weekend wrap up

happy monday people

monday is like a premature initiation to the real world

you can't believe it's here and you want to know where your coffee is

but if you are like me you usually wake up with a happy hangover from the weekends' activities

and then monday doesn't seem so bad

this weekend was fun filled

friday night tay and i went to the 6pm crossfit and then picked the rents up(carol and steve)

for some burger action at smash burger

everyone loved their burger and the sides were little(seriously like mini fries- less than a cup) but enjoyed by all

saturday we made our traditional breakfast tacos-mmmmm!

and visited my grandma and grandpa during the day

we caught the 3pm bikram before our double date that evening with friends

i told the teacher after class i felt deep fried

it was so HOT(hello it's hot yoga people) in there

my cranium felt like it was going to explode

call me a masochist but i LOVE those classes

i seriously feel awesome afterwards despite the tourchure

sunday we had 2 church services in the morning- one volunteering and one attending

we had a gift certificate to amc np from christmas so we took advantage of it and caught

the afternoon showing of the dilema- vince vaughn fans- it was awesome!

so funny! before the movie we chowed on some kona grill goodness

the sushi was so fresh and yummy!

handsome husband you make me smile

also making me smile- the catipillar roll decoration

tooooo cute! sprouts for antennas!

don't mess with me

or my sushi!

i heart northpark flora and fauna

such beauties!

this week is busy for avdesign

this is a good thing and i am very grateful

also on the weeks' agenda, we are celebrating cookie bakers'(my mom) bday

which means i get to see LUKE!!!

i heard through the grapevine he took his first steps

can't wait to see it with my own eyes:)

celebrate!

it's friday

LET'S CELEBRATE!

let the good times roll

party in a box

so fun and creative

this months' selection for book club

i'm excited to dive in

SMASH BURGER

taylor and i are pumped about the mckinney location

so we can check this burger joint out this weekend

taylor and i were asked to work the information desk

for visitors and new members at fellowship downtown

we are honored and excited to volunteer on sunday

i'm also celebrating friday by soaking up the beautiful

rays this morning with a long walk

joining pinterest- finally!

i will also be celebrating the weekend by hopefully getting some sleeping in

relaxation time saturday morning

it's the little things i cherish:)

what are you excited about celebrating this weekend?

inspired by...

COLOR

i know..i know

i've always said i'm a black and white girl

a true fan of my two go-to non colors

although lately i've found myself inspired by COLOR

a lovely way to celebrate!

hands down

an impressive spectrum of color and detail

so true

love the peace sign peeking through

melt into my mouth goodness

peppermint patties

repetto i love you

what colors inspire you?

for me its the .....

the color of bright green grass

how a white walls is so stark and soothing

muted tones of greens yellow and orange- hello mid century!

patterns

Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows,

the light and dark which that thing provides

Junichiro Tanizaki

PATTERNS

i've always been kind of obsessed with repeated patterns

i love drawing theme

i love looking at them

i love the graphic blocks of color

call me OCD but it really calms me

WARHOL

marilyn always wins me over...and over

DONNA WILSON

i love this throw and can imagine many cups of tea and coffee being enjoyed

snuggling under it's coziness

MATT LYON

found

when i look at this it make me want to be relaxing on the beach

listening to XX soaking up some rays

MY FAV

stripes stripes stripes

this pattern never gets old

POLAROID LOVE

please can this be hanging in my entry way?

ZIG ZAG

transform your everyday beverage with this bold pattern

can i add these to my wish list from yesterday?

JO RUTTER

what cool illustrations!!!

i know a special bird that would be a fan

i'll admit it- i'm kind of a creature of habit

the pattern of my morning ritual comforts me

i like starting out the day with coffee or tea

what patterns do you love most in life?

'they say it's your birthday'

THEY SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

YOU'RE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME

my actual birthday isn't until feb 19th

but as a lover of lists

{seriously-i make them daily, like as a hobby, it's sad really}

and what's more fun than making a bday wish list?

so without further adieu

THE LIST...

HEIDI MERRICK

DILLION TOP

and it's on sale!

PANTONE IPHONE COVER

designers need i say more?

CB2

white file file

for my home office

CLARE VIVIER

foldover clutch in black

REPETTO

milk wedge and black flat

seriously?! both these would look amazing with a classic black and white striped top

my dear friend and amazing jewelry designer

SARAH BRIGGS

double palladium necklace

DRAPED GOLD DROPS

so apparently i like delicate long necklaces

MORSE CODE NECKLACE

you spell your name out (or your sweethearts')

how cool is that?

ok all you big spenders don't go breaking the bank to get me everything on this list

kidding- this is really just a fun exercise for me to virtually shop online without

doing any real damage

what's on your wish list this month?

it doesn't have to be your actual birthday to celebrate

as the mad hatter said

'a very merry unbirthday to YOU!'

i love alice in wonderland and YOU!

have a great day!

i'm back!

i'm back! i'm excited to be finally feeling like my old self again. this weekend was great and yesterday i actually remembered to document some of it's goodness. taylor and i got to sleep in(8:30- that's late for us:) a little bit sunday morning which was glorious! we woke up and made our traditional breakfast taco morning mash up

my lovely fruit salad

i'm proud of the fresh mint

classes up the joint

lee lou really wanted in

on the breakfast taco action

my masterpiece

taylors' large and baco-fied breakfast

after church couch sesh

then this happened

lee lou caught in the act

we ended the weekend with the lovely

carol and steve-my rents at asian mint

this was my honey lime vodka soda

it was light and refreshing!

by far the highlight of the weekend was the movie the fighter

taylor and i loved it! and christian bail should get an oscar for his performance- a very inspiring story

i'm excited for a productive week to come as well as just functioning as my healthy self again

happy monday

xo

i heart you

i dedicate this post to my husband who had helped me through this week long bug

insisted i take my medicine when i didn't want to swallow another pill and drink my fluids

THANK YOU TAYLOR

i heart you major!!!

and if you want to get your own heart breakout decal

there is more info here

as miley would say 'it's pertty coool'

have a great weekend people

XO

AV

remedy

hello people! please forgive me for yet another blah post about not feeling well

i was going to blog about fun date ideas because really that's all i have to live for(not really). seriously- i am looking forward to some fun hangout time with taylor this weekend. especially because i will be out of the house-my stopping grounds since sunday when i was shut down by this bug! i keep thinking ever morning when i get up- this will be the day i am better but i'm still sick. i went to whole foods today and stocked up- traditional medicinals breathe easy tea, kombucha, wellness supplements, all natural nasal spray, green tea, and some dark chocolate almonds.

i'm going to beat this thing once and for all. i was going to try to take the 4:30 yoga class but

honestly filling my car up with gas wears me out right now. i think i need one more day of recuperation and then i can hit the hot room. once again i apologize for the boring blahs of being sick. i promise when i am back in full force i will be my positive enthralling self:)

under the weather

according to wikipedia

under the weather is defined as

somewhat ill or gloomy

both of which i have felt for the past few days

needless to say i've been in a bit of a fog

i promise i will be rocking and rolling soon

xo

enough

true sufficiency doesn't mean having plenty; it means having enough

ENOUGH

what is enough?

i posted about this earlier in the week

in my personal quest to focus on living a 'less is more' approach

i'd like to implement a grateful friday tradition

instead of..... enough is enough!

(which is usually my attitude at the end of a busy week)

i'd like to reflect on the blessings of the week

whether it's a bigger milestone to celebrate or daily mini feats you've overcome

no matter how big or small

please share with me

your weeks' enough

for this chilly week

enough is

enjoying a bowl of homemade chili with taylor by the fire

cuddling with lee lou

god blessing us with a home, our health and loving friends and supportive family

xo

black and white

when it comes to fashion-i'll admit it- i bend more towards simplicity

give me a striped black&white t and i'm good to go

i'm a big fan of black& white

my closet is pretty filled with those 2 combos

(ok and some purple- from a stage i went through a while back)

some might even criticize me

for my lack of a colorful wardrobe (MOM:)

but i like what i like

and i've found that when i stray away from my instinct

it doesn't feel right or look right- on me at least

it' i want to be comfortable and for my outfits to be more natural/instinctive

is that a word?

so in celebration of my love of black&white

here are some of my current lusts

MAKE

simple canvas backpack

ALTERNATIVE APPAREL

beautiful knits

the material is so thin and comfy

it literally floats on your body

BCBG

i'm addicted to stripes

i love how this top would work layered under a sweater peeking out

or paired with leggings

PIXIE MARKET

sparrow print dress

who wouldn't feel like a pixie fairy in this dress?

DO TELL

how do you integrate black and white into your life?

-XO-

AV