tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42899359371424897942024-03-06T21:34:25.597-06:00TravelmoonTravelmoon is a lifestyle blog about design, fashion, and travel. I started this blog to connect with everyone else out there who share my passions.travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-7541650119555364042013-11-05T13:40:00.003-06:002013-11-05T13:40:40.655-06:00Scandinivian Wedding: Enchanted CastleThe Stockholm wedding photos are here! We all got our hair done for the wedding off the main square in Landskrona. They typically don't have large wedding parties at Swedish weddings, so I think it was quite a departure to have so many bridesmaids getting their hair done. Here is the beautiful bride-to-be getting ready--she totally fits in as a Swede (although it was her groom that is from the area):<br />
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The wedding took place at the beautiful Orenas Castle (Orenas Slott). We all got ready with the bride in her suite and prayed for no rain as the cloudy skies loomed out the window. <br />
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The ceremony took place outdoors and lo and behold the skies cleared. It took place on a grassy area with stunning backdrops on all sides, overlooking the sea on one end and the castle on the other:<br />
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The reception took place upstairs in the ballroom:</div>
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And the celebration raged on in to the early morning.<br />
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We were up bright and early for the post wedding brunch at Landskrona harbor, overlooking this beautiful view, before heading up to Stockholm and saying farewell to an unforgettable wedding weekend.<br />
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<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-85184828411789689912013-10-31T13:52:00.002-05:002013-10-31T13:52:21.049-05:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Happy Halloween! My daughter is dressed as Pippi Longstocking this year inspired by my recent trip to Sweden and nostalgia from my childhood. I watched every Pippi movie including the Swedish ones that were dubbed in English as a kid. In Stockholm, I visited Junibacken, which is really a sight for very young children just because I wanted to see Villa Villa Kula (a re-creation of Pippi's house) in person. I was almost the only one without small children riding the Astrid Lundgren ride except for one other lady who I happened to run in to who was there for the same reason. I brought home a Pippi book and doll and my daughter is now a fan too!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I decorated our front porch with Pinterest inspired pumpkins. I have no carving skills and had some leftover gold spray paint and chalkboard paint from other projects so this worked out perfectly. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday!</span></div>
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<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-28914294544682348502013-10-19T20:55:00.002-05:002013-10-19T20:55:18.351-05:00Pumpkin PatchThose Swedish wedding photos are coming soon...but first I wanted to document our trip to the pumpkin patch. It was so fun to take Riley this year, because she really enjoyed it and the precious moments she shared with her friends were so fun to capture:<br />
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We are off tomorrow to San Diego, and we hope to squeeze in a day trip to Disneyland as well. When I come back, wedding and Stocckholm photos are up next!<br />
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After a short train from Copenhagen passing through Malmo we arrived in Landskrona, the hometown of the groom. By day, it was an idyllic place dotted with colorful cottages, immaculate and colorful landscaping; cobblestone streets and a small central square that was filled with a market on weekends. At night, it's a sleepy town: on our walk to the hotel at 9:30 pm all the buildings were empty and dark, and not a soul was on the street. </div>
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The beautiful town of Landskrona and a view from outside the restaurant on the harbor:</div>
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The next morning we took a ferry ride to Ven, where the bride and groom had gotten engaged, to take a bike ride for the day around the island.</div>
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This was the view upon sailing in:<br />
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A cafe greeted us when we left the dock:<br />
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We hopped on a bike and were off:</div>
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Cycling through the countryside, there was farmland on one side and sea views on the other:</div>
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Other stops included, lunch by the water, a quaint church upon a hill with this view:</div>
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A pouring rain break where I put on a poncho and almost lost everyone, and a whiskey distillery.</div>
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We walked around the town of Landskrona upon our return. Case in point, adorable cottages and perfect landscaping:</div>
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There was an open air museum that displayed traditional Swedish homes that were decorated with traditional embroidery and vignettes across from the Landskrona fort:</div>
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We decided to get Riley a play table and chairs since she has shown some interest in coloring. I had been obsessed with these baby bertoia <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zuo-Modern-Baby-Wire-Chair/dp/B007A2OIR2/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1380050140&sr=1-2&keywords=baby+wire+chairs">chairs</a>, which I added to my pinterest board before she was even born. I decided to save on the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90210777/">table</a> by finding one at Ikea. I painted the top with chalkboard paint, which serves two purposes. For one, it is a built in fun activity, and it also hides all the crayon marks that would be all over otherwise. Once it gets too beat up I can add another coat:<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I finally added some outdoor furniture to our backyard. The table and chairs are from World Market, I found my pillows (Trina Turk indoor/outdoor fabric) at this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MicaBlue">shop</a> on Etsy, and the <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Outdoor/Outdoor-Pillows-Decor-Awning-Stripe-Outdoor-Window-Panel-Black-Ivory">outdoor drapes </a>are from Serena & Lily. I also purchased this <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Decor-Lighting-Cabrillo-Pendant-Black">pendant light</a>, which we haven't gotten around to hanging yet:<br />
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While I love the look, I'm not going to lie, nothing in our house has given me a bigger headache than figuring out how to secure the drapes (except for the pesky armadillo that keeps digging up our front yard) #texasproblems. </div>
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For some reason, it never crossed my mind that there may be wind blowing these drapes around when I bought them. I first had metal rods purchased from a hardware store sewn in to the bottom (the lightweight drape weights would be like putting a feather in the bottom and expecting the drapes not to move.) It worked as far as not causing the drapes to blow every which way but it kept banging against the side of the brick causing a lot of racket and jolting us awake at night. Next, we got heavy duty garden stakes and attached sturdy rope to a elastic loop. This has worked best, but we need a sturdier elastic loop since we've had problems with those breaking as well. I'm determined to make it work somehow (suggestions welcome!). </div>
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On a much smaller scale, I added <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VUY1J2/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">these corners</a> to our coffee table after seeing how they could spice up an otherwise boring table after seeing Alex of <a href="http://thingsthatsparkleblog.com/">Things That Sparkle</a>'s use them, as pictured on her instagram. She kindly revealed the resource. <br />
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Lastly, we switched out all of our downstairs recessed lighs for LED lights. It makes a huge difference in terms of how it lights the space as well as being energy effecient.<br />
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Upon dropping off my bags at the central train station, I made it a mission to find a square. Well not just any square, only one with cobblestone streets and an outdoor cafe would do. I just wanted to bask in being in Europe again and sip a cafe americano while taking in the view in complete quiet. Relaxing while drinking a cup of coffee with a toddler is few and far between to begin with, so I couldn't imagine anything better at the moment. I turned out of the train station and walked down the street to fully realize I was definitely back in Europe when I saw this building (only in Europe is building after building such architectural eye candy):<br />
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I walked around some more taking in the views and admiring all the bikes--they were everywhere parked on the streets, whizzing by, and leaning up against buildings:</div>
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We strolled through Nyehaven probably the most recognizable street in Copenhagen:</div>
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And then took off to visit the famed hippie part of town: Christiana. It was a totally different view of Copenhagen, gone were the pristine streets and immaculate Danes pedaling on their bikes switched out for graffitti and stoners. Quite an interesting juxtaposition:</div>
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-58236929911537639152013-09-10T09:42:00.002-05:002013-09-10T09:44:26.974-05:00Before and After: Dining RoomI love a good before and after interior post, and I have one to share. My dining room was bland and and lacked character with the same white/gray color as the rest of our house. It is a little scary to paint walls a very dark color, as I am drawn to light and airy spaces, but I wanted some drama in the room. I picked Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy, had a runner made from some fabric I purchased in Bali, added some new artwork, mirror, casing/moulding on the walls, and a completely different room emerged:<br />
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<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-72566475587938451462013-08-26T14:34:00.001-05:002013-08-26T14:37:40.960-05:00Dominican Republic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Why hello there! Thought I would share our family vacation we took to the Dominican Republic earlier in the summer:</div>
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This was our first trip out the country with baby and our first foray into the all inclusive vacation world. We stayed at the <a href="http://www.melia.com/hotels/dominican-republic/punta-cana/the-reserve-at-paradisus-palma-real/index.html">Paradisus Palma Real Reserve</a> property and couldn't have enjoyed it more. The food was excellent, as was the service, and the property itself was beautiful. The lobby was filled with a large fountain, which you followed in to a large open air restaurant overlooking the tropical pools. All in all, it was a modern open air vibe. </div>
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Our room was massive: we had a large bathroom with jacuzzi tub and a separate shower area, bedroom, dining area, and sitting area, along with a large balcony with an outdoor jacuzzi tub. We met up with some friends on the trip, which made it extra fun and special. We even took advantage of their fantastic childcare services that were included and spent an afternoon at the luxurious spa that made me feel as if I was still in Bali.</div>
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The private beach was pristine with white sand and straw thatched umbrellas. It was so nice to sit here with my new all inclusive drink of choice Miami Vice (half pina colada/half strawberry daquiri)</div>
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Riley absolutely loved the beach she couldn't get enough of the sand. She played in the sand, she laid in the sand, she ate the sand:</div>
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As I mentioned, we had some great nights out with friends and took advantage of the hotel's babysitting services:<br />
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All in all, while I may not be an all inclusive resort convert it was a wonderful place to come with a toddler. It actually felt like a true vacation, it was quite beautiful, relaxing, and I would certainly love to return.</div>
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-51912825328453536152013-04-22T04:00:00.000-05:002013-04-22T04:00:09.835-05:00Monday Escapes: Texas BluebonnetsThe bluebonnets are in bloom so we took a little trip to a beautiful field, and I snapped a few photos of this quintessential spring moment:<div>
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Here are a few minor house updates we have implemented lately: <br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Updated my pillows in the playroom upstairs (love the Celerie Kemble
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Added on to my gallery wall in the playroom after getting Riley's 1 year photos taken. Some of the photos are not going to stay once I have others to replace them, but I had to fill up the frames.<br />
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Finally got some furniture for my front patio. I had a minor (okay
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Added some more art to Riley's nursery wall including a watercolor I purchased from the Dallas Flea by a local artist and this <a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2013/01/new-free-printable-nursery-art/">free printable</a>. Also added this adorable <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/charming-baskets-snakes-not-included/f11123">toy basket</a> from Land of Nod.<br />
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I had a photo of the fiddle leaf fig I picked up at Home Depot for $10 (score) and put in my family room, but it didn't last. I really can't keep a house plant alive!travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-43254627399010206442013-04-08T04:00:00.000-05:002013-04-08T04:00:08.666-05:00Monday Escapes: Travel List 2013At the beginning of the year instead of making a New Year's resolution list, I prefer to make a travel (resolution) wish list and fantasize about where I want to go next. This blog is called "Travel"moon after all. Last year, with a newborn baby I knew that the wish list was probably going to be just that, a fantasy. But this year many of those <a href="http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-escapes-travel-wish-list-2012.html">2012 travel wishes</a> are coming true, and some by chance rather than design.<br />
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First on the list was Sweden. Not only will I be traveling to Sweden, I am going to be a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding that is taking place in a castle. Certainly a far grander and meaningful trip than I imagined when I put it on the list. <br />
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I will also have the chance to go to Copenhagen. I have wanted to travel there ever since I saw the movie Prince and Me. Anyone remember that one? <br />
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Number two on my list was a trip to somewhere (anywhere) in the Caribbean. We are going to the Dominican Republic on a family vacation, and on a recent trip down the Pinterest rabbit hole I discovered that the photo I originally posted on my travel wish list was actually of the Dominican Republic. Hmmmm if that isn't fate...<br />
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I had San Diego on the list so I wouldn't feel like a complete travel failure, and I did actually make it there quite a few times. I will be traveling there again this month before heading up to Santa Barbara for a bachelorette party weekend.<br />
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The last spot on the list I haven't mentioned was Charleston, South Carolina. Who knows maybe it will happen after all, or maybe it will just make the 2014 list!<br />
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*Images via Pinterest<br />
<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-58659100655696959332013-02-25T03:00:00.000-06:002013-02-25T03:00:03.318-06:00Etsy Party VendorsOne of the first places I look when I plan a party is Etsy of course. It seems that the sky is the limit for finding the exact thing you are looking for big or small. Not to mention all the customizing that most shops will do if you see something you like but want it tweaked a bit. And the small details are really what gets me excited...I even found heart twist ties for the cellophane heart bags I laid out on the candy table. They were shipped to me from Hong Kong and the whole transaction was $5! Here are some sources I recommend and search terms I used if you are looking for items for your next party:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BakeMeAParty">Bake Me A Party</a>: Heart Straws<br />
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This shop has patterned straws in just about any color, patterned treat bags in coordinating colors, bakers twine in multiple colors (can be really hard to find!), and miscellaneous other accessories all at really good prices.</div>
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I don't think utensils for a party can get any cuter than the wooden ones from this shop. They have so many great patterns and can even customize as well. I had seen a fork with one wood heart on the site. I was set to order when the owner suggested a custom order with multiple hearts, and I loved how they turned out:</div>
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I used the red heart cello bags on the candy table. This shop also sells paper goods and jewelry.</div>
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This cute bib was printed with my daughter's name, and she did some extra customization by adding the "1" for me. Lots of bibs and onesies on this site in stock patterns you can personalize.</div>
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There are so many uses for washi tape at a party I was so happy I had this on hand. But this purchase doesn't do this shop justice, there are over 40 pages of paper goods, invitations, personalized favor bags, and more choices.</div>
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The aforementioned twist ties from Hong Kong. Speaking of washi tape, this site has a ton!</div>
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I ordered these customized small heart stamps you can see at the top of the favor bag: one says "Riley," the other says "one," and the third says "thank u" (not pictured). These can be used well past her birthday for other projects. There are so many other stamps that can be personalized on this website that are so adorable, I can see myself getting a little obsessed!</div>
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I purchased these return address labels for the thank you cards. I think personalized return address stickers are a great alternative to customized stamps, as they are a fraction of the cost and still provide a theme touch as a final hurrah!</div>
travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-81992377291211122612013-02-21T18:12:00.004-06:002013-02-21T23:33:58.456-06:00Belated Valentine's InvitationsEven though Valentine's now seems long past, I really want to share the paper goods/invitations from the Valentine's party created by the very talented Linda of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LyonsEvents">Lyons Events</a>. She is a friend and event planner in the area who just happens to create amazing invitations too. I knew the decorations would be heart garlands with some girly sparkle touches, and I wanted that to translate into the invitations. I showed her inspiration invitations that I liked and relayed some of my ideas and colors, and she gave me a ton of options. I was immediately drawn to the simplicity and sweetness of this one, which I think really set the tone for the whole event:<br />
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I purchased the envelopes at Paper Source, and she created these adorable heart liners for them:</div>
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We carried on with variations of the same for the rest of the signs at the party. Signs pictured below are the dessert table, baby bar, and apothecary jar labels:</div>
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-73241791740336452102013-02-14T04:00:00.000-06:002013-02-14T09:14:57.145-06:00Valentine's 1st Birthday PartyHappy Valentine's Day! I thought this would be the perfect time to return and show you the Valentine's Party we threw for my daughter's first birthday last Sunday. Since she was born so close to this day of love, I thought there was no better theme for her party. I began with the idea of a copious amount of garland hearts and glitter. We celebrated with an afternoon of sweets: a dessert bar, candy bar, and beverage bar with champagne and sparkling pink lemonade. The babies got to dine too-- at the baby bar. Instead of a traditional guest book, we had everyone write a sweet Valentine for Riley so we can always remember who was there to celebrate. Riley got in to the spirit by pouncing on her cake, she couldn't get enough! Enjoy!!
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Cake/Desserts: <a href="http://www.hautemamadessertcompany.com/">Haute Mama Dessert Company</a></div>
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Invitation/Paper Goods: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LyonsEvents">Lyons Events</a></div>
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Photography: Joel Hershman Photography</div>
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Since my posting has been sparse, I missed an important date last month. My 2 year blogiversary! Although this year hasn't been my best for blogging, I do still enjoy the creative outlet it allows when I get a moment to post. I wanted to take a moment to appreciate you readers who keep coming back despite my absence! Hope to be more present on the blogosphere...</div>
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-91139106483985959042012-11-15T12:15:00.003-06:002012-11-15T12:15:34.078-06:00Sweater SeasonA new boutique opened in the area called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cotone-Plano/111864168972548">Cotone</a>, and I was introduced to the Italian label <a href="http://brandymelvilleusa.com/">Brandy Melville</a> there. They have the most comfortable oversize sweaters that are one size fits all and super reasonably priced too. I picked one up and I am kind of obsessed. The temperatures have dropped and in the morning nothing looks more enticing to put on than a comfy sweater. I love to pair it with leggings and flats or boots for the day, but it's versatile enough that you could definitely dress it up for a date night too like this:<br />
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<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-22045849616642502502012-11-13T17:22:00.000-06:002012-11-13T17:22:07.101-06:00Sleeping on a CloudI think a lot about sleep now: when will I get to sleep; how can I maximize my sleep time; will I really ever feel rested again. So when my brother placed comfortable bedsheets as a top priority to purchase for the condo he is in the process of buying, it got me thinking too. I always find myself wandering Bed Bath & Beyond trying to buy a very high thread count sheet that is reasonably priced only to find that they are not very soft or special. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In search of the perfect bedsheets, we were recently recommended <a href="http://www.jenniferadamshome.com/">Jennifer Adams</a> sheets. They retail for $425 but have a roadshow at Costco stores around the country where a King set sells for $100 (smaller sizes are less costly). I immediately looked up the dates to my nearest Costco and put it in my calendar. I picked up a set and it is like sleeping on a cloud--impossibly soft and warm. If you have a preference towards unbelievably soft sheets I highly recommend them but if you like sheets more crisp this might not be your ideal. You can check when the roadshow hits your nearby Costco <a href="http://www.jenniferadamshome.com/Articles.asp?ID=252">here</a>.</div>
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-58437690222907002292012-11-12T11:47:00.001-06:002012-11-12T11:47:59.969-06:00Checking in and a Sock BunNow that I have gotten my daughter on a more predictable nap/sleeping schedule, which took me 9 months I am hoping to be able to post more regularly. Her naps have allowed me to delve in to some important endeavors such as perfecting the art of the sock bun. I had always fashioned my hair in to a bun by myself but bought one of these things hoping to make it thicker and look more finished:<br />
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Have you seen this video? Apparently a lot of other people think perfecting the art of the sock bun is important too since it has over 2 million views. Such an easy go to for your hair! Hope to see you back here again soon...</div>
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Wow! Has it really been this long...my x benches arrived and here they are in the library. I also just joined this century and got an iphone and that means I now have instagram (cue photo above). My instagram name is travelkate11 if you want to follow. I am much better at taking photos than blogging right now!travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-5918130441439115892012-09-19T14:26:00.000-05:002012-09-19T14:26:00.135-05:00House Tour: Dining RoomSince I showed you my study, I figured I would continue on our house tour this week with the dining room. I was recently inspired by Caitlin Wilson's dining room to hang a similar oil painting that I have:<br />
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My husband and I purchased it while we were dating on our first vacation together in Puerto Rico. It was painted by a local artist. While it isn't something I would necessarily be drawn to now, it represents that wonderful vacation together and always makes me smile. I had the painting framed years ago and it was a non distinct silvery-gold color. I like how Caitlin Wilson put it in a large gilded gold frame, which inspired me to spray paint the existing frame gold:<br />
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I plan on replacing some of the photos I took in Egypt with some personal photos and of course I will be tweaking what is inside the shelves for scale, but I am so pleased with how the built-ins turned out. I am also ordering 2 X benches in this beautiful leopard fabric for additional seating to be placed in front of the desk. The dark navy portion is velvet. I'm in love with this <a href="http://www.housefabric.com/Simba-Navy-P91348.aspx">fabric</a> as well as the price:<br />
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<br />travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-56552257935159975292012-09-12T04:00:00.000-05:002012-09-12T04:00:04.791-05:00Library Shelves StylingI messed up! My library shelves are finished, but it may be a year before I actually finish filling them up in a way that is aesthetically pleasing. I should have taken a photo before I started placing items in them up but I forgot to do so.<br />
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Styling shelves is definitely not my forte. Maybe if I had an endless shopping budget and could start from scratch but that really wasn't the point here. I had them built in order to house the books and items that I already own with maybe just a few added accessories here or there. It is hard to master scale and proportion with such large shelf openings. I only own small hardcover books, and very few coffee table sized books that would serve to fill up the space better. Here are some photos I am garnering inspiration from:<br />
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travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-75288402723981538122012-09-08T14:46:00.001-05:002012-09-08T14:49:34.671-05:00La Costa WeddingI can't believe the summer is coming to an end! We just came back from a trip to San Diego to celebrate one of my best friend's weddings at the beautiful La Costa Resort. Even though going to San Diego is a vacation itself, the La Costa Resort was a vacation from our vacation. We enjoyed hanging out at the pool and seeing friends from all over amidst all of the wedding activity:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The breathtaking ceremony<br />
via <a href="http://www.carypenningtonphotography.com/">Cary Pennington Photography</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">via Travelmoon</td></tr>
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Speaking of weddings, remember the fabulous Dallas wedding of one of my besties that I posted about (<a href="http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/fantasy-wedding.html">here</a>) last year. It was just published in a magazine...which I will share next week!</div>
travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4289935937142489794.post-25276298157031289332012-08-08T03:30:00.000-05:002012-08-08T03:30:00.736-05:00Library In ProgressAfter discussing and figuring out what we wanted to do for our <a href="http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/library-inspiration.html">library bookshelves</a> they are finally in progress! Here is a little sneak peek of what will be making an appearance:<br />
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I will update along the way!travelkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273016411840222219noreply@blogger.com4