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SUMMER NIGHTS ON THE PATIO WITH PRIMO WATER

June 11, 2019 By Kari 5 Comments

Summer Nights on the Patio

It's safe to say that summer is right around the corner and here in Austin, TX, we're definitely feeling the temperatures change. So before the temperatures get too hot, we're trying to enjoy as much time on our back patio as we can. We've recently been opting to have our dinners out there so that we can enjoy our little "oasis" of a backyard with our newly finished deck—thanks

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: austin blogger, entertaining, entertaining hacks, lifestyle blogger, patio weather, summer nights

SPRING CLEANING 101

May 9, 2019 By Kari 4 Comments

Spring Cleaning 101

Thank you to Art of Green™ for sponsoring today's post! As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Learn more here. Temperatures are rising, birds are chirping, and views of beautiful bluebonnets only means one thing in Texas: Spring is here! I love the feeling of a new season; it's a perfect time to refresh and reset for the months ahead. To start the season

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: art of green, austin blogger, cleaning, home, lifestyle blogger, spring cleaning

THE PERFECT GIFT IDEA FOR A LOVED ONE

February 27, 2019 By Kari 9 Comments

The Perfect Gift Idea for Your Loved One

For me personally, I always struggle with finding the perfect sentimental gift for a loved one. With so many gifting options out there, it's hard knowing what will bring joy rather than collect dust on a shelf or just hang stagnant in a closet. So this Valentine's Day, I surprised Braden with a custom star map from the night of our wedding courtesy of The Night Sky. The

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Filed Under: Fashion, Life Tagged With: austin blogger, for the home, gift idea, gift option, the night sky

HOW TO FIND CHEAP INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

January 7, 2019 By Kari 15 Comments

How To Find Cheap International Flights

For those of you who constantly have a case of wanderlust, listen up! I'm sharing all of my secrets to scoring cheap international flights on reputable airlines down below. As an example, this summer we flew roundtrip to Rome, Italy in Delta Comfort+ for $574.46 each. Normal roundtrip tickets to Rome can cost upwards of $1,500+! So now you're probably wondering how we snagged

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Filed Under: Life, Travel Tagged With: austin blogger, scott's cheap flights, travel, travel blogger, travel tips

THE ULTIMATE NAPA VALLEY TRAVEL GUIDE

November 6, 2018 By Kari 11 Comments

Well, hello there! Braden and I recently got back from our two-year wedding anniversary trip to Napa Valley and boy, was it perfect! There's not much more that can make me happier than my sweet husband, great wine, and ideal fall temperatures. I've rounded up all of our favorite places that hopefully can help you when planning your next trip to Napa. Since there are so many

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Filed Under: Life, Travel Tagged With: austin blogger, Napa Valley, Napa Valley travel guide, travel blogger, travel guide, Yountville

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I’m a 30-something Austinite constantly looking to create beautiful things. Social media professional by day and blogger by night.

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