Having just returned from two weeks in Amsterdam, I find myself feeling a lot of different emotions. There’s this weird limbo kind of feeling I’m having where I’m not quite here or there. I’m somewhat torn between two lives, two versions of myself. There’s the Erin who lives in Texas (and has lived her entire […]
On a recent road trip to west Texas, we made it a priority to visit Big Bend National Park. You can read my post about the entire trip here. Big Bend has been on our bucket list for a long time, having heard about its breathtaking landscapes and endless natural beauty. Humans have inhabited Big […]
Wow, it feels good to be back on the blog this week! With the onset of the holiday season, we’ve been busy getting the house decorated, shopping for and wrapping gifts, and even taking some time for a couple of road trips (hopefully you follow me on Instagram for all the latest). Now that I’m […]
I had not been to Garner State Park since I was in middle school, but have always had fond memories of it. So when the opportunity for a quick trip presented itself, I had to jump on it. This post isn’t exactly a travel guide like my other travel posts, but rather a small glimpse […]
Stop the presses! It’s a travel post! I know, I know…it seems like these posts are a thing of the past. Not true, my friends. Thanks to something called the good old fashioned road trip, we escaped for a little R&R in our home state of Texas and not surprisingly, it was exactly what we […]
We live in the perfect road trip state. Texas has so many beautiful and topographically unique places to see. In the spring, we are blessed with an abundance of blooming wildflowers. It’s pretty much a tradition to hit the road and find some, along with fresh air and blues skies (we really need that right […]
I have shared my love for James Avery jewelry and handbags with you all before, so naturally I wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces to give as gifts this holiday season. From beautiful Italian leather handbags to handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewelry, there are so many unique items that would make […]
Texas is good at keeping her secrets. From the mysteries that lie in the depths of Jacob’s Well in Wimberley to the extraterrestrial lights in Marfa. The unique and unusual, captivating and quaint, are all just a roadtrip away. I love living here. I love not knowing what’s waiting for me down that back country […]
Finding your blogging tribe is probably one of the toughest things to do. It’s not enough to just put your content out there and expect hoards of followers to read every word immediately. Part of what makes blogging so rewarding is being able to connect with other bloggers who share similar passions and what it […]
Hi everyone! I hope that Thursday is going very well for you and you’re looking ahead at a fun weekend. Today’s post is a little short, but one that I wanted to share with you. A couple of weeks ago I was invited by Ashley from Reservoir De Rosé to “Care in Color” at the […]
There’s a new Italian kid on the block and he’ll give your Nonna a run for her money. Located in the old Fire Station No. 7 building in San Antonio’s Southtown, Battalion serves fresh Italian favorites in a space more reminiscent of a swanky club than grandma’s kitchen. Andrew Goodman (of Feast and Rebelle) excelled […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What defines an exceptional dining experience? Our weekend visit to Peggy’s On The Green in Boerne, Texas provided just that definition. It was a rainy day and we had spent most of it fighting the retail crowds and running errands. Nothing sounded better than an early dinner of comfort food and a great cocktail. Peggy’s accommodated […]
Is it just me, or is this week flying by? I can’t believe tomorrow is already Friday and it’ll be a week since we tried Signature, a new restaurant in San Antonio. We had a little Valentine’s celebration at home but also made reservations with some friends for a fun night out. I already know that […]
Despite a few clouds and the threat of a little rain, attending Tacos and Talk at Culinaria, San Antonio was a fun way for two foodies to spend a Saturday. This was our first time and we will definitely be back. The gorgeous La Cantera Resort & Spa was the perfect location to experience freshly prepared […]
How is it already mid-May? It’s this time of year that has us consistently heading outdoors. It’s not super hot yet, with mornings and evenings still cool and breezy, so you’ll find us living on a patio sipping on something. It’s been a while since I’ve posted because we’ve had some really fun weekend things […]