After a delicious dinner with my friend at Elizabeth Street Cafe, we decided we wanted to find another amazing place. Oh and we sure did! We found a wine bar called Winebelly. The decor was simple and easy, and it was the kind of place you could relax whether with friends or on a date. They have a number of wine based cocktails and an extensive wine list. I absolutely loved it there- especially the outdoor area since the whether is finally starting to get nicer! Definitely a must for Austinites who like wine...
My first feature in my Austin Adventure series is the delicious and adorable, Elizabeth Street Cafe. This charming French Vietnamese cuisine features the most well thought out interior and outrageously tasty food and drinks. Every little detail in this restaurant made my smile- I was just dying! It is so refreshing to go to a restaurant where every little detail is given attention rather than skimmed over. I went for dinner on the most beautiful spring day, and was in complete heaven! I cannot wait to go back and try their brunch.... Photos of the outside found here (if you click on the photo will take you to site!) and other photos taken by me!
I have lived in Austin, Texas for almost three years now, and honestly I have spent most of my time getting to know the inside of the library on campus. I have finally started to realize that I NEED to make a bigger effort to spend time in the amazing city I live in. My favorite part of living in London was that there were so many different things to do and places to go. I love searching around, and finding a new place that almost feels like my own secret. So, to get myself out and about more in Austin I am starting an Austin Adventures series! If anyone has suggestions of places to try let me know!
One of my biggest New Years Resolutions this year was to read more- no matter what I was reading to read more books for myself. This has turned more into reading two pages before falling asleep every night, but hey that's better than nothing? I have been doing okay on this resolution, but definitely need to do better, and I want to revamp with some new books! Let me know if you have any other recommendations.
The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. With this book having been adapted into a movie that is set to come out in June, I really want to read this book before I see the movie. It is a love story about a young couple who meet in a cancer support group, and tells the story of Hazel and Augustus. I've heard that this is an enchanting read that you cannot put down. Lessons of a Lipstick Queen by Poppy King. A perfect blend between a pleasure read and an important business read. This book tells the story of Poppy and how she made it to be so successful. Not only does she talk about her experience but she also offers advice. I love reads like this! I love seeing how people do things differently, and to learn from what they have done. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling. Honestly, I really just want to read this because I think Mindy Kaling is hilarious, and after a long day of classes and reading textbooks I really need to switch gears. Divergent by Veronica Roth. Another gear switcher, but I have heard that even though this series is a "teen series" that you cannot put these books down. The Divergent series tells the stories of Beatrice and her experience of living in a dystopian world. The society is built off the fact that each citizen is meant to cultivate a particular virtue, which they are shown on appointment day when they . When Beatrice has inconclusive results, she has a very different choice to make. Again another book that has been adopted to the big screen that I need to read before it comes out! I am completely obsessed with the 70s chic look right now. There is something so effortlessly chic about the way the pieces come together to create a sense of beauty and strength. I love the bold patterns, platform shoes, and fur. I just cannot get over how amazing all the pieces are and as spring is finally approaches I will definitely be wearing a lot of 70s inspired looks.
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