Known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” The Kentucky Derby is an event that is lots of fun to celebrate. If you’re hosting a Derby party, one of the key pieces to the ambiance is a great cocktail. Tradition calls for the classic Mint Julep. Today I’m sharing a refreshing alternative version. It’s a […]
I can’t believe we’re looking back on April already. It seems like I just posted my March Round-Up. I hope that it was a fun month for you! We certainly had a packed 30 days between work travel and conferences, but we managed to have a little fun too. I started the month sharing some […]
Whether you’re heading to the Kentucky Derby or just attending a Derby party, tradition requires a fun hat of gigantic proportions and a cute dress. Even the official website has head-to-toe tips for men and women to look their best on Derby day. I’m pretty excited to wear some new heels and my giant sunhat. But really I’m […]
Hello and happy Monday! I hope the weekend was good to you. Mine was really fun. Mostly I’m just glad to have my other half back in town from a work trip. All is right in the world again. Well, get ready for Kentucky Derby posts this week! Today’s post is all about a sweet […]
Hi, friends! How is it the end of another week? The past couple of weeks have been a little rough because both the Mr. and myself have been traveling for work. Last week I was gone for a work conference and now this week so is he. I’m not upset, don’t get me wrong…I mean, […]
Full disclosure: this is my first beauty post. Let me just say, I am not the expert when it comes to skincare and beauty products. I usually rely on things my friends recommend or that I read about on beauty blogs or in magazines. I am guilty of falling into the same routine when it comes […]
Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me. I see things throughout the year and think, my mom would love that! And then life goes on and schedules get crazy and before I know it, I’m scrambling to find something thoughtful at the last minute. I’m not alone, right? Several years ago my mom gave me a […]
I’m BACK!! 🙂 I was preoccupied with responsibilities for my regular 9-5 gig from sun up to sun down last week, so I do apologize for making a rather sudden exit. And after returning from said responsibilities on Saturday I just needed some “me time” with my husband and our little fluff butt. I thought […]
TGIF! What a great week! I realized that I completely neglected to do a weekly Instagram recap last week. But we had a really busy fun-filled weekend and I was working on a mini photo shoot for yesterday’s Longchamp post. I was a little nervous about being in front of the camera so much, but my […]
As a self-proclaimed member of handbag hoarders anonymous, I’m particularly interested in bags that will work overtime for me. My closet is home to every size, shape, and style of handbag, clutch, tote, duffel…you get the idea. Each typically serves a very unique purpose – date night, office, travel, everyday, etc. So when I find […]
Some believe that the American steakhouse is an archaic restaurant model from a bygone era. A boys’ club. A high dollar gathering place exclusive to celebrating business deals with overpriced bourbon and overcooked steak. Anyone can name five or six, maybe even ten, steakhouses, none of which is any more remarkable than the next. My […]
Traveling to Coachella this year? Whatever your reason for attending one of the largest music festivals in the world, there’s no denying that in addition to music and art, Coachella is a destination for boho-loving fashionistas. My personal style is regularly in flux but I’ve always loved the relaxed vintage vibe of the bohemian look. A peasant […]
Setting goals has to be one of the hardest things to do. It always reminds me of setting a New Year’s resolution. I’m petrified of not achieving them and I put tremendous pressure on myself. Analysis of my goals is a constant in my professional life. Now that I’m also juggling, and really enjoying my […]
Why hello, April, is that you already? This year seems to be the fastest one yet. Each new month brings thoughts of what I accomplished the previous month, things I managed to do (or maybe not do), and I start thinking about the month ahead. I mentioned on Instagram that I’m working on some goal […]
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope the week was good to you. I realized that just because I post something to Instagram does not necessarily mean that everyone sees it. Personally, I love Instagram. As an amateur photographer and someone who enjoys gawking at pictures of food and clothes all day, I find it to be incredibly […]
As a couple who has traveled quite a bit (19 countries and counting), my husband and I are always kicking around ideas of where we would like to visit next. The conversation usually starts before we’ve even returned home from a trip. Seeing the world is something that puts life into our veins. It helps […]
I love brunch. Just the thought of having an array of sweet and savory dishes plus coffee and cocktails has me workin’ for the weekend. Brunch is a much-loved tradition. If you search Instagram for #brunch, you’ll see more than 13 million mouth-watering photos of carefully curated croissants, cappuccinos, Eggs Benedict, and of course the star of the […]
It can be so hard to focus on the work week ahead when you’ve just had a great weekend with wonderful friends. I’m trying to pretend it’s not in fact Sunday afternoon, but as I sit here reminiscing about the past couple of days and writing this post, the cool central Texas breeze is flowing […]
I read a short article over the weekend called 5 Signs You’re a Tourist, Not a Traveler and it got me thinking about the evolution of our travel habits. When my husband and I first started traveling internationally, we were total newbies at the entire experience. We had been all over the United States but when you go […]
Hello and happy Wednesday! There is really nothing prettier than springtime in central Texas. The weather is getting warmer but not too warm and the wildflowers are starting to pop up everywhere, blanketing the landscape in beautiful bluebonnets. Even my wardrobe is starting to look a little more light. With all this color around us I […]