Saturday Outing: Birmingham Museum of Art

Happy Monday! Since it was Easter this past weekend I had a four day weekend and I was able to travel home to Birmingham, Alabama. I've been lucky to call Birmingham home my whole life and it holds a special place in my heart, although I probably won't live here after graduation. As an art history major I'm ashamed to say I've only been to the Birmingham Museum of Art probably 1 or 2 other times and that was in elementary school. I'm ashamed (only kidding). Anyways, I made a point to venture down there this past Saturday to spend some time in their permanent galleries and see the Delacroix exhibit. And let me say, I was impressed! I saw a beautiful Albert Bierstadt landscape and a John Singer Sergent killer. Not to mention the beautiful Delacroix collection. My art heart sure was happy!

**All photos by me. Also, you're not allowed to take pictures inside so all mine are outside photos as you can see.

Easter Sunday

Welcome happy morning, age to age shall say: hell today is vanquished, heaven is won today!

I sincerely hope y'all had a joyful Easter celebration honoring our Risen King. One of my favorite days for many reasons, but especially honoring the resurrected Jesus and the beautiful story God has written. I'm thankful today and everyday for grace, mercy, love, joy, and endless blessings because of Him.

Today was Good

Today has been simple and wonderful. I'm so thankful to be home with family and enjoy the Easter holiday. Instead of doing my usual Weekend Reading post I thought I would share with you things about my day and week that have made it extra sweet. Especially on a day where we recognize, remember, and honor a God that allowed his son to die for us and our sins, I'm truly humbled to live a life like this.

1. Getting a chance to draw in peace.

2. Easter lilies.

3. Good coffee, handmade mug by my sister, candle burning, and Norah Jones.

4. This fool we call Happy.

A happy, happy heart indeed!

Easter Sunday for You

If you're from the south, you probably understand what Easter Sunday means for most people. The first chance to break out those summer sandals and spring dress. Here I've rounded up some great looks for this upcoming Sunday. The French Connection dress on the right is to-die-for but I'm hoping to sport a hot pink dress. As you can probably tell, I'm really into neutral or nude sandals these days. They are just too good and go with anything. If I had any recommendations for an investment this seasons it would be these: flats and heels. Happy shopping!

Mesh dress / Miss Selfridge pink dress / Going out dress / Topshop heeled sandals / LOFT strap shoes / American Eagle Outfitters high heel sandals / Kate Spade hinged bracelet / Kate Spade pink bangle bracelet / Kate Spade earrings / Humble Chic gold cuff bracelet / Juicy couture earrings / Teardrop necklace

Unexpected Chill

This looks totally beautiful, right? You can just imagine the warm breeze and fragrant smell from the Dogwood tree. Wrong. Of course we had an unexpected chill last night and its forty degrees currently. NOT my kinda day. So instead of wearing my cute outfit I had planned I put on sweats. I'm still in college so it makes it totally okay right?! Anyways, hope all of y'all had a wonderful weekend! Mine was actually relaxing for the first time in forever. I'm going home tomorrow for Easter and I'm hoping to get a little shopping in. Meanwhile, I hope to sport jean shorts and new sandals from Urban Outfitters. You have to check these out! So cute, wearable, and only $34. A style steal!

Top image by me, bottom here.

Weekend Reading

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Who doesn't love a good picture of our girl SJP every now and then, am I right? 

I cannot express how happy I am this week is over because it was definitely an average week. Some good things but overall it was a little sucky (pardon my French). Forgetfulness is a pet peeve of mine and I was the culprit this week. Needless to say, I need sleep. Anyways, enjoy your weekend and here are some wonderful links to occupy your time. Much love

1. Evelyn Henson's Spring/Summer 2014 look-book. So much goodness in one place!

2. Heart of a Blonde: new favorite blog. Especially because she's extremely realistic and upfront about her budget. Something I, a current college student, can totally understand.  It gets really frustrating when looking at blogs with a thousand dollar price tag.

3. It seems as if every blogger and fashionista is taking a trip down memory lane remembering Jenna Lyon's home spread for Domino. I thought I would join in because who would miss a chance to look at her fab shoe collection?!

4. Blogging tips and tricks everyone needs to read (I'll admit I haven't read them yet because I got really overwhelmed and made me nervous).

5. Look at these gorgeous foodie prints and paintings. I. Want. One.