Archive for April, 2013

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How-To: Use Bamboo Trays as Drawer Organizers

How-To: Use Bamboo Trays as Drawer Organizers

Bathroom (Toiletries) Drawer Bamboo trays – cutlery/utensil holders, randomly sized modular squares and rectangles, etc. – make very easy work of organizing drawers all around the house. They’re functional, customizable, easily cleaned (in case you’re like me and always spilling something), and they allow everything in a drawer to be […]

April 30, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

2 Ways to Wear a Floral Print Tee

2 Ways to Wear a Floral Print Tee

As evidenced in practically every single STYLE post, I’m more of a button down shirt girl than a t-shirt one. Not that I have anything against tees: I like them just fine, but they unapologetically snub me and my utter lack of curves, going all looking-like-a-5th-grader on me. Well, I’m not one […]

April 29, 2013 × 8 comments

STYLE

Kelly Green and Seersucker

Kelly Green and Seersucker

Sweatshirt: Ralph Lauren Skirt: J Crew (this season’s version and outlet; print mixed in this post) Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Bracelets: J Crew (more options) How preppy is this sweatshirt?! (eeeee! 🙂) Wood Heel Sandals: Frye (going buh-nanas over this pair)    

April 26, 2013 × 8 comments

FOOD

Quick Tip: Smoothie Prep

Quick Tip: Smoothie Prep

What’s not to love about smoothies? When made with quality ingredients and without tons of extra sugars, juices, and empty calories, they’re the perfect portable, quick, easy, painless, and above all yummy fruit and veggie delivery systems. Some mornings are crazy hectic though – I don’t always have time to […]

April 25, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

Camo and Bows

Camo and Bows

I’m into creative combinations and interesting layered looks as much as the next girl, but I really love simple, just-a-few-pieces looks as well. And don’t get me started on the instantly chic-i-fying, infinite possibilities of a classic white button down (some say “button front”) shirt! This combination could just as […]

April 24, 2013 × 4 comments

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Little Luxuries: Lavender Soap

Little Luxuries: Lavender Soap

 To me, Little Luxuries are those small things that don’t cost a fortune – or anything! – but that never fail to bring a bit more shiny, happy Joy and Sunshine to my day 🙂 Natural lavender fragranced soap is my go-to little luxury after a long day. Here are my two […]

April 23, 2013 × 2 comments

STYLE

Quick Change: Stripes and Plaid

Quick Change: Stripes and Plaid

Just when the birds (singing) flowers (blooming), and I (packing away all my winter clothes) thought Atlanta weather had adjusted the dial to “SPRING,” it was 40-50 degrees this past weekend… “NOT SPRING.” I grabbed this left-un-put-away-because-I’m-thinking-of-wearing-it with-shorts (sleeves pushed way up, of course) striped sweatshirt, dug out my plaid coat, […]

April 22, 2013 × 0 comments

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Three Things: Notebooks and Journals

Three Things: Notebooks and Journals

Piggybacking off the Three Things: Pens and Pencils post, here are three of my current fave notebooks and journals. Moleskin Notebooks (also available at Barnes & Noble and Target) Orla Kiely Notebook  I always check the journal/notebook section at TJMaxx whenever I’m in the store, and I was thrilled to […]

April 18, 2013 × 4 comments

STYLE

Olive and Red

Olive and Red

Jacket: Levi’s (worn with navy on navy in this post, a cable knit sweater and hiking boots in this one, and an anchor print skirt and stripe shirt in this one) Eyelet tank: J Crew Shirt: Theory Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Bracelets: (left to right) thrifted, Madewell, J Crew […]

April 17, 2013 × 8 comments

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Quick Tip: Soap Dishes and Sample Sizes

Quick Tip: Soap Dishes and Sample Sizes

West Elm appetizer plate and Aveda rosemary mint mini soaps QUICK TIP #1: Use common items in off-label ways When I couldn’t find a soap dish I liked – I know, I know: picky much, J&S? – for our master bathroom, I left the “bathroom accessories” department and headed for the […]

April 16, 2013 × 0 comments

STYLE

2 (More) Ways to Wear Houndstooth Pants

2 (More) Ways to Wear Houndstooth Pants

Can you tell that I’m a little bit a lot into these wide leg (!) black and white (!) houndstooth (!) pants with a ribbon (!) belt? Considering the fact that I just posted about them, it’s probably pretty obvious, right?   Black and White Mixed Prints: Wide stripes + […]

April 15, 2013 × 2 comments

STYLE

Houndstooth and 3 Stripes

Houndstooth and 3 Stripes

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Style-wise, I would say that I’m definitely a preppy girl at heart, but with a tendency towards creative combinations: I love mixing prints and pairing dressy things with more – sometimes much more – casual ones.   Hat: Lacoste (also worn in this post) Track Jacket: Adidas […]

April 12, 2013 × 0 comments