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Friday Five | Animated Movies + Grilled Avocado

August 18, 2017

Happy weekend! I’m sending one of my best friends off to New York (bittersweet) and having my first dress try-on. Wish me luck, and enjoy these five links I found from around the web this week:

Here’s why we’re all drawn to bodies of water when booking our travel.
11 photos sure to inspire you to invest more in your sofa situation.
Add an avocado to the grill for your next outdoor dinner party.
Taking tips from effortless French brides for my wedding.
Pixar movies ranked. My favorite’s number fourteen.

Xx.

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Friday Five | Mountain Mornings

July 14, 2017

I’m in Estes Park this weekend for a wedding, and I’m pretty sold on summering in Colorado. For a Texan who is used to temperatures over 100, morning walks in the mountains and afternoon bike rides are absolute bliss. I hope you find yours this weekend!

For pool and beach approved beverages, I’m getting on the canned cocktail bandwagon.
NPR’s How I Built This podcast inspires with success stories from the people that started all the things we depend on like Instagram, Spanx and Zappo’s.
Pink and green forever and ever and ever and ever please!
This hotel is what South of France dreams are made of-pear orchard and sunflower gardens included.
A true Southerner has eaten over half of these foods.

PS: If you haven’t already, enter LZ’s Nordstrom gift card giveaway here. For more incentive, see her anniversary sale picks here and my five favorites below!

A blush pink pair of Aussie aviators
A high-neck black blouse for day to night
A lipstick red card case for smaller bags
An iridescent powder palette for luminous skin
A high waisted pair of skinnies in a classic blue

Xx.

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Friday Five | Heat Wave

June 16, 2017

It’s really getting hot where we are, which means all the more reason to stay inside or poolside. Be sure to read these links while you’re at it!

They say this summer’s When Breath Becomes Air is The Bright Hour, which will tug at your heart strings just the same.
I can’t wait for my full-screen iPhone 8 debuting this fall. Read five rumors that are hopefully true.
A bowl makes almost any meal feel like comfort food. Read why this foodie appreciates the bowl fad.
Five must-visits in Mexico that aren’t Cabo or even the trendier Tulum.
Carolina Herrera’s spring resort collection is a classic circus color story. I’ll have #2 and #8, please!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend as always!

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Friday Five | Iced Coffee Cravings

June 9, 2017

photo via the almond eater

I’m in California again-this time, for work-and I’m so glad to be back. LZ’s snaps from Santa Barbara gave me the beach blues. Per usual, the links are not unrelated to what’s been on my mind this week-cooling down with iced coffee, coastal travels and being with girlfriends. Enjoy!

Which coffee camp are you in - can’t live with or without it? Goop gives us the real scoop on whether the bean is good for us.

I kept these packing tips in mind so not to stuff my whole closet into my carry-on.

If I have it my way, my honeymoon will be in Australia. If and when that happens, these Melbourne cafés will be on the tip top of my dining list.

A list to please all price points for those seeking beauty products their skin will feel comfortable in.

Do you “trouble talk” with your bestie? That, among other things, makes a close friend.

Have a happy weekend!

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Friday Five | Lost in Links

June 2, 2017

As an aunt to five nieces and seven nephews, I am reminded that school’s out for summer. I just booked a flight for a wedding in Colorado in July, and I can’t wait to escape the height of Houston’s summer heat for a breath of fresh mountain air. Travels aside, I hope you set time for getting lost in fun links, like these five! Enjoy.

Would you rather have your weekend feel longer in the moment or looking back on Monday morning? See how you can succeed at both.
LZ and I just may buy this millennial pink Chanel bag from Vintage Contessa and share it unless you beat us to it.
Going on 25, I’ve crossed several of these ‘must-do in your twenties‘ items off already; I’ve learn a new sport (tennis!) and improved my wine knowledge with the help of Napa and Netflix. Next, I plan to raid my mom’s closet and gamble!
For the futuristic foodie.
I can’t get over Emmy Rossum’s custom Carolina Herrera bridal gown.

Have a great one!

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Friday Five | Summer Starts Now

May 26, 2017

image via camillestyles.com

I still envy students with real summers, but I do love the built-in long weekends that come with this season. It all starts with Memorial Day, which is arguably the best of them all, as you have all that fun in the sun to look forward to. Here are five links to read wherever you may be today through Monday:

Taking a poll: Y or N for pink pineapples?
This fascinating documentary has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pamper yourself this weekend without packing your bags.
Stock up on summer water for less than $15 a bottle.
What a sweet surprise this shipment would be post July 4th weekend!

Happy Memorial Day!

-Molly

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Friday Five | Clichés

May 19, 2017

image via camille styles

Hi, everyone! I do my best to incorporate a well rounded list of links for those of you interested in all the things from interiors, food, wellness and whatever else. I hope you find something suited for you in today’s round-up.

A tear-jerking tale of a bride who received the best wedding gift of all is also a testament to how we should live our lives during the most important moments.
Your interior color story could say a lot about you. Mine’s yellow! What’s yours?
I’ve been on Noble 31‘s email list to be the first to know when their first collection launches, so I wanted y’all to be filled in too. Their timeless tops are dreamt up by a team of sisters from Texas. Get one today!
Clichés are cliché for a reason, and sometimes, the same holds true for tourist traps. These restaurant ones are actually worth it.
Stretching may be the new cycle, and it makes a lot of sense why.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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Friday Five | For the Moms

May 12, 2017

image via dear friend blog (featured image via domino)

I’m currently bike riding along Venice Beach with two college besties en route to the adorable Rose Café. I can’t wait for this getaway to start my summer refreshed for all the fun that’s in store. Here are some weekend reads to help you get into R&R mode, especially all you moms who deserve it most.

If you can’t get to California any time soon, here are five spots to taste wine that aren’t Napa.

Rebecca Minkoff’s sample sale lasts through the weekend. Get a bag before the best ones are gone! My pick? This pastel pink guy.

The breakfast of champions-eggs cooked in butter with a side of bacon-is believe it or not, good for you. Nutritionists explain why.

Here’s a case for no more homework, and it’s pretty convincing.

These kitchen windows will get you in the mood for al fresco dining starting now.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Friday Five | Popsicles & Pale Pink

May 5, 2017

image c/o veryclever

I’m taking a personal day to take care of all those things that seem to go by the wayside during the week and never seem to fit into a standard weekend. I hope you find some time for yourself too, and when you do, your online reads are ready for you!

The ballet pink in this line of bags is the perfect shade, and there’s a style for everyone.

Meet a memory-saving app that will have all the texts you intend to send sent in a timely manner.

One of these popsicle photo ops will be my new seasonal desktop and iPhone wallpapers for summer.

How attractive is Helen’s wine shop in LA?

According to this quiz, my favorite rom-com is The Wedding Planner. Find out yours!

Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend!

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Friday Five | California Dreaming

April 28, 2017

image c/o Now, Forager

I’m going to LA in two weekends to visit my friend Mimi who lives in Malibu. It was a last minute decision, but I’m so glad I made it. It will be a girl’s weekend through and through, and I can’t wait to kick off summer on the coast of California.

Rest assured, we’ll make our way to Malibu Farms along with these best brunch spots.

My sandal collection is slim pickens, so as summer nears, I’m stocking up, starting with this yellow slide.

This citrus parfait with coconut cashew granola looks like the ideal summer breakfast.

As an admitted text-addict but a lover of old fashioned handwritten notes, this experiment struck a chord with me.

Loving this moody coffee on-the-go cup design.