pick up truck...

Here's to the weekend... CHEERS! 

{dallas bound for a show... yesssss}

wesson...

{via fashiontoast//long time ago}

We've started something new... every Thursday we spend a little more time in the kitchen by cooking up a recipe.  We make sure to take our time and follow the recipe -- fun because weeknight dinners are usually quick//healthy//whatever we feel like.  Last week it we used my grandmother's cookbook full of family recipes but this week it's a surprise...

What will it be???  I don't know... he has dinner//I have dessert... we will see.

radar...

Each of these are on my radar for fall... 

1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9... 10... 11... 12

falling...

{see by chloe fall 2011}

{via... via}

{lauren moffatt fall 2011}

It's safe to say I'm officially ready for fall... crisp mornings, leaves turning, and layers upon layers of pulled together yummy goodness.  Fall is quite possibly my favorite season to dress myself and others.  I have no problem throwing 12 different elements on in order to create an ensemble... and the colors... ahhh//watch out!

bashful...

{jcrew... vis pinterest}

Recently I've had many requests for my beauty routine and that is one I haven't shared with you before because it's entirely way too simple.  I'm not the girl that loooooves the latest and greatest the make up counter has to offer because unlike most my beauty essentials rarely change.  Allow me to share with you what goes into making this face...

{In the Bathroom//Over the Sink}

I'm not too particular about my cleanser but this one has been a fave for quite some time.

Moisturizer... I've used this one for the past 10 years... seriously love it.

Eyes... I use this and this.  ehh... it's preventative.

Exfoliant... this once or twice a week.  Stay fresh...

{Vanity//In the Bag}

Powder... used around the eyes and nose.

Bronzer because it's easy and genius during these summer months.

Blush... brushed on the apples//used this for years.

Liner... one swipe makes a world of a difference.

Mascara... my saving grace... won't use anything other than this.

Lips... this balm is my favorite and has been for a while.

Gloss... one thing I do change quite often.  Currently using Sonia Kashuk//no link.

That's it... simple//easy... perfect for me. 

Confession:  There are many times I find myself at the Chanel counter... 

usually for concealer in the chilly months or a new lip//nail color as the seasons change.  

{I trust your beauty routine in much more exciting}

decisions...

{pinterest}

Sometimes random posts are quite fitting...

it's been quite the busy week.

I've had to make a lot of decisions lately... 

getting better for someone who is extremely indecisive. 

I'm more happy when other's are happy.

Although... there are few times I don't get what I want... guilty.

For instance... bought a new car this week.  

She's fancy.

Also made another BIG decision... details coming soon.

It's nice to be the decision maker... everything goes my way.

I sound a bit spoiled//I may be... but I'm going to try my hand at it while I can.

It's not easy... but it's definitely not hard.

It's so fun... hopefully it lasts a really long time.

With all of these decisions I've been making... I have to rely on other people.

{THAT'S NOT FUN}

Especially when these other people have very important things going on and my matter is tiny in their eyes but colossal in my own.

I also find myself stalking my email while awaiting responses... 

like if I'm not looking I will miss it and it will be lost forever.

{THAT'S NOT FUN EITHER}

All in all... the decisions, the balance, the hair pulling, the opportunity... 

there are no words to express my joy and appreciation for the cards I've been dealt.

I want to say hello to my sister who is reading as she eats her breakfast... 

like she does every morning.  

{jello... seesterbee}

Have a  wonderful weekend you fancy bunch!

good days...

{black and white summer goodness}

{images via pinterest}

treasure hunting...

{via}

Spent the day scouring local antique stores... 

please excuse my absence as I was knee deep in vintage glory.  

fancy free...

{glitter guide}

A tad busy this morning... please excuse me as I am late to go cheerfully dance in the park with my handsome sax-playin' boyfriend as if we have no care in the world.

{Reality::  C's at the office and I've got things to do... plus I knocked myself out with "help, I can't sleep" in the middle of the night and I feel like I've been hit by a mack truck.  The above just seemed much more exciting.}  

hot minute...

A little street style inspiration for you on the sweltering Tuesday.

{via here, elle, the sartorialist}

untouched...

{here}

 Hey there kids!  

We has a wonderful weekend which was spent wine tasting, celebrating birthdays, and getting organized.  All the while staying indoors as it is 102 degrees which makes me want hide inside//move to alaska.  {not really... but}  With this extreme heat my wardrobe has taken a sharp turn towards simplicity.  I can hardly stand wearing anything other than sheer fabrics so my maxi dresses and skirts have been a go-to more often than not.  Cut-offs and whispy tops make for a simple//cool ensemble that's great for running around town.  Unfortunately these are the only articles touching my skin until Mother Nature grants us a swift breeze which would be welcomed by all... wink, wink.  Until then please tell me if you have any go-to sweltering ensembles... and I hope the sharing of my light and airy pieces is a breath of fresh air.

musings...

{pinterest}

hmm... where to begin.

~ ye ol' blog has not been on the top of the list lately

~ my apologies

~ there a few other things on the mind that I will share soon

~ something well worth waiting for

.....

~ I'd give anything for C and I to be able to live life like we did last week

~ no worries... no concerns... no routine

~ just the 2 of us taking in every last drop of the simplicity and ease of life

.....

~ having thoroughly enjoyed summer thus far...

~ it's entirely way too hot

~ I'm ready for a cool front//wash out//swift breeze

~ getting dressed is even a feat

.....

~ our garden is coming along... tomatoes//cucumbers//zucchini//basil

~ squash//cilantro//kale//spinach died while we were on vacay

~ I'm so bummed because we've worked so hard on it

~ my flower garden isn't as colorful as it was before we left

{so sad}

.....

~ on the agenda for the weekend

~ wine tasting

~ farmer's market//antiquing

~ we're staying home

~ can't wait

..... 

emma...

{via marie claire//fashion gone rogue}

So I don't Harry Potter... but I do loooove Emma Watson.  

Adorable and classy... such a doll.

{PS:  I also don't twilight... nor do I take part in the viewing of any other sequence of movies out there.  

Nothing against them//just never jumped on board//don't hate}

going the distance...

{vanity fair}

Taking a day trip to have a little fun with a new client... style it up. 

partly cloudy...

{via}

Playing catch up is getting the best of me... or maybe I left my mind/motivation at the beach.  Going to catch some much needed ZZzzZzz's//enjoy a mindless activity or two//and make a list of things to do... all after a day of appointments and meetings.  Happy Tuesday!

  

2000 miles...

I truly think we could go anywhere... we made the best of our week long hiatus and I wouldn't change anything.   We spent a little time in New Orleans and then made our way along the Gulf throughout the week.  Fireworks on the beach makes for one very special 4th of July.  We indulged in the finest seafood all the while taking in a fair share of junk food.  It was liberating to be far from home and work... it was also quite nice coming back and getting organized.  I took C to my hometown where we spent time with my lovely Grandmother and slipped in a little shopping with my Aunt.  I showed him the tree I planted when I was 5... it's huge now!  My heart will always be with Watts Lane... even though I'm grown and gone.  We went out with a colossal bang as our last night was spent meandering through the French Quarter.

     

The ride was an adventure and the memories are those I will never forget.

  

gray matter...

The drive back isn't nearly as fun as the way there... homeward bound.

jewels...

A few more sparkles for this lovely Thursday.  

We're still on vacay... be back soon.  

{images via pinterest}

vogue...

Why hello vintage Vogue... I simply couldn't pass up sharing these gorgeous prints.  

{all images via pinterest}