weekend snapshots

hello monday.

don't linger too long.

let's fly right on by and bring another weekend.

1. saturday afternoon nap light. getting up at 5 am for a 11 mile run guarantees a nap later.

2. dinner party cheeses and fancy drinks

3. grilling peaches. I'll eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, please.

4. viola! final dinner product. looks almost as good as the magazine picture it came from.

5. spontaneous Sunday afternoon movie date.

6. I crafted a bit for myself and whipped up this headband sunday afternoon. It might be my favorite thing.



little things

good morning, friends. it's 7:36 am on Friday and I slept a whopping 12 hours last night. Yes, I did fall asleep at 730 on the couch. It was probably the best decision of my whole week.

If you've been reading, you've probably noticed that the transition to Austin and this new job has been rough. Well, rough may not even cover it.  So, this week I'm linking up with Hello Hue and focusing on those little things.

If I've learned anything at this new job, it's to really cherish and hold on to those little things. I've got a new appreciation for time at home and my husband (who worked a hated job for nearly a year and a half).

so, without further ado here are my little things for the week:

mid week snow cone date was the perfect way to celebrate making it halfway though. I'm a "seasonal" person, and love summer favorites. Peaches, watermelon and snow cones are absolute musts for me in the summer.  

after reading this post by Ellen, I woke up a few minutes early and caught a sunrise on Tuesday. It was the perfect refreshing quiet before starting another day.

since I work in a basement, it was an awesome surprise to get to go work in the greenhouse on the roof of our building for a few hours yesterday. Just seeing the sun brought new life into my day.

and finally, early this week I got some super happy mail from my friend moxiemandie.  I'm loving my burlap bag--it rides the bus with me daily and holds my lunch, book, and all necessities for the day!  definitely buy a bag from her--you won't regret it!

made my day

 shirt: target, necklace: pretties by meg, pants: jcrew: bracelet: i forgot. :)

It made my day. and week, that:

that I FINALLY found a chambray shirt at Target. for only $20. and a $3 off coupon (online) made it 17. make you holla.

last night we went out to cheesecake factory with some good friends.reeses peanut butter chocolate cake cheesecake. i'm in chocolate mode before may starts and it's a no-no.

Houston weather has been surpisingly not miserable hot. it won't last for long, but I'm enjoying it while it's here

i was able to score this necklace and this necklace from Laura at along for the ride. at a great deal.

i'm hearing lots of party jams on the radio.

mint green anything. but especially nail polish.

yes, that is my cell phone sticking out of my pocket. oops.

i was in a rush to get some self portraits done before work.

tonight we're attendting a free outdoor choral concert at a park near our house.

free dates? i'll take all you've got.

what things have made your day (and week)?

little things

Happy Friday!
It is just me, or do some weeks feel more like month-long periods of time?
that's been this week for me.

I'm in between projects at work: (anion to hydrophobic) and waiting on new supplies, writing new methods, and it's all work at your computer stuff. Not my fav. So, this is a look back at the little things that have made this week better!

Peanut Butter cheerios: I found these at the grocery store this week, and they have become my new obsession. I love them.

Wednesday I got to each lunch with some dear friends, the Colemans and their little boy, Davis.

It's been a long time since I've seen them, and he has grown so much!

It was a perfect breath of fresh air mid week!

Last night I did hot yoga for the first time. I had sweat streaming off my body.

It was very challenging, but a great break from running!

and just because February is my favorite month, all this month I'm offering 30% off with the code

MONTHOFLOVE

little things

I'm not even sure which little things we are on, but it doesn't really matter.

I'm linking up with aisle to aloha again, and you should too! 

here are some of the little things that i'm thankful for!  

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1. one more class, one more final until freedom. 

2.  Cold weather, coats, and scarves! In Texas, (and especially in Houston) there is limited amount of time we can wear our festive winter accessories. I plan to take full advantage of that.

3. Getting lost in books.  I love reading, and as the semester draws to a close, I have lots more time to read.  And, when it's cold outside, a hot cup of coffee, soft blanket, and good book are the perfect combination!

 

4. I'm home sick today, but so thankful for the day in my jammies to lay around. 

5. Our Christmas cards are in the mail! We didn't send any last year, since we had only been married a week, but this year we did and I love them! 

Don't forget you can use the code LASTMINUTE for 20% off your entire order in my shop!
And, you still have until Tuesday to get your order by Christmas!