TEA Talk: Taking Advantage Of Time K: At first I wasn't sure where I wanted to go in the direction of this post. The issue of time has been on both Brandon's and my own mind a lot lately. We're constantly asking ourselves: what are we doing, what is important right now, and how are we using our time? We've been conscious with social media (and even did a little detox last week) and conscious with our precious hours in the evening, making sure that we don't waste lots of time by watching too ... View the Post
The Story Of How We Met
The Story Of How We Met We’ve never formally discussed the story of how we met here on the blog. Everyone’s introduction and start is a little different and I love hearing how every couple originated, whether it be through an online dating app or through a “meet cue” at a coffee shop. Our story is one that we cannot take credit for, and to begin, we have to back up to our younger siblings: My younger sister Elizabeth and Brandon’s younger brother Dillon went to high school together. They ... View the Post
TEA Talk: Dealing With A Slump
Tea Talk: Dealing With A Slump Welcome back to the second "Tea Talk"! I explained my goal and concept for tea talks right here and you can check out everything discussed. Today, I want to address the issue of a "slump" and a lack of inspiration. This past week, I found myself feeling uninspired and down when it came to Instagram and the blog itself. It was truly the first time this happened to me. I consider One Swainky Couple to be a creative outlet and something that gives me energy and ... View the Post
Tea Talk: Stability vs. Spontaneity
I'm starting a new series on the blog today with "Tea Talk". My first initial thought was how it sounded kind of like "TED talks" (which I am a huge fan of and utilize in my classroom). Yet, the vibe I was going for was similar to a "coffee talk" when two people bond or discuss life over a cup of joe. Thus, tea talk was born out of the two because I'm aiming to discuss important subjects with you guys under the casual ambiance of "a cup of tea", one of my favorite little things to enjoy. Today's ... View the Post
Instagram vs. Reality
In an effort to be more authentic and vulnerable, we want to touch on the subject of Instagram versus the reality of life. Obviously, we're on social media a lot. The blog requires it and aside from that, it seems like social media is just a part of everyday life now. Scrolling through the endless photos of perfection can really take a toll on you: perfect homes, perfect hair, perfect bodies, perfect lives all make a person feel flawed. The very last thing we want to do is appear "perfect" to ... View the Post
Tips For Planning Your Next Weekend Getaway
K: We feel so lucky to have already taken several little trips this year! In case you missed it, we've been to Austin, took a little glamping trip, and just returned from San Diego. All of these trips were just over a weekend and we felt like time was maximized. Brandon and I thought it'd be fun to share a few helpful tips for planning your next weekend getaway and the strategies that have helped our recent trips to run smoothly. Tips For Planning Your Next Weekend Getaway Factor In Travel ... View the Post