In Bloom...

A new print I just purchased from THE WILD UNKNOWN...I have a couple of their calendars and they are gorgeous!! (thanks design*sponge for the heads up!);  My next J Crew purchase - Rose vines blazer - $168;  lovely Deena & Ozzy Spectator Oxfords, $48;  a great romper for Lila at Little Bean - Karen Playsuit, an inspiring collection at Oysho , and gorgeous shades by Thierry Lasry x Sretsis...yeah Spring!

Bring on Summer!

What a strange feeling to leave a snow dusted Dallas and land in a snow free Minnesota...After the little hint of warm temps that Austin brought I'm ready to get out in the garden and sweat...I love the heat (even the 100 plus scorchers) and long for a sort of Tex-zen backyard but I'll settle for some tulips and lilacs :)

Here are some of my favorite outdoor inspirations and I think this CB2 Chair needs to find a home on my back porch...

images of the Thunderbird, Marfa; Big Red Sun; and the Hotel San Jose...

(on a side note - I'm super excited to discover that Bunkhouse MGMT of San Jose, el Cosimico fame is renovating the hotel where I got married - The Havana - in San Antonio...I think an anniversary trip is in order!)

From the Ground Up

I'm starting to plot my Fall wardrobe and there's no better place than from the ground up so to speak. Since I spend my days at the playground, music classes, etc I need some comfortable, functional and hopefully stylish shoes. Here are a few that fit the bill...

The Converse All Star Slip

I know this isn't the most original entry, but Converse are a classic, they go with everything from jeans to dresses and add instant youthful cool to any outfit. Plus they are super comfy and easy to slip on in a hurry. I'm digging the charcoal or chocolate - $50








Sienna Fringed Moccasin Boots

Since becoming a mom, I worship at the altar of J Crew. Always stylish and affordable they even manage to drop in a little edge now and then. I'm pairing these with my skinnies and a cozy boyfriend cardi - $88








Patent Tortoise Ballet Flats

These belong in your cart as well. Equally at home with a LBD or leggings these take any outfit from basic to bravo - $125