Paris at Christmas at night

Just a few more pics from when the sun went down and the Eiffel tower laser light show started....

Oyster Season in Paris!

Never in a million years did I think we would ever go back to Paris, or better yet go during oyster season. But the stars aligned as we headed to Brussels, Belgium for a destination Christmas with Alexander's family. We spent two magical nights in Paris on our way over and have to say that Paris is best in winter and that staying in a working class residential neighborhood beats the tourist trap that St. Germain has become any day. The first night we bought some oysters right on the street and a bottle of champagne and headed over to Eiffel tower for a picnic. We stumbled upon a great Christmas market, filled up on vin chaud and even went ice skating with the help of some liquid courage. We finished the night watching the Eiffel Tower light show, which was unexpected and truly spectacular. What a night! The next day was full of shopping (my cheek bones get higher just thinking about it) and we finished it off with a decadent meal at La Truffe Noire just in time to catch the end of the white truffle season. Bon Appetit!

Note: Pics coming soon!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I finally decided on my 29th birthday present to myself. I knew I wanted a classic quilted Chanel bag but was having a tough time deciding on which style and what size until I saw it in person (LOVE!). I chose the Chanel Reissue 2.55 in black with gold hardware.

I love the charming story of the features. For example, Chanel grew up in an orphanage, and the shoulder strap, which is a double chain, resembles the chains that the keepers at the orphanage would wear at their waists. The zippered compartment on the inside of the front flap was the place where Coco Chanel would stash her secret love letters. The interior of the bag itself is a brownish red, which was the color of the orphan’s uniforms, and the back outside flap was where extra money for tips could be stashed.

What really sold me on this one was the Mademoiselle Lock over the CC logo closure. After all, it is the way Coco Chanel designed it herself in 1955, and I have never been a logo kind of girl. It is so nice to finally be at a point in my life where I can treat myself to such luxury!

Perfect Fall Day in the Texas Hill Country

This Saturday, I escaped from a long work week by heading west to the Texas Hill Country with one of my best girl friends. We first stopped at Driftwood Vineyards for a bottle and a picnic. We ate mozzarella, tomato and pesto sandwiches and sipped wine overlooking the vineyards covering the Texas Hills. It was perfect for the cool, crisp October weather we have been blessed with recently. Next we headed to downtown Wimberley for some shopping and came back with some really great finds for our homes (pictures to follow). It really was the perfect fall day!

- Photo courtesy Driftwood Vineyards -

Celeb Websites

Recently, I have been interested in celebrity websites. It's just like reading every day people's blogs about beauty and fashion, but these people have access to advice us normal folks would never have. And they're willing to share! Here are two celebrity sites I am spending time on recently: Nicole Richie and my favorite, Gwyneth Paltrow.

We're Famous!

Our wedding was featured in a local wedding blog thanks to our fabulous photographer and friend, Kristi Wright! Check it out!

Our New Kayak!

The husband an I recently got a kayak and have been cruising the lakes in Austin, Texas. I am so looking forward to taking it to the coast in two weeks.