I learned to embrace big hair in my teenage years, and decided after years of trying to tame it, that my hair looked better if I just worked with it instead of against it. And so I also learned to love big hair. Even when sleek hair styles are trending, I have big hair, and …
My Favorite Summer Drink…
No, it’s not a cocktail, though a splash of Malibu Rum would make it a fantastic summer boozy beverage! But this is more of the healthy-refreshing-replenishing kind, and it’s really simple. I’m admittedly late to the coconut water fad. In fact, I tried it a few years ago and hated it so much that I …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 8/5–8/11 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. One las orchid bloom holding on. I replanted and repotted them in April. They …
GOLD LEAF | Makeup, Nails, Body Art & Faux Jewelry
Gold Leaf accents are not just for your home anymore! See how this shiny gilded trend is used as makeup, nails & body art, faux jewelry, & temporary tattoos. Let’s get creative! Click through the link below to see, shop, and create… GOLD LEAF | Makeup, Nails, Body Art & Faux Jewelry See More in …
Pretty Punk Princess DIY Black Flowers Head Crown
If you’re a long-time follower, this may look very familiar to you… but flipping through the August issue of Marie Claire Magazine the other day, I came across this gorgeous Black Flower Headband {Camellia Beehive Headband with Floral Veil} by Jennifer Behr for $950, made exclusively for the Moda Operandi Punk Shop. Unfortunately it’s sold …
I Love Your Style | Karla Deras | Karla’s Closet
If you follow the fashion blogging world at all, then you probably already know who Karla is. She is among the most influential and popular fashion bloggers on the internet, and she has every right to be. Karla was the first fashion blogger who caught my eye in 2008. I think she was about 19 …
Family Weekend Visits & Crocs
I’ve been working with Crocs for a few years now, and in lieu of throwing one big summer party, wherein I get to give away free shoes to my friends and family like I did last year, I thought since we live a little bit further now, we’d have quality weekend visits with just a …
DIY Floral Nail Art – Hand Painted Flower Accent Nails Manicure for Spring
I’ve been wanting to create a pretty floral nail art manicure for some time now and these two L’Oreal mod 1960′s inspired nail polish colors gave me the inspiration to do so. And I just LOVE IT! Of course, each new nail art manicure I give myself becomes my new favorite and my obsession with …
21 Ways to Style Your Maxi Dresses & Maxi Skirts for Fall
Maxi dresses, as we all know, are not only one of the most comfortable, flattering, and forgiving items of clothing to wear, but they’re also surprisingly versatile too. From dressed up fancy to a little bit funky, work appropriate to playful weekend ensembles, here are 21 different ways I’ve transitioned my favorite maxi dresses and …
Our First Run-in with Mountain Wildlife AND IT WAS A BEAR
If you follow me on Instagram… or even Twitter or facebook, you may have seen the photos I posted on Saturday night after a little run-in with A HUGE BROWN BEAR right in our driveway, dining in our trash like he had a reservation. The night’s special: Fish Pasta. But let me start from the …
My InstaLife Recap | Week 7/28–8/4 in Photos
Follow me on Instagram to see these in real time. Also, if you see any you like, they may be for sale at Instacanv.as. You can email me if you don’t see one that you like and I’ll make it available. I can’t believe it’s August! Â Â * LeRoy soaking up the sun* My flowers …
Chanel Les Beiges Sheer Powder Makeup + Tutorials
Chanel makeup, especially face powders and foundations, will forever remind me of my grandma. She wore it until she couldn’t any longer and even then, was laid to rest in a face full of Chanel makeup. Morbid, maybe, but I can’t help thinking that it may have had a little to do with my grandma’s …
DIY Brass Birds // How To Make Large Animal Decorative Figurines
A few weeks ago I bought this metal 2 Piece Crane Décor Set for $45 at Joss & Main to sort of satiate my Large Animal Statues & Figurines obsession {because I just can’t justify spending hundreds on one} in my Home Office Sitting Area. When they arrived, however, in opposite colors of how they …
7 Easy T-Shirt DIYS For Summer | From the Archives
T-shirts are one of the most DIY-able items of them all. Their cotton jersey fabric is easy to cut, stretch, stitch on, and turn into just about anything you can imagine. I’ve made DIY necklaces from old t-shirts as well as a DIY belt, a cute DIY ruffled baby onesie, and even a DIY bag …
Casually Traveled | The Boyfriend Short
As a complementary look to my Sweet Summer Romance little white dress outfit and collection I created for Glance, I curated a more casual and easy to wear look with pretty basics that I am totally obsessed with right now! I love a great boyfriend jean, and boyfriend shorts are the next best thing and …










