My latest crochet project is what I’m calling the market essentials crochet tote. Its actual name is the Bermuda tote, but since I made my version using a winter color palette, it didn’t seem right to keep such a tropical moniker. So what should I call my version? The suggestion box is open! This tote […]
Having spent my fair share of time in Paris, I’ve seen a lot of the “french girl style” so many of us like to emulate. It’s that effortlessly chic way of dressing that never goes out of style. Whether it’s a plain white tee, straight-leg jeans, and ballet flats or a pair of chic sneakers […]
Paris is always a good idea…even in the rain. Because let’s just all agree that a rainy day in Paris is still better than a sunny day in a lot of places. 😉 Although we have been to Paris a few times before, this trip was extra special because we got to bring our little […]
Friday is by far my favorite day of the week. It always has been, even before moving to Amsterdam. There’s just something about knowing that you have an entire weekend ahead of you that really sets the mood for the day. My morning coffee tastes better, my mood is lighter, the city seems more alive […]
September arrived and Fall was riding its coattails all the way. It is so unusual to be wearing seasonally appropriate clothing right now. For many of you, the Fall season is a no brainer for things like chunky knits, spiced cider, and apple picking. I am a child of Texas, however, so idyllic scenes of […]
I’ve always been a fan of olive green. Whether it’s gracing my sleeve or floating in my martini stuffed with blue cheese. In today’s post, I’m delving into the former – this soft and cozy olive green crocheted sweater. Perfect for date night and a whole flight of martinis, this project came to life quickly […]
It’s been an entire year since I posted a book list. While I got consumed by my crochet projects for a time, I also managed to squeeze in some reading over the past few months. I think I felt compelled to share more about our move than anything else because it just took up so […]
I have had this project finished since before we moved to Amsterdam, and I’m just now getting around to shooting and sharing it with you. This was one of my “countdown creations” I worked on while literally counting down the days before joining Paul here. You can see some of my other crochet countdown creations […]
I love a long weekend. I love having loose plans, being spontaneous, hanging in, sleeping in, and pretty much doing whatever you feel like for a solid three days (three and a half if you count Friday evening, which I always do). Paul’s birthday was this past weekend and we spent it here in Amsterdam […]
Imagine hopping a train and exploring a completely new city without having to leave your fur baby at home. Until we moved to Amsterdam, that was just a dream for us. Sure, we’ve done numerous road trips in the states but having to drive a car can be limiting in a lot of ways (and […]
Goodness it has been too long since I’ve written a blog post! It seems hardly fair to call this an Amsterdam Travel and Style Blog, but that’s all changing with this post! I have so many things to share and I’ll try to keep this from being a TLDR situation, but you might want to […]
Today our container arrived in Amsterdam! I’m still amazed that it arrived a little over a month after the movers packed up our house. It’s just crazy to me that it traveled across the Atlantic and delivered to our door as if it was an in-town move. The next step is getting everything organized – […]
I’ve been referring to my latest projects as “Countdown Creations” since I’m counting down the days until I join Paul in Amsterdam. At the risk of sounding dramatic, crocheting has been a lifesaving hobby! It’s not only relaxing but it keeps my mind busy on something other than all the millions of other little things […]
If you read my last post then you know I’ve been keeping busy creating while counting down the minutes until I can join Paul in Amsterdam. Every day that goes by is another day closer to being together. Envisioning our first evening cooking, drinking wine, and hanging out with our girls is what keeps me […]
I have had this post in the back of my mind for a few weeks now, but I just couldn’t get the words together. I wasn’t even sure what to call it other than “Lately…” because that’s essentially what it is – everything that’s been going on lately. It feels like it’s been forever since […]
I’m thinking about my summer staples in a much different light this year, knowing that I’ll be living in Amsterdam and not central Texas. I won’t have to worry about triple digit heat waves, that’s for sure. I’m looking forward to more mild temperatures and being able to sit on a patio without breaking a […]
So I decided to try something new and it was…well…it was a learning experience to say the least! A few weeks ago I stumbled upon a plethora of amazing vintage crochet patterns on Etsy. I’m talking 1960s and 1970s era patterns that looked so chic and were at the wallet-busting price of $2 or less! […]
Mentally I am on a beach in Mykonos, sipping something cold, and watching the boats go by. Or perhaps it’s Hvar, Croatia. Either way, I’m in a summer frame of mind. Physically I’m organizing the last few drawers and shelves in the house and getting ready to be moved out in less than a month. […]
I’m back with another crochet project! The weather is starting to get much warmer around here, so I wanted to try and make something as light and airy as possible. All too often we think of knits as items you can only wear in the colder months. Just because it’s made from yarn doesn’t mean […]
This post has two meanings. I titled it “Last Weekend in Vegas…” because we went there last weekend but also because it was literally our last weekend in Vegas (at least for the foreseeable future). We’ve been to Las Vegas so many times, but we have not been since Covid hit. While we usually go […]