Y'all, Austin is hot. I was warned but didn't believe it would be as intense as it was. Afterall, I take frequent trips to Phoenix where the temps get much higher. I forgot that humidity is kind of a big factor. But man, is Austin a fun city. It was a whirl-wind of a trip, packed with great friends, food and lots of adventure. I flew down with my friend Megan, who currently lives in Boston, and...
I've been a bad blogger as of late. Really bad. Work has been so chaotic that I haven't had the energy to come up with anything to talk about. Here are some snaps from a wedding I went to this weekend. The ceremony was held at a church, with the reception out at the bride's family's farm. It was gorgeous. And the food. Amazing. I only had my iPhone, and it was dark by the...
This week at work was a rough one. I pulled a close all-nighter Thursday night, which reminded me of my colleges days! It ended on a high note, and I decided a drink and some good food was mandatory. A friend and I headed to Romano's Macaroni Grill for some good carbs and wine. It was very similar to The Olive Garden, but I thought the atmosphere was a lot more intimate. They start you...
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to discuss finance on this blog but it has consumed my mind lately, so what the hell. My office just went through a pretty significant layoff, so for a while I was uncertain if I would still have a job. I quickly realized my savings wouldn’t last me very long. Fortunately, I still have a job (and a paycheck!) but this recent scare has me rethinking how I spend...
Happy Friday! This is the first weekend in awhile that I don't have plans - so I am going to soak it up and enjoy some much-needed relaxation. Especially after this week, which was a whirlwind of activity. I'm sure plans will pop up - they usually do. What are you up to? Play along with Lauren, and link up over at her blog! My most favorite birthday was my 16th birthday. My friends threw...
This week has been a busy one! Tuesday I was up in Seattle for a conference. Wednesday was spent catching up on work email, and then I went to The Vault for a drink with another old friend I hadn't seen in a long time. Tis' the week for reunions! And I didn't take a single photo this week. Dang. I'm usually snap happy too. So I'll leave you with this: Because who couldnt use...
Yesterday I surprised a high school friend at her baby shower - I hadn't seen her in six years (something ridiculous like that). I walked in and she was shocked. Excited screams and joyful tears followed. We were super close in high school but, after she moved up to Washington and I moved down to Eugene for college, we slowly lost touch. Neither of us had money, or the time, to visit one another. After so...
This weekend I took a break from the brunch mission and decided that wine sounded more tempting. I headed to Cooper Mountain Vineyards for a picnic lunch with a glass of wine. I chose their Harmony (a white) which paired somewhat OK with the sushi we brought along. By the way, the Trader Joes sushi isn't that stellar. You get a ton for $5.99 for a reason. Another by the way: in Trader Joes, we...
Yay for Friday! This weekend I am heading to Street of Dreams and Cooper Mountain Vineyards. We are doing the winery before touring the homes - should be more fun that way. Sunday, I am heading to a baby shower to see a friend from high school I haven't seen in six years. Buying baby stuff was too much fun. Dangerously cute. {photo by Caroline of Coeur de La Photography} What are you up to? My...
If you're ever looking for home decor inspiration, look no further than The Nester. Recently, she posted about JuJu Hats, which are incredibly unique. They run high in cost, so there's no way I could afford one, but could you find a better conversation piece for your home? Swoon! {photo credit unknown} ...
I spoke earlier this summer about how I was planning on playing tourist in my own city/state. So, my family and I piled into the car and made the long trek to Aurora. Turns out it's only 23 miles outside of Portland - who knew? Named the "Antiques Capital of Oregon" this cute town was lined with historic homes turned antique stores. We made it into probably half of them, before we became too overwhelmed...
A last minute decision landed me at Byways Cafe on Sunday, as I continued my brunch mission. The 50's-esque diner is located on NW 12th and Glisan. The joint was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives awhile back, so it sounded like a given that the food would be a hit. Not so much. We popped in around 8:30 to a full house. At first glance, the place was super cute but we snagged a little table outside, which...
