Valentine's Day weekend

I hope you had a nice, long Valentine's Day weekend!

The bird and I were pretty mellow, but went on a beautiful hike along the Barton Springs greenbelt.

I picked out all the pink attire pieces I could find and the bird got in the spirit too!

Lululemon zip up (similar here & here) // Anthropologie vest (floral version here or similar & on sale here)

I also managed to whip up some Valentine's dessert, like I mentioned on Friday.

These dipped Oreos were delicious and the perfect treat after our hike.

3 Easy Valentine's Day Desserts

We don't have plans for Valentine's Day, but I have been wanting to make a yummy dessert to surprise the bird with.

Here are 3 easy, last minute ideas if you're wanting to do the same:

M&M Cookies // Candy Bark // Popcorn Mix

I love making candy bark and this ooey gooey salty and sweet popcorn mix sounds delish!

And in case you missed it, how gorgeous was this Whitney Port and Lulu & Georgia Galentine's Day collaboration featured on Glitter Guide?

What are your plans this weekend?

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Valentines Day Gifts + Goodies

Valentine's Day is a perfect excuse to indulge in chocolate and all things pink. I pulled together some fun gift ideas and goodies to get in the loving, holiday spirit.

hanky panky set // diptyque candle // rose gold watch // rose water spray // lock & key

minimergency kit // sweet nothings journal // heart pajama set // floral confetti push pop // heart tray

While the bird & I usually don't plan anything extravagant for Valentine's Day, I love the idea and meaning behind the day. It's a sweet reminder to embrace and celebrate us.

Oooo... and I love this fun, illustrated slideshow about relationship advice, from real people.

And lastly, can we talk about the new Ben & Jerry's non-dairy flavors! PB & Cookies. #yum

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas!

May your Christmas be filled with scents of evergreen and lots of sweet treats.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Xo

Cyber Monday sales

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! Now it's time for some holiday shopping.

Here's a list of fantastic sales around the web today for Cyber Monday:

ALO Yoga: 30% off, code AYB30

Anthropologie: 25% off, code XTRAGOOD

Athleta: 20% off, code WORKIT

Goodnight Macaroon: 50% off, code BLACKFRIDAY2015

Madewell: 25% off, SHOPATWORK

J.Crew: 30% off, code MONDAY

Joie: 25% off, code THANKS

Lulu & Georgia: Up to 30% off, code GIVEME30

Rebecca Taylor: 30% off, code CYBER30

Shopbop: Up to 25% off, code GOBIG15

Vince: 25% off, code WRAPUP25

Waiting on Martha: 20% off, code SHOPSMALL

West Elm: Up to 25% off, code SURPRISE

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Thanksgiving Pieces

We are so lucky to have my parents coming to Austin to celebrate Thanksgiving with us!

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Love this festive inspiration for a cozy look, a pre/post-dining cheese board and a beautiful tablescape. 

Since we're in corporate housing, we opted to go out this year. We'll be dining at The Driskill and if you're ever in town, definitely put this place on your list. It's delicious for breakfast and after work drinks too!

I hope you have a fabulous long weekend and Thanksgiving celebration.

Thanksgiving Tablescape

When I saw this Thanksgiving table, I instantly fell in love. The details, colors and organic accents make it so beautiful.

Here are some pretty pieces to recreate the look:

gold chargers // gold rimmed plates // feather set // gold flatware (on sale!) // champagne glasses

pillar candles // pine cones // fur wine bag (only $12!)

Seen on My Domaine, original post at Griffanie.

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Fun filled weekend

It was such a fabulous weekend over here. Every bit of it.

It started with an early Friday... which always kicks off the weekend right. We had fun dressing up and greeting all the trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood.

"Cat Burglar"

We also made our own treats: homemade nachos and margaritas. Recipes to come soon!

On Saturday, we went on a long bike ride through town.

puffer vest // perfect white tee

It was such a beautiful day and 15 miles later (!!!) we returned from an amazing ride, a picnic lunch and some champagne tasting.

On Sunday, we went to a huge antique faire. If you ever happen to be up here on the first Sunday of the month or are a local... this is not to be missed. They have so much good stuff, old and refurbished. We ended up purchasing our dining room table (custom made!). So exciting getting our house in order, slowly but surely.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend as well!

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Happy Halloween!

I did my best to add a little decor to our home for Halloween. I have to admit, I had a good time sprucing up our entryway.

Plus, I can keep our minimal decor up for the fall (at least until Thanksgiving).

Our front porch is pretty bare... but we did get into some pumpkin carving last night. Here's an action shot of the bird and my brother:

Hope you have a fun- and candy-filled Halloween! I put off buying candy until today because I know my will power is not strong enough against my sweet tooth. But calories don't count on Halloween, right?

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Gold mini pumpkins diy

I purchased a few mini pumpkins in orange and white to decorate with. I opted to turn the orange ones gold. I think it was a perfect excuse to get a little crafting done!

Sometimes a diy project is the perfect therapy. :)
What you need:
- Pumpkins
- Spray paint (I used)
- Tape (if you want to keep the stems natural)
- Gloves

And here is sneak peek of our Halloween decor:

Full post to come on Friday.

Here is a fun post for more ways to decorate your pumpkins. Love the ombre pink ones!

Hope you're having a great week!

Weekend recap at the Pumpkin Patch

We finally got into the Halloween spirit and went to the pumpkin patch this weekend.

I have to say, I was smitten by the assortment of pumpkins and gourds this year.

We ended up picking up a couple small ones and a 'his + hers:'

Big orange one with a stem for the bird and pink for me.

I also picked up a couple minis in white and orange that I was hoping to spray paint gold. Hopefully I'll get to this diy before Friday!

Hope you had a great weekend!

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Festive links for Friday

Happy Friday!

Halloween is right around the corner... and I haven't planned a thing. We don't have costumes, pumpkins or plans. That's what this weekend is for, right?

Here are 5 festive links to get into Halloween mode:

Doughnut pumpkins // Pumpkin pull apart bread // Caramel apple bar // Tablescape + garland diy // Halloween candy bark

I love the idea of leftover halloween candy bark. Such an easy recipe and a crowd pleaser the next week in the office! Here's a past recipe and guide for peppermint bark. So good. So easy.

To be honest, it isn't my favorite holiday. But I am looking forward to staying in with the bird and handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood. I always love seeing the fun costumes.

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Father's Day gift guide

Since I am not home this weekend to celebrate with my dad, I wanted to put together a gift guide board for Father's Day.

 Whiskey bottle // Shaving kit // Gingham tie // Whiskey book // Bar set // Turntable // Bottle opener

And just because I love it so much, here is one of my all-time favorite pictures of us.

The father/daughter dance at my wedding. Such a happy picture and moment! Photo by Vero Suh.

Happy gift hunting and midweek!

Happy Memorial Day

I hope you are all enjoying your long weekend!

We are headed home on Thursday... Beyond excited for some family time!

Don't forget about the Tone It Up giveaway, which also ends Thursday.

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Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! It has been such a lovely long weekend with the bird chasing down the last of the cherry blossom trees here in Dublin.

This week is full of outfit planning and prep for my trip to Paris! Can't wait to spend the week there with my mom starting Saturday. Any last minute suggestions would be very well received. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

 Happy Valentine's Day!

I know some people find the idea of celebrating Valentine's Day a bit cheesy and commercialized, thanks to Hallmark. I totally get it. But I'm on the other side of this one... and love the excuse to celebrate with the bird.

Here are five lovely links to kick off the holiday weekend:

// one // Here's a list of diy gifts to get your main squeeze this Valentine's Day.

// two // Take this fun quiz to find out which Girl Scout cookie you are.

// three // I finally got sucked in The Bachelor... does anyone else think Sharleen is super manipulative? Here's a great blog recap to read after each episode. Hilarious!

// four // A delicious Lofthouse Style sugar cookie recipe. These are one of my favorites!

// five // Here is a easy heart pillow diy, perfect craft for this weekend.

Have a lovely Valentine's Day weekend! Xo

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Fun night in for Valentine's Day

It's beginning to look a lot like Valentine's Day over here.

Since the bird and I are staying in this year, I picked up some fun goodies for us to celebrate with at home.

Chocolates for the bird + sour hearts for me // White 'Me & You' pencil set

Valentine's Day crackers & gift tags // Heart marshmallows for vday s'mores

Looking forward to making a delicious homemade dinner, followed by enjoying some of these sweets for dessert. We also have a couples massage to look forward to Saturday morning at The Marker Hotel spa.

Pink Valentines

It's officially February and Valentine's Day is already around the corner!

I love a month filled with pink, sparkles and lots of love in the air!

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Here are some fun pieces to kick off the festivities or to put on your Valentine's Day wishlist!

This clutch, which is super affordable, is perfect for sporting out on vday, along with this pretty pink lip.

Let the festivities begin! Xo

Holiday Party decor

I so meant to post a recap of Copenhagen this week... and I completely failed. It was a wonderful city and great mini trip! I will definitely get some pictures up next week.

Today I am putting together a little post for holiday party decor. Christmas time is without a doubt my favorite time of year. The festive feel in the air gets me everytime. And what better way to kick off the festivities than a holiday party!

gold charger // polka dot plate // striped straws // christmas crackers

wine set // holiday invitation // wine decanter

napkin ring // mercury candles // gold candlesticks

I have never done Christmas crackers... and in Dublin they are everywhere! I think I want to bring some home this year for the family and I to pop open on Christmas morning. I also love the idea of using them as favors at a holiday party! And how gorgeous are these invites!?

I hope you have a fabulous weekend full of holiday party goodness!

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Stocking Stuffer ideas

I'm fairly certain that stockings are one of my favorite gifts on Christmas. I love all the little goodies I get to stuff for the bird's (and my mom's) stocking. And they always do such an amazing job with mine.

So I was thrilled when Jaime from La Vie J'amie reached out to me for a guest post on Stocking Stuffers!

Here are some of my favorite gifts ideas that you can add to your stocking stuffer wishlist!

Head over to La Vie J'amie for all the links!