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Happy Friday! I was thinking this week went by really fast but then I realized it was a 3 day week. It was a productive week so I enjoyed that too. Here are some highlights:

1. I went to a mat pilates class put on by Lululemon and Studio7. I always forget how difficult mat pilates is until I actually participate in a full class.

2. A great hair day deserved a selfie. I still love my new haircut!

3. Brrrr. Enought said.

4. It's official, all one year old girls need a pink tutu for their first birthday party. So cute!

5. I love stripes, navy and my NB runners. Why not combine all 3?

6. I really like shopping at The Container Store. Truly, I just love organization and this place has everything I could ever dream of when it comes to keeping things in their place.

7. The Tasting Room is definitely one of my fave places to get wine. I really love that I can sample everything before I make a choice.

8. Running for lent has been successful thus far. 2/40 days are complete!

Do you have any big weekend plans? I am going to mat pilates on Saturday then out to dinner as it happens to be my birthday weekend! I am not sure where we are going but it will be nice to have a night out in BTR. Have a great weekend!

 

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Houston recap

I thought I would share some highlights from our houston trip with you. I had a 6 hours pilates course so most of the weekend was spent shopping, going to our fave resturants, trying some new places, and relaxing.

Nimblefingers yarn shop

we stumbled upon Vine Wine Room

the most amazing chicken dish at Backstreet Cafe

a stop for brunch at Tiny Boxwoods, of course

wine and the Oscars at The Tasting Room

grocery shopping at Central Market

 

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road trip!

We're off to Houston for the weeknd tomorrow! The first time we went I didn't think I would enjoy a huge metropolitan city but I loved it! Every time we go we find new favorites and always go back to places we loved from previous trips. It is only a 4 hour drive which seems relatively short compared to other trips we have taken. This trip I am going to attend some STOTT Pilates continuing education but we thought we would make a long weekend out of it... especially since it is Mardi grad weekend in Louisiana so Tuesday is a state holiday.

We are excited to go back to Tiny Boxwoods, the Galleria, West Elm, Central Market & the Omni!

Have a great weekend! I imagine I will have some highlights from our trip when we get back.

 

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InstaFriday

Happy Friday! Today shall be a busy day but I am excited for a long weekend. Here are some instas from the past 2 weeks:

1. I love the marina in PV. It's one of my fave places to eat, relax, and enjoy the day.

2. Multiple times in PV we got called honeymooners. We have only been married 2.5 years but I would not call us honeymooners. I guess the matching sunglasses and coordinated outfits may have been the reason!

3. Back to work means back to coffee from my fancy "C" cup!

4. One last shot of PV from the Malecon. It's only been a week and I miss vacationing already!

Have a great weekend! I will be studying, finishing thesis edits, and spending time with B!

 

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piazetta

We found a new pizza place in Puerto Vallarta. It's not new, just new to us... and it was delicious! La Piazetta is in old town, near the new pier, by Andeles... just incase you need landmarks.

We had one ham and artichoke pizza and one smoked salmon with arugula pizza. We also shared a bottle of Orlandi between the 4 of us. We have never had Mexican wine before and we were surprisingly pleased. I imagine we will be back in our next trip!

 

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photographic PV

Here are a couple photos of our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta! We ate a ton of fajitas and drank mango margaritas so I will spare you all of those photos.

Come back another day and I will tell you about some new places we tried!

 

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Oh, Mexico!

We're off to Mexico for the week. I plan to spend my week relaxing by the pool and wandering the streets of Puerto Vallarta.

Have a great week! I'll see you when I return from vacation!

 

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InstaFriday

Happy Friday Christmas style! Did you have a good Christmas? We did! Here are a few photos:

1. All of the personalized Christmas cards we received this year! I love that our friends also like to send out personalized cards. I wonder if it is a generational thing.

2. We are smoothie obsessed. I feel like it is so fefreshing before and after big meals to have balance in my life.

3. The weather was beautiful in BTR before we left so we got in a power walk!

4. I finally finished Bringin Up Bebe. What a great book! You should read it.

5. I love my new Kate Spade watch! Isn't is pretty?

6. Cutest kids ever! What happened to us?!? This is my fave ornament.

7. We had a sample of our wedding cake that has been in the freezer for over 2.5 years! It still tastes amazing. The pumpkin is so flavorful, you can taste all the spices, and it is so moist! We will definitely be eating more of this over the next week.

8. My "new" china! I have known for many years that I was getting my grandma's Royal Albert china. We packed it up to store with my parents until I have space for it.

Have a great weekend! Mine will be busy visiting with friends!

 

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healthy travel snacks

I have been thinking about this post for a week. We are traveling to Canada today so it will be an early morning, a long day of flights, and a delicious dinner at the end of the day. Airlines these days do not provide "food" anymore so airports can suck you in with the first thing you see during a layover... we all know we are starving the moment we step off the plane and all rational thinking goes out the window. We found out this morning we got upgraded to first class on our first flight so we will be provided breakfast on board so that changes my food plans too. Here is my plan for tomorrow:

early snack: a small smoothie at home

breakfast: on the plane (mostly likely fruit & some sort of protein in proper portion sizes)

lunch: Que Bueno salad

flight snack ideas: I will be packing cliff kids bars & picking up a Joy tea right before we board

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dinner: Christmas Eve with family!

Go check out the link for healthy travel snack foods. I love the idea of a small peanut butter package with a banana. It is actually quite easy to pack snacks to eat while flying. 

P.S. If you are flying tomorrow too don't forget to pick up a bottled water! Safe travels!

 

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Happy Friday!

I loved having a short work week this week. It's been productive as I have been wrapping up a bunch of projects I want to complete before Christmas vacation! Here are a few highlights:

1. We went to the Faculty Club Christmas party last Saturday night. The food was delicious, the company is always a good time, and the band was amazing.

2. We had the most amazing cheese plate at Grapevine in New Orleans! I love good quality cheese plates that do not cost an arm and a leg.

3. Did you know santa's sleigh is pulled by alligators in Louisiana. Seriously.

4. I have decided I need to decrease my ecological footprint in 2014. I print way to much. It took me 4 hours to get through a bunch of old class materials as well as sort through marpterials from the classes I taught a few semesters ago.

Have a great weekend! Mine will be spent doing laundry, picking up a few last Christmas gifts (okay, just one that someone requested on Wednesday... We all know I have been done Christmas shopping for over a month), and packing for Christmas vacation!

 

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NOLA faves

Every times we head south to New Orleans we visit old faves, find some new amazing places, and fall in love with the historic city even more! Here are some highlights from our trip:

1. The Royal Omni New Orleans: we got a killer deal on our hotel during their black friday sale! The room was the perfect size, the view was beautiful, and the rooftop pool was very nice... but too cold to go in!

2. Crossant D'or: french style lunch just blocked from our hotel!

3. Orleans Grapevine: Its our new fave wine bar! We have been here before but this time the service was even more amazing and the food was delish! 

4. Tableau by Dickie Brennan: We love to sit upstairs in the bar. They have a great wine list and bar menu. The poutine was really good... think french onion soup inspired poutine!

 5. Slice on Magazine Street: We has some very unique pizza on my new fave street in New Orlenas!

Did you notice we spent 3 days in New Orleans and did not set foot on Bourbon Street? Yup, our hotel was only 2 blocks away but we always ended up going in a different direction. We did not do this on purpose but it seemed like a whole new city! 

I promise we did more than eat in NOLA. We also walked a ton, shopped, and relaxed after a busy semester!

Have a great day!

P.S. Happy birthday Grandma!

celebration in the oaks

One of the many things we did during our pre-vacation vacation to New Orleans was walk through Celebration in the Oaks. The lights and atmonphere were beautiful. As hard as it is to share photos of Christmas light, I am going to anyway.

If you are ever in New Orleans during the Christmas season I highly recommend this attraction!

InstaFriday

Happy Friday! Today is an extra special Friday! It's the last day of class! We survived another semester. After I submit grades for my classes later today I only have my 2 finals left!

With our travels last week I did not get to post on Friday... meaning some of these photos are 2 weeks old!

1. I finally got around to getting a haircut. I had to try a new stylist who did an excellent job and curled my hair. I was all dressed up with no where to go...

2. So I went shopping! Okay, most of those are groceries but it was a busy day!

3. I am obsessed with my Christmas wrap this year. I am using up my paper grocery bags by using them as brown wrapping paper. I ordered baker's twine and custom made the tags with stamps.

4. On our trip to Illinois I made this herringbone cowl. It turned out beautiful but is a little to thick to wear in Louisiana.

5. Elevator selfie with B at the Omni in downtown St. Louis! We loved this hotel!

6. Starbucks invited me to a challenge. You know I am always up for a challenge. Collect 25 stars before Christmas and get 30 free stars! Heck yes! 

7. I received this special photo which is the real reason the Riders won the Grey Cup. Welcome to Rider Nation! You will enjoy cheering for a winning team!

8. We celebrated my successful thesis defense with this wine as recommended by Robert Parker. It was delish!

Have a great weekend! I will be studying & baking Christmas cookies!