What a weekend! It seriously feels like I was on the go nonstop and I didn’t hate it. After having a really laid back Spring Break, I was ready for an eventful weekend.
Lets recap shall we?
Friday kicked off with a surprise baby shower for a co-worker at school. We coach together and she is having a little boy come May. Following the baby shower, I drove out to College Station to spend the night with my aunt and uncle. We watched a movie, had dinner and then went to bed!
Saturday dawned bright and early. I slept fantastic and had a leisurely morning with coffee and a muffins. Then we jumped in the car and headed out to explore a little but of Texas.
We ended up in Independence, Texas (where Texas officially declared independence from Mexico, apparently they have a big celebration on March 2nd). Our stop in Independence was the Antique Rose Emporium, which is basically just a little nursery where you can purchase different types of plants and flowers. They have a huge space with adorable little walkways and paths all lined with sweet smelling florals.
I literally could have spent all day here, it was so peaceful and beautiful. And the Texas weather was absolutely perfect! There was also a little chapel on the grounds and you can rent out the space for weddings and other special events. Which I feel like would be the perfect setting for a wedding I mean look at this place!
After our stroll through The Emporium, we headed back to College Station and had a tasty lunch at a popular burger place, Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill. Then it was back to Houston.
Once I got back to Houston, I decided to do a little DIYing. My friend Jordan had posted that she was going to be making her own farmhouse inspired candle holders. I loved them so much I decided to make some for myself. So a trip to Home Depot and about $25 later I have these adorable new candle holders. Apparently the original ones can cost as much $200. But you can find the full tutorial for these little beauties over at Jordan’s blog, Former Kennedy.
As I was getting my DIY on, I watched Midnight in Paris and reminded myself just how much love that movie. I would love for what happens to Owen Wilson to happen to me. Plus I agree with my friend Jenny, who said that the film gives a great message in that every generation feels like the time period they’re living in is unfulfilling. And that previous generations “had it better”. But that we should appreciate that every generation feels like that! So enjoy the time period you’re living in to the fullest because the next era will think we had it better!
Sunday morning I was up bright and early again. I met some friends from work for brunch at Churasscos, a tasty South American inspired restaurant in Memorial City. It was so nice to spend some time with them outside of work. Plus we celebrated my birthday since I wasn’t in town on my actual birthday.
The later part of the day was spent at Lawless Spirits & Kitchen at a blogger workshop. This was my first workshop with the Houston Bloggers Union, a branch of The Blogger Union. I was so excited to attend this particular workshop because the focus was photography! The event was put on by two local Houston bloggers, Anastasia and Natalie from It’s not Hou it’s me. They put together a fantastic workshop with some amazing venders. We had a Q&A with two fantastic photographers, Maritere from Maritere Rice Photography and Kellan and Michelle from Cotton Weddings.
Following the Q&A we had the opportunity to practice out skills using some amazing props from some amazing venders around Houston. I got to chat with Michelle about using manual mode and she gave me some great tips and tricks. While there were all kinds of props and set ups we could have practiced with I found myself mostly drawn to the florals and pretty desserts. I’ve included some of my favorites from the session.
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I'm with you and definitely would have expected a lot more raunchiness from an adult book con! At least y'all had a good time and got to spend lots of time together! I'm so glad that you made her rewatch A Knight's Tale! It's Heath Ledger, how could she have not liked it the first time around! I'm so jealous that you're getting to go to the Pinterest workshop! I would totally be going, but it's Chris's birthday party weekend and we'll have family in town 😦 Lame!
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Darn about the book conference, your snaps were fun…at least your friend had a good time! I love the Woodlands Mall, and I have that Anthro mug, I love it! I so wish I was in Houston for the Perform on Pinterest workshop, hope you get that assignment figured out! Happy Monday!
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HAHA I would have expected the same from a romance conference…! Shame but at least your friend had a good time!! That Anthro mug is too cute!!
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oh that sucks it wasn't as raunchy as you expected. i had to laugh at the sweet tarts! hilarious. i'd love to go to a bigger book conference one day and be surrounded by other bookworms. i'd feel so normal haha. that little austen book is so cute, as is that mug.
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Oh hey! I got you that little Jane Austen book 🙂
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Yay for great books – not so good on the dog really liking you and peeing on your bed – that's awful! Hope you have a great start to the week! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
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Your weekend sounds a lot like mine! Chris is going to be out of town next weekend, and I'm seriously going to try and not go out of the house one day! It'll be fun to see if I can make it happen! So glad that you're liking The Lake House! The only other Kate Morton book that I read started off really slow too, but I ended up loving it!
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Totally didn't leave the house on Sunday and I was more than ok with that. Sounds like you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend which is well deserved! Crazy that you're almost done with school, how exciting!! Yay for a new contouring palette, you're gonna have to let me know how you like it as far as drugstore brands go. I just bought my first few lipsticks from Colourpop and am so excited. I missed the sale by 15 minutes, but ended up only spending $30 for 6 lipsticks!!
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Ohh a long lunch at Panera is always a good lunch! And you'll have to let me know how you like your contouring palette. I'm still nervous to try it out! I'll have to check out The Lake House too! Happy Monday! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
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Panera is always delicious – I haven't tried that salad but it sounds good! I read a ton, too, this weekend. It was just so nice to relax!
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Haha our Sunday sounds the same. Didn't leave the house once. That's so exciting that you only have one more month of school!
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OMG that ice-cream! What is in it? It looks amazing!! Super unfortunate the pup has taken such a liking to you. However, I suggest buying a natural spray cleaner that has properties to \”discourage\” dogs from peeing in areas. It has work for my pup. I use Nature's Miracle. They have it at petsmart but I suggest amazon or a farm supply store because the price was way jacked up at petsmart.Emily, My Favorite Day
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oh my gosh, i'd be furious if a dog was peeing on bed no matter the reason! i'm so glad you're liking the lake house, you make me excited to keep reading/listening!
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We saw the Captain America movie this weekend, too–I thought it was really good as well. What a fun spin on a super hero movie, right?Yay for finally having your movie in date, and for blates with friends!!
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That NYX color correcting palette looks really good!! I saw that the how to be single movie already came out – did not play too long in theaters lol! So glad you had a great weekend! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
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You had so much fun girls time this weekend, and I'm glad that you got to spend some of that with me! Hooray for watching the Godfather! It's such a good and classic movie that you have to watch it at some point in time! GOT!!!!! They just keep on getting better and better after the season premiere! I can't wait to see what else we learn through Bran's visions!
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What a fun weekend girl! Loved that we both got our Colourpop orders in, bummer about the nudes, but I was going back and forth about London Fog and will now be getting it in my next order! Glad you got to spend time with girlfriends, I want to see Captain America, I've heard so many good things!! I couldn't find the NYX correcting palette at my local Ulta, may need to check another one or online :)!
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i have learned i don't look good in a lot of lip colours lol. i found my favourite/holy grail and i won't budge from it, i wear it everywhere to everything. it is a nude, but it has a pink tinge to it. love it. the london fog was amazing on you though. yay for moving day and girls nights! good to know about that movie, i was waiting for dvd because it didn't look the best. i know i'm in the minority but i am not a fan of rebel wilson.
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LOVED the gymnastics trials last night! Simone and Laurie are my favorites!!www.amemoryofus.com
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RHNJ is going to be so good this season! I have to admit I might have cried a little bit when Tre came home, even though I really don't like her and thought that she deserved to go to jail…And hooray for getting some cute things for your new apartment! I loved your tray so much, and I can't wait to see how everything turns out all decorated!.Gymnastics in the Olympics are always so awesome! I feel like I'm going into withdrawals because we missed a lot of it last time during the Olympics because we were on vacation. I also love watching swimming! It's so exciting! I'm super jealous of your grocery store runs during the middle of the day!
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That is a pretty awesome voxbox to get -I mean the price on one of those items alone is impressive!! I'm ashamed to admit I shed a tear at teresa's homecoming with her girls last night LOL! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
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I am super excited for RHONJ this season – it's for sure going to be a good one! Sounds like a lovely weekend. And I am super jealous that your only plans are to go to the grocery store today. That's the life!
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I love VoxBox and that tray is so pretty! We watched the gymnastics too, it is my hubby's fav. I prefer the swimming but I will watch it all!
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I scored that voxbox too and squealed when I opened it and saw how many amazing Este products I was getting!!! Sadly, I got the Flash Illuminator in too dark of a shade for me too! I was like did they even read my profile?! I needed a 1 not a 4. Loving everything else though! That flower tray is gorgeous! TJ Maxx is just the best, right?!
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oh man, i want a new media center/tv stand so bad! and i feel you on making the first move, i pretty much would never do that. too intimidating! good luck though!
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How fun to go to the release party! I did that for book 3 or 4 and it was so fun!www.amemoryofus.com
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All of the release parties looked like so much fun! I read most of the books late (like two years ago) so I missed out on the excitement when the original books were released! Congratulations on your new niece– I'm sure you can't wait to go and see her.
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Adam brought home a copy of the new HP book for me last night, and I plan on diving in today! Also why have I never heard of NetGalley?! That sounds awesome! Can't wait to see the apartment tour 🙂 xo, Jess
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I still need to finish my netgalley registration! What a fun weekend – I love that you went to a HP party…that's so fun!
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Can you come decorate my house!? Your living room is gorgeous! The Harry Potter hype was so fun, hope you like the book!
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Hooray for a new niece! It's always so much fun when friends start having babies that you get to spoil! I was so jealous when I saw all of your pictures from the release party! I wish that I had known about it and I totally would have gone. And hooray for finally joining Netgalley! I can't wait to see what you pick!
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yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy netgalley!!!!! it's the BEST!i haven't bought harry potter yet… yet 😉
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I love how your apt is coming together!! Yay for getting to see your niece soon! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
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Babies and books sounds like such a good weekend! Congrats to you on being an aunt 3 times over :)! That midnight release party looked like so much fun!!
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I LOVE those new HP covers! I also have three friends who had/are having babies this summer! There must be something in the water!
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Can't even wait for your apt tour girl and oh my goodness – that newborn is so adorable!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
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Dang girl! Sounds like you had a productive weekend! Love those new Harry Potter covers, so awesome! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
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You got so much done during this weekend! I love those photos that you took of your friend! Is that the Sugar & Cloth wall that I see behind her? And way to go on getting posts ready for the whole week! I'm totally a night before type of blogger as well, unless I know that I'm going to be super busy during the week and won't have time to write. Boo for it being your last week of school! Hopefully you enjoy it to the fullest!
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Oh that baby is so sweet!!! Sounds like you had a busy weekend – great job with the pics. Now I want that first dress. 🙂
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awww your friend's baby is too cute. that bow is precious.The Dollhouse sounds interesting.. i still have 14 netgalley books to get through, i read a really good one yesterday that i absolutely loved (beauty & the clockwork beast, sounds weird, but it was amazing).yay back to school! haha. i love routine and KC being on summer break screws with my routine.
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You've been very busy! What a little sweetheart, aww I love babies. I'm trying to stay out of Target but I must do a little grocery shopping today. I'm going to check out Netgallery, I've never heard of it but it sounds like I'd love it. Happy Monday!
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I want to see the pillows that you got!!Yay for friends' babies!!!!
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Cool outfits and so, baby had a good time napping.
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What a sweet baby– I'm sure you're so excited to meet her! I have The Dollhouse on my netgalley shelf to read (soon, hopefully) so I'm glad you're liking it so far!
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oh the book exchange is such a good idea! i haven't read lady midnight, i thought it was on its own. i'm almost finished the shadowhunter series.. i started it 10 years ago, seriously.i love your apartment – so pretty!i tried hello fresh.. it was a big fat flop and i hated all the meals haha.
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That's so awesome that y'all did a book exchange with your book club! I love the Shadow Hunters series, and think that you should give them a whirl, especially since we tend to have the same taste in books. Your Hello Fresh snaps were so funny! I have to admit I'm not much of a cook either, so I know that I would have been thinking a lot of the same things that you were! I feel like we have so much to catch up on, which is why I'm so excited to see you twice this weekend!
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A book exchange sounds like so much fun, glad you got a great new book out of it! I've been wanting to read Where'd Ya Go, Bernadette, so officially adding that to my list of books to read. Sometimes at parties I am the worst at taking pictures, especially if you are just trying to have fun and soak it all in. Your apartment looks fab and all the little pieces you have work so well for the room! Oh my I can't wait to hear more about your dates and how you are enjoying Match.com….definitely recommend when you are feeling down about it, to just stick it out, if I hadn't I wouldn't have met my husband! Any tips you need let me know :)!
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Love your new car! We currently have a Corolla but will likely need a second car soon, and that Rav4 looks great! It looks like you had a great weekend. I found your blog through Ashley's weekend recap, and I'm excited to start following along with another Texas blogger! 🙂
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Congratulations on your new car!! That is wonderful! What a great blogger filled weekend!! xo, biana –BlovedBoston
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Congrats on your new car– it looks awesome! So jealous of your blogger meetups, it's always the best to spend time with people in person 🙂
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