you say i only hear what i want to

And it’s already Sunday! I hope everyone had a good weekend!We’ve had a pretty low key weekend at our house. Yesterday I spent a lot of the evening digging through my closet and unmarked boxes,...

half-marathon training / check in

Monday - ab workoutTuesday - 7.5 miles cyclingWednesday - legs & buttwork out + interval treadmill 5k run[see left photo above, thanks to reva ballerina via tumblr for sharing!]Thursday - 8.2 miles...

oldest fears are the worst fears

I’ve had this outfit sitting in my drafts for ages now but for some reason never uploaded it. But I feel like I’ve been a bit spotty with blogging lately and I really wanted to post today....

t's bachelorette party weekend in TX! 3/3

Well this is the last installment (recap the first & second here!) of T’s bachelorette party weekend in Texas! It’s fun to compile & post these instagram photos today because tomorrow that...

t's bachelorette party weekend in TX! 2/3

One thing I knew I wanted to have when I started planning & putting T’s bachelorette party together was a photo booth! We just had to have one! Plus it allowed us to do the before & after photos...

t's bachelorette party weekend in TX! 1/3

Tiffany’s wedding day countdown is getting lower and lower—we are at 8 days until the big day! And what kind of Maid of Honor would I be if I didn't get her favorite girls together, whisk her away...

lately, according to instagram

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goodbye march

For some reason, it being April already doesn't seem right. Days, weeks, and weekends have been passing in a blur. Between work, working out & training, my birthday, traveling, wedding related...

24

Well. It’s too late to be up. But after quietly sneaking out of bed [not that quietly because Olivia followed me] into my office to write a post about being twenty-four. A day late. You know how...

barbie cake brings in 24

Last weekend, I got an early jump on celebrating my birthday with my family. We packed up the pups, and stayed Saturday night & celebrated my “birthday dinner day” on Sunday. We had delicious...

half-marathon training / weeks 7,8, 9 + 10

So remember that whole March goal of officially signing up for my marathon? Well I did it [eek. it’s official. it’s happening.] & I did one better—I signed up for another run too! The Color Me Rad...

the only thing against you is yourself

Guys, I am actually extremely proud of myself. I’ve been working out a solid nine weeks (nine weeks, I sound like I am talking in pregnancy-time) now. I made a schedule*, I’ve kept to my schedule,...

outtakes from yesterday featuring Ossie & Olivia

for the record

Before I started blogging, and regularly doing outfit posts, there were a lot of things I didn't do. Believe it or not I was a tomboy until I was about halfway through college. It was then, for no...

lately, according to instagram

wedding dress fitting!inspiration training shirt from Chris! / a cold 3mi outside runcuddle bug Olivia / bear hat Sunday! arm goodies: leopard wrap watch from feral & shine bracelet c/o daily dose...

you are confined only by the walls you build yourself

Sometimes you just have to take some time, or a weekend, to yourself. Push away all the distractions, invitations—even the St. Patty’s parties. And this weekend was exactly that. Chris and I have...

in order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did and why you no longer need to feel it

I have written this three times. Edited & elaborated here and there, deleted many parts, and every time it ends up still saved in my drafts. I keep putting it off so this time I promised myself to...

feral watch giveaway!

It’s Monday. And despite my fun weekend getaway from town to celebrate T’s bridal shower & spend time with her family—photos soon! some sneak peaks on my instagram—there’s nothing quite like being...

his lips are dripping honey but he'll sting you like a bee

Recognize this skirt from this winterized post? Poor thing has been hanging on my rack of favorites just waiting for a fluke warm Oklahoma day, which was Monday. Finally it can see the sun—as can...

15 days until spring + giveaway! - closed

Happy March! I am so not sorry to be saying soooo long to February. [waves bye] This little midget month was a trying and emotional one for me. I’m more than ready/happy to go forth into my...

half marathon training / week 6

I meant to post this on Sunday, like I have the previous half marathon updates since Sundays mark the end/beginning of each week. But today is Wednesday. What can I say? Sometimes time is not on...

i think i was blind before i met you

Today was special, really special. Most Saturdays I wake up with cracks of light from the bedroom windows. A late sleep. The bed empty except for Ossie who’s cuddled behind my knees. Chris has been...

blog needs a face lift...

so put on your thinking bear hat.

blissfully berry

Remember that whole “I will dress like it’s spring to inspire the weather” thing? Well, it backfired. But little does the weather know is that I’ve been waiting for snow and cold weather all winter...

haus*

*haus is german for house. That is me sharing my culture with you. You're welcome. We are officially addicted to House of Cards. Side rant: you are nuts if this isn’t on your Netflix queue because...

half marathon training / week 4 & 5

Confessions: (from Week 4) Sunday and Monday, my body felt completely dead. Like, dead dead. Dragging myself out of bed felt like an accomplishment in itself! But once I was up & around (and after...

runaways

--Photos by Bcreative Tulsa On me: blouse - Nasty Gal, skinny jeans in oxblood - ASOS, wedges - Blowfish,bracelet - c/o Sorrelli On him: sweater - H&M, jeans - GAP, shoes - Clarks Blanket in purple...

lately, according to instagram

day date with the hubs to see my girl crush Rooney Mara in Side Effects / TGIF with a handful of roses & Tailor and Stylist pointy toe bow flats! from Chris, celebrating us being together 4 years!...

count the ways

Happy Tuesday!I don’t know about you guys but I am in positively high spirits today.The drive to work was—well how it usually is—the release of my inner Ke$ha. The weather is back to being cold and...

wild blessed

--Photos by Bcreative Tulsa On me: beanie, blanket wrap cardigan, & knee high socks - ASOS, chambray top - Urban Outfitters, shoes - Old Navy On him: button up & pants - H&M, shoes - Clarks Blanket...