Platinum and Wedding Jewelry by Blue Nile

Looking for the ring should be kind of like looking for the love of your life — you want something timeless, precious and strong. So picking platinum is the obvious choice. And when it comes to finding the perfect platinum piece? Look no further than Blue Nile, the leading online retailer of certified diamonds and fine… Continue reading Platinum and Wedding Jewelry by Blue Nile

SMP Welcomes Our Advertisers + Discounts + Giveaways!

The weekend has arrived and we’re happily ushering it in with a fabulous introduction to three brand-new additions to the SMP advertising team! First up? The always gorgeous stationery and invitation boutique, Suite Paper. With luxe designs ranging from traditional to modern to vintage (and everything in between!), everything at Suite Paper is completely customizable to reflect… Continue reading SMP Welcomes Our Advertisers + Discounts + Giveaways!

Amanda’s Mexico vacation: Rivera Maya

Aaand the last stop on our Riviera Mayan adventure.. an excursion to Cenote Ik-kil and Chichen Itza. (Here are Part 1 and Part 2 of our trip in case you missed them.) Cenotes are natural pits resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. They were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. Oy! This one was pure magic. It was… Continue reading Amanda’s Mexico vacation: Rivera Maya