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Tonight we moseyed on down to the railroad tracks by Percy Warner to snap a few photos for Steve’s album/promo materials. When it comes to having a vision for his album, I am honestly no help at all. Country album covers are not my specialty, that’s for sure. I wish I could be more helpful.
Anyway, we enjoyed the last few moments of daylight and I realized there are better times to wear a crop top than after eating 3 biscuits with dinner. The south is ruining me. I have to go to the gym every morning just so I can maintain a healthy weight while indulging in fried foods and too many carbs. It’s all about balance, right?

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This lovely morning was spent at the Nashville Farmers’ Market with our dear friends Brian and Trisha who moved down to Nashville last autumn from Canada. It’s always so good to spend time with them and catch up. Also, if you haven’t visited the farmers’ market here in town, you certainly should. There are several great Nashville vendors that set up shop to serve some of the best coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, ice cream, and more. You can also pick up your produce for the week and gaze at the beautiful plants in the greenhouse.
The weather here has been in the upper 90s and I think I’m finally started to adjust to the heat. I still sweat like crazy, but anything below 80 degrees feels strange now.

Tank- Target // Chambray Shirt- LOFT [similar] // Shorts- Macy’s // Necklace- Forever21
Charee Crossbody Bag ℅ Hush Puppies // Panache Ankle Strap Sandals ℅ Hush Puppies // Sunglasses– H&M
Watch- Charming Charlie // Rings- H&M // Earrings- Forever 21
There were delicious-looking baked goods everywhere I looked today. I had to resist from splurging on a ton of macarons and fruit tarts because I’m really trying to cut back on my sugar intake. It’s so hard.

Hope you all have a beautiful weekend!

 

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One of the great things about Nashville is that it’s almost impossible to feel over-dressed or under-dressed for any occasion. Everyone here has such a unique sense of style, so showing a bit of character is not only accepted, but welcomed.
This is a date-night look that I threw together because the temps have been in the low-to-mid 90s lately and I can’t seem to walk up my apartment stairs without breaking a sweat.

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Today we wandered down Harding Pike to the Belle Meade Plantation. Although it closes at 5pm and we weren’t able to tour the property, we still drove around the area and took in the beautiful scenery. I must admit, the drive to Belle Meade is terrible around 5pm when I’m driving home from work, but once I’m home for the evening it’s a breath of fresh air to be away from the city madness and surrounded by so much green. There are so many places to explore.

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It has been an absolute whirlwind since moving to Nashville just two weeks ago. Between getting settled into our apartment, showing my parents around the city while they were here, meeting up with friends in town, and getting more acquainted with my office + coworkers, I feel like I haven’t had much ‘Laura time’. That’s okay though, because this city has so much to offer and I feel like a sponge, ready to take it all in.

When we first got into town, we visited some of our favorite places so that my parents could experience them for the first time. Edley’s, Las Paletas, The Pfunky Griddle, Red Door Saloon, etc. We also managed to sneak in some time for laying out by the pool. That lasted an entire 25 minute before our Michigan skin couldn’t take it anymore. [Give me a break, I’m slowly adapting.]

Here’s my brief update on the past two weeks in photos:

Steve & I w/ the obligatory “I believe in Nashville” mural in 12 South. We snapped this right before grabbing some Edley’s with my mom and dad.

We made a drive to Hendersonville while my parents were still in town so that we could see my grandparents old house on Old Hickory Lake. We had to stop by the beach at Lock 3 so I could relive some of my best childhood memories. This place holds such a special spot in my heart.
We had our first Nashville hot chicken experience at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, which happens to be just down the road from my office. This could be dangerous. We had a great time eating and catching up with our friends Brian and Trisha who moved down to Nashville from Toronto.
I met up with my friend Ashley of The Nashvillian Blog at Butchertown Hall last weekend for a lunch date. It was refreshing to see another Michigan native, talk about work, blogging, and eat some delicious brisket tacos.
Went on a dinner date with Steve last week for some Mexican food in East Nashville at Rosepepper Cantina. [Are you sensing a theme here, yet? I really, really like to eat.]

The Spendsetter crew spent
last Thursday together at the Nashville Sounds game for some bonding and
cheap beers. It was the perfect night.
Yesterday was spent at the Nashville Zoo. I loved walking around with the baby kangaroos and admiring the red fox panda.

After the zoo, we cooled off with some Las Paletas. I got the Pineapple Blueberry and Steve got the Coconut. They were perfect for Nashville’s 95 degree weather yesterday.

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Hope you all have a great week!

 

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