Cronuts

ATTENTION, ATTENTION, ALERT, ALERT. Everyone. There is a new development in America that everyone needs to be aware of. It's called the cronut.

Wonderful T Swift in Wonderland Magazine

Here's one thing I'm just about sure of: if Taylor Swift and I met in real life, we'd probably be best friends. It all adds up. We both jumped on the blonde-with-bangs bandwagon. We both like to sing about how awful people are sometimes (one of us a little more publicly, though). We both enjoy some red lipstick. She likes to pretend she's from the south; I am actually am from the south. I don't see one reason why it wouldn't work out.

Here's another thing that I'm positive about: T Swift is looking foine in the newest issue of Wonderland Magazine where she's the cover girl. Seriously, look at these great pictures:

Summer Bucket List

Summertime means a lot of sunshine, shorts, relaxing, (and too bad for me, some summer school.) It can also mean a lot of free time. Not too sound like too much fun, but sometimes too much free time can make me antsy. I get used so to being a busy bee that when I'm not I feel like I am falling behind or missing out. In order to prevent me from turning into an antsy pants and to make the most out of the summer, I decided to make a list of summertimey activities that I can turn to when a case of the free-times gets to me. So here it is, my Summer Bucket List!

Pick a little animal and put it in your pocket...

I am currently in a war with my sinuses. They are winning. 

In other news, I'm working on developing some new blog series for the summertime. I'm excited about what's in the works. In the mean time, I just had to post about these little cuties. I MEAN, JUST LOOK.

 LITTLE POCKET TOTUMS! I never knew there was such a thing. These guys are made by Handy Maiden visit her shop on Etsy. Browse the whole collection there.

Vuka Art Show

I had heard about Vuka, which is a multi-purpose space that offers the perfect environment for events, classes, or just about anything else, but I had never had an excuse to stop by to take a look. A few weeks ago, I was lucky to get my timing right and happen upon their monthly Art Party. The space is beautiful. It is a perfect combination of rustic and contemporary elements.

At the art party, Vuka displayed the works of several local artists in space. My favorite part, however, was the giant wooden fish that the guests could decorate and demonstrate their own artistic skills on throughout the night.

Here are some pictures from the event:

The fish and the fish decorating supplies!

How cool are their lights?!

Vuka has weekly yoga classes along with several other events each month. Be sure and check out their next Art Party in June if you're in Austin!

5 GOLDEN RINGS!

"IF YOU LIKE IT, PUT A RING ON IT" is what my finger has been saying to my brain lately. I have never truly been a ring-wearer. For one, I am a victim of what scientists call "tiny fingers", and nice size 5 fashion rings aren't just falling from the sky. Also, I've always found that if you start wearing rings your fingers feel extra naked when they're not wearing them. And that could turn into an expensive habit, my friends!

However, as of lately, I feel especially inclined to hunt down the perfect everyday ring. I think they add such personality, style, and a little twinkle to your digits. Plus, it occurred to me I spend so much time making sure my face looks good in the morning, and I can't even see that! I see my hands all the time. Time to make you guys pretty. Sorry I'm just not getting to it.

Here are my favorite ring finds so far. Tell me what you think or if you have any suggestions (if something rings a bell...haha).

1.

My faaaavorite so far.

2.

Nice and Earthy.

3.

Every ring from Odette is beautiful. 

4.

Love the shape.

5.

It's a fox!

Backyard Summer Parties

Guys, I have got the itch. The party itch. Maybe it's the great wedding I just went to, maybe it's the beautiful weather, or maybe it's my innate party animal that just can't be tamed, but I am feeling the urge to throw a backyard shindig.

Although this is really just a pipe dream (I mean, apartment complexes don't exactly have backyards...), I was hugely inspired by the work of Yeah! Rentals. They specialize in a unique, Mid-Century kind of chic that is perfect for a backyard summer bash. 

Yeah! Rentals outfitted several parties that are great eye candy for those who are looking to plan an event, or for those that just want to live vicariously through pretty pictures. My favorite events I saw were the always beautiful DesignLoveFest's Mixology Event and a "Send-Off to Parenthood Party" (to awesome to just be called a baby shower) for a Texan and Australian native who were expecting. I am honestly green with envy over both of these events. They are almost too pretty to be real! Check out my favorite images from those events and some other great Yeah! Rental set-ups below. 

See the Mid-Century Texan Outback Baby Shower here.

See DesignLoveFest's Mixology event here.

And, of course, the amazing Yeah! Rentals here. 

All the other event images can be found on Yeah! Rental's blog.