1/ DOCK+ Lightning 2/ Ceramic Phone Charging Dock/Succulent Planter 3/ Wooden Phone Stand 4/ Stoneware Docking Station 5/ Curly Maple Wood Dock 6/ Mini Wooden Stand for iPhone 7 7/ iPhone Lightning Dock 8/ Maple iPhone Dock 9/ Marble iPhone Dock
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And So It Begins by The Novogratz
Summertime Travel Skateboard by Telegramme Paper Co.
Into the Mystic by Ann Marie Coolick
This Just This by Debbie Millman
Moon Phases Full Moon by Color Watercolor
Make Your Own Future by Telegramme Paper Co.
Get ready for August, because it’s here whether you’re ready or not! Back-to-school, football, and PSLs are just around the corner.
1/ Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
I’ve been using this super affordable, very refreshing face masque a few times a month since seeing Jessica recommend it on her site. Just slather it on, wait 15-20 minutes for it to dry, then wipe off with a warm washcloth. It smells so good and has been key in drying up pesky pimples.
2/ Lady Bell Bell Peppers
This is the first year I’m growing peppers since moving back to PA (they were disastrous in Oklahoma), and the four plants I have in pots are doing great! Each one has about four peppers that should be ready to pick in a few more weeks.
3/ SOO AE My Collagen Hydrogel Lip Patch
Plumping lip glosses have never been my thing, but this slippery little lip mask intrigued me with it’s promises. While I only noticed minimal plumping, what I loved was how it left my lips feeling super smooth.
4/ Duster Kimono
This kimono accidentally “fell” into my cart last weekend at Target. I don’t have a ton of color in my wardrobe and that blue just called out to me to dress up jeans and a tee or a sundress.
5/ Chenille Plant
This chenille plant on my back porch is the best thing I planted this year! I love its personality and unusual fuchsia flowers that resemble a cat’s tail.
6/ Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes
These wipes are my first foray into using micellar water, which is touted as a makeup removing magnet. They’re really gentle and seem to do their job well – exactly what I look for in all of skincare products.
7/ Feya Candles
All of their candles smell amazing (I’m burning the lemongrass sage right now) and their mission is based on giving back. It’s a win-win that I’m happy to take advantage of!
8/ Sseko Rue Ankle Strap Sandals
These sandals are responsibly made, super comfortable, AND give back. I also love that the accent on the toe strap can be switched out with any number of different designs – it’s like owning several pairs of shoes in one. Great if you’re into a capsule wardrobe.
9/ Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk with Jasmine Petals Body Wash
My Grandma gave me a bottle of this last month and I’m am in love with the scent as well as the way it makes my skin feel. My home has hard water which can dry my skin out, and this body wash is so moisturizing that even if I forgot to put on lotion after a shower I hardly notice.
ROW 1: Color Index Lined Notebook // I’m Light Notebook ROW 2: Extra Large Rollbahn Spiral Notebook // Moglea Painted Seashape Notebook // Papier Tigre Ruled Notebook ROW 3: Shinola Medium Hard Linen Journal // Public Supply Extra Large Soft Cover Dot Grid Notebook // Paperways Large Notebook ROW 4: Splattered Notebook // The School of Life Set of 3 Minimalist Notebooks // StudioSarah Notes Notebook
Posted In create, notebooks + journals, paper goods, round up, seriesNext month marks 19 short years since I first set foot on the University of Oklahoma campus, halfway across the country from home without knowing a soul. While I was admittedly miserable for most of my freshman year (culture shock!), my four year experience is the reason I became so adaptive which has helped lead to the many amazing experiences I’ve had since 1998. Now each summer as kids are about to head off to their next chapter, I’m struck by how easy shopping for college has become – XL twin sheets on the end of every aisle, pre-packaged kitchen essentials bundled all together, and entire sections of big box stores converted over to displaying everything you could possibly need. It’s got me thinking about what pieces I might pick up for my own dorm room or first apartment if I were able to magically revert back to being 18.
Acrylic Hanging Display Frame // Bath Towels // Art Bag // Basic Striped Hand Towel
Bathroom Countertop Catchall // Bathroom Shower Caddy Tote // Bathroom Vanity Canister Jar (Set of 2) // BedShelfie
Mini Trash Can // Bookshelf Ladder // Brass Ball Incense Holder // Bronze Folding Hamper
Chevron Rose Throw Pillow // Chinois Green and Ivory Chevron Bath Mat // Clear Ghoststand for MacBook // Crosley Cream Canvas Cruiser Bluetooth Record Player
Cut Ceramic Planter // Frans Floor Pillow // Giant Copper Bulldog Clips Set // Gold Paperclip with Marble Stand
Grid Highball Glasses (Set of 4) // Indigo Deskpad // Rose Gold Task Lamp // Mongolian Faux Fur Throw
Le Baton Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mugs (Set of 2) // LE-43 Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Set // Leaning Ladder Mirror // Metal 3 Drawer Rolling Cart
Mexican Serape Blanket // Retro Metal Smiley Dustpan // Oval Coral and Gold Ceramic Soap Dish // Mag End Table
Pompom Dot Shower Curtain // Sage + Lavender Essential Oil Spray // Splatter Dye Pillowcase Set // Subtle Tie-Dye Sheet Set
Taupe Woven Wall Hanging // Tripod Mirror // Two Tone Speckled Stoneware Bowls (Set of 4) // Unbleached Cotton Laundry Bag
Posted In house and home, living, round up, series
Art plays a huge role in our lives, but when it comes to decorating it can end up at the bottom of the list. (You know, after things like furniture.) I did some digging and rounded up 18 resources that will cater to all of your art needs with vintage illustrations, LIFE photography, and more! A few are a little less polished than others and require more digging for that perfect image, but they’re all treasure troves of legal art free-ness. Think outside of the 8×10 and consider printing large scale black and white engineering prints, repeating the same print in one frame, embellishing with further editing, or adding elements like paint or embroidery.
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve cooked with any kind of heat this summer, and will use almost any excuse to avoid it. Now that it’s mid-July I’m beginning to tire of salads and starting to search out recipes that are cool, refreshing, and healthy. I’ve never made spring rolls or worked with rice paper before, but they seem like a great place to start. Flavorful, versatile, and delicious looking!
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Wrangler Paisley Print Bandana Neckerchief
Wrapped around necks, heads, wrists, ankles, and bags, bandanas are popping up everywhere this summer! I love their versatility and the unexpected dose of color this little accessory can bring to any outfit for a relatively small price tag. Are you into it?
Deus Ex Machina Troppo Bandana
Mascara and Eyelash Bandana Scarf
Wear Your Love Like Heaven Bandana
Giza-Orion Correlation Bandana
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