Austin, Texas + Awesome Birthday Gifts

Courtney, Photographed by Ken Simpson

Courtney, Photographed by Ken Simpson

My darling husband, son, and I are having an adventure in Austin right now! Wooho! We’re visiting Courtney and Ken, and I’m sure we’re having a blast. (See…you’re in the future. I’m writing this from Wednesday.) I’ll fill you in on our trip next week! In the meantime, follow along on Instagram.

Speaking of my husband, I just have to tell you about the thoughtful birthday gifts I received from him, one in particular.

Drew Made This Necklace

Remember when I wrote about A Hip Handmade Holiday? My husband downloaded the book and made this cool necklace for me. How awesome is that? He also made me The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever from The Pioneer Woman. And yeah, it really is the best chocolate sheet cake ever. Other birthday treats were these two cool artsy books.

Paul Smith A To Z

Paul Smith: A to Z

A Perfectly Kept House Is The Sign of A Misspent Life

A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life

I know. The man has excellent taste, right? I didn’t even have these books on a wish list or anything!

And I have to mention this lovely Jonathan Adler pink jar of fun from my friends David and Alan.

Alan and David November 2011

Just in case you missed my chatter about this on Twitter and Facebook, my first Huffington Post essay was published this week! Check it out and leave a comment to tell me what you think.

Okay, time for me to go have fun and eat Mexican food…in the future.

Wait…maybe just one more photo of David and Alan. I love those guys.

Alan and David November 2011 Bw

Have a great weekend! See you back here on Monday! xoxo