Blackout

Necklace  |  Jacket  |  Top (thrifted)  |  Denim   |  Hair

I'm not sure if it's work, travel, winter storm Octavia or the color of my hair, but lately I've been diggin' the black on black. It makes living out a suitcase a whole lot easier :)

The last couple of weeks, I've been traveling in a van for work and the last two days driving was probably the most insane. We began our long drive from San Antonio, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday. Crashed for the evening in Bryant, Arkansas and woke up Monday morning to a block of ice that use to be our tour van. Thank you winter storm Octavia! After an hour of defrosting/deicing the van, we began our slow 23 hour drive on ice (should have been 6) from Bryant to Nashville. Never again. That drive made a few weather fearing travelers out of us. We all agreed that the next time the wind blows the wrong way, we hotel it another night.

Today I fly home (if Octavia allows it) to Houston, Texas for the last time before officially becoming a Nashville resident again. It's been four or five years since I lived in Nashvegas and I'm so stoked to get back.

Below are a few items, I'd love to add to my blackout collection aka my rolling suitcase.

AROUND OUR TOWN // Stash Co. x Cobra Rock Pop Up

Last week, our friends Colt and Logan (Cobra Rock Boot Company) came through Houston on their way to Nashville to do a "pop up shop" with Stash Co. They packed up their store and made the long haul from their home in Marfa, TX to bring a slice of The West to a new audience and it was a huge success. It was inspiring to see so many folks connect, share stories and support one another.

We hadn't seen these two cuties since our camping adventures in February and it was a much needed reunion that included slumber parties, good grub, long talks over coffee and tea, vinyl shopping, hair cuts and the best boots around. We can't wait to see them out in Marfa this Fall.

Colt and Logan are taking Cobra Rock Boot Company to two more cities. If you live in Asheville, NC + Nashville, TN, you are in luck! Be sure to find them this week to check out their beautiful work, skip the waiting list and snag a pair or two or their amazing boots.

Asheville, NC // Wednesday 6/4 at Shelter Collective

Nashville, TN // Friday 6/6 at Imogene + Willie

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MUCHO MONDAY

ON BRANDI///
Hat /// Forever 21
Dress /// Roxy
Shoes /// Vans  
Vans I want
Wrist Bling /// Chrisrann + Vintage

ON KELLY///
Shades /// Lulu's
Dress /// Marshalls
Boots /// Dolce Vita (via Nordstrom Rack)
Wrist Bling /// Vintage + Chrisrann
Necklace /// Bueno
Ring /// Bueno

B/ Well, the tone of this is ticked off! I lost 2 days worth of editing a really awesome video (Kelly's radical birthday extravaganza). Goodbye imovie it's time I start my life with final cut pro. Ugh it was so good too! DAMN YOU iMOVIE!! Other than that I am really pumped because I will be in California in the next couple of days! So excited to spend some QT with good friends and go surfing. Until then I will be working like a crazy lady at the salon.

K/ This weekend was gold. I was finally able to get a good mix of work, freelance, home, and 'me time' in. Oh and I had a killer dream about the end of the world. Friday, I cleaned like a champ and hosted some family at my new house in my new living room for the first time. I was a little nervous about keeping the music, drinks, conversation, and preparing food going all at once, but I think I ruled it. After a few hours, my Aunt, Mama and cousin wanted to help me move a few things around in my unfinished rooms to create a better flow. I think once I finish painting, it's going to be darn difficult to get me to leave that place. It's becoming more than I could of ever imagined. I'm so thankful for all the support and help I've received with this huge project. Zeyk and I could not do it alone. Speaking of Zeyk, the king will be loosing his jewels tomorrow. Poor guy. Get ready for the cone of shame.

I spent Saturday with my Stash family at Black Swan Studio in Houston learning how to screen print. It was a lot of fun, but we all left with a HUGE appreciation for the teams out there that do that for a living. The day ended with Indian food and a little design work.

Sunday was a lot of everything. Designing in the morning, playing with Zeyk, blogging, emails, Bueno, lipstick shopping with Brandi and Mama G, chopping my mop (can't wait to show you/check IG in the afternoon) and seeing Granny G, and more designing. I dream of the weekend I have a hammock and the weather is mid 70s and I can just spend an afternoon rockin and reading. Will this ever happen? haha. A girl can dream.