OREGON COAST ///

This was my first time in Oregon and I absolutely fell in love. Living in Houston you can forget that places like this really exist. Don't get me wrong I love Houston, Texas but it was nice to get away and just live at a slower pace with beautiful scenery. There was no agenda in Oregon except for Kelly and Seth to get married and that they did!!! Post coming soon I promise. But...This particular day was the last day we spent in Oregon. The family went to The Redwoods to hike around but Jacob and I took off a little early to take Mike back to the super small airport. If you saw our snapchat/IG stories I'm sure you saw how amused we were by it and by Mike. After dropping him off we made a quick decision to head to the beach instead of driving back to the woods. It was just what we needed to recharge. After being around my family 24-7, whom I love with all my heart, I just wanted to enjoy some one on one time with my Love. I felt like this was really the only time we got to hang out with each other. It may sound silly but since my sister and I don't live near each other anymore and since this was her wedding trip I was just focused on her and spending as much time with her as possible. And Jacob well his focus was on everything and everyone else, making sure the week and wedding went smooth for the bride and groom. He's really good at that sort of thing. I'm so glad we had this moment together to soak it all in and talk about our favorite parts of the trip. His favorite part of the trip was off shore fishing with the boys and our peaceful drive through The Redwoods. My favorite part of the trip was that my whole immediate family was together on vacation, in one house. This hasn't happened since the late 90's! Divorced parents ya know...sucks but it just felt good to know we are still a family even though my parents are not together. 

If you were following our stories and snapchat what was your favorite thing to watch? I'm curious for future travels. What would you like to see more of? What do you not care to see? We have two trips coming up in November and hopefully I can be on top of it! Any guesses where we are headed?

ON BRANDI ///

Sunnies

Lippy

Hair- I used a wave iron on clean hair & the only way to keep this lasting all week is by using THIS

Neck - # 1 reason I wear a bandana around my neck is incase of sweat or allergy attack. True Story. Comes in very useful.

Denim jacket - Thrifted this in Brookings but I've linked other jackets I own below.

Tee - Thrift Shirt that is falling apart but it's my favorite.

Pants - My favorite pants to wear when workingout, traveling, or everyday wear running errands.

Shoes

Wrist

Rings

/// ON JACOB

Hat- Scored this hat in the cute town of Brookings, Oregon

Jacob- He's been wearing bandanas since we started dating 11 + years ago. Always when working out, also wrapped on his wrist, in back pocket, rolled up around head, and neck. Other than sweat its a style thing for him. He loves accessorizing. 

Sunnies

Shirt

Denim Jacket

Pants

Shoes

Rings

Wrist- random items...half of them are probably mine..ok we share accessories and some clothes. 

CASA /// LIVING ROOM

Since moving into our new place in June we haven't had much time to really make it what we want. I would say that the only two rooms that get any attention is the downstairs Guest Room and the Living Room.. and neither one is 100 percent but I'm okay with that. As long as our guests feel comfortable and we have a place to hang we are happy. Lets be honest though most the time we are in the Kitchen!

When people ask what our decorating style is I really don't know how to answer that. I want our home to feel like the first home my parents ever bought. Lots of light, huge windows, tons of space, not a lot of furniture to fill up the space but just enough, high ceilings, records playing, minimal and airy. The house was always filled with family and friends and there was just so much love and laughter. I like the idea of not filling up the space just to have stuff. That makes me feel claustrophobic. I want everything we own to have a purpose or meaning behind it. 

I've had so many requests to see inside our place so I decided to start with the living room. It's not perfect but so far it has many of the things that remind me of my childhood home. 

CHAIRS - I bought these from Andrew Modern they are close friends and  they are originals but here is a link  (SIMILAR TO)

SOFA

RECLINER - Never in my life would I think to get a recliner in my house but this one doesn't look big and bulky like an old man chair. It's def a favorite choice to sit on when people come over.

MEDIA CONSOLE 

RUG

COFFEE TABLE - I got this at a local shop called Native Citizen but I have no idea what it's called so if you know please let me know. 

PLANTERS

MAGAZINE RACK - My Aunt Gayle gave me this a few years back and I absolutely love it! It's the perfect way to display my coffee table books.

LARGE PEACOCK CHAIR - Another treasure available @TheBohoStow or click on link for more options.

VINTAGE PLANTER- Follow my friend Cheryl on IG @TheBohoStow to buy this one or click on link for other options

RECORD PLAYER

PINEAPPLE TRAYS

BOOK SHELF and SURFBOARD - We found these at Reeves Antiques. This place is full of awesome unique pieces and people always want to know about them. 

FACETED TERRARIUMS - We have not planted anything in it yet we have so many things to pot first! 

GUITAR - Gift from my Grandma Nolene and Aunt Vicki When I was in 8th Grade. I wanted to be like Sheryl Crow and Courtney Love...

PLANTS - Buchanan's, Home Depot, Cactus King (cash only), Ikea, my mom will bring a pinch from her plants over and grow a new one for me, Friends and Family have gifted me some awesome pencil plants. Seriously giving someone or growing someone a plant is the best gift ever! 

JOSHUA TREE /// Lisenbacqs

It's been almost two years since Jacob and I visited Joshua Tree. Our last trip we actually stayed at Hicksville Trailer Palace and it was just us lovebirds. This time we decided to take a trip with our close friends Dan and Kassi and stay somewhere we haven't been before. Palm Springs. We made sure that Joshua Tree was still on the list of places to visit. If you haven't been before I recommend reserving a whole day so you have time to hike, climb, take photos, and enjoy the sunset because it is out of this world. You don't want to try and cram everything in just a few hours. And I'm telling you, you gotta see it and experience it yourself. These photos just don't do it Justice.

You will be starving leaving the park so If you want really good food, drinks, and Karaoke hit up Joshua Tree Saloon. I promise you won't be disappointed. You might even have the most bizarre conversation with a stranger that will pull your hair and grab your boob. That really happened. True Story. 

You can see more photos on IG @buenobrandi @jacobslisenbe #lisenbacqs #totallyraddesertvacation

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