this past weekend was my grandlittle's wedding in houston.. it was so wonderful to catch up with my sisters over dr peppers and food truck burgers (best idea ever!) -- congratulations to the happy couple!
{anthropologie dress}
July 30, 2012
July 29, 2012
quote of the day
"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
- Proverbs 4:23
July 27, 2012
giacomo's
no problem with my friends comparing me to rachel berry when i hear this: "its all coming back to me now"
okay so i know i didn't really blog about the food that i ate while in boston and my only excuse is really that i was just too busy stuffing my face to stop and take any pictures. that's a legitimate reason, right? luckily, my dad is just as photo-obsessed as i am and actually took a few pictures of our fine dining while i was distracted with piling more onto my plate. priorities, people.. im all about priorities.
{blurry iphone picture of the zuppa di pesce courtesy of my daddy}
one of the places my parents took me and my brother is giacomo's, one of their absolute favorite restaurants in boston.. and with good reason. it is small and intimate, literally the friendliest staff on the planet, amazing italian food, and (yes, there's an "and") it's cheap. like really-good-for-your-money cheap. our waitress said that they haven't changed their prices since they opened which, i think, is pretty incredible. we ordered the pumpkin tortellini in a fresh sage mascarpone cheese sauce and a zuppa di pesce for "two", obviously with plenty of red wine. seriously, next time you're in boston go to this place, but be warned, you will probably be waiting in a line outside for at least an hour.. no matter what time you go. but it's worth it, so so worth it.
July 26, 2012
pretty little tunes vol.30
a worry-free playlist for all you stressballs :)
1. "don't worry, be happy" by bobby mcferrin
2. "float on" by modest mouse
3. "ob-la-di, ob-la-da" by the beatles
4. "vienna" by billy joel
5. "no hurry" by zac brown band
6. "can't go back now" by the weepies
7. "be ok" by ingrid michaelson
8. "knee deep" by zac brown band
9. "put your records on" by corinne bailey rae
10. "oh happiness" by david crowder band
1. "don't worry, be happy" by bobby mcferrin
2. "float on" by modest mouse
3. "ob-la-di, ob-la-da" by the beatles
4. "vienna" by billy joel
5. "no hurry" by zac brown band
6. "can't go back now" by the weepies
7. "be ok" by ingrid michaelson
8. "knee deep" by zac brown band
9. "put your records on" by corinne bailey rae
10. "oh happiness" by david crowder band
July 23, 2012
July 22, 2012
July 21, 2012
simple pleasures
currently listening to "colourless colour" by la roux
{summer peaches my roomie brought home}
summer really is the best. despite the 100+ degree weather we endure here in texas, sitting on a back porch sippin on iced cold beers with my friends last night was probably one of my favorite things ever. it's very simple moments like that that make all the difference in life. hope everyone else has had a wonderful week!
{new toy + smudges}
{added these to my stationary collection}
July 20, 2012
eurotrip
unhealthily repeating "love on top" by beyoncé
lovelies, i have some really exciting news to share...
in september, my dear friend jenna and i will be going on a two-week european trip! for no reasons other than to enjoy being young, eating our hearts out, and laughing until we cry.
we are fiercely planning and would love suggestions of places to stay (we're thinking hostels), eat, and sites to see. if you've been to amsterdam, brussels, cologne, bonn, paris, florence, positano, or rome.. i'd really appreciate your input! just leave any recommendations in the comments box below :)
July 17, 2012
massachusetts mashup
currently listening to "neutron wireless crystal" by swimming
a little late on my pics from my recent trip home, but better late than never right?
July 16, 2012
July 15, 2012
quote of the day
"Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent."
- Marilyn Vos Savant
July 14, 2012
simple pleasures
currently listening to "smile" by lily allen
{finally got a cape cod bracelet}
being home last week was just so... refreshing. there's something incredibly comforting about being back with family and old friends that causes me to sleep in, eat my weight in food, and laugh till my whole body hurts.
{lindt chocolate truffles as a late night snack}
now im back in dallas and already trying to plan my next vacation because, clearly, i yearn for refreshing moments.
{grilling with the family on our backyard patio}
July 13, 2012
white out
obsessed with jerry douglas' cover of the boxer feat. mumford & sons and paul simon
{zara scarf, club monoco shirt, j.crew shorts}
these were taken in the backyard of my home in massachusetts (i know, its a fairytale backyard) -- im not really one to wear animal print since im always scared of the trashy/classy fine line but when your mom buys you a scarf from zara, you better love it and make it work.
July 9, 2012
July 3, 2012
sheer illusion
on repeat: "emmylou" by first aid kit
someone stop me from buying nude colored everything. dont know why im always so drawn to such muted tones, but it does make mixing and matching a ton easier. this dress mixes three different nude shades into one perfect piece and the skirt part is made of some type of magic tulle material that makes you feel really princess-y. bought it a few weeks back and now it's grossly cheap so maybe that's a sign that i need to quit buying things right when i see them, but letsbehonest, that probably won't happen.
{lush dress, j.crew belt, ray bans, marc fisher heels}
July 2, 2012
July 1, 2012
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