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Happy Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:49:00 +0000

I hope you all have a lovely day and get to spend it with someone special!

Miss you guys!

xo.

Friday Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:23:00 +0000

Shhhh. Can you hear that? It's the last seconds of my winter break ticking away, slowly but surely. I feel I got SO much accomplished in these past few weeks, I also still have a laundry list of "to-do's" that just didn't get any attention! I must say, it was so very nice to catch up with good friends, some of them on similar paths with me in the education world. I may have had too many sweets, too much wine, and not enough sleep and I am THRILLED that I did! I am wrapping up my break this weekend by spending some time with Mummateef and maybe having some drinks with Supermodel and BBF.

I hope you have a nice and restorative weekend! Here's some love to get you through the weekend!

~ The sweetest little skull I ever did see!

~ Who says we need a New Year for a sequin photobooth?

~ Elbow patch the world!!!

~ Cutest style.

~ LOVE this no-makeup look.

~ I'll take one of everything, please.

~ Maybe I'll be sipping a few of these this weekend!

xo.

No Resolutions Over Here...

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

...But I definitely have a list of things I'd like to focus on more in 2012.

I have to begin with telling you that I had a teensy-weensy existential crisis the other day, after perusing many of the beautiful blogs that I'd been neglecting over the course of the semester. One of the blogs has been recounting the journey of this painfully hip couple in adopting their 9-year-old daughter from Africa. Now I had just assumed that this couple was in their late twenties-early thirties. They are a very talented design and photography team and really seem to have their shit together. PLUS they are adopting a little girl, which means they have, like, super-ultra-shit-togetherness. A recent post was a celebratory birthday post for the wife...who was turning 23...! Yep, 2-3. Not even MID-twenties and this chick is traveling over oceans to adopt her daughter!!!

Yeah, downward spiral into self doubt and deprecation ensued. I started to notice ALL of the blogs I've been admiring are made by CHILDREN. There is some young-successful-hipster-vitamin-gene that makes really beautiful blogs and websites and updates them daily. These kids have careers, are married, have kid(s) of their own, pay mortgages, and post daily pictures of their abominably cute outfits. In a sentence: I felt really behind.

After a few deep breaths and an episode of Friday Night Lights, I took a little inventory of where I am and where I'd like to be. To be honest, I hadn't done this since I was 26...life since then just seems to be moving in fast-forward and I have been barely hanging on by my fingertips. So, now that I'm at the start of my 30s, it's probably important that I set my sights on a few goals...at least those I can attain before the zombie apocalypse, anyway...

Say "I love you" more often
Be present
Find something important I did in every day
Take more deep breaths
Drink more red wine
I guess I'd better drink more water, too
Be involved in the process, not the product or end result
Take more pictures
Practice more gratitude
Make more home-cooked meals
Listen to more music
Defend my free time with Shug
Appreciate every day
Quit comparing!

xo.

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Music Monday: Ty Segall

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:41:00 +0000

This kid is SO talented and SO prolific.

It's so inspiring to hear such amazing music come from someone so young!

Happy New Year!

Link Love and Lovelies and a New Year Wish

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Isn't it so crazy another year has come and gone? I am definitely feeling time fly this year! Even if it feels I haven't been able to take a breather until now, I am so thankful so much has happened! The biggest things for me in 2011 was that I earned my first master's degree (!) and was accepted to another super-competitive master's program. I really struggled with the decision about going back to school or not, but with the support of Shug and my amazing family and friends, I left my job and jumped back in!

While I've been crazy-busy since school has started (cough-quietblog-cough), I did have some fun posts from this last year you could take a gander at over the holiday weekend!

~ A breakdown of French style!

~ Remembering that Shug and I went to Paris!

~ Pretty gifs.

~ Drunk babies. Amazing, really!

~ Shug had a fun surprise birthday party!

~ Complete with a lumberjack photo booth!

~ Annnnd chocolate-covered bacon;)!

~ Finding the perfect jeans.

~ We adopted a hyena/deer/dog!

~ I prepared a Thanksgiving feast!

~ Shug and I made a holiday mix!

Thank you so much for making Goldteef a part of your blogroll, daily reads, and/or links! While it's been a little quiet, Goldteef isn't going anywhere, so keep checking back for little snippets of life that inspire me!

Here's to wishing you all a safe, happy, and healthy 2012.

xo!

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Kids These Days...

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:16:00 +0000

...are so smart.

I always wondered why I only had She-Ra as a superhero option when I was little!

Music Monday: Panda Bear

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:06:00 +0000

Panda Bear can't make a bad song to save his life.

Love.

Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:56:00 +0000

I have a little holiday treat for you!

This is a little holiday mix Shug and I put together for the season.

I hope you all have a lovely holiday and get to take a little time to celebrate with those you love!

You can get the mix by clicking this link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?343h9tku8lacx7k

Have a happy, happy holiday!

xo,

Goldteef

Hunter Boot Dupe!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:22:00 +0000

Do you know what I have been coveting for years? A good pair of Hunter wellies. They really are chic and functional, especially in the sloppy winters we have here in Utah! The problem is, Hunter wellies are, well, pricey. I just couldn't bring myself to buy a pair of rubber boots that were over a $100! I hovered over at Gilt for a Hunter sale and ended up buying a pair that weren't the EXACT thing that I wanted, but I was hoping they'd suffice. The fit was much too big around my calf and that's what I had found so appealing about the Original Hunter Wellie...it was a sleek rain boot, NOT a galosh!

Well, I'm here to tell you there is a DUPE for the Original Hunter Wellie and it's....a Hunter Wellie! The dupe is that you go on over to the kids section at Nordstrom and they have the SAME boot for half the price! Now, this dupe will only work for ladies (and gents) with a tinier foot, up to about a 7-7.5 to be exact, so I'm sending my apologies for all you larger-footed folks. I wear a 6.5 and the Big Kid size 4 fit perfectly, even with thicker socks!

Now it's not exactly the same as the adult Hunter wellie. There are two main differences: 1) the shaft of the boot is about three inches shorter than the adult version, but if you're like me, the taller adult version actually hit uncomfortably at the back of my knee, so the shorter shaft was perfect! 2) There are two greyish-silver reflectors at the back of the kid's version...and I understand this could be a deal-breaker for some, but I truly don't mind them!

So there you have it! I'm excited to stomp my way through this winter and hope this saves you a little moolah if you're on the market for some new boots!

Hoo-to the-ray and a Music Monday!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:46:00 +0000

I. Am. Finished. With. Finals!!!!! It feels so good just typing those words! I probably don't need to mention that I couldn't have done it without my sweet, sweet husband, who was the most supportive force in the world. From bringing me home soul-restoring pho to tucking me in at two in the morning for a couple hours of sleep to just telling me "I can do it!" - I am forever grateful...and he's gotta do all of this again next semester...BUT, we won't ruin the start of my winter break with talk of next semester!

So, you know what I missed like crazy during super-busy-school-no-fun-time? Music. I am excited that I get to listen and share some of my finds with you! This is Zoo Kid. Not only does he have sick hair, his guitar-playing chops are impressive. It's just the mellow stuff needed to ease into vacation-mode.

Studytime!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Goldteef seems to be getting quieter and quieter these days. I am blaming my insane-o school schedule and the fact that finals are right around the corner. (Eeep!) The next two weeks are going to be totally cray-cray for me, so I'll have to check in after all my studying and finals are taken and papers turned in. I hope you all get to enjoy the holiday season and take a few minutes to do something you love (I really like to watch the old Rudolph and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!).

See you in a couple of weeks! Wish me luck and super-extra brain cells!
(And if you really want to keep tabs on the exciting life of a grad student, you can always check out my tweets and Instagram!)

P. to the S.! It's Mummateef's birthday today! I hope she has a great one!

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SO Thankful...and full!

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:08:00 +0000

Did you have a nice holiday? I really did. It was the first time I was able to prepare our Thanksgiving meal for my family, so it was really special for me! Everything turned out really great...except the turkey, of course! But I think turkey is just kind of underwhelming, in and of itself!

Instead of links today, I'm going list some things that I am thankful for, plus you all probably know the good Black Friday deals without my help!

~ My Shug

~ My supportive and amazing family

~ My crazy and goofy dogs

~ My intelligent and endlessly inspiring friends

~ My education...and continuing education

~ My work ethic I learned from my parents

~ My house

~ My job that has seen me through 3 degrees and counting!

~ Ryan Gosling;)

~ My car that has gotten me to and from wherever for over a decade

~ My health

~ Netflix

~ Gluten-free cupcakes

~ And pretty much a million other things!

xo.

P.S.!!!! Bestest Best is celebrating a birthday today! Happiest b-day to her!

Link Love and Lovelies...and Some Gratitude

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0000

I'll tell you a little secret: I hold myself to some pretty unrealistic standards sometimes. I also think I'm getting better at not doing this so often, but sometimes, I just want to give everything in my life 110%. This, of course, is a pretty bad math equation and bad for human sustainability.

It's been a pretty tough week over here in the Goldteef house, I won't go into boring detail, but I will say that we got a big perspective change to let us know that 110%, all of the time, always, is just plain dumb. Do you know what's important? It's taking 10 minutes out of your day to call your grandma. It's finding the time to watch a silly sitcom with your husband. It's sending that thank you letter (in the snail mail, YES!) that you've been meaning to send. It's telling your mom or your dad or your moms and your dads that you love them. It's doing this OFTEN.

So this weekend, take the teensiest amount of time to show some gratitude for the people you love. I'm sure they'll love it, too.

~ Could live in these.

~ Her life seems pretty alright. Right?

~ Love this.

~ Mayyyybe I could ride a bike if it were this chic!

~ This Canadian tuxedo had me at hello!

~ OMG. I want this to be my uniform!

~ And a little more gratitude.

Have a lovely weekend.

xo.

Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Oh my goodness, you guys. Last night was SO much fun and it's been quite awhile since I've been able to take a little break from the grind of my master's program! Needless to say, attending the opening party for Salt Lake City's first H&M and Crate and Barrel was something I'd been looking forward to for weeks. There were endless delicious Kir Royales with cranberries and local brews to drink and a discount for all the invited shoppers! We even got to skip the long line that wrapped around the building! It. Was. So. Fun. I also managed to score some cute clothes for my rotations as well as this poncho. I was a little on the fence about it, but once I put it on, I was sold!

Here's to a warm and cozy weekend! I'll be snuggling in my new poncho;)!

THIS. Maybe the best tumblr of all time.

I love chai in the wintertime and this recipe fits the bill!

Oh deer, indeed! Love.

STILL obsessed with this haircut...

But, I'd always take hair like this...

Love these tricks for makeup for girls with glasses.

Forever inspiring color palate.

xo.

Music Monday: More Chelsea Wolfe

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:57:00 +0000

Srsly can't get enough of her lately.

Friday Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:28:00 +0000

Hello, remember me? It's really been forever since I've even had two spare minutes to rub together lately! I miss Goldteef! I miss having time to read all the beautiful and inspiring things about friends near and far. But, honestly, I miss fake shopping. Fake shopping? Oh, you know what that is! It's where you go to sites that are forever outside of your price range (I'm looking at you, EmersonMade!) and you fill up your cart with lovely things you wish you could purchase but never would. It's also shopping for events that are very unlikely to happen in the near future (I'm not really planning on running down the steps of the Louvre anytime soon, but I DO have the dress for it;).) Well, since I'm here for a sec, I'd thought I'd post some lovelies for your weekend!

~ A good thing to remember.

~ Red pants, I can't quit you!

~ Need to read this. Now.

~ Those cray-cray Olsens are doing something right!

~ Heirloom.

~ Happy feet.

~ Already thinking about the holidays!

I hope you have a warm and restful weekend!

xo.

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Music Monday: Dive

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:46:00 +0000

So nice.

Friday Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:15:00 +0000

I am pretty proud of ma nailz this week...can you tell;)? The thing is, doing my nails was probably the only thing I did this week for Goldteef-time. I absolutely think my graduate studies are me-time, too, but I really needed a little brain-rest, too! So, enter my nails! I haven't really ever been a nail painter up until this last year and I discovered I love it! So for your weekend, I challenge you to some you-time...and that may even be painting your nails, too!

~ I used this for the chunky glitter and this for the rosy-gold base!

~ THIS is why I think my job is important. (Bring tissues!)

~ Too cute.

~ Oh lordy. Need a pair of these.

~ YUM.

~ Thinking of being her for Halloween!

~ Speaking of Halloween,

I don't know what's crazier (or spookier) in this commercial!

Be sure to have a restful weekend!

xo.

Music Monday: Chelsea Wolfe

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:04:00 +0000

I thought I'd post something spooky and beautiful, since we're getting close to Halloween!

Chelsea Wolfe has one of the most amazing voices I've heard in awhile. It's soft, strong, haunting, and unforgettable. I was almost reminded of Portishead's lead singer, Beth Gibbons, when I first heard Chelsea sing.

I'm picking up her album, Ἀποκάλυψις, as soon as I can.

Friday Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:34:00 +0000

Whelp, my fall break wasn't much of a break! I am really thankful for the break in my classes though to *kind of* catch up a little! I also had a really fun day, totally homework-free, that I got to spend with Mumma and SissyTeef this week! That made all the other not-so-break-days ok;)!

I hope you have a lovely fall weekend! Are the colors changing where you are?

~ A perfect list for how to truly love your body.

~ I could live in this showroom!

~ Love her tattoos with a classic LBD.

~ Need these!

~ LOVE Coco Rocha.

~ What a cool bachelor pad.

~ ALL about this!

Enjoy your weekend!

xo.

Music Monday: Young Prisms

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:51:00 +0000

I really, really, really can't seem to get enough of the dreamy beach pop these days.

Maybe because it's good to study to...

or maybe, and much more likely, it's easier to daydream to!

Young Prisms are all the good stuff I need: hazy vocals, feedback, and wavy guitars.

So. Good.

Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Crazier weeks have happened, but I daresay this has been a pretty insan-o week for me! I had my first midterm for my graduate program and.......well, let's just say I'm glad I won't get my grade back until the end of the month!

I am SO excited, though, because I get to hang out with Mumma and Sissyteef soon! We're planning on brunching and girltime, both of which I am sorely in need of! It can feel really isolating when you are just plowing ahead with little time for friends or family, so needless to say I am over the moon that I get to spend an entire day with these ladies!

~ Shug and I were in Paris this time last year and we couldn't miss it more!

~ Going to make this! It's gluten-free AND lemon-y, i.e. perfection!

~ EVERYthing in this collection.

~ This serum has brightened my skin like crazy. Highly recommend!

~ Adore this chair makeover.

~ This.

~ LOVE her house!

Have a lovely fall weekend!

*Photo of me jaunting through the gardens of Versailles last year. No big deal.;)

Music Monday: Gotye

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:39:00 +0000

Did you like Sting when you were little?

I did. Like, a LOT.

This guy sounds like Sting SO MUCH to me.

Conclusion: I like Gotye very much.

xo.

Friday Link Love and Lovelies

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:58:00 +0000

How has September flown by so quickly? On one hand, I am grateful the semester is whizzing by and on the other I want to say "Slow down!" to the beautiful fall colors. I'll be hitting the books all weekend preparing for a really challenging midterm, so I'll just be dreaming of a nice dinner with Shug as a reward if I make it through it! *Fingers crossed!* What will you be doing this weekend?

~ Shug and I arrived in Paris the night this was happening last year.

It looks so fun!

~ Green.

~ THIS dress...ummmmm, no.

~ Every single one of these dresses, yes please.

~ Iceland, why do you look so amazing?

~ Tres jolie.

~ I am going to make this!

~ This sweater, times infinity!

Now, go get out and enjoy the fall colors this weekend!

Beautiful Pizza at Pizzeria 712

noreply@blogger.com (Wren) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:08:00 +0000

There aren't a lot of reasons for a heathen like me to head to Utah County. There is a vast shortage of coffee shops and an even shorter list of places that serve alcohol. READ: the two beverages that make my life manageable. Ok, ok, maybe not manageable, but I am a girl who enjoys a glass of wine or two with her meals...especially meals I get to enjoy with my husband, who I see about two days out of the week now!

Enter the holy grail of dining in Orem: Pizzeria 712. Tucked away in an ocean of beige strip malls and condos, this little oasis leaves you positively uplifted with it's cuisine and delicious beverages. Shug and I started our meal with a pork belly on a bed of tart cole slaw. The pork belly was so tender we could cut it with our forks. I enjoyed a seasonal salad with blanched almonds, fresh nectarines, green beans, red potatoes, and a simple vinaigrette. The highlight of the dinner was definitely the pizza Shug ordered. While I wasn't able to sample the pizza (damn you, gluten!), Shug reported the fresh mozzarella and basil paired perfectly with the thin slices of summer squash and Pecorino Romano cheese.

The art decorating the walls and the music that was the backdrop to our conversation was the icing on the cake. Edgy, yet lovely, both the art and the ambiance were greatly appreciated! If you are ever in Orem...I know, not very likely, but IF you're in Orem, stop by Pizzeria 712 to treat yourself for your travels!