I Love Saturdays Because

- things get done. i love getting things done.

- no things get done. i love being lazy.

- no work (usually)

- sometimes work (i like my job)

- time to blog.

- coffee flows all day.

- pajamas.

- netflix marathons.

- detox baths.



I love this Saturday because ......

- pancakes

- thank you notes

- cofee

- blogging

- spotify

- documentaries

- maybe tacos

what do you like to do on saturdays?

Vacationing In The Winter Months

Well, I am SO EXCITED right now because this time next week my husband and I and some of our friends will be in Cancun, Mexico for a destination wedding! So ready to catch some rays! (even though I could basically catch some here right now.........ugh, this weather is out of control......)

ANYWAYS ......
Jono and I feel extra spoiled because we just recently got to go to Costa Rica, for our honeymoon! It was so perfect. Here are some pictures from that little winter vacation!

Here is some inspiration that I'm using to prepare for winter beach vacation round 2!

FLOWY OUTFIT

BEAUTIFUL NAILS via FILCKR

HOMEMADE GREEN TEA FACE MIST
via HOMEMADE MAMAS

EASY HAIRSTYLE

TINTED LIP BALM WITH SPF

via ONE GOOD THING

BONUS: 

Check out the hotel we'll be staying at... Live Aqua Cancun. It. Is. Stunning! 

I can't wait to share about our trip! Stay tuned ...

Are you heading anywhere tropical this winter??

Listen: The Pines

I've started having these moments where I'm like "Yep. I'm gonna blog about that." And this post is the result of one of those moments!  So, I want to share my thoughts on a band that I am just now hearing and really enjoying.

I came across this band while listening to a live recording of "Ballad For My One True Love" by Mason Jennings. At the end of the song, he mentions the band that opened ... The Pines! So I decided to check them out, and I'm glad I did! I enjoy the folky sound and unique voices.

So far this is my favorite album ...

SOURCE

I particularly like the song "Baby, You'll Do"

Here are some other songs of theirs that have stood out ...

- - "Light Under the Door" on the Sparrows In The Bell album
- - "Cry Cry Crow" from their most recent album Dark So Gold
- - "All the While" also from Dark So Gold

From what I can tell, all of their albums are a bit different. I like how their website says it...
"The Pines weave together many musical styles to create their own unique sound that is hip and haunting."
So accurate!

BONUS:
The guys that make up the band are David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey who's father, Bo Ramsey, produced some of their albums and is a celebrated guitarist himself! Pretty cool.

Check them out and let me know what you think. Or if you're already a fan let me know what your favorite songs are and why you like The Pines!