I swear the last couple of weeks have been some of the happiest days of my life. No specific thing has occurred to make me feel this way, but in the last few weeks I’ve found my center. I’ve been making life changes like reading more, writing more, working out daily, and just generally enjoying the everyday. A long time ago, I wrote a post about how much I hate the work week. Well I’m happy to say that the pain of Mondays and work has finally subsided. I feel genuinely happy each and every day that I wake up and come to work and when I go home and go to sleep. I’m not sure why I feel so good, but I thought I’d share some of my simple pleasures:

My oh my what a Monday. I thought I'd kick off the new year with a fashion post - but I hoped I would be a little more upbeat. It's been a long day to say the least and to top it all off, I'm sick. I spent a good three hours today at the doctor's office and getting prescriptions to fight this looming bug I've had since Christmas. Anyone else in need of hot tea and day under the covers?

All the same, today was a Monday so I suppose I should've expected something dreary. I'm optimistic for Tuesday though. Here's to hoping all the medicine and an early bed time will put me back on the mend.

Happy work week folks!

Ooh - la -la! I love this outfit! I wore this little get up out with my family over Christmas break and it was so cozy and inviting, I can't wait to wear it again! Someone special gave me this scarf as a Christmas gift and I've been wearing nonstop since.

So here we are, back in Texas and getting back in the groove of this thing called life. Thank goodness it's a short work week, being off so long makes coming back to work a drag. Plus, we've got just three days until the new year and I absolutely can't wait. 2016 is going to be something special and I've got all the feels about a brand new year. Big A and I are planning on staying in with a party for two and all the romance.

I'm still going through pictures of our Christmas Vacation and I promise to share them soon.

Until then, xoxo

It's the day before Thanksgiving and I'm at home. I'm cuddled up with a cup of coffee, watching The Grinch, awaiting my long drive to Oklahoma to see Big A's family for a few days. I've packed all my favorite things - my comfy TopShop Sweater, scarves from my mom, plaid shirts, and booties. I'm ready for the holidays.

But just now, in this moment, in my room, I am so thankful. I am so happy. I am so ready to give thanks for all that the year has given me in love, in joy, in peace.

scarves knitted by mom

booties from Target

H&M workout top // asics running shoes // contigo water bottle - have to get in those miles after all that turkey

H&M sports bra  // asics leggings

It’s the freakin’ weekend y’all! I just put in so much time at work but it was all worth it because it’s officially my VACATION! I can’t wait to tell you all about it, so more on that tomorrow….

For now, remember our mini vacay to Austin, Texas? Well I wore this little get up all around the town and it was so suitable for the city. I did get a little hot, I didn’t expect this cute little jacket to keep me so warm, but I was impressed! I actually got this jacket from Dottie Couture, a small Indiana Boutique – well worth looking at if you’ve never shopped there. I highly recommend it!

I just wanted to stop in and say hi, you are lucky, you are blessed, you are loved, and it's almost Thanksgiving. Give some one you love a hug and kiss and remember to be grateful for all that you've got!
Jeans & Tank : H&M // Bomber Jacket : Dottie Couture // Boots : XOXO // Purse : Steve Madden

This weekend the weather really kicked into cold mode and Dallas finally started to feel like fall: the wind was blowing, the leaves were turning, and I was in this scarf (and later, a jacket.) It turned out to be the perfect November weekend full of all the best things: shopping, chili, naps, and love!

An outfit that's an oldie but a goodie. What's better than leggings, a sweater, and little dash of pink? Nothing, I tell you. Nothing.

Anyway, it's been a long Saturday. I woke up and went to work today? I know, it was weird for me too and I'm up for a long half week ahead, but I won't bore you with my employment woes. It's almost Thanksgiving, I can hang in there!

In fact, tonight we're settled in with friends, having a pot of chili and watching the Cowboys game. #gopokes #beatbaylor

This week has just been....awful. I mean the kind of awful that makes you want to quit your job and move to Japan and change your name. But you know...it's already Wedensday so I'm pretty close to the weekend. I'll hang in there.

I've had very little free time this week so I've barely had any time to edit my pictures from Austin. I did have some time today to put together a little his and her outfit post.

On Saturday (in Austin) we got dressed up and had a little dinner date to Little Barrel and Brown (highly recommend) afterwards we strolled to the candy shop and got some Italian Cream Sodas before settling in at our airbnb. Simple and romantic. My favorite kind of date.