Greetings from Portland

Hello from Portland, Oregon! I flew out here from Indy this morning for a work conference. Talk about a loooooong morning of flying!

I managed to take a couple days worth out outfit photos before I left so I could still do some updating while I'm away.

Olive was being so dang cute this day that I just had to include these! She LOVES sitting in the sun, but she overheats easily... which results in excessive snorting and panting. And she just looks so silly with her tongue hanging out of her mouth like that. This is her "it's HOT" face... a face only a mother could love. :)

We are staying in possibly the swankiest (is that a real word? I don't think so... oh well) hotel I have ever stepped foot inside. It's called The Nines. The rooms are all decked out in silver, taupe, mirrors, crystals, and tiffany's blue! I will post some pictures after the trip. I know I'm really geeking out here, but seriously! It's beautiful!

I also have already managed to do a little shopping (imagine that!) It's just my luck that the hotel is directly across the street from a huge mall. Luckily today is really the only day I have downtime- thank goodness! :) I will leave you with Olive's "I'm tired!" face. Hope everyone's having a great Earth Day!

Red Top: H&M

Black Skinnies: Some shop in SF years ago... don't remember the name

Necklace: H&M

Black Flats: Pitaya

Sunglasses: Cactus Flower in Bloomington

It's Official

Well it's official... spring is here! Today reached 83 degrees! 83! These photos are actually from yesterday. It wasn't over 80, but it was still beautiful outside.

The bad news about it being so hot outside is that it's sweltering in my office. The entire office building is off... the good news is that someone is coming to look at it tomorrow, so hopefully I won't be sitting at my desk sweating anymore. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Aside from being hot all day, I really loved my outfit yesterday! I purchased this little red sundress a couple summers ago from H&M. It's one of my favorite go to things to wear in the summer. It's the perfect color red! These photos make it look kind of orange, but in person it's bright red!

Olive has been enjoying the warm weather too. The sun puts her in a trance. It's really cute. I love the way she looks when she sits back on her butt and kicks a leg out. And I love the "get outta my face, Mom" look she's giving me here.

Stripped Cardigan: H&M

Red Sundress: H&M

Red Belt: H&M- came with the dress

Tights: Urban Outfiters

Black Flats: Pitaya

Sunglasses: Cactus Flower

Over the Weekend

Here is a little peek into last weekend. It was my friend Sarah's birthday! So fun! Another friend hosted a party for Sarah at her amazing house. She has two full walls of chalkboard paint too, and let us go absolutely crazy writing all over her walls.

AND she had a whole bowl of fake mustaches. Here Tiffany and I are modeling our lovely staches.

AND there was an entire pallet of party poppers. There was also a DJ and an obsene amount of crape paper and helium balloons hanging from and clinging to (respectively) the ceiling. Let's just say none of the decorations lasted long... the balloons provided entertainment in the form of chipmunk voices and the crape paper became fantastic headbands, belts, suspenders... you name it.
Below are a few photos from a lower key moment on Saturday. I finally hung curtains in my apartment. I have huge patio doors that are amazing, because they let a ton of light in, but they were covered in HORRIBLY UGLY blinds. I love these curtains because they add a pop of color and are thin enough to let the sunlight pour in.

My new little plant, enjoying the afternoon sun. Let's hope I can keep him around! I am not known for having a green thumb...

And of course, I needed a photo of Olive enjoying the afternoon sunshine. Her favorite place in the whole apartment is laying in the sunshine on the floor. We call it her "tanning bed." When we open the curtains we say, "Okay, Olive, your tanning bed is open!" and she promptly lays down and starts panting/snorting in the sun. It's adorable.

Does anyone have big plans for this coming weekend? ALL of my best friends from college are coming into town for our friend Taylor's bachelorette party! I'm so excited!

Sunlight Girl

It has been so beautiful out this week! These photos are from Monday. It got up to 60 degrees! And today... it was up to 70 degrees. I even opened up all of the windows in the apartment today. I'm in heaven. Let's hope this weather stays!

This dress is a little over four years old. I purchased it just before my 20th birthday to wear to a Sufjan Stevens concert. Such good memories. Anyone else associate an article of clothing with a specific time or event in your life?

A lot of my clothes get circulated out after a year or so. But for some reason I just can't bear to get rid of this dress! Plus I love how perfectly it goes with navy blue tights.

Olive loves being out on the deck. Lots of people, dogs, squirrels, birds, random sounds, blowing leaves, etc. to bark at.

Also, I'm totally in love with these shoes right now. They go with almost everything! My only complaint is that they make me TOWER over everyone at my office. Ha! My boss is 5'1", so when I have these on, I'm around 5'10" or 5'11"... so it's pretty interesting when I'm standing right next to her.

Grey Cardigan: Forever 21

Flower Print Dress: Forever 21

Navy Blue Tights: Urban Outfitters

Brown Oxfords: Seychelles

Necklace: Gift

Sunglasses: Forever 21

Little Puglet

Today was a pretty blah day for me. The highlight of my day was getting two new pairs of sandals from Target. I can't wait to wear them and it makes me even more excited for spring! (Aren't you ready for it to be spring too so I'll stop talking about it? ha!)

Anyway, since my day wasn't exciting at all, here are some pictures of my pup, Olive! These are some of my favorite pictures of her. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!