I wanted to do a take on a classic French Manicure but add a twist. There are two reasons behind this: First, French Tips are a bit difficult to manage on your own, and are generally saved for nails which are much longer than mine. Second, though they’re a classic neutral, they can also look …
Breakfast & Smoothie Bowls Too Pretty to Eat
Food or Art? When I make something, I like to keep it forever or give it away as a gift. I think the reason I don’t spend a lot of time cooking has to do with wasted effort. I mean, sure it tastes great, but all that time and energy spent creating something just to …
Summer Grilling // Feta Brined Chicken Kabobs
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish I got this idea from my friend Becky at Baking the Goods, and it sounded too good not to try. Feta Brined Chicken Kabobs! Yaaaas! Not sure why I didn’t think of this before? What happens to all the feta liquid …
You Turn Every Situation Into Heaven
What I’m Wearing… * Off the shoulder peplum top by Torn by Ronny Kobo * Distressed skinny jeans by BLANK Denim… also seen here * Ferragamo sunglasses * Vintage Chanel bucket bag * Ankle strap sandals by Jeffrey Campbell * Lips by Lancome * Title: Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee/Justin Bieber… you are… …
The Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
I LOVED this quick TedTalk by Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck on mental decluttering, learning how to say no without feeling guilty, setting boundaries, and giving fewer f*cks using honesty and politeness. Sometimes it’s difficult to say no to things you don’t want to do. You feel guilty …
* This Is The Sound of My Soul *
What I’m Wearing… * Magnolia Dress by Stylestalker * Tortoise shell sunglasses by 3.1 Phillip Lim * Red suede ankle strap sandals * Red Miss Vara bag by Ferragamo * Title: Spandau Ballet – True… I bought a ticket to the world…But now I’ve come back again Today I am 41. Last year, turning 40 …
Easy Fish Tacos For Your Next Taco Tuesday
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish You wanna hear something crazy? I don’t think I had ever Fish Tacos until this year. ? Is that possible? Now, I’m completely obsessed! I get them everywhere I go, and eat them at least once a week. I’m so much …
Instagram Photographer to Follow // The Slow Traveler
I’m not much of a traveler, and living in a beautiful resort town where people choose to vacation fills me with a certain kind of joy, so I can always tell when I’m getting a bit overwhelmed with my life because I have this sudden urge to go somewhere new… to just disappear from one …
You Can Get Addicted to a Certain Kind of Sadness
What I’m Wearing… * White tee, cut & ripped * Skinny cargos by J Brand … seriously ANCIENT and still love * Oversized sunglasses by Ferragamo * Alexander Wang Mini ‘rockie’ bag * Leather slides by Vince This outfit is boring af and probably not even worthy of documenting, but it’s my go-to at the …
Summer Pea Salad Recipe with Grilled Apricots & Feta Cheese
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish This salad. THIS SALAD! It’s all kinds of pretty! Do I dare talk about my texture obsession again, especially when it comes to salads! Sweet grilled apricots, crispy shaved radish, salty feta and those cute little pops of peas! It’s like …
Girls Carrying Bunches of Flowers… in front of their face
There’s something intriguing and mysterious, yet also completely fun and carefree about these images of women, fashionably dressed in street style settings, carrying bunches of flowers in front of their faces. It may be different women or it may be one woman, but I suppose we’ll never know considering their faces are hidden behind big …
My 7 Year Old Niece Drew Her Mom’s Tattoo & Inked Her!
If you’re a longtime reader, you may recognize my sister in law, Morgan and my niece, Delilah, who is seven years old now! For Mother’s Day, Morgan and Delilah took a little trip to The Warren Tattoo and worked with tattoo artist, Zoey Taylor to permanently ink a tulip drawing by Delilah on Morgan’s forearm… …
The Most Adorable Children’s Line // Little Goodall
I don’t often post kid’s stuff …because I don’t have kids, so I suppose it always seems a little awkward (and sad, considering), but this children’s clothing line, Little Goodall by Molly Goodall, IS JUST TOO ADORABLE and I found myself ooing and awing while browsing through their online boutique. The line features sweet bonnets, …
Summer Salad Recipe // Grilled Corn Panzanella
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Why did it take me so long to put bread in a salad? I mean, is there anything better? Thick, crunchy, crusty bread paired with fresh veggies and a tangy dressing – YES PLEASE! Panzanella. Let’s talk about the loveliness of …
Nail Art Extreme by Nail Artist Lady Crappo
It was the pretty floral nail art and faux finger tattoos in the photos above that captured my attention and led me to this super talented nail artist, Lady Crappo… and then I couldn’t stop scrolling through her photos of her nail designs. I’d love to have just chosen a few to feature, but there …















