The Moptop

If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you might know how much a good graphic tee has been a staple for me! Outfits like this one here and this one too are just a few examples of previous outfits I’ve worn with a good graphic tee! This tee has been the first graphic tee in awhile that I really love! The fabric is really great quality, it has a nice weight to it that I know it’s going to last a long time and just get better with wear. Plus the fit is EXACTLY how I would want it! It’s the ideal slightly oversized fit so that it can be easily paired with your favorite jeans, a feminine skirt, or trousers like I styled it here!

I gotta also talk about the graphic of this tee too! Michael Stars released these tees inspired by old designs from their collections from 80s and 90s. They have another tee here as well as a couple color ways of each design but I truly cannot recommend them enough!!

What I’m Wearing: Tee: Michael Stars, Trousers: Uniqlo, Bag: Coach, Sunglasses: Lexxola, Sandals: Freda Salvador

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Hi spring!!! It’s been so beautiful here in Texas! This is my first Spring here and it’s without a doubt my favorite season in Texas. The flowers are blooming, trees are green again, and it’s been sunny but not too hot. It truly is a dreamy lush paradise. To lean into the greenery and beautiful colors, I created this simple Spring table setting! It’s honestly so easy to recreate too. I recommend using Amaranth as a flower centerpiece because it’s easy to adjust and really take up space!

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this post! If you follow me on Instagram, than you might already know but I am so honored to announce that I am an Anthro Ambassador! For the next 6 months, I will be sharing Anthropologie products in my home and how I would style them! This opportunity really comes full circle for me because I actually worked at Urban Outfitters and Free People (their sister companies). I was such a huge fan of Free People and even interviewed to work at their home office. I didn’t end up getting the job but went into blogging/content creation full time so being able to work with Anthropologie is truly a dream come true!

The first part of the collaboration was creating a spring table setting and I was really looking forward to creating this! My home has a cute little dining nook that’s ideal for cozy dinners or brunch settings. Inspired by spring, I wanted to add pops of color against the white table. Anthro has the cutest ceramic plates and bowls and were the perfect way to add that color. I’m so bummed that the fruit bowl and green vase are sold out (I LOVE THEM) but I will keep an eye out if they come back in stock!

Here are the details for this Spring table setting:

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The trench coat is quickly becoming a spring essential and closet staple for me! I honestly love wearing them during the fall too, like I did here! They’re such a classic piece that can be styled so many different ways. I tend to wear them a little bit more classic and minimal with a loafer or my Clarks. When shopping for trench coats, I’m typically drawn to ones that are a bit more structured. The crisp lines and structured silhouettes just look so nice especially with a cargo or wide leg jean. I bought this one a couple months ago and was pleasantly surprised by the quality as well! So if you’re on the hunt for a good trench coat, I recommend this one! What do you feel like will be your spring essential?

A couple of weeks ago, I was doing a little bit of a closet clean out and almost got rid of these jeans. I honestly don’t love the crotch area much lol there’s just a lot of excess fabric, since they’re men’s jeans. BUT when I tried them on with this trench coat, I loved how well they looked with it! I think since they’re a wider leg, it just looks so great with the structure of the coat and I decided to keep the jeans haha I need to do another closet clean out or just a day where I spend trying on pieces in my closet to get inspired again 🙂

What I’m Wearing: Coat: Mango, Tank: THE BEST TANK EVER! (seriously, I have 5-7 of them lol), Jeans: Wrangler (sold out), Bag: COS, Socks: Aritzia, Earrings: COS, Loafers: G.H. Bass

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In case you missed it, I bought my first home in May! It’s definitely a fixer upper and a project but it’s been really exciting to see the progress over the last few months. Even though we still have some work to do in this living room space, such as finding a stain to match the quarter round, buff and polish the floors again, and just a few little things. I wanted to decorate in here and see how the furniture from my apartment would look. I got so many questions about the furniture so I thought I would link everything and share where everything is from!

Living Room Details & Links:

Couch: Kardiel, Coffee Table: Kardiel, Wicker Chair: France & Son, Rug: World Market, Lamp: Gantri, Curtains: Amazon

And a lot of the little decorations are thrifted/found second hand 🙂 I plan on getting a mirror or something to hang above the fire place, but I just wanted to see how it all looked and I love it!

This might be my favorite room update in the house so far! We did a few small updates to our blue bathroom here, but the living room was more of a drastic update! When I heard there were hardwood floors underneath the carpet, I couldn’t wait to rip out the carpet and see the condition of the floors! See below for the before photos of the room! And be sure to follow along on Instagram and Tiktok for more progress updates!

One of the most asked questions I’ve gotten while blogging is recommendations and links to some of the Airbnb’s I’ve stayed at. So I figured I would put together a blog post with 5 Airbnb’s that you’ll want to visit! Traveling to a new city and staying somewhere new is a way that I get inspired again. I’m always inspired by interior design and architecture so I’ve loved being able to experience new

Let’s get into it! Here are 5 Airbnb’s you’ll want to visit!

Sun & Sky Suite – Arcosanti, AZ

I would say that Arcosanti has been one of my most unique Airbnb experiences. It’s such a beautiful and awe inspiring place, especially if you appreciate architecture. I was able to book both of the Airbnb’s here but I do believe they also have rooms you can stay at as well. It’s extremely hard to book the Airbnb’s, so I would suggest checking availability pretty regularly if you want to stay! Overall, they aren’t in the most pristine or clean condition, but they’re just so unique and Arcosanti in general is a must visit!

Highland Abode – Marfa, TX

Visting Marfa, TX is always a dream! But staying at the Highland Abode made it even more incredible. The space’s interior decor is so impeccable and feels like the inside of a museum or art gallery. I did an entire blog post on this Airbnb if you want to see more images and such here! The host was also SO sweet and quick at responding which made the experience even better. I truly recommend this place if you’re planning a trip to Marfa! It would be so fun to book with a group of friends too!

Historic Spanish Casita – La Quinta, CA

Imagine waking up and having coffee in a hot tub or pool every morning? That’s what I did every morning while I stayed here! It was so peaceful, serene, and a perfect place to stay with my partner on a little getaway. We had so much fun swimming, soaking in the hot tub and cooking in the cute little kitchen. The mountains surrounding add to the peaceful and relaxing feel of this quaint home. Truly a dream if you need a moment away! More on this stay in one of my previous posts, here!

Merchant Modern High Desert House – Morongo Valley, CA

I’ve never been more inspired by a place when it comes to interiors. The furniture, the ceramics, the art, the rugs…every little detail felt so intentional but effortless. Truly a dream home and such a calming place as well.

Terracasa – Joshua Tree, CA

I think the hot tub was my favorite thing about this place! It has such a peaceful view, especially at sunset. This would be an ideal place to book for a friends getaway!!

Treetop Oasis – Topanga, CA

This place was like a mini time capsule! The wood paneling and warm accents transported us back to what we felt like the 70s would have been like. It’s peaceful and secluded, tucked away in the hills in Topanga Canyon. The crazy drive up the road is well worth it!

Star Post Claim – Joshua Tree, CA

This place is probably my dream home. The architecture and details are like nothing I have seen before, especially the bathtub. This airbnb does charge an additional fee to take photos on site. Yep, I had to pay to be able include any images on my blog. No sponsored posts were taken there either…the trip was just for fun for my anniversary trip (I wanted to take some photos there too of course!) but I still had to pay to be able to post images. Just a heads up before you book!

I hope this post was helpful! Since I moved to Texas last year, I’m looking forward to finding more places to stay around here. If you have any recommendations , I’d love to hear!

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