Sunday, February 26, 2012

Southern Patios

Today's weather in DC was a wonderful reminder that Spring is indeed on the way.  The warm sunshine was a wonderful welcome and made for a beautiful Sunday. Days like today really make me anxious to buy our first home and transform it into everything we want.  One of the most "necessary" wants is a sufficient porch.  I absolutely love being on the porch, whether is rocking, eating or sipping, its one of my favorite things in a home.  Aren't these lovely?










xoxo,

Katie

 
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Watch Out

I was never much of a watch wearer until Austin gifted me a Michael Kors watch for my birthday a couple years ago. Now, I wear it every single day. I don't remember life before a watch.  Well, now with Spring on the way I am shopping for a fresh face (no pun intended) and would love to find something as versatile as my tortoise shell MK watch has been to me.

I love these...


How fun is this Michele watch? You can change the straps to reflect your personality!



Leaning most towards...
Dying over this vintage Rolex...


Happy Friday!

xoxo,

Katie
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

M.I.A.

My sincere apologies for the blogging hiatus lately. Life has been pretty crazy on our end lately and I just have not found a moment to slow down. Funny how life is.  Things are settling nicely on our end, but I still feel as though we have not reached the light at the end of this “adjustment tunnel.” I am thinking that may take awhile. I have learned that patience is not my strongest suit and have expectations that things should fall into place naturally and quickly. That. Doesn’t. Happen. So, I am working on that, and hoping soon enough the dust will settle.  Until then…

On a lighter note, any fun plans for the upcoming weekend? Austin and I have a friend and his fiancĂ© visiting us this weekend which should be a lot of fun.  They are getting married in May and I can’t wait to hear about how all of the details are falling into place.  I will be in her same crazed bridezilla panicked state  busy state this time next year. Eesh. One thing I really do hope to find time for this weekend is a little pampering. The fiancĂ© surprised me with a mani/pedi at a fabulous spa in Georgetown which I have yet to use.  He really is the best. I am hoping to set aside some time this weekend for that.
I am excited to show our friends around our new city this weekend and do lots of fun “touristy” stuff.  Austin said I looked like a kid on Christmas when he said he could arrange a private tour of the White House through his job. Nerdy side of me emerges…I have to say that my mood is greatly lifted due to the wonderful weather DC is experiencing today. 70 degrees! I have never been more ready for Spring in all of my life. Spring is my favorite season.  Bright, cheery clothing, evening al fresco dining on our back patio, and evening bike rides around the Potomac. Bliss.


Happy Almost Weekend!

Xoxo,

Katie
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Day 14 of Things I Love: My Girlfriends

I am so blessed to have the sweet friends that I do. While many of my close friends live in different states and our visits are few and far between, I cherish each reunion! I am excited that I am making new friends in DC, but I sure do miss my college girls.  We always have more fun than we should lots of fun when we are all together with girl talk and a case bottle of wine.

Picture overload ensues...





Love girlfriends!

xoxo,

Katie
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Day 13 of Things I Love: Online Shopping

Maybe love is an understatement. Obsessed may be a better term. I wouldn't like to classify it as an "addiction" per se, but I truly cannot help myself to at least "browsing" when I receive my daily emails.  It may be a good idea to unsubscribe. Maybe just slim down my inbox...but, I mean, I don't know any gal that can resist an email that offers an additional 30% off sale and free shipping. J Crew is doing it now, and who can really resist such a good deal

A few of my favorites...
via       
You definitely have to be choosy, but they offer some great trendy pieces for a girl on a budget.


Like these...my most recent purchase...
At $26 and free shipping both ways, you can't afford NOT to get these adorable trousers. Perfect transition to Spring!

 Tobi is also a great site that I have found similar to ASOS. Trendy pieces that you may not wear next year, but at the price points, you can justify it!

Well that's a given.
A couple other favs:
-Endless
-RueLaLa
-Amazon (if you can't find it here, pretty sure it doesn't exist)
-Gilt
-Ideeli
-Beyond The Rack
-City Swag
-Hautelook

What are your favorite sites? I would love to add them to my favorites! 

xoxo,

Katie

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Day 12 of Things I Love: Coastal Living

Much apologies for the slack job I've been doing lately.  Trying to balance my sanity while adjusting to my career has been quite the endeavor. All positive though :) While I do love the actual magazine Coastal Living, this post is primarily focused on just beach life in general. I am from Wilmington, North Carolina and absolutely love being able to call it "home."  There is just something about the sense of calm that comes over me the second I enter the city limits.  Austin and I enjoy numerous rides on the boat and al fresco summer dinners with friends.

Nothing really beats the easy, breezy style that the beach possesses, its the one place you can kick back with an ice cold cocktail, breathe in the salt air and say, "What to-do list?"  The coast is where I was raised, where my sweet boy asked me to be his wife, where we will say "I Do" and where we will take our future babes on beach trips. Clearly, it has a special place in my heart.

Home.



Some fun beach moments...





Where is your favorite place?

xoxo,

Katie 
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Day 11 of Things I Love: Spring

Spring is unlike any other season (well, duh), but seriously, it has to be my favorite.  Everyone comes out of their cold winter shell and everything just feels so much more alive. I absolutely love nothing more than opening the windows on that first warm early Spring day to enjoy the sunshine, birds and the fresh air scent. Currently on my Spring must have list....
Cutler & Gross Sunnies
Kate Spade Elina Flat  
J. Crew Frog Clasp Bracelet
Diptyque Gardenia Candle- Barneys New York

Whats on your list?

xoxo,

Katie
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Day 10 of Things I Love: Manicures

A manicure is my most favorite guilty pleasure.  Something about it makes you feel a sense that you're just put together. My sweet Valentine surprised me yesterday with a manicure/pedicure at the salon up the street to ensure I was fully pampered before Valentines Day. I believe I will be making that trip tomorrow. All of the new Spring colors are getting me so excited for warm weather.

My "go to" shade from Essie- "Sand Tropez" Perfect for all seasons!
LOVE the Spring 2012 collection

 xoxo,

Katie

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