You may or may not have noticed from previous wardrobe posts, but I am a bit of a J.Crew addict. It’s a little embarrassing, but I have definitely left the house a few times and later realized that I’m wearing…
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I’ve always, ALWAYS had side goals outside of my 9 to 5. I want to accomplish a lot in life and find that doing so is uniquely challenging and rewarding. Whenever I push myself, I get closer and closer to knowing my…
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This is Nikki. Or rather it’s a cute photo of Nikki showcasing one of her handmade designs (see bottom of post for actual photo). Nikki is a Houston local, creator of Pretty Peas Paperie and my personal Gift Card Fairy. To give…
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It’s the middle of September and Houston is still hotter than a hot dog in a hell bun. Luckily for those of us who don’t have a pool, you can still cool off with a sweet, New Orleans-inspired treat at…
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I hope you all had an excellent long weekend! Mine was spent cruising around H-town on my beautiful new city bike, going to the theater, taking naps and getting some projects done. And I’m happy to say that biking is officially…
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It may come as a surprise, but I’m really not a photo person. Yes, photography is one of my favorite hobbies, but I’ve never been great about taking photos in the moment. At weddings, you’re more likely to find me…
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If you’ve ever tried gardening and weren’t born with a green thumb, and don’t have critter friends like a Disney princess, you know plants can be finicky and that it’s not a hobby for quitters. You can over water, under water, not…
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High waisted pants are one of my favorite clothing items because I love tucking my shirt in for a put together and professional look. But this hasn’t always been easy due to my extremely long/ Gumby torso. Put me in a pair…
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One year ago this April, Chef Matt Opaleski said goodbye to his food truck, opened Hugs & Donuts in The Heights and has never looked back. Nor should he, as most weekend mornings give way to a line of customers right out of…
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After moving to a city that seems to encompass every chain store in the country, I admit that I haven’t been making the best effort to shop local. Eat local, absolutely. Shop local….well, that’s another story. The New Orleans me…
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I've discovered that dressing well can be a path to confidence, happiness and self discovery. But it can also be frustrating. Your style should be a unique reflection of you, but finding out who you are and what you like can be a journey filled many mistakes and I'm here to help. Click to learn more.