there's something extremely romantic and whimsical about fairs and carnivals. every time there's one in town i get butterflies in my stomach thinking about all the lights, the festive atmosphere and of course the ridiculous amount and variety of fried foods. i'm a strong believe in that it doesn't get much better than in texas. =)


last night we took a family outing to the county fair. it was a blast since conrad could actually ride a few of the little kiddo rides. =) he wasn't very thrilled with the mini roller coaster but he loved the ferris wheel and the fun house.

well tata for now.

kat ann

This coming weekend Nate and I are planning a trip to Austin for our 3 year anniversary. It's about a 4 hour drive from where we are but we're thinking about taking a train! i'm so excited! We've been wanting to go back for quite some time now. Austin was a very special place for us when we were younger. We spent a lot of time there together in high school on theatre trips and it was amazing, magical, lovely, inspiring, dreamy...( i could go on and on).  I've also always wanted to take a train ride somewhere. We're hoping to eventually move there one day so this trip is much over due.  I'm making a mental list of the "musts" while there.. it'll probably only be a weekend trip so we'll be a bit limited.  any suggestions?

I know I'm definitely going to be doing some serious vintage shopping and thifting on SoCo street (South Congress). Especially Charm School Vintage(I WANT EVERYTHING ON THEIR BLOG!!!!), Uncommon Objects and Blue Velvet.






also, have you ever heard of Toy Joy??? word on the street is its phenomenal. Do you SEE that array of robot toys? omg.

there are also a few design/art shows going on that id love to talk nate into going to but we'll see. im reading to hop the train. =) tata for now guys.

kat ann

 

we spent most of the day inside, but eventually went out to picnic and play in the water to avoid cabin fever.  the puppies even had fun getting wet. needless to say, we were all pooped by the end of it all.

I've been busy still branding/brainstorming and working to plan out "what it is i want to do with my life". i'm pretty dead set on what direction i'm heading so the past few days have been working on logo designs and site ideas. i've also found myself venturing into a endeavor that i wouldnt have thought i would. funny how that happens. anyways, i cant wait to finally show some of these accomplishments to you!

well tata for now. hope you're all staying cool.

I always find such lovely photos over at emmadimes pretty blog.





art by amy blackwell.



and a new Julia Pott illustration that i adore.


i hope you find these pictures as swell as i do. well im off to do that domestic housewife thing. tata for now =)

kat ann.