Big News

Got this fun photo idea from Amanda Jane Jones Blog

We are expecting!!! We made it out of the lovely (with the hint of sarcasm) 1st trimester and can now share the big news! Hurray!

We find out boy or girl in mid-June and will keep everyone posted along the way! I know you can barely see my bump now, but I've been working hard on it and can't wait for it to get bigger. Here's to the next photo update looking more than if I just ate a big burrito.

Excited to share this new adventure with everyone. This is going to be fun!

Memphis Continued...

Overlooking downtown

 Bison Mural downtown Memphis

Looking up to the spot where MLK was assassinated

Sun Studio

Beale Street

I loved walking around Memphis with no particular place to go. That's how I found the wonderful bison mural above. Such lovely surprises that brightened the cloudy days. Along with Graceland, we hit up Sun Studio. Felt so surreal to be standing where one of my fave artists, Johnny Cash, once recorded. Of the many museums we visited, the must-see one for me was the Civil Rights Museum. It was so incredibly moving. All and all, a stellar trip. Message me if you are planning to go and want more recommendations! I am full of them!

Memphis // Graceland

Remember when I said I was planning a trip to Nashville? Well, if you follow me on Instagram, you know that I not only went to the Music City, but I made it to Memphis as well! I'm not a big touristy traveler, I like to hit all the spots recommended by locals and get a taste for what it would be like to live there. Well, I made a few exceptions in Memphis that were well worth it. Case in point: Elvis Presley's Graceland. I loved stepping into his home and getting a feel for what the superstar was really like behind closed doors. One thing I learned was that he loved to decorate with the latest trends. Check out the "state of the art" kitchen. Fit for a King.

Found // Artifact Uprising

I finally am inspired to do something with our wedding photos...only 3 1/2 years later!! I love the look of everything this company helps create. Your photos + their clean, simple, and beautiful vessels = magic. Photo books, postcards, woodblock calendars...I need it all!

Blossom Harvest via Luisa Brimble

Blossom Harvest was shot for the Grounds of Alexandria Floras by Silva

Discovered Australian photographer Luisa Brimble this week. Here is just a small taste of the awesomness that she is. Check out her site and prepare to be amazed.

Nashville Bound

I'm planning a trip to Nashville for New Year's Eve (woot! woot!) and Pennyweight's post from her work with Design Sponge is really coming in handy. Her top picks from her home town view has really gotten me excited...and impatient. I snagged her beautiful featured photos by Ryan Bernal, but you can check out her full list of places to eat, stay, and see on her site here.

OVER

Loving this project for Leam with illustrator/photographer Sara Pellegrino in Sickly magazine. Sick indeed.

Saana ja Olli and their Wild Northland

I love this photo shoot for Saana ja Olli's newest collection called The Wild Northland. The shadows and the light play off the soft but graphic patterns oh so well. I want it all. Definitely a success.

NYFW Faves // Alice + Olivia

NYFW is in full-force and I am PUMPED. For the rest of this week I am going to share my ultimate SS14 collection faves. First up, Alice + Olivia. I am in love with the dark romance of the black / white / red popped with the mint and acid yellow. Unexpected color combos done so, so right. 

Oh, and cropped tops with full length skirts? Yes, please.

Check out some stunner preview shots of this collection here, here, and here taken via instagram by some fab fashion bloggers you just must follow.

Neighborhood Safari

Safari Belted Vest - Thrifted Cynthia Rowley / Cuffed Shorts - H&M (old) / Jewelry - Thrifted 

To go along with the blog reboot, I thought a new camera was in order. To make it's big debut, I decided to go on a neighborhood safari. Driving around old neighborhoods searching for prime spots for a photo sesh was a perfect afternoon nature adventure.

Shop a similar look:

1. Elizabeth and James "Tegan" Biker Vest

2. Elle Pleated Cuffed Shorts

3. Blu Bijoux Bib Necklace

4. Footloose and Fancy Free Bangle

5. Cooper Pyramid Strap Watch

6. "Shy Girl" Mac Lipstick

7. Samcova Wedges

Hello Again...It's Been a While

Collage is of photos me or my hubby have taken during the little break from the blog. Bottom right is an original design by me for my BFF's bridal shower and bachelorette party

I'm baaa-ack! As you may have noticed, I have taken a little hiatus. Along with being insanely busy, I wanted to spend some time to really think about what I wanted to post and how I wanted to present myself to the blogosphere. As far as content; I decided to not change much, be more thoughtful and personal in what I share, and really embrace the reason for why I started this blog in the first place - my love for both city life and country livin.

I realize since I live in the country now and there are so many new experiences from that to share (we got goats...see above), but I don't want to leave out my city side and will definitely be sharing more about that.  

I'm glad to be back posting, but am still working on re-vamping the blog and finding a look that fits me and my big blogging plans. Stay tuned, because once I figure out my design and trudge my way though some lovely html code, it will be amazing!

So, to recap: more thought, more city, more me. Planning parties, picking outfits, meeting people (discovered a local artist who makes the abalone plant hangers above), constantly thrifting, spending time with family, and of course, still taking time to smell the flowers. 

Summer in the 60's

It's no secret that I love vintage fashion. This post is an ode to one of my fave decades and fave people.  My friend Courtney wore an amazing pink vintage shift dress for her bridal shower this weekend that she got while thrifting here with me! To carry on with the 60's vibe, she sent me buzzfeed's photos of a 60's summer in NYC. I fell in mad love and had to create a post around them. Enjoy!

1st: Wear Color // 2nd - 4th: Buzzfeed // 5th -8th // The Swinging Sixties