Little Things

A Cup of Jo & A Spot of Tea

Hello Lovlies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) I am a huge coffee & tea drinker. Not only do I just love the way they taste but I love the experience of drinking them. The calming effect of tea. Getting together with friends or a new love interest over a cup of coffee. It is such a part of my routine. Coffee can really bring people together, not to mention keep people up when they have procrastinated writing that ten page paper until the last minute (Alright... me. I'm talking about me!) and need help getting through an all-nighter.

I grew up around coffee. Growing up my parents (along with my Dad's brothers) owned a local coffee shop (Texspresso) in Austin, TX. I spent my summers wandering around there while my parents worked. I got started on coffee young and never looked back. I loved those days getting up at 4 AM and going back to sleep in the back room when we got to the shop. Waking up to the smell of coffee and the chatter of people enjoying it. They actually really made a name for themselves for a while (they had 5 stores open at one point, with just the three of them running them) and I really admire that. I look back on those times so fondly and miss that coffee shop all the time.

I love the experience of actually going to a Starbucks, Coffee Bean, or a local coffee shop but sometimes you just don't have the time (or the money, college life can be hard)! This doesn't mean that you can't still get that coffee and tea though! I bought a Keurig last year and it was one of the best decisions ever. I use it at least once a day, usually more than once (I may have a problem). I can't start the day without a cup of coffee. Even just the smell makes my day start on the right side of the bed (well I still wake up on the left side.. I mean that is the side I sleep on after all). I really enjoy a cup of tea to wind down in the evening. It just makes me feel peaceful (I mean, I'm practically British).

Seeing as coffee & tea are such a large part of my daily life, I figured I would devote this post to something that closely ties in with that theme; mugs! I love coffee mugs. I have a large collection of them, and just like with anything else, I definitely have my favorites (not to say that I don't love them all because I do, trust me). These are some of my favorite mugs and a few of my go to picks when I'm making coffee or tea with my Keurig :) 

Favorite Mugs

Anthropologie Monogram "J" Mug

Austin Starbuck "You Are Here" Series Mug 

Dutch Wax Floral Mug

Starbucks NYC Mug 

Target "I Love You A Latte" Mug 

Favorite Keurig Options

The Original Donut Shop Coffee, Folders French Roast & Twining's English Breakfast Tea

I start my day off on the right note and end it on an even better one. Coffee and tea make me feel such joy :) Do you enjoy coffee or tea? What about the atmosphere surrounding the experience of drinking them? Have any favorite mugs? Let me know in the comments! 

Never Going Back Again

November Favorites 

Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) November has now come and gone. December is here which means that it is the month of my 22nd birthday (shout out to all the Sagittarius' out there!) & Christmas. It's no wonder December is my favorite month! Although I have been looking froward to the month change I tried my hardest to make the most out of November. I think I did a pretty good job :) I hope yours was wonderful too. Here are some of the things I was loving this month. 

Fashion

Old Navy Baby Blue Sweater

I got this while I was on a big shopping trip at Old Navy because I thought that it would add some diversity to my wardrobe seeing as I didn't have anything this color. I have ended up wearing this constantly. If I am hesitant on what to wear this is my go to sweater. It is so comfy and I think the color is pretty with my skin. 

Old Navy Wine Sweater

I also got this on that same Old Navy shopping trip. I technically have lots of things similar to this color but they are burgundy or maroon where as this is more of a wine. I love it. I think the color is gorgeous. I had to get it in a large because they were out of mediums and I wanted it to badly to walk away. It hasn't made me wear it any less though. I reach for this way to often. People are going to think that this and my baby blue sweater at the only things in my wardrobe!

Accessories

My Favorite Pair Of Oxfords

I wear this shoe everyday. That may sound like an exaggeration but at some point, on any given day, I will have these on my feet. I love them. That are literally my favorite pair of shoes. I am sure they aren't to everyones taste but mine is the only one that matter when it comes to my wardrobe. 

Brown Riding Boots 

I got these on sale for $45, down from $90. I love them. They are the first pair of boots I've ever gotten with a heel. They feel a lot nicer than the ones I own that are flat. The color is really pretty and they have this built in lining that keeps your feet very warm. 

Scarf

My Mama got me this scarf for Christmas last year. It is so pretty. People mistake it for being a Vera Bradley pattern all of the time. Since I live in Texas I've only gotten to wear this a handful of time but it has been pretty cold here in the past month so I did get a few chances. I love wearing it :) 

Beauty 

Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

This was recommend by Bethany Mota (it was in her fall 2013 routine video). The second I saw it I knew it as the perfect fall/winter color. It goes so wonderful with all of the lip colors I want to wear around this time. It is quite lovely and not expensive. I did have to go to four different stores to find it but it was definitely worth the time. 

Rimmel Kate Moss in 107 & Tanya Burr's Vampire Kiss Lip Gloss

I have talked about these both before but that just shows I love them! I put on a thin layer of 107 with my finger as a base and then put on a little Vampire's Kiss on top. It is so pretty and goes well with everything. I am sure it is a color that would look good on any skin tone as well. 

Home

Starbucks "You Are Here" Mugs 

Dallas. Houston. San Antonio. Las Vegas. Austin. Nashville. New York.

I have been collecting these mugs for quite a long time now. I love them. They are not only pretty and fun (deciding which location to drink from definitely takes you back to those places) but they are also the perfect size for a great cup of coffee. I can't wait to add more to my collection. For me, this is the perfect souvenir from traveling.

Food

Thanksgiving Dinner

***I don't even have a picture for this category because I was so excited to eat my meal that I didn't think to snap a photo before I dug in.***

This was an obvious addition to this months favorites. It may not be something that I had all month but it was something that I knew was coming all month and was looking forward to. It's a meal with all of those classic Thanksgiving foods that you only really get once a year. I got to have two Thanksgiving dinners this year and they were both great. The best part, of course, was being surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.

Entertainment 

Law & Order: SVU

When Elliot left the show after season 12 I refused to continue watching, which was very difficult considering it is one of my all time favorite shows. One day I was sitting and rewatching an old episode when I decide that I wanted to know what happened & wanted to watch an episode with a storyline I didn't know. I started season 13 extremely hesitantly. From that first episode I was hooked on the new seasons. It is very difficult to say but I have seen some of the best episodes of SVU I have ever seen in season 13-16. There are times when I wish it was less of "The Olivia Benson Show" but I do understand why she plays such a large role. If you have never seen the show or haven't seen the more recent seasons then I must insist that you watch it. All 16 seasons are available on Hulu Plus. It is such a great show that you could honestly get through them all in a few months. 

Tyler Oakley's Psychobabble

I love Tyler Oakley. This is no secret. I have included him in a favorites a few months back even. I wish he could be my best friend. He recently started a podcast with his good friend Korey Kohl and it is just as wonderful as his videos. Tyler manages to somehow be just as alive through this format as he is through his videos. With the end of each episode I wish that it had gone on longer. It is free to listen and subscribe, so there is no excuse not to try it out :)

Well that is all for this month. I hope that your December is filled with tons of joy, love & laughter. No matter what you are celebrating this month just remember that surrounding yourself with loved ones is the best gift you could as for :) Let me know what your favorite things in November were in the comments below & I will see you next time!