Lovely Dolly Parton

Last night, we dined at one of my favorite Austin restaurants, Ranch 616. The menu is incredible, but most of all I love the atmosphere. It is the perfect mix between quirky Austin and true Southwest Texas style. Blend in a dollop of classic country for the soundtrack, and you have created a gift to the Austin community.

In honor of last night, I'm featuring one of my favorites, Ms. Dolly Parton.

Lovely Sugar and the Hi Lows

Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup have come together once again to create a brilliant sound. Their debut album will be available, quite appropriately, on the day of love, February 14th.
Below is a tiny sneak peek, and be sure to check out their website for more goodness.

Lovely Welcome Home

The boy is back home from his nation-wide travels. Lou-dog and I are quite happy.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!

Lovely Pinterest Shopping

Every gal goes through days of feeling like their closet is empty...when that couldn't be farther from the truth. Pinterest doesn't help.

{PS: Are you Pinning? If not, join immediately. 

You can send me a thank you card later, from the stash of stationary you will obsessively pin.}

Here are just a few of the outfits I'm craving to recreate: 

Can I share a secret? I just bought those boots. The perfectly weathered L.L. Bean classic 12 inch boots above. I'm kinda giddy and waiting on baited breath for them to arrive.

If you are on Pinterest, I'd love to follow you! Leave a link to your page in the comments below!

Lovely Wailin' Jennys

This has been one of my favorite songs for years. Every time I listen to it, I am forced to take a deep breath and focus on what matters most, laying my burdens down.

Lovely Energy Bites

These little spheres of energy are pretty incredible. In fact, I've made 2 batches in one week. They are that good. Best part, you can switch out ingredients to your liking.

Not only are they healthy and easy, but the perfect party item. Add a touch of decadence by dipping them halfway in melted dark chocolate. 

Share your favorite version of these delicious energy bites in the comments!

:: No-Bake Energy Bites ::

1 Cup Granola + Flaxseed mix

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

1/3 Cup Honey

1 Cup Coconut Flakes

1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips 

     {I suggest chopping up a bar of 60%+ dark chocolate}

1 Tsp. Vanilla

Dash of Cinnamon Sugar

:: Combine in Bowl

:: Roll into bite size balls

:: Place in freezer for 1 hour

Lovely Holiday Recap

Since I disappeared into a black hole this holiday season, I thought I should give a tiny photo recap. From Christmas to NYE to Birthday, the days were filled with love and joy. What more can a girl ask for?

     

    

 

Lovely Us & Our Daughters

Let's kick off the new year with a duo I have fallen head over heals for, Us and Our Daughters. The harmonies make me swoon, just like their new music video.

PS: The bro-n-law played on their album. I'm a proud lil sista.