Hey, I can’t help it if inspiration struck from a beer ad … I’m grateful this week for a chance to chill, to take things easy, to embrace a certain limbo that’s both inevitable and inevitably frustrating. I’m also grateful for: my mama! but we all knew that, it’s just that mother’s day was last…
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Snag Some of My Fave Workout Clothes—But at 50% Off
I cannot figure out how to make that headline seem less spammy. But here’s the truth: despite my well-documented tumultuous relationship with workout brand Ellie (here, here, here), the actual clothes remain standbys in my rotation. I’ve even given pieces as gifts (Go With the Flow), and there are still pieces I covet but haven’t ordered. They…
‘Tis the Season for Gift Guides—Stuff I Already Have and Everyone Else Should Too Edition
In the wake of my extraordinarily tomboy-meets-girly six-item me-centric Christmas List, may I present to you the flipside of the coin: ten things that I already have, that you should give people for Christmas, because they are awesome. Broken down into who the eff those people are. You’re welcome. Female, Any This Coach Mini Skinny wallet is…
More pics from Scotland & Ireland
Fantasy Closet: Which Shoes Would You Pair With This Dress?
Weigh in below, in the comments. Do you prefer a sleek, classic look or something funky and fresh? Here’s what I ended up wearing.
California Blue
Aspen has this Colorado blue sky that is the stuff of legends. It is commonly called “bluebird” but this barely scratches the surface of a color so heartbreakingly blue. Turns out California has her own version. It’s different, but California Blue has its own charm.
Studs
… sorry, ladies, I don’t mean the fellas. Though maybe I should do a post on that?? I mean the earrings. Stud earrings. I’ve always felt like sporting studs didn’t give you enough bang for your buck … I can hardly remember to put on statement earrings, much less lil guys! But the pink raw…
Creative Home Office
This is my home office. In my lofted one-bedroom apartment, space is at a premium. But I work from home, on the awesome DailyHap.com, so a home office is non-negotiable. Enter the couch + table + chairs combo that I LOVE. It has lots of light and lots of space for me to spread out…
DIY: Temporary Inspirational Wall Quotes
I’ve moved into this new place and am in serious decorating mode. I’m slowly but surely turning this pad into my favorite spot with all my favorite things. Watch out, this blog is getting DIY crazy over the next few weeks! I wanted to paint the walls with inspirational quotes, but wasn’t sure I wanted…