I've Moved!

My blog has been officially converted to Wordpress! You can now check out my work at:

www.samanthajanay.com

Thanks!

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samantha janay

June Recap

June was a wild and crazy month for me, which is why I haven't blogged in a while. Here's a quick recap of what kept me so busy, but I'll have more photos to share later when I have more time!

In a matter of seven days, I had three life changing experiences. Even though none of them were surprises, it was still an overwhelming and emotional week!

My best friend Heather married her man after months of planning and years of loving him. She was the most beautiful and easy going bride ever! It was such an honor to stand next to her on her special day.

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Quickly after getting back to Austin from the wedding, kitty and I moved to a new home. It is charming and lovely and completely me. Here's a snapshot of one of my favorite details...sunflower tiles!

My new shower tile

The day after moving, I became an aunt for the third time. EEK! Annabelle was born June 28th and is the prettiest baby. Congrats to Zak, Amber, and Couper!

Baby Annabelle and Boss

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Samantha Janay

Austin's Greenbelt

Jerrett and I took Fender to the Greenbelt last weekend for a lovely hike and swim. And by lovely, I obviously mean horrendous since it was almost 100 degrees out that day. The swim part was lovely, the hike was not.

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Samantha Janay

summertime sunflowers

Summertime has OFFICIALLY begun, which means the colors around Austin are absolutely amazing. I don't know how I haven't noticed this before (I'm going on year 7 of being an Austinite), but sunflowers are everywhere! I first noticed them in Jerrett's front yard. Now, I literally see them along roads all over the city. My mama taught me well and they are my favorite flower, so I'm glad to see them every day!

love love love,
Samantha Janay

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weekend excitement/Texas Forever

Here's how my weekend went:

Friday: Night out on the town with my main squeeze (at home, at Halcyon enjoying tabletop smores, getting a drink on Lanai's rooftop). What a lovely date night! 

Saturday: Watching the finale of Friday Night Lights courtesy of the Austin Television Festival (this is the festival's first year), Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow style (in a parking lot on a blow up screen). 

The evening included quite a few cast members as well: Jesse Plemons, Gaius Charles, Scott Porter, Michael B. Jordan, Matt Lauria, Madison Burge, Ernest James, Alicia Witt, executive producer Jason Katims, and the lovely Louanne Stephens (pictured). TEXAS FOREVER.

There were also random celebrity sightings of Jason Ritter and Judy Greer. The night ended, of course, with a brew at Doc's. Yum!

love love love,

Samantha Janay

photo a day may: Memorial Day edition (26th, 27th, 28th)

Having a long weekend is always lovely. Mine was spent soaking up some quality family time in San Antonio with (almost) my whole family.

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Saturday we went to Amber's shower for baby girl White (who's name shall remain secret until she arrives) then enjoyed an afternoon outside splashing around in Couper's pool. Mom, Dad, and I had dinner and drinks (and even saw Blake and Amanda!) until the wee hours of the morning. The night ended in a little R. Kelly karaoke by yours truly.

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Sunday we heard Zak preach at Revolution church, then cooked out that evening with Ty and Madi as well! It's hilarious to see Couper interact with Madi and I cannot wait to see him take care of his baby sister once she is here!

love love love,
Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 25th

The menu at Hopfields on Guadalupe.

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Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 24th

While shooting some products for another L Style G Style article, I captured this super freaky image of kitty's eyeball. I love how the natural light makes his fur and whiskers look!

love love love,
Samantha Janay

photo a day may: 23rd

I didn't blog for the 22nd because...not a damn exciting thing happened to me. No photos to be taken means no blog. However, yesterday I had a shoot with Hillside Farmacy for L Style G Style. Here are some lovely prints from there!

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Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 21st

Brittany made dinner and cake for my birthday last night so that we could celebrate...once again. It was such a lovely night! We had mac and cheese and hot dogs, then yellow cake with chocolate icing. In true Brittany form, the cake was covered in sprinkles.

Thanks B for my birthday night!

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photo a day may: 20th

H a p p y    b i r t h d a y    m a !

I helped my mom celebrate her birthday from 6 hours away by constantly texting her photos of random people holding this sign. It's way more fun than just a phone call. Thanks to everyone who took a photo!

love love love,

Samantha Janay

photo a day may: birthday edition (18th & 19th)

Friday was my 24th birthday, so here are photos of the celebration festivities!

Friday morning at work Steph gave me this AWESOME cat shirt. We then ate with the office at Freddie's Place and enjoyed AMAZING cupcakes (I actually ate a smore's bar) from Sugar Mama's Bakeshop. Yum.

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Friday night Jerrett took me to Rockin' Tomato for garlic pizza (my favorite) then we met some friends downtown for drinks. It was my most random night downtown ever, which of course, ended with Brittany and I dancing our hearts to our hearts' content.

Saturday we saw The Eggmen play at The Grove in Southpark Meadows. They are a local Beatles cover band that totally rock and I would highly recommend seeing them if you haven't.

We ended my birthday celebrations by seeing Rocky Horror at the Alamo Drafthouse, complete with wigs (and our friend Adriana) and a chocolate chip cookie milkshake. What a wonderful birthday!

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Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 17th

Birthday week is always fun and full of excitement! My best friend sent me some amazing daisies to work yesterday for my birthday, I had drinks at Hula Hut with some friends, and my main squeeze made me cake. Nothin' like some friendly flowers, drinks by the lake, and chocolate cake to celebrate! Happy summer all!

love love love,
Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 16th

Steph and I decided to have a picnic outside for lunch and it was lovely! We enjoyed a crock pot of lil smokies and a bowl of watermelon together. Totally random and totally awesome.

love love love,
Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 15th

All the rain we've been getting really did Jerrett's landscaping some good! I found this big guy in his front yard. I love sunflowers!

love love love,
Samantha Janay

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photo a day may: 14th

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I ordered myself a birthday gift from Amazon last week, and was ECSTATIC to find it in my mailbox yesterday! Super Mario 64!

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Samantha Janay

photo a day may: 13th

Sadly, I didn't get to see my mom for Mother's Day, seeing as there are 360ish miles between us. In honor of her and her special day, here's a mother/daughter photo montage.

And here's how I actually spent the day: brunching with friends at Takoba and washing our cars with puppy. We took a semi-nap on the driveway to dry off and soak up some rays. Delightful and relaxed Sunday, it was.

love love love,

Samantha Janay

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