FRIDAY FAVORITES HASTA LA VISTA JANUARY

What? Are you kidding me? The longest day of the year is finally over, I mean month, I mean, January, lol! You did it friends! But I’d be lying if I said I don’t want snow in February, just give us a couple blasts, lol! 

Not a favorite this week with some tooth pain I had, the dentist was able to fit me in on Wednesday and I was scared to death that there was going to be infection and a root canal and crown needed. I actually was one of those cases that baffled him because he was a little bit unsure what was going on and doesn’t want to do any kind of work until we have a definitive diagnosis, so I have a mouthwash I’m using and we’re going to look at the tooth again in two weeks. I’m hoping for the best. Let’s get to some Friday favorites, friends!


Shopping with the Babes

Shopping at Home Goods with these two, their mama and my mom and then all having lunch together at Panera to celebrate their mommy’s birthday was definitely a favorite!

Massage 

Last year I had so much stress and so many neck problems that a friend of mine suggested the massage therapist where she works. Luckily for me, she also does massage out of her home and will come to yours. I’m now on her books monthly and she has done wonders, this coming from a girl who never used to get massages, lol. I went to her house Tuesday, and I was so relaxed all day!

Obviously After, LOL

Outfits

Free Assembly Spring Cuteness

I showed you a Collage last week with some of the cutest pieces from the Free assembly line at Walmart. Luckily, this week several of the line’s pieces arrived at my house, and I am here to tell you the quality is spectacular! Just look how cute. I think my favorite might be that. Let me know your favorite.

Hoodie HERE // Pants HERE // Sneakers HERE

Dress HERE

Flutter Sleeve Tee HERE // Jeans HERE // Flats HERE

Sweater HERE // Jeans HERE // Flats HERE

Hoodie HERE // Pants HERE // Sneakers HERE


Stella Mae

This girl! Mr. Nine’s girl! And mine. Celebrating three years next week of her gotcha day. She is the best dog that either one of us have had. She is 8 pounds of pure love and devotion! She is truly happiest when she is either outside with us, going for a car ride, getting a pup cup with her “Giga,” hanging with her boyfriend Tater, or lounging on our laps. A true lap dog with so much love! She sleeps curled right up next to me, and we truly do not know what we would do without her. Not kidding when I say we’ve seriously investigating cloning her DNA, lol!


Her Boyfriend Tater



Blast from Last 

My Galentine’s. A set of ladies I also don’t know what I would do without. We try to get together quarterly, and this was one of several visits last year. In April, we did a favorite things party in Chicago and had an absolute blast. Lots of cocktail time too.

From Kathrine from Kathrine Eldridge, Me, Laura from I Do deClaire, Jill from Doused in Pink and Caroline from The Petite Fashionista


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HAPPY FEBRUARY WEEKEND 
MY LOVES!!


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TRAVELING TO AUSTIN TEXAS


Who remembers the song Austin by Blake Shelton? I literally was singing the lyrics, “He figured she'd gone back to Austin

'Cause she talked about it all the time,” for a couple weeks before we were headed there. 

You may remember when I talked about our Trip to Waco a couple weeks ago for the first half of that trip was spent in Austin. I have been there once before but again it was someplace that Mr. Nine had not been and he was excited to go. 



We opted to stay at the Hotel Za Za in Downtown Austin because Mr. Nine has stayed at one in Dallas and just loved the modern vibes. It was one of the top rated and I must say it was very lovely. Unfortunately, the weather means too yucky to go swimming, but the breakfast, pool area and bathroom was gorgeous. 




We LOVED the complimentary car service...how cool is that front?


Literally the ONLY PIC of the two of us together in Austin.

I had a list of places that I definitely wanted to go and I probably could write an entire post about this first one. The Taquero Mucho is just a cute little restaurant, but what makes it so magnificent is the decor and all the pink! The drinks are so creative and unique, and the pink waffles were out of this world! 

Skirt HERE// Tee HERE // Jacket HERE // Earrings HERE



They even had a pink bone booth and a Barbie box so I was in heaven!   


Basically, we just decided to not only check out the South Congress area, but just walk around the city and see what we could find. A couple of our favorite stops were the original yeti store, the Tecovas shop, an ice cream shop and one of the most magnificent landscapes at a hotel that was along the river walk. 


Wow..the Lawn at the Four Seasons was amazing!



Lots of murals to be found too. 

That night we really did have a blast. We went to dinner at Anthem and sat in the cutest green velvet booth.


Then hit several bars with live entertainment. Rainey Street was my favorite area. With its colorful and bustling array of bars, restaurants, food trucks and entertainment venues, it's a sure bet for experiencing local characters and the vibrancy of the city. It's quieter then 6th street but so much more charming. The 90’s rock band we listened to, Star Seed from San Antonio was amazing. Well, we were probably some of the oldest people there, but of course, we fit ourselves right in and sing along to many of the songs! 

 

I’ll talk more about this in a minute, but I wish I would’ve gotten more pictures because I absolutely loved the jumpsuit I was wearing and got several compliments on it, lol. Here's the very top half in my only trip selfie.


The next day was Easter, so we dressed up. I absolutely loved my lavender dress and brunch at Stella San Jac was just as wonderful as all the reviews said it would be. I had the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had. 


Dress HERE // Shoes HERE // Earrings HERE

Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of Mr. Nine and I, which was extra unfortunate because we matched and didn’t even plan to on Easter Since I was not blogging at the time or being in a very good state of mind, I just wasn’t really in the picture taking mood. But I know some of you may consider going to Austin so I thought it would still make for a good post.

We really did love the Riverwalk and logged more than 20,000 steps each day. Sunday night we just got casual for dinner.

Sweater HERE // Pants HERE

Dinner that night was Moonshine Bar & Grill. I'd rate it a 6/10 but the Apple Dumpling Dessert....a "9!"


As with Waco, I must say Austin didn’t quite live up to the expectation Mr. Nine had in his mind. It’s probably another place that we won’t go back to and we’re really scratching our heads at why so many people find it a desirable place to move to? BUT no worries, every other trip we took in 2024 was fabulous and I'll share more of those soon. Plus despite saying we weren't going to travel as much in 2025, the travel bug hit this weekend and we've got a few great trips planned.


Have you been to Austin?


 Happy Fresh, New Week my Friends...

the last of January!


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FRIDAY FAVORITES POLAR VORTEX WEEK

Happy Friday Friends! I think we have finally crawled out of the polar vortex, the frigid tundra, lol! So cold kids that I did not go anywhere the first part of the week. Northern Indiana was clocking -26° windchill’s. I do have a plethora of fun Friday favs so let's get to it!

 

Snow

It absolutely was too cold to walk Monday through Wednesday, but when the snow fell on Thursday and it warmed up to a balmy 20°, only 16 windchill, I knew I had to get out and walk around the pond! Call me crazy, but I am one of those Midwest girls that absolutely loves the snow! Our House looked so pretty from my walk around the pond. #snowbunny



The Inauguration Fashion & Dub

And don't get all political on me, lol...

I’m particularly talking George W. Bush and the Fashion, lol. 

Since it was a polar vortex day and everything was closed, I pretty much watched the entire inauguration from beginning to end until the national championship game came on. I have to say it was quite entertaining. I particularly loved George W. Bush. His expressions after they introduced him and when he was looking out at the audience like an excited Five-year-old, finding his family in the audience at the Christmas pageant were precious! Just watch the video, darling with his little winks! 



And I have to tell you I was quite impressed by the fashion! Especially Melania and her cool hat, JD Vance’s wife, Usha with her bubblegum pink ensemble, and Ivanka Trump in the forest green, she literally had the perfect side bun under that hat that made me swoon!



I didn’t watch the ball, but I saw pictures of Melania and Ivanka's gowns, both black and white and so classy!

Also Loved Carrie Underwood singing a cappella when the sound system wasn’t working. Stunning!

  

Outfits of Week 

Vest HERE // Leggings HERE // 
Sweatshirt HERE // Socks HERE // Sneakers HERE // 

Red Half Zip HERE // Heart Necklace HERE // 
Pants HERE // Sneakers HERE

Sweatshirt HERE // Joggers HERE // Sneakers HERE

Free Assembly 

I have a feeling spring fashion is going to be good this year! All the beautiful colors! I am particularly loving the Free Assembly Line from Walmart! Everything is so high-quality on this particular line while it isn’t always on some of their other clothing. But here you have preppy vibes and quality construction like you would get from J.Crew. I ordered some of these pieces and I will be sharing next week! 

SS Sweaters HERE // Trench Coats HERE // Skirt HERE // Striped Sweater HERE // Jeans HERE // Hoodies HERE // Pink Sweater HERE // Pink Striped Top HERE // Pink Dress HERE // Blue Striped Dress HERE

Blast from Last

Since I was on sabbatical from blogging for eight months last year, I thought I would throw in a little blast from last year every now and then on Friday favorites. In May, Mr. Nine and I went to a George Strait, Chris Stapleton & Little Big Town concert at Lucas Oil stadium in Indianapolis. We had a blast and I particularly loved our outfits. Just look at Mr. Nine in his Stetson Hat. My Jumpsuit is from Show Me Your Mumu and it is such a great clothing line. It was so comfortable and flattering.


My Jumpsuit HERE // Necklace Set HERE // Red Cuff Bracelet HERE // Mr. Nine's Hat HERE 

And you can't see them good but I particularly LOVED my Red Cowboy Boots from Jeffrey Campbell. Worn them lots since!

And my most favorite of all, hanging out with these two is the greatest joy of my life! They LOVE their lil Kitchen.


 
 Stay Cozy

AND HAPPY  January WEEKEND!


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xoxo 





 


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