A Weekend of {Enjoying}

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A night with friends in the city and a quick visit from my family. Just looking forward to enjoying all my favorite people and relaxing weekend days.

xo, macy.

Few Extras.

Images by Jesse Coulter

Top: Plenty by Tracy Reese, Pants: Zara, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Bag: Dooney & Burke, Sunglasses: Ray Bans, Watch: Fossil, Bracelets: Banana Republic & J. Crew, Necklace: Danielle Stevens

Last week, my friend, Jesse, took some photos of me for her blog. You can see the entire post there, but these are just a few extras we had that I thought I'd share here. Enjoy!

xo, macy.

Lanvin Lovelienss.

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Swooning over the Lanvin Fall Campaign. Plus, who doesn't love straight-faced dancing pictures?

xo, macy.

Guest Post: Spring in Paris

Have you seen the movie Midnight in Paris? It is a beautiful love letter to Paris.
I was lucky enough to go to Paris at the end of May (*sighs*) and experience the magic of the city firsthand.
Nicknamed the City of Lights, Paris was illuminated from the lamp posts that line the streets to the
stunning display of lights that is the Eiffel Tower. Yes, Paris in the springtime is beautiful but it was also
crowded and thanks to a long drought, very warm. That meant more glace and gelato were consumed—no
complaints from me! Here are some of my favorite things from a spring weekend in Paris.

Macaroons

Ah, the macaroon. Somehow more than a mere cookie, macaroons come in a wide range of flavors and
incredible colors. Two of my favorites were rhubarb and pictured here, fleur de sel caramel.

Garden Show

Springtime in Paris means the annual garden show: Jardins, Jardin. The garden show took place in the
Tuileries gardens located between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde. This field of lavender was a
temporary display just for the show.

Hotel de Nice

We stayed in an eclectic little hotel in the Marais that was a pattern-lover's dream. Toile wallpaper
paired with chintz, stripes mixed with plaids and marbling, the colors and patterns were bold and
quintessentially Parisian. And so was the lighting--like the utterly French table lamps with their fringed shades.

Roman Mosaic Floor

After escaping the crowds in front of the Mona Lisa, we explored the Roman and Greek collections
at the Louvre. I think I was the only person taking pictures of floors in the Louvre.

Moroccan Plates

And of course, since it is Paris, there was a lot of shopping to be done! We found these amazing Moroccan
plates and tangines at a market in the Bastille. We should have brought a bigger suitcase.

Bistro

Warm evenings meant eating outside. Spending time with the one you love, eating eclairs paired with a
glass of wine under an array of beautiful outdoor lights, can you say "parfaite"? Loved the colorful
cushions and tables at this bistro.

Hope you enjoyed this glimpse into my springtime in Paris weekend. I'm ready to go back!

Today's guest post is from Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a must-shop resource for beautiful
lighting fixtures at extremely affordable prices. This post was inspired by her recent visit to Paris in
the Spring. There is just something about Paris in the Spring, oui?

A Weekend of {Being Home}

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So excited to go home for the weekend to just relax and enjoy the hill country. On another not, one my favorite friends, Jesse Coulter, featured me on her blog. You should definitely go check it out. Have a great weekend!

xo, macy.

First Shots.

Photos taken by the boyfriend with his Nikon EM

I keep forgetting to snap more recent photos of my apartment so for right now, these will work. This loft has been absolutely perfect. Although my favorite parts, the windows and the balcony, aren't pictured. The boyfriend snapped these photos a while back when I first moved in and I've added a lot since. I now have two more chairs in the living area and more on the wall above my bed. It's a never ending project that I just love working on.

xo, macy.

Oscar Candy.

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I adore these photos of some of the Oscar de la Renta jewelry on OscarPRGirl. But let's be honest, I'm pretty obsessed with every photo there.

xo, macy.

A Toast To...

Abby, Carrie, and Me enjoying popcicles on a smalltown summer day

Me and Abby last night at her going away party

My very best friend. The girl who knows every single thing about me. The girl who understands my love for the country. The girl who always listens when I keep rambling. The girl who let me pull over on the side of the road because I couldn't drive and tell that particular story. The girl who picked me up when I decided to take off walking in the middle of a pasture. The girl who listens to as much Texas Country as I do. The girl who taught me all about stock shows. The girl who shared my random baseball-loving-phase. The girl who knows all my secrets. The girl who loves all the same smells I do. The girl who always understands exactly what I mean without finishing the sentence. The girl who keeps me accountable. The girl who agreed we could grow old in "The Lodge" together. The girl who snuck out of the house with me for the first time. The girl who has a weird obsession with sprinkles. The girl who loves home as much I do.

She moves to Australia today and it's a bittersweet feeling at it's finest. I'm so excited for the opportunity she has but can not even begin to think about life with my other half on another continent. Abby, here's to every amazing adventure you have ahead of you! I couldn't love you more!

xo, macy

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Here's to another week. And another weekend to look forward to.

xo, macy.

A Weekend of {Sending Her Off}

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My best friend in the entire world leaves on Tuesday to spend a year in Australia and while I couldn't be happier for her, I'm also trying to figure out ways to fit in her luggage. She's coming to the city this weekend and I'm so excited to get to spend a few days with her and give her the proper send off!

xo, macy

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I don't know why I don't just make all my posts about them. I fall in love with everything I see on these two.

xo, macy.

The Morning Essentials.

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xo, macy

Look For The Week.

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Summertime layers. And not many can do it better than Kelly.

xo, macy.

Olivia Knows Best.

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She wore head to toe Armani. And of course, wore it so well.

xo, macy.

A Weekend of {Girlfriends}

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I can't sugar coat it, it's been a stressful week. And because of that, I welcome time spent with some of my favorite girlfriends with open arms. A Friday happy hour and Saturday house warming party sounds like the relaxing weekend I need.

xo, macy.

A Toast To...

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Some true words.

xo, macy.

Furry Elegance.

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Elena, in all her elegant glory.

xo, macy.

Look of the Week.

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Coming off of a long weekend and back to work with the boyfriend back in Bama, I say we all just go as comfy as it gets. You know, to help the recovery.

xo, macy.

A Weekend of {America's Birthday}

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Me and the manfriend are headed to my hometown to celebrate the Fourth for a long weekend away. We'll be enjoying a parade, ranches, real BBQ, and family. There's nothing quite like the Fourth in a small town and seeing the Hill Country at its finest.

xo, macy.