KEATON COLLABORATION

Everyday I try to see the possibilities ahead. I wake up thinking today is a new slate and I am going to have a great day! Wrong. That never quite happens because I can't predict the unexpected, but I sure try. Making the best of your situations can, sometimes, be all the greatness you need in a day. Some days keeping your head above water is as great as it is going to get. That's okay, though, there's always tomorrow. The last 5 weeks consisted of my boyfriends birthday, moving out of our apartment, moving into our new home, getting all new furniture, starting the fall semester, going on vacation to Topsail, NC., a business trip in St. Louis for my boyfriend, and my birthday to top it all off. Needless to say I. Am. Exhausted. I thought this was how I wanted to live and maybe it still is but for right now let me sip on this hot tea while getting a bubble bath ready to gain back some of my lost energy.  Moving into our new home has gone surprisingly smooth.

Ladies, this past weekend I found a gem in the back of my closet. I've had it for a couple years now and I think I've only worn it once. Annnnnd here it is: This is a model. Not me or my picture. Cute, right? Well it is I SWEAR.. this picture just doesn't do it justice. Maybe that's why even though I moved to a different state (where it is much warmer and my closet is much bigger) I haven't worn it in years. I don't even know what made me try it on. It fit too tightly the last time I wore it and nothing special happened that day so I suppose I don't associate the dress with being that great. Oh, but it is. Please don't mind my princess act.. my hair is just so long and the wind here in Oklahoma City is NO JOKE.  So back to why our favorite clothes go unworn; we just don't give our clothes enough credit. Simply put, our bodies and style are constantly changing. Pull out those shirts that just didn't fit right a

YAYYYYY! I can finally post all of the giveaway details! For those of you who didn't know I was getting ready to post a giveaway I am so excited to announce that I have gotten 2K Followers on my IG Shop Account (@keatoncollection)! First and foremost, THANK YOU for the love and support!  I can't wait for my blog to see some love as well.  Now let's get down to the details!  One lucky winner will receive: - New Tommy Hilfiger Black Logo Purse (12"x6"x8.5") - New Cynthia Rowley Silver Eyeliner - Set of 16 Adorable Roobee Thank You Cards - Avon Advance Techniques Anti-Frizz Treatment Sample - 2 New Julep Nail Polishes in Evelyn & Tatum and Lipgloss in Posh - New H2O Skincare Must-Haves Set including Toner, Moisture Mask, Mineral Scrub, Cleansing Gel, & Eye Makeup Remover! - New Box of 40 Keep Calm English Breakfast Teabags - New CoolGear Hot/Cold Double Wall Mason Jar in Blue Paisley  - New Maybelline NY Define-

Y'all this gets me every time! So, here are my top 5 proper etiquette tips (most common but forgotten): 1.) Say Please, Thank You & Excuse Me. Often. It is well noted and appreciated. 2.) Write "Thank You" Notes. I've mentioned the importance of writing "thank you" notes on a previous post but I just can't stress it enough. 3.) When Dining; the fork goes on the left of the plate and the knife then the spoon goes on the right. In a lot of dining settings you will be confused as to which fork is for the salad or what the tiny fork is for (oysters, y'all!) and that's OK, but try to educate yourselves on proper settings so that you can feel confident at all dinning settings and even throw your own formal dinner parties! 4.) Know when it is appropriate to talk on the phone. For example, when you're checking out at the department or grocery store it is NOT appropriate to be on your phone. If people are giving you a quizzical/ dirty lo

There's a little debate going on in my head about whether or not I should post experiences from years ago on my blog. Then it finally dawned on me that those experiences made me the traveling, loving, food-addicted fashionista that I am. So here it goes.... I've posted before that I LOVE New York City. It's a completely different atmosphere than my usual surroundings. That being said let me introduce you to a few places that NYC brought to me (and I'm not just talking about Manhattan)! First and foremost there's Brighton Beach. It’s in the southern part of Brooklyn and a perfect yet unexpected getaway spot with great little shops and dinning! It's like a Baklava lover’s dream come true. The cutest little dessert and gelato shop had me hooked on sweets my entire stay. I even brought back a box for my dad! Cafe Rokhat had amazing food with a private outdoor room/ booth with air conditioning so the comfort level was top notch. Tatianna, a Russi

I'm finally home from a week in Mexico! Who knew I'd be so excited to come home?!  Here are a few of my favorite photos:   The beach was great (although I never complain about beaches)!    The food was decent, but what really impressed me was the quality of the meals and appetizers at the all-inclusive restaurants! I wish we could've ate every meal in the dinner restaurants. I stayed at Ocean Coral & Torquesa and have no major complaints; I wasn't blown away and I wasn't disappointed with the trip. In conclusion, I probably wouldn't recommend this resort to others and I would try another all-inclusive resort next time to see the difference between them!  I sound like a travel agent so let me get to the juicy details! In the mornings you could go to the buffet and get typical breakfast food (not the best in my opinion) but they had a great omelet station so I typically had omelets for breakfast! Occasionally I would

Lately I've been obsessed with stationary and greeting cards. I remember getting my first set of stationary with "Patricia" displayed so perfectly across the front of the cards when I was probably eight, and my parents wouldn't have wanted it any other way, trust me. Although I grew up when sending thank-you cards was occurring less and less and my parents were easing up on being so strict (the perks of being the baby of the family) I still heard the endless stories of my siblings having to sit at the dining room table and write thank-you cards after their birthdays and other holidays. It may not have been forced upon me but I am one person that truly sees the point behind sending a personal note via snail mail. Or personally delivering it.

This quote hits home lately. I've been a little homesick and wanting to change things that can't reasonably be changed. Hope ya'll enjoy this as much as I do.

I decided over the weekend that I can't be tied to a laptop throughout the week and that I needed to keep my space. So unless it's a SPECTACULAR day and reason I'll be sharing my thankfulness throughout the regular work-week, or something like that. Today, I am loving my coffee and tea relationships. I posted this picture on IG a little bit ago and I just love how much of my personality is in it. From the Eiffel Tower mugs to the specific kinds of tea I enjoy. This is a perfect morning for me; in a nutshell at least.

I'm a traveler inside and out. There's not much more exciting than discovering a new place to go. One of my favorites: NYC I also happen to love shopping. How original, huh? Well… I can tell you some of my favorite shops are in Manhattan. The most popular shops ranging from 5th Avenue to 40th - 57th St. They have just about everything there. (High-end, designer stores like Chanel to more affordable stores like H&M) I recommend checking out Herald Square by Grand Central Station. Also, the majority of my unique pieces were found in the SoHo area where you'll find stores that aren't in a regular city. If you're like me and plan on spending a good amount of your time in NYC emptying out your bank account I suggest creating a shopping plan as the city can be overwhelming. Happy shopping!

We are patiently waiting for the pool to open at our apartment complex. I haven't experienced a Summer in Oklahoma yet, but from what I hear there will be an umbearable amount of heat. This will be the perfect "cool off".

Many people who know me know that my favorite season is Autumn. Today, I questioned whether it may be Spring. The flowers and plants I want to decorate our outdoor space seemed to bring a special kind of life to the day. Some plants still weathered the terrible wind storms and colder temperatures that just recently passed, but like every Spring I realized just how happy the blooming and brighter colors made everyone around me. Here's a picture of some of my favorite, inexpensive, and brightening plants. I'm a sucker for anything pretty or that has potential to be- I can admit that.

I recently went to Fort Myers Beach, Fl. There's always something special about that area. The brisk pace. Walks on the beach. AND Cotton Candy Skies. I don't normally wake up early enough to take these beautiful pictures, but one morning I popped out of bed and ran to the beach. The sleepy look on my face began to fade at the view. Whose wouldn't?! I'd do anything to have this view every morning but I'm beyond grateful for the weeks I have spent here and the happiness it brings me.

Hey y'all! This is my first blog post (that I won't write and then decide later to delete). A great friend of mine emailed me a while back with an idea to help open our eyes on the wonderful aspects of our lives that we got too comfortable with and overlooked. It was simple, really. All we had to do was share a picture a day of something that made us happy, grateful, or impressed. Unfortunately, it was an idea we never followed through on. Today I've decided that I want to try it out. Here. On my blog that never really had a purpose or personality. I won't post everyday but when I do I'll try and make it positive! What do I have to lose? And if anyone else can gain appreciation through my thoughts, well, that's a bonus I will gladly accept. Day 1: This isn't the best example, but I am grateful for having the ability to see the possible beauty in broken things. The end result definitely impressed me- and for that I am sooooo happy .