Bathroom Makeover

Over my holiday break I decided to take on the task of repainting the bathroom. Check out the before and after pictures.

Before

It took awhile with removing the fixtures, cleaning the baseboards, and doors but it was well worth it.

After

My pictures don't really do it justice because of the flash but it is such an improvement. The color looks a bit purple, but it's actually more greenish in normal light.

Thanks to Rachel, we now have fancy orange colored light switch covers which I LOVE!

We have hopes of putting up shelving, changing the sink, and the vanity. I'll keep you all posted!
~ Laura

Foo Dog After (FINALLY!)

We finally finished painting the Foo Dogs (3 mos. later…) and I lurves the orange! FYI, they definitely needed priming before the orange spray paint went on them. Otherwise the paint just starts to bubble up (yes, this does come from experience, I might have got too anxious and some primer may not have gotten on one of their bellies.) Anyway, once patience and time were appreciated the pups came out looking alright!

~Rachel

Let the New Year Resolution Begin!

New Year's Resolution:

To learn something new.

I have decided to take on the very domestic and useful task of learning how to sew. If you have ever been in a vintage store and found something awesome but it wasn't your size you know how I feel when i think to myself, "I wish I knew how to sew".

I have just purchased my first sewing machine and have decided to document my experience. The adventure should begin in about a week and a half. I will keep you posted!!!

~ Laura

Best Burger in Town...shhhh don't tell anyone!

I hesitate to do this post because I don't want to blow up their spot and have held off until now but...The Hills Cafe on S.Congress has the BEST burger I have ever had.


Hill's is so unassuming from the outside but it’s all a façade. These people know what they're doing! The inside is very laid back, their booths are named after famous country singers. Also, there is a great back patio with lots of seating and even a tree house!

Their buns are made daily and have almost a sweet taste to them. I'm not a big fan of the sweet over savory but they make it work. The french fries are my favorite, big wedge fries with lots of seasoning on them. YUM!

If you are ever down south and in the mood for a burger, do yourself a favor and go to The Hill's Cafe!

~ A very fat and happy Laura

A little facelift for the pups

So I bought these little guys (Fu dogs) at TJ Maxx last week, but didn't quite want to go with the b/w theme, so I bought some orange spray paint and primer for a little face lift.

In the end I want them to resemble this (Fu dogs from CB2, ~$50,) at only half the cost and a little work.

Fu dogs from CB2

I will post the "after" pictures once it STOPS RAINING! :(

~Rachel

Chronicle's Best of Party

Last night I was excited to be the chosen member of the Texas Freedom Network (TFN) staff to attend the Best of Austin Chronicle Party to accept our award for best Nonprofit, on behalf of the whole staff. I was a very nice event at the new AT&T Conference center on UT's campus. Free food and booze always generates a great turnout.

If you live in Austin and support the issues TFN promotes be sure to grab your ticket to this years Austin Gala! (I wouldn't be a good fundraiser if I didn't plug my own event! )

~Laura

Hipster of the Week!

Location: Beerland, Red River

Sorry for the poor quality of the picture, it was taken with a camera phone at night

This lovely hipster is wearing the ever necessary plaid shirt and a spandex mini skirt. Now personally I don't think anyone, no matter how skinny you are should be sporting one of these but clearly people disagree with me. The best part of this outfit were the royal blue pumps with the sparkle ankle socks, my phone sucks and couldn't capture the awesomeness. I don't really get this style either but I've seen it more than once.