Closet Hillbilly

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone in Texas is... southern. I happen to be one of them. I am mercilessly teased about not eating red meat (read: anything with eyelashes). I do not in fact...

How to Catch a Chicken

Yeah, I don't know how either. I did however, have to learn. Dare I say, "On the fly." A few weeks ago on a Thursday morning I was backing out of my driveway for work and glanced at my mirror in...

Quirky Quickie

Sorry for the blog silence. We are currently in the throes of the Austin housing market. We jump up and run to a new listing within an hour of it hitting the market. We don't sleep after putting in...

Powerful

Perception is powerful. Words are powerful. Our perception of ourselves can be a strong influence on the way we treat ourselves, and the way we speak of ourselves. I ran across this video the other...

Temporary Nest

Plenty of life things have been happening in the absence of my blogging. Big ones. We recently met with a mortgage broker to get an idea of what we need to save/spend in order to end up in our...

Sweating Dollar Signs

Now, I know you're probably tired of the 'look at my expensive purchases' posts. They don't come around, like ever, so bear with me. I had to spread out my hedonistic joy over the course of a...

Shady Lady

So, you're probably teetering on edge with the excitement of my big new purchases. Right? Yeah, me too. But no, really. {Top} Thrifted {Pants} Forever 21 {Sandals} Target {Necklace/Bangles} Forever...

Lucky 13

That's right. 13 months since I started this little blog of mine. The last 6 or so I've totally slacked on it, so much so that I forgot to wish it a Happy Birthday. So SM, here is my one month...

Quality vs Quantity

I have been seeing this subject from multiple bloggers across the blogosphere lately. As an avid thrifter, I get a certain high from clasping my hands around a new thrift treasure, and I'm...

Let's Stay Friends

In case you haven't heard, Google Reader (the blog roll that shows up with all of the blogs you follow via Blogger/Blogspot) will be shutting down July 1st. This will mean that you can no longer...

Heavy

Sometimes we don't need a tragedy, breakup or loss to feel overwhelmed. No big work obstacles, no big disappointment. Just life. My life seems to have gained significant weight in the last few...

Shh... It Happens

So there is this little thing called life. It's been eating my lunch for the last few weeks, and I feel like I'm finally on the down slope from holiday/work madness. Hence the blogging hiatus. Here...

Resolved

This year has been quite the whirlwind with celebrating our first year of marriage, starting a new career, starting the blog, diagnosing and treating my hormonal nightmare, adding a new dog to the...

Merry Christmas

Life Lately

You guys. I'm alive. With the holidays fast approaching, I've been shopping, catching up on work and caught up a flurry of general holiday nonsense. I have noticed my absence, and am trying to find...

{Britt Bakes} Shiner Bock Beer Cake

As you know, Micah does the cooking around these parts. I happily oblige, but every now and then have to get my hands a little dirty and whip something up to fulfill that tiny domestic voice that...

Help For Minda

This isn't something I normally post on, but I firmly believe people are put in your path for a reason. Now it's time for me to return the favor. About 3 years ago, I did a project that involved...

RSV... no P

Sorry folks. Tis the season for catching everything under the sun. One of the perks of working in pediatrics is catching everything they have, including the nasty RSV. Think of the lovechild of the...

Turkey Lurkey Day

viaI'll be on a break for the next week or so, celebrating with family and recovering from a nasty tango with RSV. See you on the other side of turkey.

{How To} Home Made Cake Stand

The holiday season is upon us, and I'm not quite ready to dole out a ton of money for decor that's going to be out for 6 weeks. I LOVE Christmas, like cannot get enough, simply adore,...

For the Love of Dog

There is something to the love of a dog. I was watching a homeless man sitting under a highway overpass with his dog the other day at a red light, and got a little choked up. The dog was lying on...

{How To} Make Antler Art

Micah owns our kitchen. He cooks, sometimes cleans, and generally knows where everything is. When it comes to decor, I make that 110% my domain. Micah desperately wanted one of his hunting trophies...

Berry Good

{Blazer} Target {Sweater} Gap Outlet {Pants} Gap Outlet {Boots} Target {Necklace} Embellish {Bangle} Thrifted This is one of those outfits that seem to have a little of everything that I love about...

{Stud Muffin} Greek Turkey Wraps

Since I don't eat red meat and Micah is trying to stay away from it, we are having to get pretty creative with turkey, chicken and fish. Micah is a huge fan of Greek food, and I approach it...

{Beauty Mark} 15 Minute Dry Cleaner with Bounce

This isn't your typical beauty review. Part of your beauty routine, believe it or not, is how you treat your clothing. Sadly, many of my favorite pieces aren't the wash and go variety. Many require...

Ranch Dressing

{Shirt} Forever 21 {Skirt} Thrifted {Belt} Thrifted {Boots} Sheplers {Necklace} Forever 21 {Headband} Gap Outlet 1. Vinegar is my kryptonite. The smell of it elicits some overly dramatic gagging...

When the Leaves

Autumn is my most favorite time of year. The air gets crisp, humidity goes down and the holiday season begins. Blazers, boots and scarves become wardrobe staples and the occasional sweater makes an...

{How To} Create Loose Waves

On this blog, I've covered clothes, thrifting, DIY, decor, pets, cooking, and weddings. I have not however, covered beauty outside of a review of a beloved product. So I turned to an old friend who...

Soft In My Old Age

{Jacket} Forever 21 {Tee} Aerie {Jeans} Gap Outlet {Scarf} Forever 21 {Flats} Target At the ripe age of 26, I find myself growing soft. Muscle tone is a little bit harder to regain if I choose not...

Dog Days

If you have ever had a dog that falls short of the incarnation of Mother Theresa and Ghandi's love child, then you understand why I laughed so hard I cried when I read this. I figured I can't say...