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Go Love Yourself
Learning to love yourself can be one of the hardest things we as human beings can do. With pressure from pretty much everyone (including ourselves), it’s sometimes easier to find the flaws in us than in the great is us. I know that for me, it’s so easy to think of the negative. That I’m not thin enough or smart enough. That I’m not a morning person or that I’m not a social butterfly. It’s a shame that we go to the negative instead of the positive when we think of ourselves. However, when I think of the great things that make up who I am, I know that I can…
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Zen Bedroom Decor Ideas
We’ve finally set a color scheme for our bedroom (see our neutral bedroom ideas to get see where we started)! Since the bedroom should be a place you want to sleep in, a kind of sanctuary, if you will, we decided to go with a neutral palette of browns and creams with a touch of greenery. After picking out our dresser set and bed frame, it’s time to decorate. Here are some zen bedroom decor ideas I’ve been looking at: Rug / lamp / candle holders / vase / pillow / throw What do you think? I’m loving the neutrals right now. I saw this writing rug that I fell in love with, but…
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everything is manageable
“Everything can be manageable”, said my yoga teacher as we settled into class. “If the pose is too hard, or your breath gets choppy, lower your knee, don’t go as low in the pose, or take a break. That’s how you manage every situation.” It was my first time in months to practice an exercise that gives me so much perspective, inspiration, strength and most of all, peace. I didn’t know how much I needed that class until I kept hearing those words over and over in my head as the day went on. Change is inevitable. It’s what helps us grow as human beings, opens us up to new experiences…
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what the hills y’all: date at upcider
What the Hills Y’all: Adventures of a Texas girl living in San Francisco note: I was not compensated in any way by HowAboutWe for this post. I just wanted to share my experience with you! Last week, Justin and I had our first date night experience using the service HowAboutWe for Couples. I had heard about this service in Dallas, but never got to try it since they don’t service the area. When we arrived in San Francisco, and found out HowAboutWe actually does “date experiences” for couples, I immediately signed Justin and I up for a date at Upcider. For those of you who don’t know, HowAboutWe is part…
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let’s talk: face primers
I love face primers. They set your foundation, keep it in place and provide added benefits like smoothness, shine control and minimize pores. Using a primer is an extra step to your makeup routine, that’s a given, but in my opinion, it’s worth it. Usually applied after moisturizer before foundation, a primer’s main goal is to prep the skin for foundation. BB creams and tinted moisturizers do that if you’re looking for an everyday, no fuss look. For those days and nights that you need your makeup to keep going, a primer is your best bet. To use: apply a pea size amount to entire face area including decolletage, under…
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Neutral Bedroom Ideas
My first neutral bedroom set was in college and it was the cheap, light wood classic that is Ikea. After graduation, I decided faux chocolate-brown leather was the way to go. One thing is for sure, I always played it pretty safe with the color palette and opted for hues that could be mixed and matched, added to and could go anywhere. Since I’ve moved my stuff quite a few times in my lifetime (and showing no signs of stopping), I’ve had to choose furniture that is of lasting power, can be easily coordinated with, and pretty. We sold most of our furniture when we made the move from Dallas…
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what the hills y’all: foodsploring in the mission
What the Hills Y’all: Adventures of a Texas girl living in San Francisco There is so much food here. So. Much. Food. Going “foodsploring” in the Mission district is awesome as it’s known as the Hispanic part of town, so my inner Mexican comes out. It was only a matter of time before my tastebuds and the food here officially met. Here are some places I would recommend if you are looking for a new spot to check out. Note: No calories were counted for the duration of this post. 1. Rustic Pizza After quickly figuring out that a reservation is strongly suggested if going out to dinner on a…
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Christmas in Mexico: What to do in San Miguel de Allende
The last leg of our Christmas in Mexico trip was visiting San Miguel de Allende. The town is fairly small as well and about 45 minutes away from Leon. A definite must see if you want to be “cultured-out” when you visit Mexico. This is also home to a lot of older retirees because of its tranquil nature (I can’t say I blame them). Lots of great food and romantic spots. My Picks: La Posadita (famous green pozole), San Agustin (the best churros you’ve ever had) and Jardin Botanico. Our first stop was a little place called La Posadita, a place my sister Vanessa has been talking about for years. We…
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Christmas in Mexico: what to do in Guanajuato
After Christmas (which for us it’s Christmas Eve), we went exploring in beautiful Guanajuato and San Miguel. (see part one here). Here are some pictures as well as a mini guide on what to do if you’re visiting! Guanajuato is a small city is about 30-40 minutes away from Leon. To tell you the truth, it’s my favorite. In addition to so much culture, Guanajuato feels like you’re going back in time with cobblestone streets, a spot at a cafe for that late afternoon coffee, comedians acting out shows for tips in front of an old theatre, and mariachi’s playing outside while you walk around the square at night. It has…
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Christmas in Mexico
Christmas in Mexico was wonderful. After a red-eye flight, 7 days of non-stop exploring including spending Christmas with my Mexican family and an early morning return flight, I’m back. It was so great enjoying the holidays with my family with amazing food, lots of laughter and amazing views. It was a full circle trip, starting off in Guadalajara and then driving 3 hours to Leon, visiting Guanajuato and San Miguel (where we met Mackelmore!!) and then driving back to Guadalajara to end the trip. Since there were 4 cities to explore, I decided to split this post up into 3 to also include a mini guide for those of you…
