Happy weekend! SXSW kicked off here in Austin yesterday, so this city is hopping. Despite the gridlock traffic and hourlong wait at every restaurant, I love the energy and excitement that fills every corner of town during SXSW. There are parties galore, pop-up music venues, and friends visiting from all over the country… which adds… read more
Real Weddings on Loverly
I got married almost 10 years ago, and there have been many times over the years when I wished I could give a friend who wasn’t there a visual to better describe what is was like, or if I could have a few quiet moments to relive the day without finding and bringing out my… read more
How to :: Make a Martini
This is the second post in our new “How To” series that will share fresh ways to bring more style into everyday life. Nestled underneath the offices of one of Austin’s most respected (and Mad Men esque) ad agencies, McGarrah Jessee, is what will soon be the city’s hottest watering hole — Garage. Filled with original art deco design details, co-owners… read more
My Favorite Healthy Snacks
Recent nutritional wisdom has portrayed conflicting views when it comes to the idea of “snacking.” Most women’s magazines praise the virtues of small meals throughout the day, while current bestseller The Fast Diet touts stretching as much time as possible between meals without so much as a nibble. The Fast Metabolism Diet recommends eating six times daily… read more
Love + Work :: Miller and Jana Mobley
At just age 27, Miller Mobley has risen to the top of the ultra competitive photography industry to become one of the most sought after shooters in the business, traveling the world shooting A-list celebrities on assignment for the likes of TIME, Entertainment Weekly and the Hollywood Reporter, to name a few. He’s done it… read more
Tuesday Tastings :: Toasted Coconut & Almond Granola
I’m always a fan of a salty-sweet combo, which is probably why I can eat granola by the handful and often find myself gravitating towards it when afternoon munchies strike. As much as I love it, I think that granola might be one of the most deceptively calorie and fat-laden foods around — I mean,… read more
Radical Ranges
I dream about kitchens…we are just starting the process of building a house, so my late night wanderings through Pinterest or my favorite design blogs (like Bungalow Classic) often result in REM tours through imaginary rooms that haven’t been designed yet. I love when stoves are used as a design focal point in kitchens, especially as… read more
Bring it Home :: A Home Full of Stories
Unhung art leaning on the walls, stacks of books with dog-eared pages—to me, these details are what make a home look lived in and full of stories (literally). I love to imagine living in an all-white apartment with not a thing out of place (ok, I want to be Olivia Pope), but let’s get real.… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Bittersweet Grapefruit
Nature gives us a bounty of citrus fruits at this time of year for a reason: there’s nothing more invigorating to winter palates than biting into a Clementine slice or squeezing a bright burst of lemon juice over grilled fish or meat. Lately, I’ve felt particularly energized by the sweet-tart hit of grapefruit as an… read more
Weekend Notes
We headed to East Texas yesterday for my grandmother’s memorial service, and I’ve been spending time reading through her letters to me through the years — in the spirit of Valentine’s, they’re some of the best “love notes” I’ve ever received. Nana had this way of making you feel like the most brilliant, witty,… read more
