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Mel and Farrah in Houston
Life, Texas

How to Help Houston

It’s been a heartbreaking past few days watching the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Houston is very close to my heart. I love the city—and the people and animals who live in it—very much. Most of the tears I have shed have been out of heartbreak, but some recent ones have come from hope. It has helped my heart watching people helping people. This is why I love Houston. This is why I love Texas. I’ve also come across some really nice love letters to Houston.

It’s frustrating not being there to help, but I’m hoping this small blog post does something. Below is a list of organizations where you can donate your time, money and household items. Keep scrolling for links to other helpful lists. To my Houston friend fam, you know I love you. Hang in there. #HoustonStrong Continue Reading

September 1, 2017 by
Gone To Texas | MustacheMelrose.com
Austin, Life, Texas

Gone To Texas!

This past month has been completely insane. Back in April, Scott and I made the decision to move to my hometown of Austin, Texas. We had a few months to wrap our heads around the idea, but it wasn’t until I sold my car, crammed all of our belongings into a Budget moving truck, hitched Scott’s car to the truck, moved out of our apartments and hit the road that IT GOT REAL. We spent four days on the road and I really enjoyed having that time to laugh, scream and think about how OMG it’s happening. We’re really going for it! Continue Reading

September 7, 2015 by
48 Hours in Fredericksburg, Texas | MustacheMelrose.com
Life

Moving to Austin NBD

GUYS! The next few posts on the blog will be primarily about LA (with a few travel posts peppered in). WHY, YOU ASK? BECAUSE SCOTT AND I ARE MOVING TO AUSTIN!!! Yep. I can’t believe it. I am finally moving back home to Austin. I am laughing maniacally with joy as I write this. I can’t wait to start a new chapter with Scott and explore and get to know my city again. What does this mean for the blog? COOL STUFF AND THINGS, OF COURSE! I will still be sharing pics from our trips to everywhere, you’ll just see a lot more posts about things to see and do around Austin. Don’t offer to help us load our Uhaul just yet—we’re not headed out until late August. We have the whole summer to soak in LA. Continue Reading

April 9, 2015 by
Melody in Malibu | MustacheMelrose.com
Life, Travel

Malibu, Here I Come!

Guys! I have such an exciting weekend planned. Mr. Scott is busy at a bachelor party in Sunriver, Oregon, (Hi Scott!) but don’t you worry about me! I have some Texas women in town to keep me company! One of them (Hi Katie!) recently moved to Malibu actually, so we’ll be living it up all weekend fancy-pants style. Her home is right on the beach and it’s breathtaking. Unbelievably relaxing. I love getting a little sun on the patio while sipping coffee and listening to the ocean waves and the rustle of pages of US Weekly being flipped. Seriously though, I’m excited to catch up with my gals. I cherish these moments. I always feel like my battery power is restored after spending time with Kate. Follow our shenanigans on Instagram over the weekend. Happy Friday!

March 6, 2015 by
Fitness Motivation
Fitness, Inspiration, Life

Fitness Inspiration

I have finally gotten back into working out! I took about a year off—okay maybe a bit more than a year… Getting back into fitness is the hardest thing ever! It’s so overwhelming. You’re mad (and maybe a bit embarrassed) for letting yourself go. You’re super annoyed because you can’t fit into your clothes. You’re disappointed because you keep planning these elaborate workout plans and schedules, but ya never execute or stick with them. You’re just over it all. Give yourself a break and just do it. Don’t over think or over plan it. Don’t make it an option, make it an item on your to-do list every single day. It will get easier and easier every day because your body will become stronger and stronger every day. Isn’t that empowering?! You have control over your health, strength and happiness, so be a friend to yourself and do it! Put your feet on the ground and leave the house. Preferably in clothes. Since I’ve gotten my butt back into Bar Method, I love checking out everyone’s gear in class. As I whittle my middle, it’s fun to think about the new jock wear I’ll soon be stocking my closet with. Here are a few of my favorite looks from Nike, and keep scrollin’ for some motivational quotes that help me get my butt outside. Go get ’em! Continue Reading

February 25, 2015 by