Summer breeze and blacked eyed Susans

Hey there lovies. I'm so excited to share with you my latest outfit post. We've had a heat wave here in Austin recently... I mean HOT! It's been in the upper 90's but with the heat index it makes it feel more like in the 100's. It's really hard to look your best when you are withering in the sun if you know what I mean. I usually find it easiest to keep things simple and throw on a nice breathable dress, hat and sunnies and call it a day. I'm a boot girl at heart.... so you will always see me running around in boots even on the hottest day. I just find them more comfortable. Today I'm linking up with Along Abby Road, Gentri Lee and Haircut and General Attitude for a Summer Style Link-Up!! I've never done this before so hope this works. Eeeeeep!

Dress: Forever XXI

Boots: Old Navy

Hat: Target

Sunnies: Target

Locket: Francessca's

Belt: Thrifted

Bangles: Flea Market

The beach

Happy Monday everyone! As promised I have a lot to post about. I'm so excited to share with ya'll my beach adventure. As you may or may not know the Mister and I love to escape the city and go to the coast every so often. We love to camp and frolic at Mustang Island.... it's just a little over a four hour drive from Austin which isn't bad at all, but far enough to make it feel like you in a tropical paradise. We have been here a handful of times and now it's a tradition. I love creating our own little family tradition's.... do you?

The Mister has dear friends that let us stay at their beach house every so often. We were actually planning on camping this go around but it turns out that the house was empty and was graciously offered to us to use. It worked out perfectly because Lucy has been really sore lately. She's getting older and her hips hurt her.... she's been jumping off the bed and couch when she shouldn't be and it's caused her major pain. So we took her to the vet and they prescribed her little puppy pain medication and a small dose of steroids. It was convenient because camping with a sore pup isn't a very good idea. 

It rained the first night we were there but it was actually pleasant because we got in from the drive around 8pm or so. So we unpacked and watched a movie as we cuddled and shared some wine. It's funny.... it's actually nice to just stay in sometimes and not do anything at all.

The next day was partly cloudy with pockets of sunlight every so often. We set up our huge 10x10 tent that we actually bought for the purpose of me to use as a vendor.... but it is nice to use at the beach as well. Bonus! We set up our chairs and chilled for the good half of the day. The Mister had packed some adult beverages ans some lunchables so we were all set.

Lucy seemed to be doing well and had a great time chasing seagulls and digging in the sand. She loves to explore her surroundings.

There was a huge tree that had washed ashore with all sorts of barnacles and muscles attached to it. The gulls had a field day pecking at the shells trying to get a little tasty treat.

Wow! The sun sure does take it out of you. Nap time is always welcome on the beach.... especially for tiny, precious pups.

 Lucy taking in her surroundings.

We saw so many variety of birds this time around. We think some were migrating so it brought them to Mustang Island for the time. It was really cool to see 3 different types of sand pipers and various types of seagulls and pelicans. There were also many types of herring too! As always, every time we visit we see dolphins. No jellyfish this time.

These are the wind turbines that we always drive by on the way home. They are awesomely huge. All in all it was a great trip even though the weather was a little spoty. Like every trip we didn't want to leave but then when we got on the road we couldn't wait to get home and sleep in our own bed. I really wish we could visit Mustang Island more often but we have a garden and two crazy chicks that we are raising right now so we can't be as adventurous as we would like to be at times. But I love coming home and tending to our plants and watching the chicks grow up and do wacky things. Which reminds me the Mister is finishing up the coop for our new farm family so I will be sharing some photos of the finished product as well as our garden that is full of herbs and veggies! I can't wait. I hope everyone is having a fun Spring.

xoxo

Pinterest lately.....

Happy Friday everyone! I'm so excited for this weekend..... our plan is to not make any plans at all. That's the best! We are however having a cook out with the family on Sunday though. I haven't seen my bro and sister in law and my little nephews in quite awhile. I'm sure those little guys have changed a lot.... every time I see them they have grown. It should be fun and hot!!!

Yesterday it got into the 90's and the heat index was 105 due to the humidity! That's crazy.... the dog days of summer are just around the corner. I forgot how hard it is to take "outfit pictures" in the Texas heat and not look like a hawt mess! I am getting very inspired by festival clothing and bohemian, flowey tops and dresses. I love the look of these white lace and crochet shirts.... very romantic and great for those hot days ahead.

I'm also getting more into pastels and girly girl looks. I've always loved bows and floral prints but now I'm actually buying more to incorporate into my wardrobe. I want to be more daring and take more risks. Hopefully in the near future I can wear a little crop top like this pink one above. At this point I'm uncomfortable even baring my arms. 

I'm also on the lookout for classic pieces that are timeless. You can always mix and match button downs with a splash of color or and edgy necklace. I adore these camel colored heals and purse shown above. Since I've cut my hair I've been trying to experiment and find different ways to wear it. I love how

  Keiko Lynn has been wearing her short cut real messy. I've got my sea salt spray and have been playing around with the tousled, wavy look and the outcome = romantic bed hair!

Gah! I love this denim, hat wearing girl! I've got quite the collection of hats of my own going on right now. Every time I go to the thrift store I keep my eyes peeled in hopes that I find the perfect floppy hat. There is always room for more hats. I'm very excited to say that I recently purchased some new round sunnies like the ones above. I've always wanted some and could never find any... until yesterday I came across the perfect pair at Target. My life is complete now. Ha! So those tan booties are pretty cute as well. I really want a flat pair or a little heal wouldn't be too bad, I just have issues with walking in heals. I'm all about comfort now.

I've always been attracted to the romantic vibe.... lace, pearls, flowers etc. You get the picture right? I'm going to be wearing more floral crowns this summer with my new tousled hair. I also predict more white cotton dresses are in my future.

I'm drooling over these simple yet chic geometric planters. Wanty! I'm always finding the most interesting dishware and tea cups at thrift stores. I bring them home and the Mister makes the most fabulous tea cup candles. They are so adorable and all my friends love them! They make great gifts as well. The other images are just wonderful spaces and places that I would love and enjoy.

So recently I've been watching "Best Ink" and have became addicted. I watched  the marathon and couldn't take my eyes off the TV. Ha! So as you all may know I have some tattoo's of my own. If you haven't seen them yet you can take a gander on this post here. I got these little birdies with my sister in Ohio. It our little reminder of each other and our history growing up together. I also have a little mustache on my right index finger for giggles. I love the color in these tattoos! I want to get another one in the future but don't know where on my body or what it should be. These are my inspiration. 

So things are going great in my little corner of the world right now. Our garden is growing well and my little herb garden is no longer little. I have so much herb's that I don't know what to do with them all! The chicks are halfway to full grown and are ready to go outside in the coop. The Mister will work on the finishing touches this weekend and I'll take some photos to share with you all. First Thursday is coming up here shortly and I hope that my mounted animal heads sell well. I've been working so hard on them. I've even come up with a few new patterns! My schedule at work is about to change as well and I will have to adjust to once again working mid shift. Ugh! Hopefully that will push me harder into getting everything in order so I can leave and start school again. I really hate changing my whole schedule around....it effects my sleeping pattern, when I eat, and my work out schedule. I have been enjoying going with Matt to boot camp and now I will have to do it in the mornings by myself. Oh well......sigh. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

xoxo

Antique shopping in Brenham

Last weekend The Mister and I took a day trip to Brenham, Texas. I had seen my good friend Mandy's pictures from the Antique Rose Emporium and had to see it for myself. The drive was beautiful.... the side of the highway was lined with all sorts of wild flowers. Brenham is a little town in Texas so not much was open on the Sunday when we went there..... it was still fun to see the old brick buildings and we did get to check out a few antique stores after all.

There was the straingest Santa Clause collection. Can we say freaky?

I love all the old hand blown pieces.

Tons of trinkets and bobbles.

Love this little purple deer....

Wanted: Cute Suzy Homemaker Aprons!!!

These boots were too cool! I'm loving this App by A Beautiful Mess! There are so many neat doodles and boarders you can use.

Diggin' the tea cup set on the bottom right hand side... very cute!

More Aprons!

Take a closer look.... if you dare!

I just adore this little vanity set. I always wanted something like this, guess it's just the girl in me.

I totally have a white lamb planter just like the pink one in back.

I'm not quite sure how I feel about these pictures of me. I bought this dress and Old Navy and thought it looked really good in it when I bought it but then I saw these pictures and it didn't seem too flattering of me. I'm still doing boot camp but I'm also still very self conscious as well. I don't know what to do with my hair sometimes either because I cut it and now it's mid length.... I'm just so confused.

Look at all these cool doors for sale! I simply love the green one..... the wood work is so intricate. I originally wanted to wear black wedges with this outfit to "elongate" my legs but I knew I was going to be doing a lot of walking and had to be realistic. I love these shoes that I got from Strut in San Marcos with my good friend Anna.

 This picture isn't too bad I guess. Just the day before I had run into a big Pampas Grass Plant that we have in our front yard and cut my ankle on the grass. The leaves are very sharp and can slice your skin open! Yikes.

I go nuts over these little china figurens.

Check out this cat. Weird right? Kinda like it.

Wanty.

This was the coolest room..... full of cameras and photographs.

I have a huge collection of my own at home.... so I'm always on the lookout for something that catches my eye. I love these crazy, outdated Photography books.

Look how sweet this land camera is on the right hand side!!! Check out the bellows.

There is still more to post about in Brenham. I have yet to show you The Antique Rose Emporium. I hope you've enjoyed my little day trip post. I do love to get out with The Mister and travel a bit. I also just took a trip to Mustang Island again so I'm really excited to share that with you all as well. I hope everyone is having a great Spring! I may be doing a give away soon so keep an eye out for the post. If your interested in the giveaway you can check out my link for my Crochet Animal Heads on Big Cartel. I will be giving away a mounted animal heads to one lucky winner!

xoxo