Austin!!!

Yes, three exclamation points...I love Austin that much.

In fact, if not for the sweltering Texas summers (are you tired of me talking about how hot it is in Texas yet?), it might even be my favorite U.S. city. I'm a fan.

So needless to say, I'm pretty psyched that Bryan, the girlies and I are headed down for a little Austin fix this weekend...

On the agenda (besides of course visiting buddies and just generally lazing about, which is particularly fun in Austin...):

Staying at the St. Cecilia -- Though my heart will always belong to the San Jose, I can't wait to check this place out. Audrey is especially excited about the fab little pool and the giant white peacock...

Hitting up Renegade Craft Fair (the original impetus for the trip)... I am so, so excited that Renegade is finally making its way to Texas. Can't wait to see all the goods, as the line-up of artists (including the über talented Ms. Christine) looks totally fantastic...

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Celebrating the aforementioned Christine's birthday on Sunday with pool-side drinks at the St. Cecilia before heading to Renegade. (Yes, we'll be drinking in the morning...it's Austin people.)

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Checking out Spartan and Bows and Arrows (this is at the tippy top of my list, as Spartan is pretty much my dream shop...and they have a nice hefty new shipment of Clare Vivier totes on the shelves. I'm just sayin.)

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Tacos at Guero's, Mexican vanilla ice cream (with strawberries and pecans) at Amy's and coffee at Jo's. Oh and there's also snow cones at Zilker Park for the girlies... we eat a lot in Austin. (Who am I kidding, we eat a lot everywhere...)

Friday afternoon can't come soon enough!