I Just Want To Hang With My Dog

Working from home has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages – I get to set my own hours, I can leave whenever I want, and I am my own boss. Disadvantages – I rarely look presentable, I don’t leave the house as much as I should, and I don’t get near enough human interaction (making my dog my best friend). Ya, it is pretty embarrassing to admit but sweet Annie has become my saving grace. So when Taylor reached out about her shirt line, “I Just Want To Hang With My Dog” I couldn’t resist. I told her I loved the fact that a portion of the sales goes to animal shelters (which I do) but in all honesty, I just really wanted the shirt. Because it is so true! The older I get and the more I see the good and often times bad in people the more I realize that my dog is just about the only person I want to hang out with (aside from the hubs, close friends, and family). She brightens my day, loves me unconditionally and is always in a good mood! Dogs really are a womans best friend!

If your dog is your  bestie and you aren’t afraid to admit it andddd you want to help an amazing cause check out Taylor’s line! Shirts are $24 – which is a tiny price to pay to: A – have the coolest shirt in the world. B – help other dogs who are in need. C – completely keep the crazy dog mom stereotype alive! Really, you can’t afford to not have this! Thank you Taylor for allowing me to prove my love for Annie via a shirt! You really are the best!

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Cooper and Ella

We all have a body part we don’t like. Mine would be my arms. I used to like them but the older I get, the more flabby they get. So one of my “musts” when shopping is a tailored blouse with sleeves. While scrolling around my new favorite brand, Cooper & Ella, I found the perfect blouse – The Eva. With a low neck, tailored sides, and sleeves I was in heaven. Of course, it was the one I chose but really, they had so many other options I might just have C&E be my new spring wardrobe! I absolutely fell in love with this Amelia blouse as well! Isn’t it dreamy? Whatever you are looking for they have it – cropped tops, tops with sleeves, tops with cut-outs, ect. And the colors, oh the colors! You will just have to see them all for yourself. Absolutely beautiful!

I hope you make time to check out this new brand. I think they are one which will be around for a loooong time!

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outfit details // Cooper and Ella Eva Jacket Blouse (and in white), J.Brand black jeansChristian Louboutin Decollettte pump,

accessory details // Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy necklaceEllie Jay 5 Row diamond,Croghans Crest ring, Lokai Balance bracelet

August California Bags

I absolutely love everything August California Bags represent: adventure, wanderlust, dreams, travel, and excitement. You either have the travel bug or you don’t. I was just talking to my parents about that very thing this weekend. Where my dad would be comfortable staying around places he is familiar with, my mother and I have a bug that has us wanting to see more. I often times worry this bug will never be satisfied. It is such the overwhelming feeling of all there is left to see, but really, I get more excited than anything. I just want to explore the world and learn all I can about cultures, art, photography, landscapes, and beauty. This same yearning to see and learn was within Charles and Jenna Jackson.

In the spring of 2011 Jenna and Charles, the founders of August California, packed up their San Francisco apartment and prepared for a year long journey around the world. The next twelve months would take them to the top of Africa in Tanzania, to the bottom of the Americas in Patagonia, to the cities of eastern and western Europe, and upon the rivers of Asia in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It was in these very locations where they sought out bags and accessories that would exude the old world luxury of Europe, and withstand the demanding elements of all travel.

Since arriving back in California, they have taken their inspirations from each trip and crafted it into a beautiful bag perfect for any traveler. Each piece comes from a memory during their yearlong adventure and is made by local artisans in California; all with the understanding of what is demanded from a life on the go. This very story and thought behind each bag is why I love them so much!

It is only fitting that without even looking I would choose the bag that was  inspired by their time spent in Paris’s Marsais District and their weekly trips to the market. I can’t tell you enough how beautiful these bags are and how perfect they are for anyone taking an upcoming trip! The straps are just perfect for easy carry and the material is absolutely stunning. You feel like you are carrying something really unique – like a souvenir from your latest exotic trip!  Best part? They also make bags for men so now you can have the perfect gift for that perfect travel companion.

I hope you check out August California and become as inspired as I have while reading their tales about their adventures around the world!

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