* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Oh, hi there! Looks like you could use a big bowl of this soup. Yes, I’m taking to you. In most parts of the country we’re deep into winter, and doesn’t this soup just look like it wants to give you a …
I’m Frozen in Time When You’re Next to Me
STYLE // Winter Mountain Style in Red Ruffles & DIY Bow Heels This winter outfit post captures a feminine take on cold-weather style, photographed on a snowy forest road in front of a mountain cabin. The look pairs a red cold-shoulder sweatshirt with romantic ruffle details, cropped skinny jeans, and DIY T-strap bow heels for …
Instagram Artist to Follow // Nikelle Løvaas
Instagram, like Pinterest, is such an amazing place to find artists, photographers, and just general beauty and inspiration, curated from the viewpoint of so many brilliant creative minds, it’s the main reason I use the app now. I love social media for that concept alone; the idea that you can either share snippets of your …
January Coach Bag + L’Oreal Makeup Winner Announced
Apologies for the delay in announcing my Freedom, I won’t Let you Down / January Giveaway WINNER! It’s been an insane week, but it’s the weekend and the skies are blue and it’s a beautiful day. Soooo, without further ado, the WINNER of this fun and REVERSIBLE Coach tote bag AND L’Oreal lip collection AND …
This is It… Make No Mistake Where You Are
What I’m Wearing… * Pink crushed velvet bodysuit by BB Dakota * Rocket High Rise skinny in Firebird jeans by Citizens of Humanity * Classic leather biker jacket from Wilson’s Leather – size down * Pink mirrored sunglasses by Ray-Ban * Black leather booties (on heavy rotation) by Rag and Bone * Vintage Chanel mini …
DIY Pink Ombre Heart Branch Wall Art
I must have come across this cute pink ombre heart branch wall art on Pinterest, I can’t remember, but it seems to be the place I randomly find the cutest things ever, and being that we’re now heading towards Valentine’s Day, I thought it was also cute to share… though I think you could create …
Appetizer Recipe // Chicken Parmesan Poppers
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday we were making mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving and baking holiday treats? Now here we are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday! My favorite part about the Super Bowl is the food. Obviously. If I’m being totally …
Beauty // My 10 Makeup Must-haves + More
Updated… If you’re not exactly sure where to begin in the makeup department or beauty aisle, this is a general list of basic essentials to help you fill up your cute cosmetic case as well as a few of my favorite tricks and tips to guide you on your way. While some days call for …
Thinking Pink and All the Silver Linings
I spent much of the weekend searching for a little -or a LOT of- inspiration. I’ve had the urge to be wildly creative in the last few weeks, but it seems my head keeps getting in the way. I don’t mean to be so depressing and negative lately, I’ve just been trying to figure everything …
If We Go Down Then We Go Down Together
What I’m Wearing… * White quilted zig-zag sweatshirt by English Factory… see it here last Spring * Coated chinos by 7 for All Mankind * Black turtleneck {folded under and up} by Splendid {so soft!} * Vintage faux fur leopard coat, handmade by my Grandma in the ’60s * Sunglasses by 3.1 Phillip Lim * …
Chopped Kale & Romaine Detox Salad Recipe
* By guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish January’s almost over… How are your New Year’s Resolutions? I’m certainly not a New Year’s Resolution kind of girl. I just can’t commit to a full year of something. I like to make short term resolutions or short term goals. It just …
Shop My Closet!
Just a little note to let you know I’ve listed more items from my closet for sale on eBay. Right now there are lots of shoes and bags up, including a gorgoues Proenza Schouler wallet I’ve literally never used and my Sophie Hulme box bag (which is still retailing for over $600 -if you can …
Artist Feature // Faces [UN] Bonded Project by Marcelo Monreal
I just love this digital collage series, Faces [UN] Bonded Project, by Marcelo Monreal. The images are gorgeous and interesting and colorful and I love everything about them. I think the black and white photos with the pops of bright flowers are my favorites. I love the texture of them and the contrast in just …
Touch Me Like You Never… Cuz I am Not Afraid Anymore
What I’m Wearing… * Jeans by Blank Denim * Plaid flannel shirt from Asos… and for the record, this is a kind of traditional “mountain look” minus the bomber jacket and fur beanie, but it’s a hard one for me to pull off, lol. I always feel very manly wearing a plaid flannel shirt with …
Quitting Smoking Again… and all the feels
I quit smoking a week ago yesterday, after six months of smoking, after not smoking for just over ten years. I smoked about a half a pack a day until I turned 30. I smoked zero for the ten years that followed until I turned 40. And then somewhere in the month after I turned …















