Things look a bit different around here...

Well, I've changed the name of my blog & it has gotten a face lift. Hallelujah!! I introduce to you, "A Southern Perspective." I realized that I look at everything with a Southern mindset & always try to make things a bit more Southern. Thus, a rebrand, if you will. 

I used Get Polished Creative, and she has been so easy to work with and talk about a quick turn around!! Thank you Chelsea!! She actually lives in my old city. So jealous. 

I sure hope y'all enjoy it. Take a look around and let me know what you think. I love the look of simplicity but jazzed up. 

I'll have an outfit post up tomorrow for y'all. Happy Monday!!

Five on Friday -- Random Thoughts

Happy Friday y'all!! I am so glad the weekend is here. We have been so busy the last couple weeks and this weekend we really have NOTHING planned which I am thankful for because we have something every weekend for the next couple weeks. Busy Busy Busy.

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Since becoming Austinites almost a YEAR ago (how did a year pass so quickly?!), we decided that this year we would do the infamous ACL aka: Austin City Limits Music Festival. This is a 2 weekend event where lots & lots of musicians and bands come to play on the weekends. My biggest dilemma...what to WEAR?! Austin has a "Keep It Weird" mantra so I want to dress appropriately but not TOO weird. What should I wear?? Has anyone been to ACL before?? Let me in on your tips.

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T W O

We have lot of birthdays and anniversaries coming up this month and next month. My mother in law's birthday is September 25th, B's birthday is October 6th, my sister's birthday is October 7th, my mom's birthday is October 22nd, and our wedding anniversary is October 26th. Good Lord, October is quite the month. Also throw in there 2 concerts (ACL & NeedtoBreathe). Busy I tell ya.

T H R E E

Who has a Fitbit? I am on my 4th one (3rd replacement). I have had a lot of trouble with mine just crapping out. I feel like a lot of people have this problem. I currently have the Fitbit Charge. I am thinking about stepping up to a Garmin running watch. Do any of y'all have one? Do you like them? Which is the best to get? I want something to keep my pace, mileage, etc. I think this Garmin is BEAUTIFUL.

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F O U R

I am obsessed with Snapchat. I find myself on it a whole lot more than Instagram these days. I have a few favorite ones that I love just because they are hilarious: Emma Hill (@ejstyle -- her British accent-LOVE!), @pipmegan, & @thedailytay. Megan & Taylor do a lot of blogger spoofs which I find hilarious because it is all ridiculously DEAD ON. If you aren't following them, do so. You will be sure to get a good laugh. Also, be sure to follow me too or let me know your Snapchat handle.

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There will be some changes happening to my blog over the next week or so, so be sure to come back and take a look. I am REALLY excited about it and hope y'all will love it.

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Hope y'all have a great weekend!!

xoxo, 

Haley

Linking up with the ladies on Five On Friday.

Target...you are killing it!

I don't think I'm the only girl in America that is obsessed with Target. Seriously, Target just has EVERYTHING and it's all SO good. I just got their "Home Style" catalog in the mail for new Fall home decor & items. I. Want. Everything. Why Target? Why must you suck me in EVERY TIME?! I thought I'd share a few of the things I am wanting or better yet lusting over.

This tray. 

This rug. 

How CUTE is this pink chair. 

This would look so cute in a little girl's room I think.

I am wanting to switch out our coffee table and get something not so traditional. 

I love this one!

I actually own 2 of these and really love them. 

We have one on each of our bedside tables.

What is the look in your home? Currently ours is traditional, but I am wanting to switch it up and throw in some contemporary here & there. But then at the same time, I love the looks that Joanna Gaines throws together and that to me, is traditional.

Since we live in a tiny apartment, we have to be careful with what we are buying & adding to our home. If we aren't careful, we can really junk up our space which I do not want AT ALL. So small touches here and there are great. I can't wait until we are back in a house and can really dress up a space!

Hope y'all have a great Wednesday! Be sure to leave a comment or let me know what your fave items from Target are. It really does a good job of sucking me in all over....clothes, beauty, snacks, etc. The list is never ending!

xoxo,

Haley

Weekend Recap

Happy Tuesday!! Sorry for no post yesterday. Our friends in town had an early evening flight so we got the whole day with them which was so nice. I thought I'd share some iPhone pictures as I gather myself back together to face this week. I have a dinner meeting in San Antonio tonight with customers & some of our sales guys so that will be fun.

 Our welcome sign I did for their arrival. 

Similar chalkboard here

Brews @ Jester King

 Big Banger's brunch before hiking @ Bull Creek.

Similar TB purse.

 Similar Camera Strap Sleeve

Sunglasses: Old, Similar

 Last stop, The Whip In. A favorite of ours!

And of course, B acting a fool at Allen's with that shirt.

He ended up getting some nice Ariat boots...his first pair EVER. 

And I am one happy wife now. ;)

Hope everyone is off to a great start to their week! It's a bit quiet in our apartment now which I never like after company leaves but such is life. Happy Tuesday everyone! 

xoxo,

Haley