Instagram Recap

It is time for another Instagram Recap. I always find these fun to do – to see what you have done, where you have been, and who you have met over the past few weeks. You can follow along in real time by adding @sothentheysayblog on Instagram

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I. The beautiful Le Château d’Audrie I stayed in last summer while visiting Normandy. If you get the chance to go I highly recommend staying here
II. The feminine Paris apartment Molly and I shared last year which I found via airbnb mary-summers-instagram5

I. When in L.A. do as the L.A.’ians do: take a cayenne pepper shot
II. Last summer I visited Gruyere Swtizerland and really enjoyed all of the quaint residents. This one in particular caught my eye

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I + II. I loved getting to shoot in London this past fall. Meeting and photographing Lily of Cheek Frills and Juliet of Ladies of London was a joy! Check out their TKC profiles for more photos.

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I + II. I had an absolute blast getting to visit L.A. and have a girls weekend with Jena + Eva. Memories were made that will last a lifetime!

I. I was a bit nervous to share my home but I took the plunge! Pictures from my master made the blog + Insta
II. Barrington Gifts totes have quickly become my travel must!

I. My favorite sushi restaurant in Dallas – Oishii
II. A throwback to summers on Lake Geneva with the hubs

I. Enjoying the sun, surf, and drinks at Nobu Malibu
II. Often mornings I will take a magazine and a cup of coffee and dream about all the places I have yet to discover

I. read above. Yet another morning I dream of travel
II. Typical sunday with the hubs

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I. Sharing a really fun giveaway I am doing with Shop September! Be sure to enter here
II. Organizing travel photos I finally had printed. With the help of Annie Veuve of course!

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I. Sharing the work of using Tata Harper for a few weeks. Their products are a dream!
II. A girls night out with my mom always calls for champagne

I. Reminiscing about Tulum and the warm sun. How many more days until spring?
II. When it rains – we work

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Dallas Best Instagrammable Restaurants

picture via Le Boulevardier

Let’s face it, when we choose a restaurant we want it to look good. Not only for the experience but also for a snap or two. Don’t roll your eyes, you know you are guilty of wanting to take a fantastic image to let all of your friends/followers know where you are. Being a blogger/photographer one of my favorite things I get to do is try new places and then share them with you. I take the entire idea of snapping photos to share probably more serious than I should. But hey, it is all about a good photo! I mean, I have done some pretty crazy things to get the right angle, lighting, and shot. Thinking back, it is quite embarrassing. Since food is one of my passions I thought, “wouldn’t it be great to share some of Dallas best spots?” Dallas has quite the restaurant scene (getting better every day) so I have done the hard work for you and created a list of what I believe to be “Dallas Best Instagrammable Restaurants.” So write them down and get to snapping! I promise, your feed (and your belly) will thank you!

restaurant list

Eno’s Pizza // Sissy’s Southern Kitchen // Cafe Pacific // Rosewood Mansion // Oak // The Blind Butcher // Highland Park Pharmacy // Cedar Social // Smoke // Gemma // The French Room // Shin Sei // LYFE Kitchen // Bolsa // True Foods // The Grape // Crushcraft // Saint Ann, Carbone’s // Savor // Le Boulevardier // HG Supply // Marie Gabrielle // CBD Provisions // Wild About Harry’s

image via D Magazine, DFW.com, Be Green Packaging, The Dallas Morning News, Zagat, Entree Dallas, spot la blog, d magazine, d magazine, and all restaurant sites

Dallas Boutique: Shop September

Shop September Draper Trench c/o, White Skinny jeans, Zara Checked top, Adidas classic sneakers

Visit Shop September for more amazing finds!

Be sure to enter the giveaway below

images shot by B.Hafner

I have a lot of favorites when it comes to places I shop. Often times when I find a hidden gem I try to keep it a secret for as long as possible. It is a selfish trait I posses and I know I need to share but sometimes I just like to keep things to myself. I am usually a BIG online shopper but no matter how many boxes arrive at my door there really is no feeling like going into a store, feeling the fabrics, getting to know the employees, and walking out with a bag in hand.

Dallas boutiques often times make me nervous. They are either extremely expensive or dedicated to a different audience. I have had a hard time finding a boutique that feels just right. However, from the moment I walked through the doors at Shop September I felt instantly at ease. Laura, the owner is a transplant from LA and is as laid-back as they come. We hit it off quite soon and enjoyed most of our time standing around chatting. She has a wicked cool style and a fantastic eye for new designers. She is actually one of the only boutiques I know in Dallas which carries some of my favorite Aussie brands! Laura is just about the coolest addition to Dallas this year and I couldn’t be more excited to find her (and her boutique).

So there you have it – my hidden little secret. If you are in the Dallas area or ever visit you definitely have to pop in and say hi. The store is so cute and separated into two parts – High and low street. There really is a price point for everyone! Also, if you are a reader in the US you are in luck – I have partnered with Laura to give one lucky lady a $50 gift card to the boutique or online store. To enter follow the widget below…

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Shop September Draper Trench c/o, White Skinny jeans, Zara Checked top, Adidas classic sneakers

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