Reading is one of my most relaxing pastimes. I love the escape that a really good story provides. I love it when I finish a book and it stays with me for days or even longer, the characters sticking with me as I go about my usual routines. When the story is that good, I […]
Now that we are all either sheltering in place, practicing social distancing, and/or in some kind of quarantine, the need to stay healthy and active is even more important. I mean, you can only get so many steps in per day walking back and forth from the living room to the kitchen. And no, bringing […]
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you had a great weekend and your work-from-home week is going well so far. We enjoyed a weekend of staying in, of course. We spent Friday night cooking dinner, having wine, and winding down to some good music. Saturday we ventured out to Paul’s office to pick up another computer […]
Many of you (maybe most or all by the time you read this post) may be living that work-from-home life now that Coronavirus has entered our reality. Since going full time as a blogger, I’ve been working from home for nearly a year now, and I can say that one of the biggest keys to […]
I’m not one to go overboard on the seasonal decor. Well, except maybe for Christmas, but even that has been simplified over the years. I think it’s because the older I get the less clutter I want in my home. I prefer a much easier approach to decorating, and when I came across all the […]
Happy Tuesday! Things around the world have certainly escalated quite quickly. In an effort to keep things going strongly positive around here, I’m going to be providing the usual content you’re used to. I want this blog to be a place of refuge for you. A place where you can come for inspiration and something […]
It’s just about that time…I can almost feel a soft cool breeze as it floats over rooftops, bringing with it the scent of spring. I can almost make out the faint twinkle of an ice bucket as a beautiful bottle of pink bubbly slowly forms a thin layer of condensation waiting to be poured. It’s […]
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We enjoyed mostly being homebodies. But one exciting thing we did was celebrate our sweet Bella who turned 12 on Saturday. 12!!!! Ugh…where does the time go? It’s been a little while since my last dog mom life update, so I thought I would fill you guys […]
So a few months back I was introduced to Beautycounter by another blogger. Before meeting Jess Gaertner of @Jess.HoldTheSpace (check out her blog, too), I was familiar with Beautycounter as a clean beauty brand, but that was the extent of my knowledge. I was always a bit curious about it, but hadn’t taken the leap […]
This is that weird time of year where you don’t really know what to wear. I mean, a sweater and jeans in the morning means you’re sweating by the afternoon. #Texasproblems… But something that has been an easy option for me lately is a lightweight sweater paired with a comfy pair of sandals. I’m usually […]
Hello and happy Thursday, everyone! I didn’t mean to leave you hanging for so many days, but we just returned from a little jaunt to Vail, Colorado. I really wanted to unplug and just enjoy myself. I needed some mountains, a little snow, and of course some après ski. Paul was working while we were […]
A lot happens here on Cathedrals & Cafes, but in between all these moments is everything I’m posting over on Instagram, and I don’t want you to miss a thing! Hence the Instagram Roundup! This post features some of my favorite grams from January and February, and it allows me to share even more about […]
I am continually impressed with Vionic Shoes and their built-in comfort technology. I wore my Vionic wedges all spring and summer and this season, I am excited to partner with them again. As you know, I love my snake boots, so I was looking for a comfortable spring style in snake as well. This post […]
Hello friends! I know I have readers from all over the world, but if you’re from Texas, then you completely understand the love we have for Whataburger. I’ve been so fortunate to work with them on a few fun campaigns (you can see them on Instagram here, here, and here). So, when the team at […]
I am a firm believer in the charcuterie board. It’s basically a staple around our house as a snack, an appetizer when entertaining, or as a meal itself. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next charcuterie board, there’s plenty to be found on Instagram and Pinterest. I even did a little post here on […]
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend and are ready to tackle another great week! Now that we are FINALLY out of January, I’ve been thinking seriously about Valentine’s Day. Did you see my recent gift guide post? I love this holiday so much. Not that you can’t celebrate love throughout the […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and an overwhelming majority of you on Instagram requested a gift guide! I had a lot of fun finding gifts under $50 (also a request from most of you) and the best part is that they’re from Amazon. Yay for fast and free Prime shipping! One of my […]
It’s time for another reading list! I love these posts. This one is everything I read in January. Well, technically it has everything I also read over the Christmas break, too. It was a good long run of reading time, which is something I enjoy above all other relaxing activities. I can get completely immersed […]
It’s been since October that I’ve shared a dog mom life update with you all, and a lot has happened since then! If you’re new here, check out this post for a little more about our life with two Labrador Retrievers (I’m warning you – there are some majorly adorable photos). Any-who, as I said, […]
Yesterday, I mentioned on Instagram that I feel like I am one of two people during the winter months. I’m either a total homebody who prefers a cozy night in and not having to drive anywhere, or I’m a total escapist looking for any excuse to go exploring. Lately I feel like I’m trying to […]