Alyssa Dawson

happy Independence Day!

november 6, 2012 election day. Welp, it’s Independence Day, but I bet you already knew that. And you probably knew it because you didn’t have to drag yourself to work this morning. What a beautiful gift. On the 4th of July Brand and I usually swim, watch a movie and head to see fireworks. In no particular order. But, there’s no telling what we will be doing today. So far we’ve started it off right by sleeping in until 9. I can’t tell you the last time I’ve done that, It’s literally been ages! Anyways,… Read More

herbal tea tastes like garbage

This weekend I tried herbal tea for the first time. I was really excited about it and was ready to drink something besides water. But, it turns out that my pallet isn’t ready for this thing you call tea. I took a sip for the first time, hoping it would taste like something out of a book; overflowing with deliciousness and flavors that you wouldn’t imagine. Well, one this is for sure I never imagined that I would taste the flavors I did, it seriously tasted like garbage. It was sort of vile and was… Read More

what I wore: featuring Allie Ollie Boutique

maxi: Allie Ollie, cardi: f21, sandals: target, earrings: the limited There’s something about a really great maxi dress. It’s like a good book that you don’t want to put down because it’s just that good. Or your favorite dessert that you shouldn’t eat, but you can’t help it becasue it’s calling-your-name. And truly, I’m the biggest sucker for desserts even when they aren’t calling my name. HA! I’m in love with this great maxi for several reasons. First I’ll state the obvious, it’s seriously soooo stinkin pretty. It’s a tube top dress and if you look… Read More

my week in pictures

1. Last weekend I got a little festive and created some 4th of July decor, what do you think about my red, white, and blue star bunting? I also made an American Flag wreath that I’m sure will make its appearance on instagram sometime this week. 2. I took this picture because the whole thing seemed a bit artsy to me. I was thinking everyone was going to like the picture on instagram, but I was wrong. Really though, doesn’t it seem like one of those pictures you’d see on a persons instagram who has… Read More

Tips and Tricks to Help Build Your Relationship with Your Significant Other

Hi wonderful Impractical Composition readers! I’m so excited that Alyssa is having me to guest post for her today. My name is Susannah and I blog at Simple Moments Stick about everything from reality TV to my faith and from outfits to food. Of course, my favorite thing to blog about is my handsome hubby! I love making blogging friends so stop by my blog and start up a conversation! I love reading about Alyssa and her hubby. It’s great to read about another couple “doing marriage” while being in school. It can be really… Read More