Shopbop Sale: under $100 picks

The Shopbop Spring Sale is here! I've picked my favorite under $100 pieces that I'm currently coveting for spring.

I recently purchased a pair of A Gold E boyfriend jeans, but I am loving this budget friendly pair too. Just the right amount of distressing and I love the light wash for spring. This fun swing shirt would look so cute on top, paired with the suede scalloped flats (leather pair here).

I've been wanting a classic, grown up pj set for awhile now and this set is under $80, plus the additional percent off with the Shopbop Sale.

And lastly, this pom pom tote bag and pink water bottle would be perfect for my upcoming trip to Palm Springs!

Shop my other under $100 favorites here:

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News + Updates

Happy Friday! I wanted to drop in to share some recent news, updates and highlights happening around here.

home
The bird and I are officially home owners again and permanent residents of Austin. So happy to call this beauty home! Now that closing is almost complete, I thought it was safe to share the news. So excited to make some minor changes, move in our furniture and make it our home.

blog 
I am also finally working on a redesign for my blog, so you will see some much needed changes around here. Thanks to Atelier21 for all your hardwork!

travel
We just booked flights and an Airbnb in Palm Springs for my birthday next month! It's been so long since I've been and I would love any of your suggestions, especially restaurants for a fun night out!

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Valentine's Day weekend

I hope you had a nice, long Valentine's Day weekend!

The bird and I were pretty mellow, but went on a beautiful hike along the Barton Springs greenbelt.

I picked out all the pink attire pieces I could find and the bird got in the spirit too!

Lululemon zip up (similar here & here) // Anthropologie vest (floral version here or similar & on sale here)

I also managed to whip up some Valentine's dessert, like I mentioned on Friday.

These dipped Oreos were delicious and the perfect treat after our hike.

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3 Easy Valentine's Day Desserts

We don't have plans for Valentine's Day, but I have been wanting to make a yummy dessert to surprise the bird with.

Here are 3 easy, last minute ideas if you're wanting to do the same:

M&M Cookies // Candy Bark // Popcorn Mix

I love making candy bark and this ooey gooey salty and sweet popcorn mix sounds delish!

And in case you missed it, how gorgeous was this Whitney Port and Lulu & Georgia Galentine's Day collaboration featured on Glitter Guide?

What are your plans this weekend?

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Trip to Madrid: Hotel

I have been looking forward to recapping my Christmas and New Years trip to Spain and Portugal. It was an amazing trip that took us to Madrid, Porto and Lisbon.

Taken in Plaza Mayor, a festive square that was full of Christmas markets.

While the majority of our pictures were taken in Portugal, I wanted to share where we stayed in Madrid, Spain: Melia Fenix.

We spent 3 nights here, including Christmas Eve and Christmas. It was a gorgeous hotel, with all the amenities and had a prime location.

Recap of our trip to Portugal to come soon!

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Valentines Day Gifts + Goodies

Valentine's Day is a perfect excuse to indulge in chocolate and all things pink. I pulled together some fun gift ideas and goodies to get in the loving, holiday spirit.

hanky panky set // diptyque candle // rose gold watch // rose water spray // lock & key

minimergency kit // sweet nothings journal // heart pajama set // floral confetti push pop // heart tray

While the bird & I usually don't plan anything extravagant for Valentine's Day, I love the idea and meaning behind the day. It's a sweet reminder to embrace and celebrate us.

Oooo... and I love this fun, illustrated slideshow about relationship advice, from real people.

And lastly, can we talk about the new Ben & Jerry's non-dairy flavors! PB & Cookies. #yum

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Comeback Trend: Bootcut + Flare Jeans

I am embracing this trend comeback with open arms. I feel like the bootcut and flare fits have such a flattering silhouette.

frankie hearts fashion // fifideluxe // advice from a twenty something // lauren conrad

Here are some great picks to get these jeans back into your closet!

one // two // three // four // five // six // seven // eight

Love the inspiration of dressing them up or down. They are very versatile, but to continue the elongation, I think they look best with a bit of a heel. Try pairing them with booties, wedges or heels.

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Pantone Colors of the Year: Rose Quartz

I love the pretty colors of the year from Pantone. I am particularly partial to the Rose Quartz.

fabric chair // fray pillow // tassel keychain // textured rug // glass vase // cashmere wrap // coasters (similar here & here)

Here are some great finds to add a bit of Rose Quartz into your life. Loving these chairs and this textured rug as statement pieces. How perfect would this be in a nursery! #targetdoesitagain I've also been on the hunt for agate coasters. These are so pretty!

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A quick guide to Core Power Yoga

I wanted to kick off 2016 with fitness post of my current favorite workout: Core Power Yoga.

sports bra // yoga mat // mat towel (other colors on sale here) // water bottle // headband (one + two)

high rise yoga pants // yoga mat strap // yoga bag

Here is a quick overview and guide to the basics of Core Power Yoga:

What to Expect
I find Core Power to be a mix of yoga poses, cardio and (light) weight toning. It is generally warm in the class (low 90s) and it's a flow type yoga.
It's also more 'high energy' than other yoga classes, in fitness, music and atmosphere. Expect to sweat more than you ever have before.

Start Slow
Every class you attend will be warm and you will leave fatigued and sweaty.
Same for Sculpt, start light. 3 & 5 lb weights might not seem like much, but they feel like 100 lbs by the end of class.

What to Bring
I always bring my mat, mat towel and a sweat towel to class. I also bring a water bottle and change of clothes for afterwards.

Why I love it
Of all the different workouts I’ve tried, Core Power is my favorite. I love the how challenging it is, the mix of strength and flexibility training and cleanse you feel from the heat and poses.

Getting back into a routine after moving is always tough. But I was so excited to find out there was a Core Power Yoga in downtown Austin when we moved here!

What is your go-to fitness routine? I would love to know and try some of your favorites so I can start mixing it up a bit.

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Highlights of 2015

Before I dive into my resolutions for 2016, I thought it would be appropriate to recap this year's noteworthy moments:

Rediscovered my love for iceskating. 

Trip to the south, visiting Nashville, Atlanta and North and South Carolina (Charleston).

With that, I had the pleasure of meeting Jillian, Cait, and Meg!

Weekend trip to Vegas at the Wynn.

My best friend's bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding!

Celebrating 3 years of marriage with the bird.

Took a much anticipated calligraphy class.

Sold our first home.

And moved to Austin.

Went to ACL and saw Of Monsters and Men, Hozier and Florence + The Machine.

Ending the year with a family trip to Spain and Portugal.


It was a great year! Looking forward to an even more exciting year ahead.

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas!

May your Christmas be filled with scents of evergreen and lots of sweet treats.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Xo

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Life Lately

Our world has been a whirlwind. My apologies for the radio silence.

We are excited to say that we have decided to stay in Austin for the foreseeable future.  That being said, we put our house on the market and are currently in escrow. Fingers crossed!

It was bittersweet flying back last week and packing up our first home.

While we were home, we had a family dinner to celebrate Christmas early.

It was so nice to be with family and I loved putting our table together.

Last week I also planned the bird's work holiday party. We hosted it at Tellers, complete with catered texmex, a live band and homemade desserts.

In other news, the bird and I are off to Spain and Portugal on Wednesday! So excited to celebrate Christmas and New Years abroad this year. We're headed to Madrid, Porto and Lisbon. If you have any recommendations, we'd love to hear them!

Happy Christmas week!

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Wishlist: For Her

I wanted to join the party and put together a pretty wishlist of some of my favorite things:

The Fifth watch // stone earrings // blanket scarf // Creme de la Creme tray // rose gold Tieks // copper coffee set

merino wool eyemask // splatter rain coasters // Cordilla strips // leather laptop case

I actually have this watch and LOVE it! Definitely add it to your wishlist! This laptop case and coffee set are so chic and I love the shimmer of these Tieks.

Happy Shopping and Happy Friday!

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Cyber Monday sales

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Now it's time for some holiday shopping.

Here's a list of fantastic sales around the web today for Cyber Monday:

ALO Yoga: 30% off, code AYB30

Anthropologie: 25% off, code XTRAGOOD

Athleta: 20% off, code WORKIT

Goodnight Macaroon: 50% off, code BLACKFRIDAY2015

Madewell: 25% off, SHOPATWORK

J.Crew: 30% off, code MONDAY

Joie: 25% off, code THANKS

Lulu & Georgia: Up to 30% off, code GIVEME30

Rebecca Taylor: 30% off, code CYBER30

Shopbop: Up to 25% off, code GOBIG15

Vince: 25% off, code WRAPUP25

Waiting on Martha: 20% off, code SHOPSMALL

West Elm: Up to 25% off, code SURPRISE

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Thanksgiving Pieces

We are so lucky to have my parents coming to Austin to celebrate Thanksgiving with us!

one // two // three

Love this festive inspiration for a cozy look, a pre/post-dining cheese board and a beautiful tablescape. 

Since we're in corporate housing, we opted to go out this year. We'll be dining at The Driskill and if you're ever in town, definitely put this place on your list. It's delicious for breakfast and after work drinks too!

I hope you have a fabulous long weekend and Thanksgiving celebration.

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Nordstrom Gift Card giveaway!

For the next week, I am teaming up with Pamela from Sequins & Sea Breezes to give away a $325 Nordstrom gift card in celebration of her 2 year blogiversary!

This giveaway is just in time for the holidays, so you have the chance to give yourself (or someone else) a little treat! The more ways you enter, the better your chances are!

Hosted By:

Sequins & Sea Breezes

The Gorgeous Co-hosts:

Cheshire Kat Blog | B Loved Boston | Champagne & Suitcases | Going The Distance | Love & Bellinis

Green Fashionista | Kids & Cabernet | Pink & Fabulous | From Here To Eternity | Martinis & BikinisPink Persistence | Miss in the Midwest | A Memory of Us | The Sequin Notebook | Birdie to Be

MakeupHER | Christina Lea Loves | The Wandering Weekenders | Medicine & Manicures | Meet @ The Barre

The giveaway ends on Friday, November 27th, at midnight and the winner will be announced on Monday, November 30th. Good luck and be sure to check out all of these fabulous blogs!

$325 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

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Thanksgiving Tablescape

When I saw this Thanksgiving table, I instantly fell in love. The details, colors and organic accents make it so beautiful.

Here are some pretty pieces to recreate the look:

gold chargers // gold rimmed plates // feather set // gold flatware (on sale!) // champagne glasses

pillar candles // pine cones // fur wine bag (only $12!)

Seen on My Domaine, original post at Griffanie.

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Calligraphy Class

Last week I took my first calligraphy class here in Austin. Lauren, from Blue Eye Brown Eye, is a doll and so talented!

We learned how to hold the pointed pen, as well as practiced the basic strokes, letter forms and connections. She also gave us a ton of information on what and where to buy materials, paper and ink.

Here's a list of her future classes in case you're interested.

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Weekend Recap

Happy November! I hope you had a good Halloween weekend and enjoyed the bonus hour yesterday.

Here are some of our Austin Adventures from the weekend:

Austin's iconic postcard mural

S 1st Street & Annie Street

Gourdough's

(The most ridiculous and delicious donut truck around!)

We even managed to pull together some diy costumes for a fun date night.

They look strikingly similar to last year... Cat Burglar. (Same costume, different city = safe, right?)

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Fall List

I am officially surrendering to fall and embracing all the plaid, cozy sweaters and Halloween candy.

Plaid look // Pumpkin candle // Leftover candy brownies // Hunter rain boots // Thanksgiving crackers

Essie fall polishes (stylenomics, bobbing for baubles, smokin' hot, shearling darling)

I could never get on board with the pumpkin hype and lattes. Instead, I embrace fall with dark polishes, plaid button downs and my favorite rain boots.

A major storm came through Austin last weekend, thanks to Hurricane Patricia. It was nearly 48 hours of non-stop rain. As much as I love the rain, we had a weekend indoors watching movies and binge watch The Leftovers. (So good!)

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