Currently

I've been hit with some serious writer's block as well as a DIY lull, but I wanted to pop in to blog land here to share what we've been up to.

Currently watching: 

"Orange is the New Black" (I'm a bit ashamed of this because it's super vulgar but I watch it quickly and get it out of my mind! Same with House of Cards...for shame!)

"The Bachelorette" (Sort of. I watch in between Pinterest scrolling)

"The Americans" (Mark and I started watching this together and it's really good!)

Currently reading:

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer (I've read this before and just picked it up again as a summer read. I am a big fan of nonfiction and I really like his books!)

I picked up another book at Target to read by the pool and ended up leaving it at my parents. I'm not too far in yet but it is pretty good so far. Once I get it back I'll fill you in!

Currently listening:

Country on the radio in the car

James Taylor Pandora at work

These are both pretty standard!

Currently making:

I'm about 95% done making two wreaths for my friend Kelly's wedding this weekend. Can't wait to share them! 

Currently feeling:

Busy, but good! Excited about where we are in life right now. 

Currently planning:

Small scale - California trip

Large scale - our lives! We are on our way to being debt free after crunching some numbers and figuring out we could pay it off quickly if we really bear down. It's so funny how excited I'm getting about making loan payments, but it's easy when the relief is just around the corner!

Currently loving:

Summer! I am a summer girl and I love the sun. Texas has been kind to us so far this year (and last) but I'm loving the warmer temperatures, green grass, late sunsets, and the pool! 

Warby Parker

Last week I came home to this fun little box on my doorstep:

After lots of hype and talk about the kind of business that Warby Parker is doing, I decided to check out Warby Parker's Home Try-on program. 

Warby Parker is a cutting edge eyeglass shop that is based mostly online. Their glasses start at $95 including prescription lenses and for every pair bought, a pair is distributed to someone in need. The company is in its 4th year of providing stylish frames at a low price, all while giving back. 

Curiosity finally struck so I went to their website, chose 5 frames, and they sent them to me for free to try on and send back! Even though these are just testers, it was so exciting to get a cute package with all of these fun frames!

My trusty sidekick and I headed straight inside to get this package opened.

Inside were instructions and a packing label for sending the frames back after 5 days (shipping is paid for by Warby Parker).

Oh, I am, Warby Parker, I am. 

Inside were my picks! From left to right:

Quimby in absinthe

Flannery in polished gold

Ellison in marbled sandstone

Tenley in burgundy fade

Reilly in marzipan tortoise

(not to be confused with potential names of The Bachelor cast members)

Before even trying these on, I thought that the Flannery and the Tenley would easily be the front runners in this race. Read on to find out the results....

By the way, this provided the excellent opportunity for shameless selfies. You've been warned!

First up is the Quimby:

These were my wild card. I chose them for those silly days where you just want to wear some green glasses. I actually kind of liked them, but they were definitely not an every-day wear.

Second: Flannery

I love a good aviator and these weren't bad at all. I really liked the tint and the size of the shades themselves, but I have some really good polarized aviators from Fossil that I think I'll keep wearing! No offense, Warby!

Then there was Ellison...

I had high hopes for Ellison. They seemed cool and retro with the half wire/half tortoise shell type frame. I really like the Ray-ban version of these so I thought these would be good too. Unfortunately, they made my face look all kinds of weird.

Case in point. Denied.

Fourth was Tenley:

I really like the subtle cat eye going on with these glasses and usually they favor my face, but these were super awkward! I liked them when I put them on, but when I smiled my cheeks hit the bottom of the frame and pushed the shade up on my face. It was like they were too big, but also too small...? 

I tried really hard to make it work, Tenley...it's not you, it's me. (not really)

Last up was Reilly. I put Reilly on and it just CLICKED. These were the ones! I love the size, the pattern, the tint, and the fit. They were perfect!

Plus, they made me make this face:

I'm sold.

So, which are your favorite? Do you see the same things I see? If you are in the market for glasses, go right now to www.warbyparker.com and check out the home try-on program! They do prescription and non-prescription glasses and have some super cute frames. The home try-on program is fail proof! You won't be disappointed. 

Summer is coming quickly people, so go to Warby Parker and tell me which frame you love!!!

I was not compensated for this post by Warby Parker.

One more thing! I'm linking up with my SIL Andrea today for Favorite things! 

Thanks to the weather this weekend, my mind is fully set on summer. I LOVE Summer and this warm weather in Texas has me counting the hours to longer days and warmer nights. Here are my picks:

Mossimo long and lean Junior's tank from Target

I have been buying these tank tops from Target for YEARS. I like wearing tanks under almost everything because I have a long torso and I'm tall, so nothing ever feels long enough. These tanks are super long, come in a bunch of colors, and keep their shape for a long time!!! I have a million and I rotate them out, but they usually last me about 2-3 years. I typically pick a few up whenever I catch them on sale, which seems like once a month. At $9 or less, you can't beat the perfect tank!

Trader Joe's honey mango moisturizing cream shave

My aunt and uncle passed this Trader Joe's honey mango moisturizing cream shave around as the girls favor at our Christmas gathering. Let me just say that Mark and I have been fighting over it. It is so creamy without being oily and makes your skin feel so fresh! Plus, how great is Trader Joe's?! If you don't have them in your area, you can buy a three pack on Amazon for $10. 

Thanks for reading!

:)