WEEKEND

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oh summer… if only it were like the true summers we had as kids, care free and what felt like pure and simple freedom. playing until the streetlights came on every night. building forts and playing outside all.day.long. 

the more grown up version does include adult, refreshing beverages… but it does not come with eight weeks of zero responsibilities… alas… 

it does include feeling like a kid at times though! 

+ + can't wait to have a cruiser bike .. to cruise on over to my sisters house.. the chances of being close neighbors is in our (near) future !!! 

+ + after dinner, after the sun sets in texas and its not quite so melting hot… i love to indulge in frozen treats! local snow-cone huts are my favorite! TC Shaved Ice is still a favorite!

+ + and bringing home fresh flowers to make the inside feel and smell like summer always makes me smile and reminds me of picking (wild) flowers for my mamma when we were little. even the ones she was allergic to, she would place in a vase and say they were her favorite, every time! 

love ya mamma - xoxo 

WEEKEND

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seriously, this weekend is going to be all about favorite coffee in hand, a little DIY and sleep. 

still not over this summer cold, so rest is calling my name - and with this crazy 'cold front' in dallas right now, it is perfect 'crawl back in bed' weather!!

+ + 'till midnight is TONIGHT in dallas. a social media scavenger hunt and a screening of katherine hupburn's 'bringing up baby' with a side of live music. sounds like a wonderful summer night out!

plus its free admission for all!

+ + if you've never been, but always wanted to go… the weather this weekend could not be more perfect. The OLD RED LUMBERYARD is THIS weekend in McKinney, TX. 

Just a short drive up 75 and so many treasures await! 

happy weekend y'all.

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ya'll. cactus is everywhere these days. everywhere!

i think is adorable/can be super cute when done tastefully and not to look like old mid-western themed vacation home!

so, that being said…. here are some darling cactus finds i am currently loving… especially the biscuit home finds. 
lets be honest, if my budget was larger, i would  putting one of everything in my shopping cart right now!!

what are your thoughts on cactus?!

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two things i currently can't get enough of ( in moderation of course!) summer time margaritas and lighting my barr-co candle (anthropologie carries them too!) when i come home in the afternoons! 

don't worry, i don't have margs everyday, but if that was an option, i would not be opposed it it whatsoever!

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my brother- in- laws favorite holiday is just a few days away… 'merica day!!
break out your red, white and blue and go all out celebrating Independence Day this year!

i put together some of my favorite blue and red finds out there right now, that we not going to break the bank for a last minute #ootd for the weekend! personal favorite, a casual romper of course! its going to be HOT here in texas this weekend, so a lightweight romper is a great option to try and stay cool….with a cold adult beverage in hand of course;)

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seems like there are all things tassel and fringe everywhere right now!

which is why i have my eye on this pretty little white number from topshop. you can't really see the fringe across the bottom in the above picture, but if you look closely … its there!! 

also, i've been on the hunt for a good pair of denim shorts/romper combination. when i saw these on sale on oldnavy.com the other morning, i knew it was calling my name!

last week on 'currently loving' i highlighted a few of my favorite things from paizlee.com … i still can't get over how cure their things are and how amazing the prices are to boot - so this bag made my list this week!

last but not least.. have you heard of puravida bracelets?!
i've had my eye on the 'yoga girl' stack, and as soon as they were back in stock i placed my order. i wear them all the time - they are cute and fresh for the summer .. a portion of the proceeds from your purchase of this pack goes towards the barncancerfonden charity, which works towards eradicating childhood cancer through care and support of children and their families.
they are currently out of stock of this particular stack.. but on the bright side, you can use this code: 'GRAJALES10' for 10% off your next purchase!!

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after all day on the beach, a breezy dress and natural beach waves is one of my favorite things!

be sure to check out the paizlee shop (dress above) -- my girl emily has the cutest things with some amazing prices!!

WEEKEND

is it just me, or was this a really long week?! thank goodness its the weekend and we are on to margaritas and laughter and poolside adventure!

a few favorites from this week: 

 + + have you heard?! 'wine-sicles' are all the rage this summer. there are all kinds of recipes on pintrest right now.. we made some last weekend and turns out that red wine mixed with pomegranate juice (frozen in these little popsicle makers) is easy, and just as tasty! cheers :)

+ + if you are headed to a pool party this weekend, don't forget your 'bikini bag' !

+ + sweet aubrey, who built my blog, is expecting!! you should follow along as her baby bump grows and as she shares her pregnancy journey on her blog. also… her gender-reveal was just the cutest!! 

tassels are everywhere right now, but i just love how she incorporated this cutest from studio mucci!

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i've been following a few of my favorite blogs for a while now, and decided that i need to at least have one day a week with a little fashion on my blog as well. because lets be honest, some of my favorite blogs are my go-to for fun, fresh, new fashion finds! no promises, but i am going to try and have a 'currently loving' fashion/accessories post on wednesdays!

currently i am hooked on all things @furbishstudio and @tuckernuck 
hence the reason most of my picks this week are from those two places!
if you haven't checked out either of these sites.. hurry, cuz like me, you've been missing out. 

i had the YOGA tank on my weekend post last week.. and i am entered in an instagram giveaway to win one, you should enter too, or head over and pick your favorite tank in this cute little shop!

THE COLOR CORAL

theres just something about coral, its always a good summer color!

plus is instantly makes you feel more tan, at least thats the truth for me. 

this week, monday, one of my dear friends celebrated her birthday and it called for a little 'dress up' on early in the week! since it was monday, i tried to keep it casual and fun - and coral is always fun!

heres what i put together:

scarf | similar @ anthropologie,  johnny was

jeans | AG jean 

bangles |  kate spade 

shirt | old navy

tote | bcbgeneration (this years)

wedges | similar  @ nordstrom 

hair | linsey @ tru salon  dallas

MOVING MUSTANGS

there are many pretty, naturally pretty things about the ranch. but there is one highlight that is beautiful time after time- no matter what time of year it is. its the wild mustangs.
they mesmerize me time and time again. their raw beauty, untouched and untamed demeanor is truly fascinating.
but this week on the ranch, i was the only one who thought all of the above thoughts. merely because i was not the one trying to move these beautiful creatures from one end of the ranch to the other. one thing about wild mustangs is that they like to do the exact opposite of what you want them to do. like you get them running and one direction and out of the blue they will turn 90 or even 180 and run in the exact opposite way... making the process of moving them to where you want them time consuming and frustrating. who would have thought these wild creatures can figure out your plan after you've tried moving them to where you want them to go after just a time or two?! smarty pants.

i did not have my zoom lens with me on this outing, but i am loving how the wide-angle captures the bigger picture and scope of the amount of horses being moved at one time!

gosh, i still think they are such stunning and majestical animals. 

stubborn, sly and all!

WEDNESDAY WEARS: WHITE BEFORE LABOR DAY

how are you wearing your whites before labor day?!

here are a few easy (sale price) finds to get you through august in playful white wears...

dress || h & m 

necklace || a n t h r o p o l o g i e

bag || m a d e w e l l

sandals || t a r g e t

shirt || t a r g e t

earrings || b a u b l e b a r

jeans || a n t h r o p o l o g i e

wedges || p i p e r l i m e

WEDNESDAY WEARS || A SIMPLE SUMMER

1// dress - modcloth 2// clutch - topshop  3// sandals - dolce vita 

4// bag - ahalife   5// shoes - converse  6// shirt - merona   7// shorts- zara

WEDNESDAY WEARS || 'MERICA DAY

madewell tote // madewell chambray shirt // havaianas freedom flip flops 

patriotic scarf // madewell soft embroidery shorts

with the 4th of july ('merica day!!!) just a day away, i hope you have something fun and festive planned with family and/or friends! 

we will be out of the lake- floatin' and enjoying the amazing july temperatures (not 100+!) with a beer in hand and good ol' country tunes playing all day. 

but after all day in the lake i will be ready for dry clothes as we sit on the dock and watch the sun set... simple shorts and a chambray shirt (might get a little 'cool'... high 50s at night) will be perfect to enjoy the fireworks in honor of our great country!

hope you all have a blessed holiday- heres to those who protect and fight for our great country so we are able to enjoy the simple joys and freedoms today and always!

**GOD BLESS AMERICA**

WEDNESDAY WEARS || NAUTICAL

1 splendid color splash bustier bra and shorts // 2 adia kibur knot necklace // 

3 juicy couture nantucket braided & rhinestone cuff // 4 cole haan jen&oli mary jane sandal // 

5 mar y sol caracas basket tote // 6 j.crew long-sleeve pocket tee // joe's rolled denim shorts

WEDNESDAY WEARS || RED WHITE AND BLUE

1 san diego hat company straw hat // 2 old navy chambray tab-sleeve

3 old navy crochet espadrille flats // 4 mar y sol caracas basket tote

5 j crew chino shorts //  6 gap rope belt // 7 bauble bar ruby rainbow collar

8 zara wrap dress // 9 steve madden magestee espadrille

WEDNESDAY WEARS || COLORFUL CORAL

1 san diego hat company straw hat // 2 madewell canvas zip tote

3 free/man beach towel // 4 MinkPink One Shoulder Tassel Beach Kaftan 

5 zimmerman vase bikini // 6 zara leather sandals

SKIES

if you've been following the news in the past two weeks, you've heard of all the crazy storms and tragic tornados that have hit in and oklahoma.

last friday, we watch as the storms moved south and north of the ranch. after the rain blessed the ranch with 1/2" the skies blessed us with some beautiful pictures. the skies cleared and changed from orange to blues and we were amazed until the sunset behind the prairie. 

its moments like these we are reminded how great our Creator is... God is good!

*all photos taken my me...no editing, no filters!

FLYIN LOW

someone in the surrounding area is having their pastures sprayed for weeds today.. which means loud, low flying planes right above the ranch!
sp ran out and snapped a few of this cool yellow plane for me to share with yall... wings up!

WEDNESDAY WEARS || SUMMER NEUTRALS

 urban outfitter hat/paralux bracelet/white wing bag/

splendid tank/camilyn beth swagg/joe's shorts /

tori burch clutch/j.crew sandals/ camilyn beth dress