This post is a long time coming, and it's honestly been hard to write because I'm so homesick for Chicago after spending an incredible (FORTIETH!!!) birthday weekend with friends in my hometown. Who: My sister Emily, my BFF from growing up Aileen & her sister Shella, my fellow midwesterner that I met while living in California, Kate, my bestie forever, and G's … [Read more...]
Austin Style
Our girls trip to Austin was such an incredible getaway, and we enjoyed every minute together, from the road trip there and back, to the late night giggles, to this gorgeous photo shoot on the Four Seasons Austin property. It all started with a GMC Denali Acadia. When we were asked where we would want to go for a getaway, Austin was the top choice. It's an easy and … [Read more...]
Bedhead Pajamas
For our recent girls getaway to Austin, Megan, Julie and I each picked out a new pair of jammies from Bedhead Pajamas. This too cute occasion called for a professional photographer to capture a little slice of our good time at the Four Seasons Austin, where every second of your stay is special...I mean, just going to the Four Seasons Austin is a getaway in itself, not to … [Read more...]
Lake Arrowhead in Summer
Lake Arrowhead is a gorgeous fresh water lake way up at 5,800 feet above sea level and a wonderful retreat far from the heat of a Houston summer. We recently spent a week in this cozy little vacation town and enjoyed the slower pace and crisp mountain air. Lake Arrowhead is only about a 2 hour drive from the LA area, but we flew in and out of Ontario, a super easy little … [Read more...]
San Antonio Hill Country: JW Marriott Resort & Spa
We knew we wanted to take a mini-vacation over long holiday weekend, so we set our sights on nearby San Antonio Hill country, an easy 3 1/2 hour drive from Houston. Getting into the country offers a breeze in the air and a respite from the bustle of the city. We checked into the luxurious JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa and THIS is the view from our room. I know...I'm … [Read more...]