Okay Yeah Co. is Fantactus

I've always been a pop-tart lover. My mom didn't allow me to eat iced pop-tarts as a kid because of the sugar content but I ate the crap out of some plain pop tarts with melted butter on top. Looking back now, I realize that wasn't really any healthier, ha!

Needless to say, when I found out a coffee shop in OKC was making homemade hand tarts, I knew I had to try it. Not only that, but they have succulents!! Coffee + Succulents = Total Happiness. Throw in a pop-tart and I'm in heaven.

I FINALLY got to visit Okay Yeah Co. after begging to go for months. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. It is literally like walking in to a real life Instagram: pallet walls, succulents err'where, perfect latte art, lights strung across the ceiling....even an airstream! They host live music, "Succulents & Sips," yoga, terrarium classes, and a whole lot more. This is the kind of place that reeeeeallly makes me want a job where I can work from home.....so that I can work from a coffee shop. Ah, life goals.



The best part, though, was that hand tart. They have a ton of sweet and savory options to choose from, but I went with the Strawberry Cactus Pear. Holy tastebuds, Batman. It was absolute perfection. The fresh strawberry jam was bursting with fruity flavor and strawberry chunks with just the right amount of cactus mixed in to give it that "something special." Next I want to want to try the S'mores and the Cactus Jalepeno. And basically everything else on the menu.



Okay Yeah Co. was truly fantactus. You betcha I'll be back...and soon!


P.S. Stephen Adam's mural is right outside of Okay Yeah; who cares that we are out of the Playoffs? I'm posting it anyway. #ThunderUp 




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My Beach Packing List

I am counting the days until I say TTFN to OKC and board a plain to somewhere warm and sunny! Spending a week in paradise lounging in the sun and sand with C is just what the doctor ordered. We will be celebrating our two year anniversary - time flies when you're in love :)

Obviously, it is 100% necessary to buy a full new wardrobe when a girl goes on vacay - can I get an amen? I've been searching high and low for the perfect swimsuits, beach hats and straw totes to pack in my carry-on and I'm excited to share them with you below! The only thing I'm still on the hunt for is the perfect maxi dress for dinner...maybe a palm print?! I'm crushing on this one, but holy dollar signs.

Side note: I am new to the carry-on life. I've always checked my bags so I'm slightly nervous about trying to cram all my clothes + my toiletries into a small suitcase! I am also semi-freaking out about the 3 oz restriction on liquids (girls gotta lotta toiletries ya feel me?). Any recommendations or tips? Do you have a certain travel size bottle that you swear by? Help a sista out!


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I also added some similar items in the widget below in different styles and price points!

A few things to note: 

  • My current favorite self-tanner! It is more of a red-brown color as opposed to orange, so it doesn't make you look like a snooki-dorito. Plus it is a steal at $12!! My only complaint is that it isn't super dark, so you have to use it regularly/layer up to see a big color difference. 
  • These nikes are my FAVORITE pair of shoes to wear on vacation. They are cute, easy to style with any outfit, and the comfiest pair of shoes to walk in. Highly recommend! I wore them all over Seattle and NYC and never got a single blister. 
  • I've been shopping Target swim for years and am obsessed - they never disappoint! I am not one of those girls that can spend $100 on a swimsuit....I just can't. Target is always on point with their prices and always on trend. I can't wait to rock the first one piece I've owned since the summer camp days circa 2002.
  • This v-neck from Express is one of my all-time favorite t-shirts. It is SO soft and comfy, perfect for sitting on an airplane, but still looks cute and flattering! I might have to order it in every color available because I wear it at least once a week (if not more). 


What are your favorite summer trends? I'm all about the pom-poms, embroidery and off-the-shoulder outfits. Not to mention pineapples and cactuses (cacti?). Go ahead and call me a basic white girl, I'm fine with it.

Thanks for reading!


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Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, ya'll! I was swamped this week with work events plus my iPhone crashed on Tuesday....is it just me or is dealing with phone issues the most mentally draining experience?! Luckily I was able to get a brand new phone free of charge and most everything from the old one was recovered. Phew!

#KyloTheMountainDog had a "ruffer" week than I did, though. He was neutered on Monday and has been having a tough time functioning with a cone on his head [read as: he bumps into everything including my legs]. We even had to overnight a Kong inflatable cone from Amazon....I told him it was designer. Needless to say, we are both ready for the weekend! He has a Berner Meet-Up to go to in Edmond tomorrow......hopefully no dogs make fun of the cone of shame, ha!



Sipping Rosé on the Packard's Rooftop - you MUST try their blueberry muffins, I've been craving them every day since!


Sunday breakfast, courtesy of your's truly


The two cutest Easter bunnies you've ever seen


Brunching at the Karsten Creek Clubhouse in Stilly for Easter with both sides of our family


Spending $5 on the Unicorn Drink all in the name of Instagram (I poured most of it down the drain)

What is on your weekend agenda? Besides the Berner Meet-Up, we are planning on eating super healthy and spending some quality time in the sun. Trying to get that beach babe body back ASAP, ya feel me?! We also might stop by one of the newest additions to Midtown, Commonplace Books; rumor has it they have a shop dog named Boz! Any book recommendations for me? I'd love to hear your suggestions.

Thanks for stopping by!





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My Poshmark Obsession

Have you ever tried Poshmark?

Warning: you will lose track of time and money.

I had an account for forever, but I never really used it until recently. I started buying things on Poshmark before our New York trip and I got hooked! Now, I'm buying stuff for our Belize trip coming up in May...all the embroidered shirts, fringe and pom poms!

I didn't love the idea of buying used clothes and shoes, but Poshmark has a ton of stuff marked "New With Tags," with seriously discounted prices. Plus, you can haggle with the seller! It's a great way to find stylish, high-end items for affordable prices. My champagne taste and beer budget really appreciate it.

When we moved, I majorly cleaned out my closet and started selling things on Poshmark, too! It's super easy - you just snap some pictures on your phone, upload them in the Poshmark app, and add a little information about the item! I always hated selling things on eBay because shipping was a confusing pain in the booty, but Poshmark makes it really easy. They send you a shipping label and all you have to do is print it off, stick it on the box of your choice (USPS provides FREE boxes that you can use) and drop it in a mailbox. Easy as 1, 2, 3. Their shipping is SO fast - regardless of if you're buying or selling, that's a huge plus! You can put the money you make towards new purchases or deposit into a checking account.

Poshmark is seriously fueling my online shopping addiction. Not sure if that's good or bad......but at least I'm making some money in the process, right?? Now if I could just make more than I spend, I'd be set. Ha!

Below are a few items I've purchased recently and am loving. I can't wait to wear the embroidered shirts and beach hat on our next vacay!





I should maybe start ironing....? 

How cute is this bow?! So trendy right now. 

Confession: I currently have a major PJ obsession

You can shop my closet here. If you are a Posher, leave your username below so I can follow you!

Thanks for reading and happy Poshing!




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Friday Favorites

I've noticed a lot of bloggers do a "Friday Five" or "Friday Favorites" post every week. It's something I always enjoy reading because it gives a glimpse into their lives outside of food, travel and fashion! Clearly, Friday is a day worth celebrating, so I'm going to start implementing a Friday Favorites post into Amanda's OK, as well.

This week.........


This [always dirty] door mat that I got at the cutest dog boutique in Bentonville, Arkansas


Kylo's Weekly Weigh-In - one of the only things in the world that he doesn't enjoy!


Our attempt at growing fresh herbs. One is already dying.....


Taking an afternoon off work to play hookie!


Sitting front row at a fashion show - I felt so VIP!

What do ya'll have going on this weekend? C is in Texas on a dude's trip, so I'll be spending my Friday night on the couch having a Gossip Girl marathon with the pups (and probably wine). Tomorrow, Ash and I will be brunching on the rooftop at Packard's complete with mimosas and all the VitaminD! I've been looking forward to it (and planning my outfit) for weeks. Now the only question is.....sweet or savory food?! I can never decide.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!


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#WhiteHouseOnThePrairie: Before & After

I am so excited to show you all the before and after photos of our White House on the Prairie! We purchased it in October, got right to workfinished renovations at the the end of February and moved in at the beginning of March. We finally feel settled and only have a little more work to do here and there (painting a piece of furniture, staining the mantle and hanging/decorating a few things). It was a slightly stressful and long process but we couldn't be happier with how it turned out! If anyone wants to hire me as an interior designer............I'm available! ;)

The yard......well.....how does one get on the show Yard Crashers?! Ha! But seriously. We have big plans and dreams (and we made a ton of progress clearing out some of the over grown areas) but we have a LONG way to go! We are in the process of converting the Koi Pond to a fire pit and adding a patio floor on the side of the house. We also want to start utilizing the garden area but we have to block it off from the dogs first......they think it's their own personal digging pit. Eye roll.

Ok, ok. Enough chit-chat. Here are the before and afters!

We didn't change anything on the outside....yet. I want to take out the stupid wheat tuff, cut back the bushes on the left side and add a flower bed and a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree. In due time! Excuse the blue grass - we just had it sprayed! 
BEFORE: Entry

AFTER: Entry - We knocked down the wall separating the entry and living area, switched out the  entry light and painted!

AFTER: Entry - I want to paint this piece of furniture.....who wants to help?


BEFORE: Entry, looking into living from stairs

AFTER: Entry, looking into living from stairs

BEFORE: Living

AFTER: Living - We knocked out the wall separating the entry and living room, added recessed lighting, re-did the fireplace and mantle and painted! 

BEFORE: Living

AFTER: Living

BEFORE: Sunroom 

AFTER: Sunroom - We ripped up the carpet to find gross grocery store tiles. We attempted to pour a garage-type floor over the tiles but it didn't work very well. We will eventually tear it out and put down stained concrete, but for now a dirty dog rug will do! This room is used as the "dog/mud room," so pardon the dirt!

BEFORE: Dining

AFTER: Dining - We knocked down part of the wall separating the living room from the dining room to widen the opening. We also knocked down the wall separating the dining room from the kitchen and added a bar. Both of these required beams to be added over head. We also updated the pendant light above the dining room table. And paint, obviously.

AFTER: Dining - The framed document declares our 1920 home to on the national list of historical places! How cool is that? And how cute is this bar cart?!!  

AFTER: Dining - I found this hutch on Craigslist for dirt cheap. It was filthy and red, but I cleaned, sanded it and painted it - I absolutely love how it turned out! I just need to add some glass knobs to the cabinet doors. Luckily we have some salvaged from an upstairs cabinet we tore out so they will be original to the home! 

AFTER: Dining

AFTER: Dining - #findcole

BEFORE: Kitchen....I mean, yuck.

AFTER: Kitchen - We removed the wall separating the dining room from the kitchen and added a bar. We also exposed the brick chimey, relocated the fridge and added built in cabinets, new counter tops, a coffee bar and a custom vent hood! 

BEFORE: Kitchen

AFTER: Kitchen - We rearranged the cabinets to be one long piece. We ripped out the uppers, added a subway tile backsplash and open shelving, and got the cutest farm house sink! We also updated the lights everywhere and installed a window in the back door. 

BEFORE: Kitchen

AFTER: Kitchen - We added a custom vent hood cover and island/bar with a built-in microwave. We also added hanging lights above the bar! 

BEFORE: Kitchen - looking from stairs

AFTER: Kitchen - We tore out the nasty tile and added wood floors, stained to match the original wood floors in the rest of the house.

AFTER: Kitchen - This is where the fridge used to be. We put in cabinets and created a coffee bar!

AFTER: Kitchen - We relocated the fridge and added custom built-in cabinets surrounding it with pull out spice drawers.  We did close off a window behind the fridge, but since we added a window in the back door, we didn't lose any light. Artwork courtesy of Miss Leighton Love :)

AFTER: Kitchen - The glass door (original to the home) leads to the 1/2 bath and basement! 

AFTER: 1/2 bath - I'm not sure how I don't have a before picture......but it was dingy and gross! We exposed the brick, added a new sink (the tiniest and cutest sink in the whole world) and repurposed the cabinet (it used to be a spice cabinet in the kitchen). We also put in new floor tile, a new mirror and a chandelier! 

BEFORE: Landing

AFTER: Landing - Due to combining two bedrooms to make a master suite, we closed off a door and removed the built-in cabinets. 

BEFORE: Guest Room - these colors......I can't 

AFTER: Guest Room - This room only needed to be painted! This is literally the only room Cole and I painted ourselves, ha! It was hard work covering up that mustard yellow and dark green (plus the gross texture!), but it looks night and day better.

BEFORE: Guest Room

AFTER: Guest Room - Now taking reservations!

BEFORE: Office

AFTER: Office - This room only needed a fresh coat of paint, as well! 

AFTER: Office - I had so much fun decorating this room! I tried to branch out from my usual Farm House/Industrial style and I love the way it turned out. 

AFTER: Office

AFTER: Office

BEFORE: Guest Bath....Yes, that is a urinal. 

AFTER: Guest Bath - Bye, Bye, Urinal! We gutted this bath to the studs.  We got rid of the stand up shower and made the tub a shower-tub combo. We put in new subway tile in the shower and new hex-tile on the floor. We got a new pedestal sink, mirror and cabinet and updated the light fixtures as well as adding bead board trim. And of course, paint!! We still need to buy blinds to fit the window....oops!

AFTER: Guest Bath - Removing the shower left a little bit of an awkward space. I found these vintage lockers on Craigslist for super cheap. They were bright blue, but I cleaned them up and spray painted them! Now they serve as storage.

BEFORE: Master Bedroom....the trim paint was rusty orange. I mean, really? 

AFTER: Master Bedroom - Paint does wonders! We also removed the wall separating the bedroom and closet to expand the space. We added a door to enter the master closet and bathroom. 

BEFORE: Master Bedroom

AFTER: Master Bedroom - If you notice, we put the door at an angle to give it a little bit more character!

AFTER: Master Bedroom

BEFORE: Master Closet

AFTER: Master Closet - We turned the fourth bedroom into a master bath/walk-in closet suite. This half is the closet! With a window! I'm in heaven. Excuse the dirty rug.....Kylo likes to lay on it....

AFTER: Master Closet

AFTER: Master Closet - Note the chandelier! 

AFTER: Master Closet


BEFORE: Master Bath

AFTER: Master Bath - This was the most extensive part of our renovation since it had to be built from the ground up! 

AFTER: Master Bath - We exposed the brick, put in tile and bead board trim, added a shower, toilet and two sinks!

AFTER: Master Bath - We fell in love with the tile in our bathroom in NYC last fall so we came home and bought it for our own shower floor! They are "penny rounds" and they feel so good on your feet! 

AFTER: Master Bath

BEFORE: Backyard 

AFTER: Backyard - OK, this is still a major work in progress, don't judge. 

BEFORE: Backyard

AFTER: Backyard - As you can see, we cleaned out a LOT of the trees and shrubs that had overgrown the back half of the yard. We still have some landscaping to do! We are also turning the Koi Pond (the brick circle) into a fire pit and working to update the garden (back right cylinder block square) to make it prettier and functional/dog proof.

AFTER: Backyard - I plan on filling in the rocky area and adding bistro lights so we can dine on the back porch! 

AFTER: Backyard - We are adding a crushed granite patio floor here; it will be right off the sunroom and perfect for summer drinks! It will also keep it from getting muddy. Kylo approves. Chloe....not so much. 

Whew!!! I think that was the most pictures I have ever put in a blog post. If you stuck around till the end, I applaud you! Again, we couldn't be happier with how the #WhiteHouseOnThePrairie turned out. I love coming home every day and am still in shock that I live in a perfect house in a perfect neighborhood - hashtag blessed. I don't think I want to move again for a loooooooonnnnnggggg time, but I definitely wouldn't be opposed to renovating another house in the future. It was such a rewarding process and a fun project for Cole and I to tackle together as a team. 

Thank you so much for reading and for for being a part of the renovation process from start to finish!



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