Moving has its perks. I am slowly making my way up to St. Louis from Houston, and during the process I get to spend some time in Oklahoma at my Momma's house. I looooove getting to spend time not only with my family but also in my hometown.

My Mom has created a really great style in her home. It's kind of mid-century modern mixed with antiques and rustic touches. She has a great eye and I love seeing her many finds. Thought I would share some of them with you all.

The best part about the house is the amazing backyard, and the view you get of the backyard from the main room.

She just painted this wall. It used to be white. A great choice, I think!

I actually painted these for her a few years back.

My mom really likes nature things. Sticks, rocks, etc. These wood pieces hang in the family room.

A pretty space in the living room.

xoxo, Emily

Heading out...

Via Pinterest.

Today all our earthly possessions are being packed up and put on a truck heading to St. Louis. It has been a very exciting and busy last couple of weeks preparing for the move, but I am welcoming this new chapter of our life no matter how much it pains me to do so.

I thought this quote was definitely fitting for our transition. Can't wait to see what the future holds!

We'll see ya next time Houston!

xoxo, Emily

Kim Kardashian's house

I am a reality television fan. I prefer the craziness of certain people's 'realities'. For those of you out there who understand my condition, it won’t come as a surprise that I watch the Kardashians (and all the spin-offs) quite frequently.

Kim bought a bomb new house last year and whoever did the decorating did a really good job. It definitely has a neutral palette… if it were my house I would definitely need more color and pattern. But, it’s not my house!!

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Khloe and Lamar’s house is really cool too; I just can’t find any pics of it! It definitely has more drama through color and pattern than Kim’s so I find it to be more interesting. Does anyone know where I can find some photos of the interior?

xoxo, Emily

PS- It's moving day!!! So crazy that the time to leave Houston is already here... watching the movers pack up our stuff is so surreal!

Job Hunt

Soooo since I will be on the job hunt (again!) soon, I was thinking I definitely need this suit.

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It's only a Valentino, so the Hubs should have no problem with me getting it :)

xoxo, Emily

Great print campaigns

One thing I will never tire of is magazines. But unlike most people, I really love the advertisements! There is just something about a great print advertisement that really makes me happy. While I do understand that advertisements exist solely to get people to buy stuff, I think they are an art form in their own way.

Anyway, here are some of my favorite print campaigns from recent (and not so recent) memory.

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Scarlett Johansson for Moet &Chandon.


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Looooved Sarah Jessica Parker for Gap. The print ads were great, as was the "I enjoy being a girl" commercial. I can still sing the whole thing. No judgement.

I have always loved Gap ads. They have done some really good ones!

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Claire Danes and Patrick Wilson. Also a great commercial.

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Gap's West Side Story campaign was SUCH a fun one!

Ralph Lauren Romance ads are always really great. Beautiful girl, beautiful guy, beautiful scenery. What can I say? I'm a sucker for romance!

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But the company who consistently has my favorite ads is Tiffanys! Again, I'm a sucker for romance. I really loved their latest winter campaign.

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The spring ads are lovely as well...

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xoxo, Emily