place :||: fresh fruit for a fruit pizza

Happy Monday, Friends!

Sorry for the disappearing act I pulled last week. It was one of those weeks where no matter what I did I just couldn't catch up! I was super busy, had lots of projects, my sleep was completely thrown off and I just felt like a walking zombie! Luckily this past weekend was exactly what I needed and I'm now completely caught up! Which is a good thing since I have another busy week, but this is a fun one since I have a wedding shower and wedding on Saturday to get ready for!

Here's to having a fabulous week!


all images via my instagram @ amandapattison_

Beach Craving

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You guys. It has been 3 years since I've been to the beach. In my opinion that is WAY too long. Which is probably why I woke up this morning feeling like I needed to plan a vacation for myself. I'm not sure when I would even fit a trip in with all of the plans already on the calendar [weddings, weddings and more weddings] so until then these images will have to feed my need.

Life Updates + Weekend Rewind

Happy Monday!

Can you believe this is the last week in June? I feel like summer is almost over and we just had the first official day of summer on Friday! I'm making sure to soak up as much time in the sun as possible [with sunscreen of course!] because before we know it, it's going to be fall. Just crazy I tell ya!

I actually had a "free" weekend so it was spent enjoying a few happy hours, laying by the pool and hanging out with family.
What did you get into? Anything fun?

Busy, Busy!

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Happy Monday!

I'm off to Chicago today for work and will be away until Thursday.

See you all in a few days!

xo

Amanda

Life Lately

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Another weekend has gone by which means it's Monday. Luckily this is a three day week for me (woohoo!).
How was your weekend?
Mine was filled with amazing weather, good friends, sports and lots of yummy food. In my book, that means a perfect weekend.
Oh, and if you're looking for a killer recipe to try the twice baked potatoes I made for my dad's birthday dinner are seriously amazing. I used this recipe. Can't go wrong with a Paula Deen recipe if you ask me ... you just might need to spend a few extra minutes at the gym!

In The Wilderness

Red River Gorge || part two

Happy Monday!
Hope you had a great weekend and an even better St Patrick's Day! Did you all celebrate?

Nothing too exciting for me and since I never got around to it last week, here's round two of my trip to Red River Gorge.
If I only I was heading there instead of the office this morning .....

Hidden Away

Red River Gorge

You may have noticed I went missing the last couple days and that's because myself and a few of my closest childhood friends decided to pack up and spend the weekend at Red River Gorge [Kentucky]. Here's a few of my favorite moments from our first day:

 

And of course there has to be a little clowning around ...

 

 

 More to come later this week!