Summer Lately

The Black Keys! I had the best time with Hank at their concert on Thursday night. We grabbed dinner from Hibachi 88, beers and partied in the trunk. Our seats hid from the rain by three rows. The music and crowd rocked. it. out. - definitely one of my favorite concerts. 

I've enjoyed baseball with our friends Nick and Jen at the Durham Bulls. Hi, Wool E.!

Summer is for... Birthdays!

Camping at Jordan Lake - complete with s'mores.

Lazy days at the pool...

Lazier days at the lake.

I took a trip to the charming little town of New Bern with my mom where we had lots of fun (and lots of seafood). It's Nicholas Sparks charming, because well, he lives there.

I've enjoyed lunch at one of my favorite spots, Merritt's Store & Grill in Chapel Hill. 

I met my sister-in-loves cutest new puppy, Lennox. He is twins with all teddy bears. 

Cara and I had some fun at Party Like a Yogi. It's a cool concept where you do yoga at say, a bar, with an awesome playlist, and then you enjoy a cocktail and mingle with friends. 

The neighborhood had a fun concert with live music and food trucks (!!!).

And this summer I've been drinking tea, lots and lots of tea. 

Now slow down already summer, you're moving too fast. I need to sip my tea.

My People

That whistle. Their fans. The Black Keys.

Olive Outfits

Favorites: Swoon + Moon & Lola + Tory Burch

#GetLit

Click here to check out Kristin's photo recap of last night's book club.

Pictured above with glamorous friend, Cara!

Oh my Gaudi, Barcelona | Finale

Barcelona is exceptionally walkable, so we woke up on Sunday and walked. it. out. We walked the Block of Discord that features three colorful Modernista facades with the most wild one, Casa Batllo, being by none other than Gaudi. 

Then we did the Ramblas Ramble where we walked down Barcelona's main boulevard. It's a super touristy promenade, but I will say you have to walk it at least once. It's a one-hour, downhill stroll so why not. We drank from the Fountain of Canaletes where legend says a drink from the fountain ensures you'll come back to Barcelona one day (2026!). The end of  La Rambla brings you to the waterfront - cue photo shoot.

The food in Barcelona is fantastic. One of my favorite tapas was none other than simple tomato bread (who knew bread smeared with tomatoes and olive oil could be that good). 

The other was jamon iberico (shaved ham), and oh my goodness, it was ridiculous. 

I learned that tourists only drink sangria not Spaniards, so I was introduced to tinto de verano which is wine with lemonade. Pitcher, please!

The most fun I was looking forward to all trip was discovering Barcelona on our classic sidecar motorcycle. This private tour was the way to go, and I'll never forget it. 

We went everywhere... {Casa Mila (Gaudi!)}

{El Born}

{Old Port} 

{Olympic Park}

{That's me!}

{Barceloneta Beach}

{Cuitadella Park}

I would recommend this to anyone and everyone - it really told the story of the city.

Barcelona will hold a special place, and I seriously can't wait to go back. Thanks, Gaudi!

{Oh my Gaudi, Barcelona | Part One: Sagrada Familia; Park Guell; Sauc}

{This is London | Finale: St. Paul's; The Cheese; Abbey Road}

{This is London | Part Two: Buckingham Palace; Celebrity Sighting; Bone Marrow}

{This is London | Part One: Hazlitt's; Tower of London; Westminster Abbey}