~it started with a photo~

This is one of my favorite photos of my kids and husband when we vacationed in Cancun a year ago.

We spent hours each day in that clear turquoise water and

 I wanted something special to remember it with.

I contacted Melissa after finding her on instagram, and asked if she 

would paint it for me.

I told her my requests, no boat, and more muted hues to go with our decor.

Do you want to see what she came up with? 

~It's simply amazing~

This is the photo she sent me over email.

It couldn't be more perfect.

The colors, the people, everything, perfect.

Here it is hanging in our bedroom.

Love, love, love it.

Thank you Melissa for creating this piece of art I will cherish forever!

xoxo

~r & r~

I don't know about you, but after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a little rest and relaxation is a must. We headed to the mountains for a few days after Christmas.

Being in the crisp cold air, hiking, boating, taking long walks, it was fabulous.

For the second time we stayed at Canyon River Ranch.

I highly recommend it to anyone around Ellensburg Washington.

Here are a few photos I took of our time away.

~Happy New Year~

{and happy birthday to my now 12 year old Cody!}

xoxo

~Texas part 3~{Marburger Farms}

If you are going to go to Round Top for antiques week,

Marburger Farms is a must.

It's the show that the stars frequent. We were told Matthew McConaughey was there as well as Sandra Bullock, and we missed Joanna Gaines by 1 day.

My one purchase there was a new bag from Selina Vaughan Studios.

They have an etsy shop you can see here.

Love, love, love their bags.

Here is some more goodness I saw while browsing…..

Note to self:

MAKE MORE FRAMES.

Another note to self:

DECORATE A DEER HEAD IN LACE.

Everything was so beautifully displayed.

I could have stayed there all day, but we had 14, 992 more places to go shop.

More to come.

xoxo

~Texas part 1~{the vintage round top}

Back in February I got my issue of Country Living in the mail, and was floored by a article on 

The Vintage Round Top in Texas.

I never thought in a million years that 8 months later I would not only be seeing this beautiful place in person, but sitting in it having lunch with it's owners!

My friend Becki from Curious Details made it all possible and my blog friend and idol Holly, also joined us.

My partner in crime Tanya is on the left.

You know when you see something in a magazine and it's drop dead gorgeous?

Well, this was even better in person.

My photos do not do it justice.

Paige and Smoot are the cutest couple and so sweet.

The kind of people you feel right at home with.

If you are planning on going to the Round Top flea markets in the future, I would highly recommend staying at the Vintage Round Top.

It is books up fast so plan ahead!

I'll be back tomorrow with more of Texas!

xoxo

~life is an adventure~ {& a giveaway}

For the next 2 weeks you will not find me blogging.

Nope, I will be here.

Having fresh fruit for breakfast by the pool….

 Snorkeling in the ocean during the day….

 And going for midnight swims here.

It's a tough job, but someones gotta do it.

Cancun here we come!

The bags are packed, the puppy is off to boarding school, the house is being looked after by 2 very nice people, who are also watching the old dog.

I have scrubbed every inch of the house.

What is it about going on vacation that makes me want to clean?

I do like coming home to a clean house, but I've been touching up paint, washing windows…….

I guess I am just trying to pass the time quickly.

Ok, so here is the fun part for 

YOU!

Tiffini, who blogs over at House Of Belonging offered 

to give you one of these super cool baseball t shirts in the color of your choice.

Pick from red, below, black, green, orange, or blue.

And that is not all!

You get to pick one up for a friend as well!

Someone perhaps that you would like to see start a new adventure?

How sweet is that?

Just leave me a comment on this post telling Tiffini and I what your biggest dream or adventure is.

You can also win by following Tiffini  and/or I  on Instagram, Facebook, or pinning this shirt linking back to this giveaway! 

Please leave a separate comment for each entry, and make sure to leave your email address.

I will pick a winner when I return.

And be sure to follow me on instagram for your daily dose of Mexico!

Look for me wearing my adventurers shirt!

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~adios amigos~

xoxo