Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Dogwood Travels:ATX

Monday, July 27, 2015


I'm learning that NYC is just as fun of to escape as it is to explore. I decided at the beginning of the year that no matter what happens, 2015 was going to be the year that I finally go out and travel (at least more than usual). Not to mention, "say yes to five things out of my comfort zone" is on my 101 in 1001 list which is why I decided to buy a last minute ticket and board a plane to the Lone Star State!


Not to brag, but I have some of the coolest friends! One of my best gals from college moved to Austin to work at a start-up a couple months back, so I figured why not visit in the summer while I had some free time to see what all the fuss is about Texas' summer heat?

Turns out our friend Wil also decided to visit at the same time, so it was great to have a mini reunion! It's always so great to surround yourself with comforting familiar faces. And of course we convinced Jeanie to let us be #basic and drive around South Congress and eat at Torchy's Tacos.


By the end of the trip I didn't want to see another taco or bowl of queso (I think I went a little overboard in the cheese department this weekend). But because we didn't get out on the water this time, I didn't get to stop at Whataburger, and I gave my Texas family super short notice (sorry, y'all!!), I'm just giving myself another excuse to go back! 

What are your favorite Austin spots that I can note for next time /tell Jeanie to explore?

Behomm

Tuesday, April 28, 2015



Think of an members-only Airbnb for designers, and you've got Behomm. Their members range from architects to interior designers to artists from all over the globe. The site's aim is to help facilitate artists' travels.

I could just get lost in looking at pictures of their homes. Spotted: a chandelier made of pots and pans.

FRIYAY

Friday, April 17, 2015


Apologies in advance for the blurry picture. The lack of lighting in my room + iPhone isn't exactly the best combination, but anyway, I'm really, really excited for this weekend. I'm going to DC for the first time to join my best friend's birthday shenanigans and to get out of the city for a bit. Everyone keeps mentioning the cherry blossoms and the g-o-r-geous weather ahead, so if you need me I'll be sipping on sangria all weekend...outside...in shorts.

Be sure to add me on snapchat @kolt to see how I'm surviving my MegaBus trip. Have a great weekend!

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Ladies, listen up. Hilary isn't the only woman possibly running for President in 2016. Fill yourself in on Carly Fiorina. She started as a secretary at Hewlett-Packard and worked her way up to CEO, and she knows just how to respond to issues regarding gender and sexism in this presidential race.

We all hate politics, but we all love...brunch.

Strong is the new pretty.

A scalloped dress in my price range!

I've already been dreaming about making a beach trip, but this cocktail recipe from Society Social just made the wanderlust real.

Kate Spade is having a Friends & Family sale until Sunday!

Loving this maxi dress for summer (I'll probably order it after the weekend. We must assess the damage of Washington DC on my wallet first)!

4 ingredients or less.

(Sunday) Links

Sunday, February 15, 2015



What do you do when your flight is cancelled and you're flying non-rev? Gate-hop and ride the Plane Train at Hartsfield-Jackson. Atlanta just doesn't seem to want me to leave, so praise the good Lord that the Atlanta Airport finally upgraded to free wifi throughout the entire airport! In the meantime, I'll just leave you with a few links while I people watch. 


Catch the last minute Presidents' Day sales; GapNordstrom, BaubleBar, J.Crew Factory, Banana Republic, free shipping from Anthropologie, Madewell, Nasty Gal, Bloomingdale's Big Brown Bag Sale, and Old Navy!

On my fitness wardrobe wishlist: this Lululemon jacket is everything.

When I'm feeling in a little of a shopping slump I always look to J.Crew's Looks We Love for a little inspiration. Lots of navy blue and pale neutrals, yes please!

As I mentioned before, I would love to be able to wake up with the ability to sing. Turns out, scientists believe that everyone may have the ability to sing!


A little old, but a look how our generation is changing travel.

If you follow me on Twitter then you know how much I love wine, so I'm wishing the Secret Somm was giving away wine in my area.

Okay, Heinz Siracha Ketchup. We see you.