Author Archives: As Told by Brianna

About As Told by Brianna

I am a twenty-something from the midwest, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, PR girl, a soon-to-be bride, social media addict, impassioned lover of books and music, and a chronic beauty product buyer!

My Life in Pictures

Will the excuse that I’m getting married in 18 days suffice as a valid reason for my lack of updates? I sure hope so! Despite planning for our wedding for over a year, this past month has kept me on … Continue reading

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Little Flowers and Life Lessons

There is a common theme to many of my favorite activities, a theme which has a bit of resonance as a life lesson, too (more on that later). The common denominator among most of my favorite activities is that the … Continue reading

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What’s For Dinner: Fiesta Quinoa Salad

I’ve always enjoyed trying new recipes and cooking or baking when my schedule allows. Fortunately, I’ve found a guy who also enjoys exploring new recipes with me. Jake is a great sport with all the kitchen adventures, and he is … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: Kimbra

  This is not a new video by any means, but this song has been playing through my head this week and it is SO catchy! Kimbra’s “Settle Down” is my favorite off her CD, Vows. I actually had not … Continue reading

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Busy Bee Brianna

These past couple weeks have kept me very busy. The kind of busy where at the end of the work day, my brain just hasn’t had the oomph to write a blog post. In fact, some nights I came home … Continue reading

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My First Bridal Shower…and other fun things!

Last week was really awesome. I don’t have any other better way to describe it other than awesome. You really can’t go wrong when your week starts out with a holiday on Monday, and that means a four day weekend … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: John Mayer

Last week John Mayer’s fifth album, Born and Raised, hit stores and let me tell you – it is AMAZING. It is no secret I am a big John Mayer fan… I’ve seen him three times in concert, and have … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes: The Big Pink

Thanks again to The Current, I have another super catchy song to pass along to you. I was happily driving along the other day when I heard this song and had to find out what it is. A quick Soundhound … Continue reading

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Whoa… It’s been too long…

WOW! Life caught up with me quick, and before you know it this blog dropped off my list of priorities, and I do not like that one bit! Excuses, excuses… I was very busy with my final capstone class, which … Continue reading

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Where Do I Begin?

The title says it all. The last week or so has been absolutely crazy, and I don’t think that life is really going to let up a little until closer to graduation, but really, it will only ramp up even more with … Continue reading

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