Friday, September 27, 2013

Friday

Weekend has come traveler! #Nusatrip #travel #travelingideas #holiday #weekend #saturday #sunday #onlinetravelagency

We are currently packing up to head to the coast for the second weekend in a row. I am most definitely not complaining as there is some beautiful weather to be had this weekend. We will also be celebrating two of our close friends tying the knot tomorrow! It'll be a gorgeous weekend for a wedding and lots of wine fun to catch up with many friends!

Cheers!

-K
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Perfect Timing?

Don't wait

Is there really such thing as perfect timing? I am a firm believer that all things "happen for a reason". I believe that my husband and I married exactly when we were supposed to, moved to DC precisely when we should have, and everything else in between. We have found ourselves frequently asking ourselves "is the time right for xyz?" Will we ever wake up and say "today is the day?"....probably not. That's why I am the firmest believer to let God's plans work when they should and to let Him take the drivers seat on all of your big life plans. Because you never know when they could change! I have always been a hesitant person in big life decisions and changes. I think this quote is perfect for so many reasons. I am working on being open to anything that can come your way, and knowing that the timing is just right!

Have a great Wednesday!

-K
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

J. Crew { on sale }

J. Crew is offering a Fall sale on ALL items (sale included) with code SHOPFALL. An extra 25% off sale items is a pretty great deal in my book. And, speaking of great deals, today is the last day of the Kate Spade Surprise Sale. I am even getting in a little Christmas shopping (way early - but fellow Type A's, you can never be too prepared right?)

I'm really into basic, classic pieces for Fall/Winter this year. You can never go wrong with a go-to black legging and oversized sweater. That'll probably be me every day until March.
Collection icon trench
Collection Icon Trench
Pixie pant in leather tuxedo stripe
Pixie Pant - Leather Tuxedo Stripe

Oversize merino pocket sweater
Oversized Pocket Sweater

Merino pocket tunic
Merino Pocket Tunic
(The leather pocket option is pretty adorable too)

Viv metal cap toe flats


Happy Shopping!
-K

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Currently Obsessed


This past weekend in DC was such a refresher. It felt SO good to be "home" and spend time with such an amazing friend. We drank lots of good wine, ate lots of restaurants I missed dearly and just caught up on life. It's one of the most precious things in the world to have a friend that you can truly feel 100% comfortable and open with. They are a rarity these days!

We also shopped (duh). And I picked up this sweater in about every color. It is perfect for transitioning into cooler nights and I've already worn it a handful of times since Saturday! This scarf had to come home with me too, and I feel like I will LIVE in it. It is so incredibly soft and the coloring is perfect for Fall. I also splurged on a new Barbour. Its a looser fitting - more masculine style, which I love.

I love this saying. I find it to be so true. I feel like so many transitions go on in our 20's that falling out of touch with people is bound to happen. However, even in the most complicated of circumstances, the ones that are meant to stick around, do.

Hi, my name is Katie and I am addicted to golden retrievers. This event is now on my bucket list. I mean. Austin is pretty sure I am delusional, but I can tell you I could be happier than a pig in mud at this gathering.

Happiness = Reality - Expectations. Some of this article is a little off, but so much of it is so right. Be happy with where you are in this moment is my mantra (or tries to be!)

I have a hair appointment this weekend and am really loving the lowlights in this look. Being blonde is tough work, and getting "too" blonde in the winter is a definite no.

Have a great Tuesday!

-K


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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Ann Taylor

Girls, I mean it when I say Ann Taylor is absolutely killing it this Fall. In years past, I used to think it was only a place my mom shopped for boring "work clothes." Well, she's certainly stepped her game up this fall and I literally want one of everything. Not to mention Kate Hudson is a total bombshell. Here are a few pieces I'm coveting as of recently!
These Cody Over The Knee Leather Boots...Julia from Gal Meets Glam also killed it with these boots. NEED.

Gallery Pave Necklace

Marled Open Cardigan

Long story short, it looks like I basically want everything. Per usual.

PS- While we are on the subject of great Fall pieces, I'm about 100% sure that this bag featured on a giveaway from Style Me Swanky would be the perfect accessory to any of these outfits! Head on over to her adorable blog to learn how to win one of your own!

xo-

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Fall Cocktails : Bourbon

Bourbon Bomber from the life styled - looks like a great fall drink

This week, I finally caved and had my first pumpkin beer of the season. It was tough holding out as long as I did, considering I wanted to buy it the second it hit the shelves on a 90 degree August day. The hubs reiterated that "patience is a virtue" and to wait until real fall is here. Well, with the fall candles in our home burning and a 70 degree weekend on tap, it just seemed right. I had the Harvest Time by Big Boss Brewing and must say it knocks every other pumpkin beer out of the running. I could literally taste every note of pumpkin, and nutmeg and cinnamon. Heaven. The only part that is heartbreaking is that its only available through October...I smell a stock up in my future.

Here are some other fall drink recipes that I cannot wait to try this season. My husband claims he doesn't know many women that love bourbon quite like I do, I take it as a compliment.

Bourbon pumpkin shakes
Bourbon Pumpkin Shakes
Ginger Ale, fresh cider, and bourbon in a 2:2:1 ratio... new fall/winter drink YUM
This is one of my all time favorites. A little trick I learned with this one, is if you take a match, light it, and put it out in the cocktail before serving, it gives a delicious smoky flavor that is TDF.
Cherry Bourbon Lemonade
Wassail Cocktail: apple cider, fresh ginger, lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, bourbon

And while this may not be an actual cocktail, the fruit is soaked in bourbon and just looks downright delicious.
bourbon-soaked spiced pear, apricot, fig, & raisin tart with buttermilk whipped cream. a great fall dessert.

I am preparing to head to DC for a long girls weekend with one of my dearest friends and can hardly wait! Follow my trip here!

xo!

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Friday, September 6, 2013

What I Loved This Week


It's here again! Thankfully this week wasn't too painful having Monday off. Here is what I loved this week!

This recipe. Seriously delicious.

This article on Cloture Club. It was hilarious and so accurate (DC friends I'm sure you can relate to these references)

I simply cannot handle the cuteness wrapped into this video. It's just too much.

Ladies, its tough to find non-biker style black boots. These are perfect and think they have to be mine.

I'm also loving that this time next week I will be DC bound to visit one of my very best of friends. I haven't seen her since the wedding, and we have a fun filled girls weekend planned out to the 9's. 

Have a great weekend!
xo,

-K
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Happy September : Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

Happy September! With Fall just around the corner (I am still holding out for my first PSL - hoping to make it to mid-September) I am beginning to prepare our home with warmer tones, pumpkin scented candles and of course whipping up some pumpkin recipes. Here are some that I have come across that I cannot wait to try this year!
Pumpkin Pancakes with Bourbon Vanilla Syrup
Pumpkin Pancakes with Bourbon Vanilla Maple Syrup
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

Pumpkin Cream Cheese.  8oz cream cheese, ½ cup canned pumpkin, 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 Tbs brown sugar, dash of salt
The Oatmeal Artist: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. #TheTexasFoodNetwork #ChefPogue share your recipes with us facebook.com/TheTexasFoodNetwork

By the looks of it, it appears I will be spending some extra time in the gym too ;-) But I definitely think it'll be worth it!

-K
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