TRANSFORM DRIED GOURDS INTO PRIMITIVE VESSELS
Earlier this fall, I stopped by a local pumpkin stand to pick up a few “ugly” pumpkins for our front porch and stumbled upon an amazing selection of dried gourds. Impulsively, I picked up a couple thinking they’d be perfect for fall decor. While I originally intended on displaying them as-is, I later to try a little experiment with them to create a look that’s more “me” … I love the appearance of aged, primitive vases and bowls, but they can be quite expensive. So with a little inspiration from Pinterest, I decided to try my hand at transforming these gourds into my very own primitive-inspired vessels. Let’s take a look!
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HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE JEWELRY HOLDER
This whole social distancing thing has caused me to go on quite the sewing spree lately — from finally sewing a top from scratch to making a small batch of face masks to shortening the hem on one of my favorite linen dresses. There’s something quite therapeutic about the act of sewing, and it keeps my hands busy doing something other than scrolling through my phone (anyone else’s screen time up from usual these days?). And without the ability to go thrifting and find new treasure (which my wallet has been loving), I’m instead getting creative with materials and items that I already own. Which brings me to my latest weekend sewing project — a simple jewelry organizer using scrap materials!
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WHY THE FINN JUMPSUIT IS A TRUE “EVERYDAY” PIECE
Oh hey, it’s been a hot minute since I published anything on here. If you follow along on Instagram, you’ve likely noticed that the last few months have been quite the whirlwind for my husband and I — we picked up and moved across the country from upstate New York to Northwest Arkansas at the end of April, spent a month living that not-so-glamorous hotel life, and then moved into the apartment of my dreams (more on that and a little tour very soon!). Needless to say, with everything going on, the blog has taken a bit of a back seat lately, but it’s so nice to finally be back AND styling the most amazing jumpsuit from Tradlands!
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A TIMELESS TAKE ON THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
Trends come and go, but one wardrobe staple that has withstood the test of time is the iconic “Little Black Dress.” For generations, the “Little Black Dress” has been adored by many, with the power to make any woman feel effortlessly elegant. Because of its simplistic nature, the “Little Black Dress” lets your true self shine through, rather than conceal it behind bold patterns or bright colors. The “Little Black Dress” is many things — timeless, subtle, empowering, sophisticated, versatile — and can be found in almost every woman’s wardrobe for these very reasons.
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THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING ZERO WASTE
In the age of social media, it’s become easy for us to oversimplify the zero waste movement, with many influencers promoting the idea that “everyone can live zero waste.” Through the lens of Instagram in particular, going zero waste looks easy and pretty — from beautifully stocked shelves of food jars to perfectly organized flat lays of zero waste products … not to mention the idea of never having to do trash duty again. But if there’s anything we already know about Instagram, it’s that it doesn’t usually tell the whole story.
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WORDS ON WINTER + EXPLORING VINTAGE MINIMALISM
As soon as March rolls around, I’m usually ready to say farewell to winter. But this year is different. As much as I’m starting to crave that warm sunshine on my face, I’m also feeling reluctant as signs of spring slowly emerge from the melting ice and snow because I know this will likely be our last winter living in the Northeast … at least for a while. We’re still waiting to find out exactly where our move will take us in the next few months, but right now, it’s looking like we’ll be heading somewhere that doesn’t see much snow, if any.
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A REVIEW OF THE EVERLANE DAY GLOVE
I kid you not when I say the Everlane Day Glove is THE MOST COMFORTABLE PAIR OF FLATS I HAVE EVER PUT ON MY FEET. The name says it all: the Everlane Day Glove flats have quickly become my everyday shoe — while I can only wear them inside for the time being, I wear them #AllDamnDay while working at home … No blisters or band-aids required for breaking in.
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THE CARDIFF VS. THE LORENA
As I look out the window seeing a blanket of snow covering the ground, with temperatures dipping into the teens later this week, I think it’s safe to say coat season is officially here! With that said, now seems like a fitting time to share a little coat comparison featuring my go-to mid-weight coats — the Cardiff from Only Child Clothing and the Lorena from Two Fold Clothing.
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A SEASONLESS WARDROBE
Fall has officially arrived, and this gal couldn’t be more excited (though I’ll admit… I’m not quite ready for the looming winter)! To welcome the long awaited change in seasons, I thought it would be fun to kick off a new style series, called “A Seasonless Wardrobe.”
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