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This weekend has been crazy busy and this week is going to be as well so I decided to take a break. Also doesn't help that our internet connection is down. See you on the flip side!

finally Friday

dress: Banana / shoes: Payless / scarf: India

This week has been insane and the rest of the month will probably be as well. Needless to say, I have been behind commenting on everyone's blogs. Hope you have a great weekend!

Spring has sprung

top: Old Navy / cardi: Target / skirt: J.Crew / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / sunnies: Dsquared / earrings:  Collignon Designs, gift'd / belt: Gap

We are definitely enjoying some warmer temperatures right now and I don't think it's going to get much cooler anymore. Winter was shorter here than normal, that is for sure. And while I am glad for the longer days and coming home to light outside, getting up early this week still has been difficult.


My sister asked me the other day if lace was "in." Funny thing is having this fashion/style aspect to my blog doesn't make me feel more fashionable; it's more just a creative outlet in the form of clothes. I think  something can be in style when you want it to be!

iSmile

12 photos on the 12th of the month!

1. The usual start to our day.


2. Home practice since I didn't wake up in a timely fashion to go to class.


3. A humid and dewey morning drive to work.


4. Mid morning snack.


5. Home for lunch with the hubs.


6. The sun peeping out!


7. Mid afternoon snack.


8. Driving home.


9. The hubs working from home.


10. Taking a walk.


11. Our neighborhood.


12. Winding down our day.

Yesterday was definitely a typical day in the E&J household. I expect, however, for our routine to change by next week. Will keep you posted!

More brights please!

top&boots: Anthro / cardi: Express / skirt: Loft / earrings: gift'd / necklace: Collignon Designs, gift'd / belt: Nordstrom Rack

I originally wore a black cardi with this outfit and almost put myself to sleep. Then I remembered I have this lightweight turquoise one that added the perfect (to me) splash of additional color. Starting to get the hang of the color blocking thing!

Springing forward

Having longer days is always something good to look forward to, but losing an hour is not! Suffice it to say that early morning yoga practice is not happening today since my body still thinks it's about 4:45 am right now and not at all ready to contort itself into bendy positions...


top: Ann Taylor / cardi,skirt&boots: Loft / cuff: gift'd

Being able to wear bright fun colors this spring is also another thing to look forward to. None of the pieces I am wearing were bought at the same time or even the same year (even though most were from the same store!), but they come together nicely.


I have discovered that short sleeved cardis are a must for layering in warmer weather.

Today is also the 12th of the month. Will you be taking 12 photos along with me?

project life | week 9

Keeping up with this project has been relatively easy so far. The rest of the month looks to be pretty busy so I hope I don't fall too far behind!


The full spread from last week.


The full spread with an insert, which was a full page protector that I cut in half.


Left side. In an effort to cut down of physical scrapbooking stuff I acquire, I have been addicted to digital elements I can store on our computer. Lots of free images are available all over the internet, but I have also been purchasing Cathy Z and Ali Edwards elements from designer digitals. The best part about digital stuff is that they will never run out and you can customize them how you want. The worst part is organizing and remembering what you have!


Front side of the insert. Joe and I took JJ on our first no-parents outing to the zoo! The three of us had a great time seeing all the animals and riding the carousel.


Back side of the insert. I actually brought my dSLR on our trip so got some decent photos.


Ride side. Funny thing - every week I think nothing really happens, but every week I find little stories to document. I know this is getting repetitive, but I absolutely love this type of story telling.

What little stories do you want to remember from last week?

An added bonus

Last night I flew into Dallas to work at our office today. I met a good friend in Grapevine for dinner.


We like to judge how good a Mexican food restaurant is by their margaritas. These were pretty tasty!


Sometimes it's hard for me to believe I have known this girl since 1998. We've been through a lot together, she was a bridesmaid at our wedding and a friend I can count on.


So I guess an added benefit for traveling for work (besides hotel, car and airplane points, as well as the opportunity to take silly self portraits) is seeing people I wouldn't normally be able to see. And drinking a good margarita.

Finally Friday

dress: CK / cardi: Target / shoes: Geox / sunnies: Dsquared / belt: Ann Taylor

I am traveling to Dallas this evening to work there on Saturday. Kind of a pain, but one benefit is to have a date with a dear girlfriend while I am there.


This photo has made me realized I need to break out of the matchy-matchy rut with this sweater and pair it with different colors. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Hope your weekend is less work-filled than mine!

My shopping process

I thought I would share a bit of what goes on in my little head when I buy new clothes.


So I went shopping a few weeks ago (or was it over a month ago...time seems to be slipping away so fast this year!) and fell in love with this dress at Banana. Didn't pull the trigger because it was new and not on sale yet.


dress: Loft / cardi: Gap / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / sunnies: Dsquared

I'm glad I didn't buy it, because shortly thereafter I realized I already had a navy polka dotted shift dress with pockets in my closet. But also realized this is probably why I loved it so.


dress: Banana, new / cardi: Target / shoes: Old Navy / earrings&necklace: Collignon Designs

A few weeks later, however, I did return to Banana and found the same dress in a different pattern, which did come home with me, thanks to a sale, rewards points and gift card. The silhouette is slightly different from the Loft dress and is just so flattering, I couldn't resist. Spring is the season when I have the hardest time not shopping because I love bright spring colors.


My uniform these days seem to be a cardi thrown over a dress. I have a feeling that sweater days are almost over here in Houston so I better take advantage while I can!

iSmile

I created 12 more scrapbook pages/mini books in February. I love playing with photos, paper and glue.


This boy loves half-price cake night.


This boy has the longest eyelashes ever! And he is walking now!


This boy has the sweetest giggle, especially when he is being mischievous.

What things made you smile this week?

bobble head

dress: J.Crew / cardi: Loft / shoes: Charles David / earrings: JewelMint / cuff: gift'd

My outfit photos taken by the hubs always crack me up because I look like a bobble head - big ole noggin and little tiny legs. Is this how all tall people view people who come below their neck?

weekend casual

How is it that the weekend just flies by when you're doing a whole lotta nothing but work days seems to drag on forever? Sigh. I am just thankful today is an extra day off.


sweater: Banana / jeans: Gap / booties: Target / sunnies: Dsquared / earrings: Collignon Designs, gift'd

My new pink skinnies are going to be a favorite I can tell. I am so loving all the vibrant spring colors currently out in stores; just doing my best to keep with my 1-in-2-out closet rule.

project life | week 8

Totally addicted to this project. With all the inspiration around the internet and instagram, I love it more every week!


Last week's full spread also included on little insert.


I love writing little stories from the week.


We received a birth announcement of a dear friend's 2nd little girl. I use to keep all my cards, etc with the plan of "doing something" with them later, only to never do that something. Now I have a place to store and display them immediately!


The card was about 5x5 so I used a 6x6 page protector. Since I don't have a sewing machine I improvised and stapled the card directly to the protector so it looks a bit like it's floating in the book and I could add some confetti (confetti use inspired by gluestick girl!


Last week the Nikon was used to take DD's 11 month photos. But generally my photos have been snapped with my iPhone and since they are being printed so small, I am loving the quality. But I also love the effect of an enlarged photo across the page, which was totally inspired by KP.

As corny as it sounds, this project has really made me realize that the little moments in our life are worth celebrating. And 10 years from now we are going to love to see what we did everyday, because I am sure things will change! Blogging is similar; wouldn't  you love to have a daily reminder of what you wore 10 years ago?

on the mat | early morning

Over the past two and a half years, I have slowly adjusted my practice from mostly evenings to the early morning. Being limber before the sun is out can be a bit difficult, especially in cooler winter months, and getting up at least an hour before practicing helps. Our only evening practice is Friday after work, which is a fantastic way to end the week.

No moon days this week so I managed 6 days of practice, Sun-Fri and have felt pretty good, with the exception of my left wrist. Doing upward facing dogs hurts if I have my wrist at a certain angle and with all the vinyasas we have in practice, this has put a lot of strain on it. I am hoping today's rest day will help, as well as some Aleeve and ice!

I ran twice at the park this week as well, this morning as well as yesterday morning. Again, with running, starting early for me is key because then the work out is out of the way and, especially in summer heat and humidity, the temperatures are more bearable. The cool 60s this morning was a nice change from the 80+ humidity we have had this week.

I have a 3 day weekend and am going to do my best to savor every last second. 

finally Friday

top: J.Crew / cardi: Loft / skirt: Anthro / shoes: Old Navy / sunnies: Dsquared / earrings: Collignon Designs

For once the week seems to have flown by. And I am seriously amazed that we are already 2 days into March. The purchase of these oxfords (on sale, of course) were completely inspired by dotty. I love them on her and on me! And for less than 20 bucks, they are an inexpensive way to try out the oxford trend.


Spring is definitely in the air here in Houston. That makes me infinitely happy. So do bright spring colors.
Happy Friday!

That time

dress: Anthro / cardi: Gap / shoes: Jeffrey Campbell / sunnies: Dsquared / jewelry: Collignon Designs

This has been the time of the month when I have been eating everything in sight and feeling a bit blah. We've been a bit lenient on our gluten-free part of our diet and I think this is contributing to the blah feeling. Today is a new month and goodbye to gluten, again.