Father's Day with GaybyBoom

Wednesday morning we had a Fox reporter do a follow up story with my uncles who write the GaybyBoom blog. They had done a story on them when they were first going to have a baby and this time they wanted to do a Father's Day follow up. I had to take my brother to the airport super early so I was up at 5am. I wasn't sure if they would film me or not so I just threw this outfit together. They took a few shots with me as well as did an interview. To my surprise I was actually in the piece that aired!

Take a look at the video, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy being apart of this modern family.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/18800225/2012/06/15/one-year-of-fatherhood-for#.T9u2jxZ7TvQ.facebook?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7403473

Outfit

Top: Madewell (old)

Bottom: Rock & Republic jeans

Shoes: Tory Burch leopard flats (not shown)

Bianchi meets Awesome Blossom

The other evening we had the pleasure of having Allen Bianchi, famed Houston architect, come visit our home.

I guess I should start off by telling you how my uncles ended up with a Bianchi house...they had been on several design home tours and kept a mental note of which homes they loved. The favorite ones they gravitated towards were designed by Allen Bianchi. The hunt then began for their perfect Bianchi home. About 3 years ago they found the house we're all living in today.

Now back to the visit...Allen came over to see how we had decorated the house and converted the loft space into a nursery for Baby E. We got to browse his website and see his past projects and learn all about his current ones, he's designing a house in Kuwait! I'm also excited to write that we get to see his office this week and learn more about his upcoming projects. We may even be apart of an upcoming project to build our next home, one can only hope!

Awesome Blossom

Allen Bianchi and me

Outfit
Top: Duo 
Bottom: Express (old)
Shoes: Tory Burch 
Jewelry: Duo necklace, Marc Jacobs ring, Betsey Johnson flower earrings 

Memorial Park

While my cousin was still here we all attended the Memorial park tree planting event. A lot of the trees  in Memorial park died after the horrible drought this summer. I heard it was one of the hottest summers, though thankfully I moved here right afterwards so I was able to skip the whole humid summer Houston scenario. Our family bought trees for all of us to help replant the park. This way as our family grows together so will our trees. (insert awww moment here) Then we were able to go to Memorial park and volunteer to plant the trees. Unfortunately it was raining, hence why my hair looks the way it does. I also didn't realize how muddy it would be but my Tory Burch flats got me out of having to plant in the dirt. Thank you Tory Burch!!

 

Thanks uncle MBP for the pictures!

Outfit

Top: Karl Lagerfeld for Macys

Jacket: Elie Tahari

Jeans: 7 for all mankind 

Shoes: Tory Burch  (similar here)

Jewelry: Madewell necklace, Marc Jacobs ring, bracelet from Greece, bow ring from Contemporary Art Museum

Touring Houston

This was day one of my parents trip to Houston. We took a tour around the city and showed them all the city has to offer. Honestly this is my favorite thing to do when people come out to visit for the first time. My Uncle Matt knows so much about the city and has so many fun facts to share as we drive around. I get to hear something new with every tour we do!

Our first pit stop was a park that is dedicated to my uncles that is both able-bodied and disabled children accessable. It was really a fun park...as you can see I had a little bit of fun there too! We also drove through downtown and saw the theater discrict. Finally, we drove around River Oaks, my favorite neighborhood. I love to look at the different houses and all the architechture. River Oaks has some amazing homes!

Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to take photos of my outfit, but you can get the gist from the photos. Enjoy!

Beer can house aka house made entirely of beer cans!

Outfit

Top: Jcrew (similar here)

Jeans: 7 for all mankind

Shoes: Tory Burch (similar here)

Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Tiffany, purchased in Greece

Earrings: Tiffany (old)

Parents arrival

We've had family visiting non stop for the holidays and my parents flew in from California last night. This was their first trip out to Houston and it was really special to be able to celebrate another Christmas with them. My Uncle and I picked them up from the airport and we went home and opened more presents. They're here for a few more days so expect more posts of our adventures!

Sorry for making this really short, but my Uncle is showing embarrassing photos of my dad as a child. You know I can't miss that!

Me and my family when they arrived

Me and my baby brother!

The stocking my great grandmother hand made for me

This picture was too cute not to post...Baby E's juicy sneakers

Outfit
Top: Frenchi tunic
Jacket: Forever 21 (old)
Shorts: Frenchi menswear shorts
Tights: Target
Shoes: Tory Burch
Jewelry: Stella & Dot ring, BCBG ring, Chloe Lane Oui/Non necklace, Beaded bracelet made in Bali from The Admirality