Where We Ordered Our Countertops
Something I have learned when it comes to renovating is that small victories can make a BIG difference in the total experience. What I mean is, when everything seem to be going wrong, having one thing go smoothly can really lift you up. In our case, this kitchen renovation was beating us down until it came to ordering countertops. Simply working with the right people – good people with quality products – made ALL the difference! If you’re searching for countertops in Austin (or surrounding areas), I highly recommend AAA Countertops. They were a total dream to work with and we LOVE our countertops! More that below…
Ohh goodness, where do I even begin with sharing our kitchen reveal? If you’re a longtime follower, you know that this renovation has been happening behind the scenes for more than two years. Blood, sweat, tears – so many tears, haha! When Blake and I bought this house in 2020, we knew it was a project. It wasn’t a “one tour and we knew” sort of thing. It was a “we will have a newborn and a toddler and a house that needs every inch redone” type of thing. I remember after touring the house for the third time (yes, third) and we were standing on the back patio (amidst nearly an acre of bushes and overgrown plants…and 45 incredible oak trees – the yard sold us on the house) when we finally took a deep breath and said, let’s do this. Almost exactly two years later, we have completed our first space in the house – the kitchen of my dreams! Beyond excited, nervous, all the things to share it with y’all today. So without further ado, welcome to our cozy, french countryside-inspired kitchen…
About six months ago and after cleaning out my closet to make room for the renovation, I rediscovered a very special necklace. Blake and I dated in high school, and for an anniversary he gave me a teardrop necklace with a beautiful oval amethyst front and center. I wore that necklace ALL the time for years. In fact, there are so many of my old high school photos with me wearing it (when I say I cleaned out my closet, I mean it, ha! Down to the printed digital camera photos!). When I found it again, I held it in my hands and thought of two teens very in love and how much that necklace always meant to me. Though the style felt dated for me now, I really wanted to be able to wear it in some way. That’s when I considered repurposing the amethyst into a piece of jewelry I would wear today…
Gotta be honest, at first I wasn’t so sure about this trend, but after slipping into 
In normal life, I am a neutrals gal through and through, but when it comes to workout gear, I am having so much fun playing with color! FP Movement is a brand I’ve adored for ages…I mean, Free People really can do no wrong! So it’s no surprise their movement products are equally awesome. Also…this 
Sharing another favorite combo: black and camel. Always, always in stye no matter the season or year. If you’re an OG reader, you’ve seen me style all of these pieces for ages. When you invest in timeless neutrals, you get a lot of bang for your buck! Though some of these items aren’t available anymore, I’m linking to either exact or similar options at the end of this post. Also – I generally try to create outfits with pieces you likely have in your closet, too. Any black sweater, jeans that make you feel great, and camel shoes, belt and handbag. Throw on your favorite necklaces for layering and voila, draw inspiration here, but make it your own.
A darling, whimsical piece (that makes me want to go on a Valentine’s Day date): blush silk cami. Very comfortable, flirty and the print and color makes it feel less lingerie-ish and more everyday wearable. Pair with a duster cardigan, high rise jeans and go-to mules and you’re set for an effortless and fun day look. Make it an evening outfit by pairing with nude heels, nixing the cardigan and pulling your hair into a chic low bun. Voila!
Things I love: a high quality moto jacket, a yummy scarf and platform sneakers. Recipe for a forever-in-style look! I’ll admit I used to feel sort of like an imposter when wearing this jacket. It never felt completely “me” – it was just out of my comfort zone until I figured out to style it that felt right! Of course a leather moto can lean edgy, but pairing with some fun Vans platform sneakers and a go-to tee is the perfect combination of dressed down and approachable for me. Details below…