Hello, lovelies! I have literally been running a mile a minute recently. Basically, living in two different cities.

Juggling time between a new job that I LOVE and spending quality time with family and friends has proven to be no easy task. Good thing this weekend is one of my favorite holidays. Sure, some would call it a Hallmark holiday but I think Mother’s Day is one of those rare moments during the year when EVERYONE is forced to take a breathe and reflect on arguably the most important person in most of our lives–our mothers.

I use the term “mothers” loosely because it can mean very different things to very different people.

Personally, I am more comfortable with the term “mama” and it refers to one special bitch I know. Not only is she the lady that made all this possible by bringing me in to this world 23 years ago but, she is also the inspiration for pretty much everything I do. She taught be about style and grace at a young age and continues to every single day.

So, here’s to all the mother’s out there! xo.

This past Saturday was one of those amazing days where everything simply just falls in to place. The day started like any lazy Saturday…we slept in, got some comfort food for lunch, and then headed out for an afternoon activity.

Hamilton’s Pool in Dripping Springs is one of our regular summer outings, but this trip took an unfortunate turn when we arrived to the park and were told that it would be a 45-minute wait to even park the car. Add the mile walk down to the river, and we were looking at a pretty long wait.

So, we decided to try a neighboring park with similar access to the river. Enter drama–we weren’t exactly sure which trail led us to the water. So, after a little wandering and a bit of unnecessary yelling–we found salvation.

We spent the next three hours wading in the beautiful riverside, sipping beer and making inappropriate jokes in earshot of young children (oops).

After leaving the park, we weren’t quit ready to head home so, we stopped at a local Dripping Springs bar called Barbershop. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting a whole lot from this renovated barn but I was more then pleasantly surprised!

We posted up on the back patio, and the surprises just kept on coming. First, the House Beer (a brewed in-house IPA) was awesome! Second, D and I took a super cute picture–a super rarity these days. And third, a local bluegrass band started jamming on a tiny makeshift stage.

And when I say local, I mean local but nothing beats a banjo and a fiddle on a Texas Saturday afternoon.

As the sun set on this beautiful Texas day, I was truly thankful. Hope ya’ll had an equally amazing Saturday. xo.

Here is it people, the movie poster for the upcoming film rendition of The Great Gatsby starring Leo Dicaprio and Carey Mulligan.

In case you haven’t noticed, I have been on a bit of a 1920′s kick…a la here and here.

The release date for the epic drama is set for December 2012. Let’s just hope and pray they don’t mess this one up.

Happy Sunday, ya’ll! xo.

here are a few shots from my life recently.  like most, Instagram has become kind of THE digital chronicle of my life. we are settling in to a bit of a routine here is Austin, Texas.  But of course, there are always a few surprises to keep things interesting.  So, here is a little info about each snapshot:

1. A few weeks ago my sister and I headed home to Houston for a quick weekend with family.  All I can say is, we do brunch. A lot.
2. This is the look I get from Holly every morning saying, “Please don’t leave me Mama!”.
3. Dancing! I am a grown-up 99% of the time, but I can’t always resist the Austin nightlife.  Snapped this one of a friend while out a couple weeks ago.
4. New (pink) shoes! My dad got me these neon pink/yellow training shoes.  Now I have no excuse but to gym it up hard.

xoxo.